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Solution to what? There isn't a problem for 99% of people that play wow. Only the 1% on the forums that cry about everything.
Solution to what? There isn't a problem for 99% of people that play wow. Only the 1% on the forums that cry about everything.
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I hate grinds period. Figure out something more intricate and feels a lot more genuine. Their came designers not factory workers.
Role playing system: http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...y-Role-Playing
Random ideas: http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...-Worth-Sharing
(user formerly known as Korgesh and Sauredfangs)
Given that I got to 90 last night with my 5th toon... within 2 hours I was 999/1000 max exalted with TWO factions starting from zero.. in under 2 hrs... and that was without a bloody tabard... You want the rep, earn it... dungeon grinding isn't earning it...
you HAVE middle ground... Blizzard gave you commendations.. use them.
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I come from a time and a place where I judge people by the content of their character; I don't give a damn if you are tall or short; gay or straight; Jew or Gentile; White, Black, Brown or Green; Conservative or Liberal.
Don't forget that dailies also try to tell some sort of story about the faction, and why you're helping them. What their place is in the world, their history.
Good example is the Klaxxi, and also the new 5.1 Krasarang factions. If you grab a tabard it's just another mindless bar in your rep tab, without any culture or lore.
I for one like the dailies as they are now.
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I come from a time and a place where I judge people by the content of their character; I don't give a damn if you are tall or short; gay or straight; Jew or Gentile; White, Black, Brown or Green; Conservative or Liberal.
If you want to do dalies on your alts, you can keep on doing that, but for the people like me that had less than 100 dailies before mist(which i only got to do get the main food-recipies on my main, and JC-recipies on an alt), it's actually a nice idea. You still have to get to that point, before you can do it, so you've clearly seen all the dailies there is. Doesn't even have to be fast to go in instances. Can be a cap as you have with dailies, and i would be a happy turtle
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I don't really complain much, since i understand the idea, and i know i cna avoid doing it, which i am. I did it on the main to make him raid-ready, but i'm not doing a single daily on my alts.
I can come up with many things that i'm sure you hate to do as much as some of us hate to do dailies, that you really wouldn't want to do, just because it was twice as fast. It's still not fun to me in any way
Everyone has so much to say
They talk talk talk their lives away
Not that I really see a point in adding tabards again, because they're both ugly and the rep isn't even something that matters anymore anyway(because of VP upgrades, reps are just for the cosmetic stuff and recipes now). I just want other ways to get Lesser Charms, and no, pet battles really isn't something I want to do for charms either. Just let me get 2 useful things from dungeons and stop complaining that dungeons shouldn't give anywhere near as good rewards as reps.
In case I need to point out what dungeons in Cata gave, it was:Originally Posted by http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/6161067458?page=8#145
Reputation -> a couple of T11 normal(so first tier of the expansion) level epics
Gold -> BoEs/enchants/consumables
Valor points(7 times per week) -> current tier itemlevel epics for a few slots
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--- Want any of my Constitutional rights?, ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
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Last edited by Tradu; 2012-12-25 at 12:51 AM.
Being a tabard addict... I approve of this idea, OP. (As long as they go with some of my transmogged gear.)
The problem with this and any solution is that with a player base of ~10million subscribers... you will not EVER have a "Problem Solved". You can merely address concerns as best you can for a sweeping majority. However, this majority is NOT who you will usually see on the forums complaining. Instead, you run into the vocal minority at best. If this change were to be implemented, then the complaining would shift to oppose it. In all likeliness this was already brought up in the office many times and may not have been accepted as a best case for the player base.
Personally, I dislike running dungeons because none of my friends that I play with enjoy them. Therefore, when I do run them (currently to top off Valor for Wrathion) I use LFD solo and run with pugs. I do like dailies because they are quick, concise, and give me more valor than running a dungeon (including the queue as dps [warlock, so only dps]).
However, I wouldn't care if this were to be added so long as it does not impact my current gameplay as is because I simply would not use it. Only if as part of the implementation it impacted my current system in a negative fashion (as some of the replies have suggested doing) would I oppose it.
