#Boomer Series

[snoffart]

Hello half life Vr ai-ers...

[unknownvoid]

Still thinking about when I asked my father (who originally watched TOS when it was the only series) if he thought Spock and Kirk were in love and he (with out any hesitation) said “yes, absolutely”

Any way happy pride from my boomer father I guess

[littlepup93]

Am I the only one who finds new content for old sci-fi media uncanny? Especially in the case of Star Trek, where these new series and movies display brighter environments and sleeker, more advanced technology than series that take place later have.

Like we have Strange New Worlds, but all the characters are dressed in these modernized outfits, most of the consoles are touch screens, and everywhere is brightly lit. Compare that to TOS's pilot with Captain Pike, where the tech feels more analog because that looked sci-fi in the 60s. There was a charm to the old stinkiness.

It feels so disjointed, because most the other series have built off each other. Technology and fashion advanced from TOS to TNG and onward.

I understand our ability to depict these settings cheaply has improved over time, so this is just a reimagining of old things the show didn't have the budget or ability to show well. I'm also not saying SNW is bad, it just feels uncanny to me.

[n64retro]

Doom 64 id Software / Midway Nintendo 64 1997

[gilgil-machine]

It's really interesting how Gilgamesh's personality changes based on his surroundings and I also think that his behavior depends on what kind of person his master is.

Also it's a bit funny and ironic that Gilgamesh is very negative towards people's consumerist nature when he himself is the biggest consumerist and hoarder lol I mean just look at his vault that has basically ANYTHING in there and he still wants more.

But still I think his problem with consumerist nature of humans goes much deeper than just "ugh people buy useless trash" even though the problem of consumerism is pretty serious on itself but his problem is how people treat their lives right now.

He always mentioned like in his time value of human life was important that even a simple slave had purpose.

While right now people are just wasting their lives and living without any meaningful purpose and became easily replaceable and weak and he wants to bring back that value even if it means that he must to wipe the half or all of humanity.

[alectoperdita]

Things hacker!Seto does which I haven't worked into any story (yet) but know to be True:

Seto knows Jounouchi's routines on and off the job like the back of his hand. Knows when and where he goes to the gym, which supermarket he shops at, and the neighborhood restaurants he frequents.

Seto's a bit peeved that Jou pays for most of his purchases in cash, because that prevents him from getting a better breakdown of Jou's spending habits. Jou doesn't do this to thwart Seto on purpose. He's just a lifelong criminal and old-school.

After a visit or two to Jou's apartment, Seto plants hidden cams in his home. One is in the main living area so he can watch Jou workout and cook. The others... Well, I wouldn't be surprised if one of them is in the shower. Y'know, to keep an eye out for any possible intruders because you can never be too careful and not just because Seto wants to spy on him more.

Seto has a high-quality webcam aimed at his bed and has been recording every time Jou has fucked him there. It's basically his personal porn stash. Jou doesn't know about the sex tapes (yet).

One of the self-soothing behaviors he does when he's alone is pulled up the locations app on his phone and see if he can locate the other team members. Most of the time Jou is the easiest to track because he's less likely to leave his phone behind.

[flowersandbirdsflyingfree]

YOU KNOW WHAT?! ITS CHRISTMAS

FROM NOW UNTIL DECEMBER 24TH I AM HERE FOR BOOMER SHOOTER AND POSTAL MATCHUPS!!!

UPDATE: THE MATCHUPS WILL BE CLOSED AT 12AM ON CHRISTMAS EVE

That’s right, everybody!

I will match you up with Big Man With Gun Who Say Fuckwords (or says nothing ever). You know you’ve got heart eyes for them.

If you are interested in Postal specifically, I will match you up with the best possible Dude variation for you. Boomer Shooter matchups will have Dude be assumed from the second installment.

Boomer Shooter Candidates: Doomguy, Gordon Freeman, Caleb, Duke Nukem, Master Chief, The Postal Dude, Serious Sam, J.C. Denton

Postal Dude Candidates: Postal 1, Postal 2, Postal 3, Postal 4, Brain Damaged Dude, Movie Dude

How it works:

Send me an ask describing yourself! Some things to add could include:

-Physical appearence

-Fashion aesthetic

-Your strengths

-Your weaknesses

- What you look for in a partner

-Hobbies and talents

-Fun facts about yourself

I wrote a format example about myself below. This does not have to be exact!

