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 Jul 17 2006, 09:47 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 834 Joined: 30-June 03 Member No.: 4,832  |
Pimp my ride would probably make it :-P
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Jul 17 2006, 09:48 PM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 5,430 Joined: 10-January 05 From: Fort Worth, Texas Member No.: 6,957 |
Pimp My Drone and the spinoff Pimp My Persona.
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Jul 17 2006, 10:30 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,026 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Seattle (Really!) Member No.: 7,996 |
I could see some variant of Dog the Bounty Hunter being around, new character sameconcept maybe with a bit more gratuitous violence.
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Jul 17 2006, 10:48 PM
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Midnight Toker Group: Members Posts: 7,686 Joined: 4-July 04 From: Zombie Drop Bear Santa's Workshop Member No.: 6,456 |
Ah, the old James Bond Style cinematic espionage to prevent the escapist players from getting bored while annoying the hardcore realists trick. That's the second time this month. |
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Jul 17 2006, 10:49 PM
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Shadowrun Setting Nerd Group: Banned Posts: 3,632 Joined: 28-June 05 From: Pissing on pedestrians from my electronic ivory tower. Member No.: 7,473 |
Hm. Maybe I just have a chip on my shoulder because in a feat of monumental stupidity, Synner said (not suggested, said) my espionage games were James Bond-esque as opposed to realistic, which is how I use them (Espionage and the Shadows was written as a primer on specifics related to my overall campaigns). Not only has that thoroughly pissed me off to the point of blind rage, but ... Come on? The cinematic route isn't just stupid. It's lazy. God forbid the GM puts some fucking thought into a run/campaign. |
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Jul 17 2006, 10:50 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 113 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Butte County, CA Member No.: 3,836 |
There's not already? :grinbig: Okay, Planet's Funniest Animals will degenerate into a pool of slime with shapeshifters being bribed to do some of the most amazing stunts. Animal Candid Camera will be born, simply to preserve honesty in the medium, and have a short and honest career, until a passing dragon interrupts a day of filming and is promptly offered a full partnership. "What are your qualifications for the term 'Animal'?" the dragon asks, preparing to be offended. "Do you want a job?" the producer asks, knee deep in the muck of the location they're filming at. "You're avoiding the question." "Do you want a job?" "...Yes." The original show will split into Paranormal Candid Camera (Punk'd for spirits, sentient paracritters and dragons) and Critter Candid Camera (nonsentient stuff like flame jackals) and they will hire outside help for some of the more outrageous set-ups. This post has been edited by ShieldT: Jul 17 2006, 10:55 PM |
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Jul 18 2006, 12:35 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 3-February 06 Member No.: 8,223 |
Hm, favourite shows. Nr. 1 would be nowhere man but that one got canceled already so I guess it's a no go. Would rock with Magic tho, they already went deep into cyberware'ish stuff.
Close second would be CSI. But I sure hope it doesnt survive that long. Firstly because with all that it would suck suck suck and second because runners wouldnt stand a chance with every little punk knowing everything about crime scenes. Third would be Scrubs and this one will survive, I tell you. I for one will never get enough of dorians inner monologues. |
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Jul 18 2006, 01:05 AM
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Shadowrun Setting Nerd Group: Banned Posts: 3,632 Joined: 28-June 05 From: Pissing on pedestrians from my electronic ivory tower. Member No.: 7,473 |
This is a joke, right? I mean... Sure. The cops are close because most cops eventually become (and relish being) living, breathing cliches. But the plots are contrived and unoriginal, the second half is predictable, unrealistic, and simple-minded. The characters are one-dimensional (although, see above), and the dialogue is crap. But, sure. I guess aside from that it is "awesome." |
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Jul 18 2006, 01:53 AM
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Midnight Toker Group: Members Posts: 7,686 Joined: 4-July 04 From: Zombie Drop Bear Santa's Workshop Member No.: 6,456 |
It wouldn't because CSI isn't exactly realistic. Overlooking the basic fact that the CSIs in that show are one step away from being Street Judges due to the cast compression necessary in a 1-hour weekly show, forensic science is used as a contrived plot device that produces whatever the plot needs. Most of the forensics depected on that show is absurdly accurate, quite a bit is incorrect, and some is downright impossible. |
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Jul 18 2006, 02:10 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 16-April 02 From: the LI shadows Member No.: 2,607 |
CSI would become CSI-m, following a newly-assigned Forensic Mage at the Lone Star Seattle division.
Of course, Knight Errant would produce their own version, ala NCIS & Crossing Jordan, maybe titled Spirits of Crime ? COPS could become Tac-Sec, produced indipendently & featuring various law-enforcement teams from various security firms. Half a season would feature the street-patrols of each security firm. If I think of any others, I'll edit this & post them. |
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Jul 18 2006, 02:30 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 488 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 90 |
Fear Factor might make a comeback, with paracritters, magic and stuff added to the mix.
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Jul 18 2006, 02:49 AM
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Horror Group: Members Posts: 5,322 Joined: 15-June 05 From: BumFuck, New Jersey Member No.: 7,445 |
You. DIE! *SL Jame's computer blows up.* And yeah. I always hated CSI. They loved the gross-factor too much, and their forensics are a bit... Questionable. |
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Jul 18 2006, 02:59 AM
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Shadowrun Setting Nerd Group: Banned Posts: 3,632 Joined: 28-June 05 From: Pissing on pedestrians from my electronic ivory tower. Member No.: 7,473 |
There was a show mentioned in Shadowbeat that was, for all intents and purposes, Fear Factor. The idea, it seemed, was that in 1989-90 when the book was written only by 2050 would society be sick and depraved enough to watch such crap. Unfortunately, they underestimated how sick and sad people are. |
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Jul 18 2006, 07:58 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 3-February 06 Member No.: 8,223 |
True, but everyone would think they can catch the runner with some work. This fact alone would make for bigger investigationsand bigger demand to catch the bad guy instead of the "cut your loses" apathy that allows runners to survive. Security personel couldnt care less wether or not the runners have been caught since their honor is tarnished anyway and they wont be the ones who do the catching. The guys who do the catching want a quiet day and a hot dog. The guy who gives the orders to the catchers has already written off the loses and is busy to keep his fun bunny a secret from his wife. But when the investor walks up to them and asks wether or not they caught the bad guys, sees this and complains cuz "he knows fuckin forensics" his imagination is the one that needs to be pleased because he can pull out his money anytime. Granted this is a one time scenario. I might actually make a plot from this. Sounds like a fun way to let them sink deep into it once again without the usuall "Mr. J. fucked you over bad" routine. I have to agree that CSI's forensics are weird and painted pink in that show, but I still enjoy the suspense. Quite honestly, it's one of the few shows where I dont know who's the bad guy from 5 minutes in and that alone keeps me watching. |
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Jul 20 2006, 02:38 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,577 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gwynedd Valley PA Member No.: 1,221 |
I keep going back to Mythbusters think of the possiblities for a run- "I don't want people to know this can be done, make sure the myth is busted" etc
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