But then again, I am a Snowman on Fire!
Yizelin the Insane
Alot of people are still confused here apperently and/or are getting mad at nothing/wanting to troll. Again this is only for alts. Daily's are still there. If you want to still do daily's then do daily's. What is so hard to understand that I and alot of other people dont want to have to go through the exact same "Crap" 4 maybe 5 times over when all anyone really wants to do with an ALT is gear them... Thats the point of an alt. The point of a main is to do everything first... Thats why they call it a "Main Character" Sorry to all of you that say im whining about it or "Crying" But i found a middle ground area for ALL and based my opinion upon it with good intention of maybe getting a Few people to read it.
If you or anyone else you know "Likes" doing the daily's then do them! this is the pure and greatest feature of this solution You dont have to do Either or, Its just a helpful way of gearing your toons. Sorry if you might think that thats "Not doing work" But i have 3 toons max lvl and almost all of them max rep with everything and geared passed 485. Sorry if i feel like i want to play more toons and Gear them without a must to do daily's... And honestly what is an alt?= Something to get gear and just play around on. And honestly the current system is "If you want to be current on raids and most of the progression of guilds YOU MUST do daily's for the coins for extra rolls and gear. And no matter how many times any of you say "You dont need to do daily's" Just get a grip and realize the only way to stay raiding and the only way to keep current with a toon that you want to raid with is to do the daily's for the GRIND of coins.
My solution gives CHOICE not a "Must do"
"Reason is not automatic. Those who deny it cannot be conquered by it." - Ayn Rand
edit: and how is doing dailies more "earning it" than dungeons?
I'd say yes to this idea, but also put in a cap of reputation you can get, either through dailies or dungeon grinding, per day. I know the concern is they don't want "double dipping" (getting JPs, chances of gear upgrades while getting rep) in heroics, but people who grind rep through heroics are losing out on the coins of fortunes, so it kinda works out.
Last edited by jaykaywhy; 2012-12-25 at 04:11 AM.
Can they allow tabard rep gain with normal monsters? Even if its a low amount? I really don't want to do so much dungeons, esp. for a grinding.
Role playing system: http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...y-Role-Playing
Random ideas: http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...-Worth-Sharing
(user formerly known as Korgesh and Sauredfangs)
Everything should just be monthly, since we pay a monthly sub.
Monthlies instead of dailies, monthly raid reset, monthly conquest point caps, etc etc
Large raids can be designed around this and the grind (which Blizzard is hell-bent on based WoW on to justify a sub fee) will be a bit more tolerable and possibly even fun.
For people who dislike dailies being the only source of rep for many factions I refer you to 5.2 PTR notes http://us.battle.net//wow/en/blog/8226552 scroll down a little to "Buy The Farm".
This would be a fantastic tool for alts.
And to the guy talking in massive fonts and all caps - saying "PERIOD" doesn't make your opinion correct.
Last edited by Duskmourne; 2012-12-25 at 09:29 AM.
they already said they hated the dungeon tabard grind so it prolly wont come back


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What travelers to Berlin are saying
Bountiful Berlin
The thing about being the capital of the country that started and lost two world wars is that you'd expect it to cast a rather gloomy pall over the whole city. But while that fact may give visitors cause for reflection, it certainly doesn't seem to be getting the Berliners down.
Berlin is cool. And it always has been. From the decadent, smoke-filled, jazz-playing bars of the Weimar Republic in the 1920s to the decadent, smoke-free (times have changed in one respect) techno-thumping bars of today, Berlin has been a magnet to the hippest, trendiest teenagers and twenty-somethings from Germany and beyond.
So many people seem so intent on having a good time (every summer, a section of the Elbe is transformed into a City Beach for the residents to enjoy. They even haul in wave-making machines for the surfers!), that you even forget that little more than two decades ago, Berlin was a city divided.