I’m a 23 year old woman with brown hair and brown eyes. I’m somewhat short but have a fit, muscular frame. I tend to wear a lot of floral patterns or grunge outfits. I’m very compassionate and gentle. I’m shy at first, but eventually you find out I’m super mushy. I am hardworking as well. I love crafting, reading, cooking/baking and hiking. I worry if my mood swings and tendency to overthink is too much to handle. I also have a sarcastic streak on a bad day. My MBTI is ENFJ and my favorite band is Alice in Chains.

I await your submissions!

[atomic-bomn]

There is no possible way the NCR is done for.

Show spoilers ig

With an estimated active military personnel of 700,000 and a civilian base of 1,000,000 the NCR would not collapse so easily. If at all because of a bombing of their capital

There are enough *Actual* supporters of the NCR that quickly reorganize and regroup. Fallout NV makes it seem that there is a disproportionate amount of people who are in the army for money or conscripted, which is true but In reality there are diehard supporters for the NCR in California and outside of the Mojave. Many of the soldiers in the Mojave are just disillusioned and have little to no morale because of the legion and the environment of the Mojave. Shady Sands isn't the only city in the NCR. Redding, Roseville, Boneyard, Dayglow, The Hub, Junktown, Navarro, Sac-town, etc. The NCR isn't a petty faction where you kill the leader and or destroy the place they collapse and wither. The NCR is well organized, structural, Bureaucratic, has a Constitution and branches of government, Minted dollars and coinage, federal reserve, Industry, complicated and extensive trade networks, Anti Bigotry laws. The list goes on.

They are not perfect but I chose them over Elon musk, actual anarchism that is proven to not be effective for the Mojave, and a 14 year old edge lord's dream. (literally only enslaving women and being generally edgy as shit)

Edit: I know The brotherhood of shit isn't an endgame faction but I didn't mention them because they are laughable. In almost every game. I used to really like them and the legion, it's just maturing ig.

Legion fanboys seethe.

[dadbodbensisko-moved]

[mikuni14]

News, articles etc: no one wants to work, Gen Z destroy workplaces with their behavior, they are demanding and picky, Gen Z cares about work-life balance and don't want to make sacrifices, employers complain about Gen Z, Gen Z destroy the old order in work

Me after watching Perfect Propose: …….. well CAN YOU DESTROY IT FASTER??

[wojakgallery]

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[episodicnostalgia]

Star Trek: The Next Generation, 125 (May 16, 1988) - “The Neutral Zone”

Teleplay by: Maurice Hurley Story by: Deborah McIntyre & Mona Clee Directed by: James L. Conway

The Breakdown

This is one of those “multiple story lines going on at the same time” episodes, so first let’s deal with…

Plotline  #1 – After the Enterprise scanners pick up an old earth space capsule that piques Data’s interest, he and Worf decide to hop over and take a look. There they find three preserved bodies in cryonic chambers, which are beamed over to sick bay.  Turns out these three bodies have been sitting out in space since the late 20th century, y’know, from 25 years ago when people began the common practice of preserving their deceased loved ones (it was like Tamagotchi’s, everyone was doing it) in the hope of reviving them when medical science had advanced far enough.  That’s right, I said deceased.  These three people were frozen at the exact moment of their death (that’s gotta be tricky to pull off), and now revived 300 years by Dr. Beverly Crusher herself; their company is comprised of a Rich Guy who played the stock market, A mother of two, and a drug addicted musician. 

The episode follows the newly resurrected boomers, as they grapple with the fact that they’ve jumped 300+ years into the future, and that their loved ones are all dead, etc. The Rich dude (Ralph ) has a particularly hard time coping with the fact that his fortune is both nonexistent and (even if it weren’t) meaningless, since the pursuit of wealth and power no longer holds any sway in the post-scarcity 24th century. The mother (Clare) understandably spends most of the runtime being depressed, until Troi points out that she has a great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandson, who will undoubtedly welcome his displaced ancient ancestor with open arms. Lastly, the musician (Sonny) pretty much stays a lecherous, sexist, alcoholic, but he’s mostly having a good time enjoying the replicators and hanging out with his new guitar. At various points they inconvenience Picard (who’s dealing with more important things in the other plotline), but mostly they kind of sit around as the Enterprise crew smugly judge them for being ignorant and confused, until they’re transferred to another ship that will take them back to earth and become someone else’s problem.

