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Today, Modiphius debuted a new Actual Play series for the second edition of Star Trek Adventures.

If anyone wants to get a feel for what the game is like, this is probably a good place to start.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Well said, all around. Wacky romps aren't my favourite genre of Who, but they're fine, and this is fine.

And I think there are advantages to starting a companion with a wacky romp - when there's a lot of exposition to burn through, it's probably not a great idea to have an overly complicated plot on top of it all. And the exposition is pretty well done - Gatwa's "gone" when Ruby asks him about his people is a uniquely sublime line reading.

If the episode is missing anything that would make it work better, I think it's a scene that "humanizes" the bogeyman before it ends up in the airlock. Thinking back to "The Beast Below," another wacky second outing for a companion, there was at least a trail of clues for Amy to consider that helped her conclude that the space whale was benevolent. "Space Babies" lacks that, and while "compassion for compassion's sake" is probably the better message, it's also a much harder message to sell in the moment.

In retrospect, it's interesting to see the Doctor sieze upon the apparent coincidence of having another adventure involving babies, which gets the Ruby's birth is important narrative going. Knowing that the point of it all is that they gave it importance over time, it's neat to see that beginning here.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (3 children)

The announcement that this is going to feature Kate Lethbridge-Stewart has me interested in the idea for the first time.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Filming begins next month and will be directed by Dylan Holmes-Williams, director of two Season 1 episodes – 73 YARDS and DOT AND BUBBLE.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I want to rewatch this one properly before I give it a real re-evaluation, but I'm guessing people are going to have Thoughts and Feelings about this one.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

I’d be quite surprised if this did not later have to be re-litigated.

That's the state of indigenous relations in Canada in a nutshell. Constant relitigation, with very little progress.

Even when the courts direct specific settlements, the government does everything it can to avoid paying them.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I'm not that familiar with watch culture, but I do know it's a whole 'nother world.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Variety has a little more information on Yashere:

Yashere was the co-creator and showrunner of the sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola,” which ran for five seasons on CBS. She got her start in the U.S. as a finalist on “Last Comic Standing,” and has appeared as a comedian on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” “Def Comedy Jam,” “Live at the Apollo” and “The Tonight Show.” She’s also acted on “The Neighborhood,” “Crashing,” and “The Barbarian and the Troll.”

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

While I recognize that some people aren't interested in merchandise, what my theory presupposes is...some people are, and the internet isn't just for you?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm beginning to think the women's team should withdraw from the Olympics simply to save face.

And it's definitely time to clean house at Canada Soccer.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

I assume that's going to be refunded now that it's in the media, but as always it's pretty pathetic when that's what it takes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, it was basically unusable yesterday.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

Canada Soccer CEO and general secretary Kevin Blue said in the COC release announcing Priestman's removal that "additional information has come to our attention regarding previous drone use against opponents, predating the Paris 2024 Olympic Games."

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