You can't visit Berlin without going to see the Berlin Wall (what remains of it, anyway) and grim reminders that the city was once the Nazi nerve centre (Hitler's Bunker is chilling). And with the Brandenburg Gate dominating the heart of the City, you can't ignore Germany's imperial past.
But Berlin is a city firmly facing the future, both in attitude and ambition if not architecture. A wonderful sense of fun permeates the place (Erotic Museum, anyone?). The food and beers are to die for and the locals are both friendly and fascinating.
So get your diary out, because to get the most out of this city, you'll have to act like a German and get organised!
Germany: Explore Underground Berlin
Frankfurt is a global alpha hub of high-finance. Munich is a liveability index paragon. Hamburg is affluent. Düsseldorf has charm and Kraftwerk. But not a one can touch Berlin.
The capital of Germany is a capital of cultural pluralism few rival. The grand cityscape icons and monuments of the city are abundantly familiar: the Victory Column, Brandenburg Gate, Fernsehturm, Potsdamer Platz, Reichstag and UNESCO World Heritage Museum Island. But Berlin's magnetic pull is as much about edgy guerilla clubs, co-op artist studio spaces, ethnic markets and alt subcultures. As Klaus Wowereit, the city's progressive, openly gay mayor likes to say: "Das ist auch gut so" (That's a good thing).
Berlin's Top 10
10. Gründerzeit Museum Get your gay on for this museum founded by Germany's first transvestite and gay icon.
5. Hitler's Bunker Part of many great walking tours available and worth spending some time in.
9. Kunsthaus Tacheles A collective art and culture hub, often known as the Sistine Chapel of Graffiti.
4. Reichstag The old parliament building might sounds like a drag, but you couldn't be more wrong. Absolutely breathtaking. A picnic on the lawn in front is pretty special.
8. Alexanderplatz: A famous square in the former East Berlin and home to the World Time clock, which rotates to show different times across the world.
3. Berlin Wall Take a walk down the remaining sections. Unbelievable and worth it just for the graffiti.
7. Potsdamer Platz Now the busy city centre but was completely destroyed in the war. Cinemas, shops and all mod-cons, as well as a history lesson included with every visit!
2. Checkpoint Charlie Indescribable. So get a walking tour or someone in the know to tell you the escape stories. Guaranteed goosebumps.
6. Holocaust Museum 19,000 square metres of tribute to the Jewish population lost during the Third Reich. Get lost yourself in the maze and do some thinking.
1. Brandenburg Gate Whatever you do, don't miss it. So famous that you may think it's just for lame tourists ticking it off a list. It's not. You'll never forget it.
Berlin History
- Berliner Dom – This is the city's main cathedral, which bears a resemblance to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Climb to the top of the dome for a spectacular view of the city.
- Reichstag – The Parliament Building was made in the late 1800s and then suffered a series of attacks between 1933 and 1945, but was recently renovated and restored as home of the German Parliament.
- Gendarmenmarkt – One of the best plazas in Berlin and home to a number of neoclassical buildings.
- Victory Column – Standing 69 meters tall, this monument is made of sandstone, granite and bronze, with 285 steps that lead visitors up to the observation deck.
- The Holocaust Memorial – An impressive historical site remembering those who lost their lives during the early years of the 1900s.
Berlin Art & Culture
- Museimsinsel – This "Museum Island" houses three well known museums: the Altes, the Bode and the Pergamon.
- Deutsches Historisches Museum – Covers the history of Germany from the beginning to the present day.
- Gemäldegalerie – Home to thousands of paintings from European artists spanning the time period from the 1200s through the 1700s.
- Mauermuseum at Checkpoint Charlie – This museum is located between the two Berlins at the historically famous spot.
- Deutsches Theatre – Constructed in 1849, this event centre remained been open continuously with the exception of one year during the Second World War.
Berlin Shopping
- Kurfuerstendamm and Tauentzienstrasse – A mile-long shopping strip with a wide assortment in price, style and design.
- Friedrichrichstadtpassagen – Provides an exclusive shopping area with high-end designer clothing and an art-deco environment.