Plotline #2 -  Starfleet outposts along the Neutral Zone (the established border between the Federation and the Romulan Empire) are being destroyed, and Picard has been ordered to check out if the Romulans are to blame.  Most of the Episode deals with Picard getting the bridge crew to study the Romulans so they can form a strategy, but that’s easier said than done, since it’s been decades since anyone has heard from them.

Anyways, when they finally arrive along the edge of ‘the zone’, Worf makes a shocking revelation that their outposts aren’t destroyed, but rather completely missing, since there would be some sign of debris otherwise.  Shortly thereafter a Romulan ship decloaks, and their captain explains to Picard that their outposts are also missing, and figured it was the Federation’s doing, but now realize it must have been someone-or-something else. Thankfully cooler heads prevail, and both sides agree to collaborate on solving this mystery later on, and then leave, but not before making a thinly-veiled threat that they’ll be back to cause more trouble down the road.

So, on that disconcerting note, the Enterprise optimistically heads back to its regular business because this is the finale, and we need to wrap things up until next season!

The Verdict

The thing is, both plot outlines have plenty of potential, in their own right.  A story about displaced-wealthy-20th-century-folk struggling to fit into a society that has no place for their ideologies, is a perfect theme for Star Trek. And I’ll admit, there’s every chance that the execution of such a story would come off as pretentious and out-of-touch as anything else the show put out during this season, but even a failed attempt would be interesting to watch… provided of course that it was the primary focus of the episode.  My biggest issue wasn’t how hilariously proud of itself the Hurley's script is for criticizing capitalism (while we’re at it, did you know slavery and genocide are also bad? Follow me, for more deep insights!), but rather that the story doesn’t really go anywhere, or do anything with the subject matter.

Ralph (the survivor with the most screen time) is arrogant and demeaning to the crew because he’s used to getting his own way, and we are made to understand that his love of money is directly tied to his character flaws, which is fine, but then what? At one point there’s a scene where he disregards Picard’s orders (to calm the fuck down and stay out of the way), and chooses to intrude on bridge just in time to see the Romulans being space-jerks, but there are no real consequences or thematic correlation, rendering the moment pointless. In the end Ralph seemingly resigns himself to accepting his new lot in life, but has nothing in the way of a meaningful epiphany to help him reach that point. Clare and Sonny both have similarly meandering “journeys” as well. Clare ultimately takes comfort in knowing she has living a descendant (who doesn’t know her, or share any cultural values), while Sonny just happily concludes that since everyone he knows is dead, he doesn’t need to worry about facing any accountability for his past (and seemingly hurtful) life choices.  Remember kids, the secret to finding inner peace is in outliving everyone you've ever wronged!

Meanwhile, the “Romulans-are-back” story line is conceptually more exciting, but it takes almost the entire episode for anything to happen. The most intriguing development is the revelation that some other unknown entity may pose a threat big enough to challenge both the Federation and Romulan empire simultaneously, but then it’s quickly tossed away in favour of a generalized tease about the Romulans stepping up as the show’s primary antagonist. It’s not so much that it’s bad, but like the “boomers-in-space” story, it doesn’t really go anywhere, leaving us with what is essentially a promise that more interesting episodes will continue the story “some other time.”

Now before anyone gets up in arms, yes I am aware that this episode was originally intended as the first in a multi-episode arc, before the writers strike forced them to rework their plan [more on this below].  Be that as it may, even if part 2 had both A) existed, and B) rocked hard, this is still a weakly structured episode.  That’s not to say I hated ‘the neutral zone’ altogether, but I certainly can’t say I thought it was good. 

Nice try guys, maybe next time.

