From: Doug Evans <devans@n...>
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:49:24 -0500
Subject: [GZG] A bit of PAU with Re:A Sad Day
Tom B wrote on 04/23/2011 05:47:46 PM: Para 2 > As to whether the passing of Lis Sladen is an excuse for a 'best We've had the occasional excuse, like feelings being crushed, to end one, but otherwise, PLAY ON! Para the first > Yes, Ace was good. And I think I agree with your criteria. Being Militant qualities, as well as 'too brainy' have actually tended to have negative effects on a) the character's personality, and b) the interactions with the Doctor. I'd have to say I think a fair amount of dependency, both to keep us informed of the situation, and to keep us uninformed of the solution, is required in a companion. To quote myself off of LAF: "Female companions have often been either scream queens, or stoically 'stiff upper lip' strong. Sarah Jane always seemed to have just the right balance for the drama, with a bit of extra sparkle. Many a talented and promising following companion seemed to suffer by comparison. Case of 'they weren't bad; she was just too good'... Naturally, in my case, a bit unfair, really. She was my first. ;->= Of course, condolences to Ms.Sladen's husband and daughter, but I hope they find pleasure in world-wide fond remembrances. " Note, I always rather assumed if I'd seen Troughton or Pertwee first, I would never had appreciated 'that popinjay!' > I disqualify K-9 because his presence didn't prevent another I'd go with 'tool'; interactive sonic screwdriver, but I DO quibble. > Most of the time, having one fleshy companion was all the doctor He was, wasn't he? I think there were exceptions in the deep dark long ago, but I can't name one. Slightly better if, in injecting some tension, he/she's an obvious traitor... > Only solitary men know the full joys of friendship. Others have Wow, quoting a Nebraska author! ;->= Back to GZG, and FT: > I thought the PAU bought the majority of it's ships (especially their And my image was always NAC ships. I guess I always thought they looked like assegai. ;->= If we get a few new PAU ships, and I'd suggest they'd definitely have at the least a few smaller build-your-own, can they break with the current designs that everyone but me prefers? A bit of sleek brick? Wait, there's a new mystery fleet? The_Beast