- Potsdamer Platz Arcades – This lively mall is great for finding everything from clothing and accessories to the latest in technology.
- Hackescher Market – Offers a colourful combination of bars, cafes and shops.
- Savignyplatz – Those looking for a quieter shopping experience will appreciate this area to go window shopping or find a perfect gift.
Berlin Gay & Lesbian
- Hafen – The first and original place to hang out and socialize is still popular today.
- SchwuZ – Offers themed nights, including girls' night and hip dance sounds.
- GMF – A famous dance-party environment with techno music and an abundance of glamour and good vibes.
- Ackerkeller – A cool place to get together in a relaxed environment that provides a pub/cafe six days a week starting at 7pm.
- Barbie Deinhoff's – This joint is original and over the top with a variety of events and parties, exhibits, dancing and more.
Berlin Outdoor
- Tiergarten – The largest park in Berlin is a great place to hang out, have a picnic or barbecue.
- Vikoriapark – Provides a lovely panoramic view of the southern area of Berlin.
- World's Garden – Offers assorted gardens, including Chinese, Oriental, Korean, Japanese and Balinese styles.
- Wannsee – Also known as Berlin's "bath tub," this is the most famous place locals go for bathing.
- Müggelsee – A popular spot for swimming.
Berlin Sport
- Soccer is played everywhere, and you can catch a Hertha BSB Berlin game at the Olympic Stadium.
- Alba Berlin is the country's best basketball team and plays at the o2 World Arena.
- One of the best places for playing golf is the Motzen.
- For a fast, exciting game of hockey, check out the Berlin Eisbären stadium.
- The Berlin Adler is Berlin's top football team and plays in the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark stadium.
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The Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Region in Germany offers a wide variety of amazing tourist attractions. From the lush, green forest areas to the bustling, ever-changing cultural hubs, this is a great way to experience northeastern Germany at its finest. The remnants of the Berlin Wall are also a major focal point, as they shed light on the tumultuous past of Germany as a whole.
Berlin Attractions
- Charlottenburg Palace
- Legoland Discovery Centre
- Gendarmenmarkt of Berlin
Berlin Activities
- Climb the 285 steps to the top of the Siegessäule
- Take a stern und kreisschiffahrt (boat tour) on the surrounding lakes
- Enjoy the dulcet tones of the renowned Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Berlin Climate
A humid continental climate is what travellers can expect from the Berlin region. Warm summers (reaching an average of 24°C) and mild winters (reaching an average of 1°C) make this a great place to visit throughout the year.
Getting There & Around
Berlin has two operational airports. Tegel International Airport is the main airport for flagship carriers, while Schönefeld deals mainly with low-cost airlines. For people travelling to Berlin via train, the Hauptbahnhof, Südkreuz and Ostbahnhof make up Berlin's train network.
Getting around the inner city itself is relatively simple. Buses, the U-Bahn, the S-Bahn, scooters, trams, taxis, bicycles and even walking are great ways to get around. Berlin's public transport system and vehicle renting system are tailored to suit the needs of tourists and locals.
Berlin LocalMitte
At the centre of Berlin is the landmark-studded district of Mitte (which, conveniently enough means middle). Here you'll find cafes, restaurants, museums, galleries and clubs, as well as loads of historical sites of interest.
Visit the go-go dancers and other ladies of the night at the Friedrichstadtpalast, or if you're into more conventional art visit the Dali Museum or the Hoffmann Collection(OK, neither of those is strictly conventional, either, but you get the point…)
Mitte is also home to the historic Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz and Potsdamer Platz. Those two great squares have been the centre of Berlin's nightlife – above the line and decidedly below the belt – for centuries, and nothing has changed.City West
City West includes Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf, Schöneberg and the political centre Tiergarten. Hippies, trendy young families and the LGBTI community unite in this hip area.