1.5 stars (out of 5)

Parting Thoughts

Apathetic utopia: One thing that doesn’t sit right with me is the sheer disregard that Picard and many of his crew show for the space-boomer’s safety and well being. For starters, Riker was barely willing to let Data check out the capsule to begin with (even after Data points out that it could have historical value, if nothing else), but even after Data and Worf discover the bodies, Riker seems put out by Data’s insistence that they be preserved.  Then, to make matters worse, when Picard hears that the SB’s have been revived he’s downright irritable with Data, arguing that he should have left the survivors behind because “they WERE dead at the time.”  But like… here’s the thing, Dr. Crusher examined their bodies and discovered that all of them could be revived with relative ease, which suggests they were only clinically dead, and it’s commonly accepted that the window of revival in the Trek universe is significantly larger than our present day reality.  So yeah, they were technically dead, I suppose, but not irretrievably, which I would argue comes with a clear moral responsibility. The context for Picard’s ambivalence toward the situation is that he’s stressed about the upcoming Romulan mission, but that’s still an oddly callous stance for a man who professes the sanctity of life.

Silly things I find interesting: Introducing, the Borg! …kinda.  I can’t remember if the missing outposts are ever mentioned again in the show, but the intended continuation of this story was originally meant to serve as an introduction to the Borg, who would have been revealed as the true culprits. Obviously that didn’t pan out, but it’s interesting to think what might have been.

In fairness to the writers, a big part of why the script was so lacklustre is, once again, due to the strike. Basically, once a writers strike is underway, productions aren’t allowed to make any changes to a script until the union signs an agreement. Knowing the strike was imminent, it seems Maurice Hurley had no choice but to whip up a completed script based on the first draft, in only a couple days time.  Needless to say, the results speak for themselves.  Ultimately, I think it would have made more sense for the studio to keep the script for the following season; ‘Conspiracy’ was already a much more exciting episode, and would have served as a stronger season finale.

Did you know that... in Canada (where I'm from) our "Universal health coverage" still doesn't cover cryogenic suspension. So reach out to your MP and let them know we demand better comprehensive coverage before the next federal election! [All kidding aside, we should be doing that anyway. Seriously, how is dental not inherently included in that?]

[kaythefloppa]

I will be 20 by the time Sofia the First 2 comes out what the FU-

[fivewholeminutes]

A Series of Small Offerings

PART ONE -2- Fields of Elation

And nobody else can pull me out / And the fields of elation, quiet and loamy

So when with Thread the Needle my thought process was something along the lines of "you know, put the invisible space between Vessel and his mask, make it dark, gloomy-" etc., etc., this time my brain went "bog". Just "bog". There was no discussion. I think the word "loamy" inspired this. So bog it is. Do you guys know that one sheep in a bog photo? That was my inspiration.

Vessel's corpse close-up:

[n64retro]

Doom 64 (id Software, Midway, 1997) Official Game Secrets.

[shining-just-for-u]

Hey everyone! I’m Kat, I’m 25 years old, and I’m looking for some fresh hetalia rps :)

So I’ve been on and off roleplaying in this fandom for about a decade and at this point, I’d say my style is advanced literate, but I mostly just match my partner and work with what I’m given.

I’ve basically specialised in writing female/nyo characters, the ones I’m most comfortable with at the time are Nyo Austria, Nyo South Italy, Nyo England, and Nyo Norway. I can do mxf and fxf ships, I’ve also discovered a love for poly ships and love triangles and such, and I also don’t mind adding side characters/ships. I’m also totally down to write smut but of course it’s not a requirement.* As for specific ships, I’m also open to pretty much all suggestions! Same goes for plots, I love simply silly fluffy ones as much as angsty historical AUs amd anything in between. If you are at all interested in a rp with any of these characters just hit me up, doesn’t matter if you have a specific idea or want to brainstorm.

*Either way, I’m only looking for roleplays with adults. Please don’t reach out if you are under the age of 18, I will ask! Also, I’m not looking for rps with OCs. Nyo characters or 2ps are fine of course.

Anyway, that’s all, please reach out if you’re at all interested, finding rps in this fandom has always been hard when you’re writing the girlies ^^ You can message me, or just like the post if you’re shy.