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Tyrphanax

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#1003685
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<strong>STAR WARS: REBELS</strong> (animated tv series) - a general discussion thread
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Man. This episode may end up being one of my favorites in the whole series. I never thought I’d say that about anything PT-related, but there was just something about it that was as much a homage and goodbye to The Clone Wars series for me as it was a final (and fitting) end to the Clone Wars for the characters, too. It felt like a great way to deal with the PT from an OT point of view, to me.

I think Ezra figuring out what happened was a great path to take, as well. And the Super Tactical Droid (I forget his name) was actually a really good character, and I assume we’ll see more of him later on. Maybe he’ll build a new droid army that the Rebels will need at a pivotal moment?

I feel like bringing together the former enemies of the Clone War and showing them how they got played by the Empire was something that the Rebellion would do (after all, they’ve been shown using CIS and Republic ships and vehicles in various EU things before).

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#1003682
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General Star Wars <strong>Random Thoughts</strong> Thread
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I love Star Wars a lot. Like a whole lot. It’s had a major influence on my life and I’m a walking Wookieepedia (less now with the new canon).

That said, I don’t really feel obsessed and have always felt that I was closer to casual. I don’t live and eat and drink it. I won’t have a weird Star Wars wedding if I get married. I don’t have to buy all the merch or eat the cereal or whatever.

Fandoms in general weird me out, to be honest.

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#1003667
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe
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I love the fight scene with Ghost Rider in E04. Once I saw the other guy mentioned again, I knew it’d come down to fisticuffs. It’s basically been “teased” since S03 (I’d argue it had to be done after that, to be honest).

All in all, a great episode. And yes, Phil, I did see that coming.

Some good easter eggs in 05 too. Motorcycle parts, a leather jacket, a Quentin Carnival poster… I feel like there were more references there, but I don’t know much about that area of Marvel stuff yet. I like how they namedrop the Director’s comic identity, too.

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#1003460
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The Random <em>Star Wars</em> Pics &amp; GIFs Thread
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TV’s Frink said:

Tyrphanax said:

TV’s Frink said:

ZkinandBonez said:

TV’s Frink said:

I never had that specific toy but based on my experience with other toys from that time frame, I’m guessing the success rate was around 50%.

From what I’ve gathered the pegs were a bit large and the figures often ended up oddly hanging off the side rather than fall of.

However, I was mostly fascinated by the Kenner employee who apparently felt that Luke “should” be fed to the Sarlacc.

Well yes, he “should” be, but I’m guessing the attempt failed roughly half the time.

I’m not sure if I was clear about that in my previous post, based on your subsequent post.

I think he meant more that perhaps Kenner had been infiltrated by Imperial agents.

I know what he meant, I wasn’t sure if he knew what I meant.

Anyway, it’s a cool pic.

Ow, my brain.

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#1003455
Topic
The Random <em>Star Wars</em> Pics &amp; GIFs Thread
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TV’s Frink said:

ZkinandBonez said:

TV’s Frink said:

I never had that specific toy but based on my experience with other toys from that time frame, I’m guessing the success rate was around 50%.

From what I’ve gathered the pegs were a bit large and the figures often ended up oddly hanging off the side rather than fall of.

However, I was mostly fascinated by the Kenner employee who apparently felt that Luke “should” be fed to the Sarlacc.

Well yes, he “should” be, but I’m guessing the attempt failed roughly half the time.

I’m not sure if I was clear about that in my previous post, based on your subsequent post.

I think he meant more that perhaps Kenner had been infiltrated by Imperial agents.

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#1003444
Topic
Random Thoughts
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TV’s Frink said:

That’s it, our civilization has just fallen, and we don’t even know it yet.

https://www.amazon.com/Dash-Buttons/b?ie=UTF8&node=10667898011

Yeah, they’ve been advertising these for awhile. I thought maybe they were a joke or some kinda novelty thing at first but it looks like they’re really making a push now. Jeez.

It’s like a glimpse into a Trump Presidency future.

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#1002935
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<strong>STAR WARS: REBELS</strong> (animated tv series) - a general discussion thread
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DominicCobb said:

Really liked the new one. This season has been pretty solid so far, if nothing special (yet).

Also, one question about a couple weeks back, is Wedge really supposed to be that young?

I guess so now, haha. I always saw him as maybe a couple years older than Luke at most, so it feels about right to me.

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#1002898
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The Place to Go for Emotional Support
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Jetrell Fo said:

Possessed said:

I’m going to a psych ward. Ironically she’s taking me.I haven’t the heart to tell her she’s a big reason I have to go. Well not her, but my reaction to her.

It is a far better thing you do because you are taking care of yourself. You do matter and you need to know that, hear it. I will think good thoughts and send them your way.

Jetrell Fo said:

Possessed said:

Thanks bud. I’m waiting on her to come pick me up.I’m totally freaking out.

My best advice to you … smoke em if you got em, go calmly, and learn good things about yourself so you can at least move forward.

I support you.

I fully agree. There is no shame in spending some time at a psychiatric hospital. Sometimes it’s a great way to take some time out and focus on getting well. The only thing I would add is to keep an open mind, be honest and open, and participate as much as possible.

I wish you well man. Doing this kinda thing takes a lot of guts, but it sounds like the right thing for you now. Hopefully we’ll see you soon, or you’ll have enough time to pop in now and then.

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#1002805
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The Place to Go for Emotional Support
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Bingowings said:

Possessed said:

I can’t keep living with this pain.

It’s a crappy trick of biology and culture that makes us think that there is one special and very specific person out there for us. From children stories, through films and novels we see the archetype play out and biologically the bond between people genetically a good match is powerful and bears many of the hallmarks a mental illness. The truth is there are thousands of potentially successful matches for your average heterosexual person and if you were to meet and get over your nerves, in time you would feel the same connection. It just doesn’t feel like that while you are going through it.I recommend an honest and detailed internet dating profile. Patience and maybe seeing less of that friend and more of others. You are primed to start a life with that one individual. It’s not going to happen and hurts so for the sake of your friendship take that hurt away and start looking for someone else to share your life with. I wish you all the best.

It’s all very true.

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#1002787
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The Place to Go for Emotional Support
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I’m sorry dude, that sucks. I’ve been in similar places as you are now, myself, and it’s not fun. A couple years ago (I was gonna say “recently” but it’s been two years already, jeez) I was dumped by a girl I waited for for many years, who I was sure I was going to marry, who was the woman of my dreams, and I thought it was the end of my world at the time. I had days where it was like my heart was decaying from the inside. Days I didn’t want to get out of bed. Days I was a despondent prick. Days I questioned everything. So I get where you’re coming from, more or less, and I empathize.

I dunno if you want advice, but I like to give it so here goes (;P): I know it’s cliched, but you just have to keep moving forward. You have to keep working on yourself and your life and your art and your career and getting out of bed every day and putting one foot in front of the other and just keep moving. You can’t squander yourself and your talents and your potential by pining: this is something I also had to learn.

I’ll give my standard advice, too: Take lots of long walks, listen to some good music (I recommend classical, but anything as long as it’s not depressing), and just get right with yourself. Take up the gym, work it out in writing or music or art, find someone to really talk to (even if its a professional), but don’t try to drown it in substances or booze or whatever depressant coping mechanism.

Either way, please don’t do anything rash, man. There are people who love and care about you, and you have a lot more music to make. You’re a talented guy, so throw yourself into what you love and what you need to progress yourself. You’re stronger than you think.

I, for one, value your input here on OT.com, and I’m sure others feel the same. You seem to me like a cool, talented guy, and a decent person. Keep fighting and keep moving forward.