 Torchwood - Children of Earth = Shadowrun Inspiration |
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 Jul 15 2009, 09:34 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 16-September 05 From: London Member No.: 7,753  |
I'm partway through the 5 episode storyline of Torchwood: Children of Earth [alien hunters on Earth, for those not in the know] and it's striking so many chords in what a good Cyberpunk plot/mission should have - ignoring the alien element.
There's conspiracies and coverups Double crossing Planning Infiltration of military compounds Teamwork Gunfights Using contacts Realising the Good Guys aren't necessarily the Good Guys, because they're the ones acting like Bad Guys Being on the run Being the target for hit squads The ways people can be tracked Gangs Piecing together of what's going on - before they get dead. And with a bit of work, the Urban SciFi element is there, too. Global conspiracy Things Man Was Not Meant To Know People with unusual abilities High Tech goodies Highly recommended !! |
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Jul 16 2009, 04:08 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 10,289 Joined: 2-October 08 Member No.: 16,392 |
The mini series was all about the UK Government trying to kill Jack. Had the show skipped that bit it would have made a nice two parter that didn't leave me with the distinct feeling of "BBC is trying to kill the show."
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Jul 16 2009, 09:24 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 704 Joined: 20-November 06 From: The seemingly unknown area of land between Seattle and Idaho. Member No.: 9,910 |
Whilst I lament the death of the show, I readily admit that the miniseries is fodder for 'runs. Especially why the aliens want the children.
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Jul 17 2009, 04:25 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 10,289 Joined: 2-October 08 Member No.: 16,392 |
QUOTE (crash2029 @ Jul 16 2009, 05:24 PM)  Whilst I lament the death of the show, I readily admit that the miniseries is fodder for 'runs. Especially why the aliens want the children. 'Tis good fodder, I do agree. I just wanted to see more Jack. ... And now I feel like I've emasculated myself or something. But damn, that man has looks. |
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Jul 17 2009, 06:28 AM
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Old Man Jones Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,415 Joined: 26-February 02 From: New York Member No.: 1,699 |
QUOTE (Draco18s @ Jul 17 2009, 04:25 AM) 'Tis good fodder, I do agree. I just wanted to see more Jack. ... And now I feel like I've emasculated myself or something. But damn, that man has looks. He sings too. -karma |
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Jul 17 2009, 01:32 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 10,289 Joined: 2-October 08 Member No.: 16,392 |
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