As well as great shopping streets along Ku'Damm and Tauentzienstraße,this district also contains the Schloss Charlottenburg (the largest palace in Berlin) and the Olympic Stadium, home to the 1936 Olympics and the place where black American Jesse Owens challenged Hitler's boasts of Aryan supremacy in the best possible way by beating every blond-haired, blue-eyed competitor he came up against.City East
Associated with lefties and artist communities, this district is loud, boisterous and packed with clubs, bars and cafés. Explore Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg and Prenzlauerberg to check out the hidden galleries and museums.
Spend a lazy Sunday in Berliner Mauerpark or at the Mauerpark Fleamarket and discover the graffiti art down Bernauer Strasse. And when you're all shopped out, stop by the Fassbender & Rausch chocolate café for an indulgent treat.
Berlin Eat & Drink
Berlin Events
The International Green Week (IGW) is a one-of-a-kind event for the food, agricultural, and horticultural industries. Or, just wear green during January! Why not?
The Berlinale, Berlin's International Film Festival, struts up the red carpet in February.
Berlin's Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) based in the Kreuzberg district is a great summer festival and an unmissable street party. Comes around each June.
Friedrichstadt Palast is Berlin's biggest show in Europe's largest and most modern Show Palace.
Christopher Street Day descends on the streets of Berlin in the traditional celebration of the LBGTI community in Germany. Bring your pride each June.
For the 20th time the musical carousel at the Classic Open Air Festival starts spinning again at Berlin Gendarmenmarkt in July.
Something you won't get anywhere else is the Long Night of the Museums. More than 100 museums and cultural institutions leave their doors open all night to Berliners and visitors during August.
Pyronale is a spectacular two-night pyrotechnic event with OMFG fireworks. 60,000 spectators come to experience the gigantic bangs known for their beautiful compositions. Pyronale explodes in September.
September brings us The Popkomm –a combination of a trade show, international congress and music festival all in one.
The Berlin Marathon is one of the largest marathon events in the world. More than 50,000 runners and skaters come to the capital from every part of the globe to take part in the race. Watch from a balcony in September.
More than 50 famous landmarks and spaces, including the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and the Radio Tower light up during the Festival of Lights in October.
If you don't mind the crowds and the cold, the Brandenburg Gate is also the place to be as Berliners welcome in the New Year.
When To Go
In winter (December to February), Berlin looks beautiful but is very cold, with temperatures hovering around freezing. There's also lots of snow and lots of fog.
In spring (March to May), the warmer weather brings the tourists (but in manageable quantities). Temperatures range from 4-18°C (39-64°F).
Summer (June to August) has temperatures ranging from 11-30°C (52-86°F). It's generally sunny, which make the city beautiful but busy.
Autumn (September to November) sees some rainy periods, but temperatures are a manageable 9-13°C (38-55°F).
What To Miss
Avoid the themed bars (you know the ones: 'American' or 'Irish' or 'Australian'. They're over-priced and tacky and no locals hang out there).
If you're looking for trendy bars and clubs to party in, avoid the CBD late at night.
When riding the U-Bahn or S-Bahn make sure you get a ticket or get your cash ready to pay a fine – especially to and from the airport.
Ride A Bike
Berlin is a flat city, which makes it easy to see on a bicycle. Almost all roads have a separate bike path next to them, so there is no need to dodge traffic while riding around the city. Although drinking in public is allowed (encouraged, even!), we recommend you don't drink and ride!
General Information
Berlin is one of Europe's major trendsetting cities. Soon after the Cold War, Berlin has never stopped being in the forefront of change, even turning into a major art capital in the whole world, hearkening back to the Golden Twenties when art flourished in Berlin.
Soon after the reunification, Berlin underwent an upsurge in urban planning. The result is a wonderful city awashed in museums, palaces, gardens, galleries, cafes and ultra-modern buildings. The highly popular attractions are the Brandenburg Gate and scattered chunks of the Wall. If you're travelling to Berlin, the city also hosts major social events in arts, film, theatre and sports which keeps on drawing crowds of tourists every year. With an outlook that is as vibrant as the cityscape, the city offers an exciting experience for all ages! More Berlin information and guides are also available at all hotels.
More Attractions
Inspired by a strong sense of renewal, renowned architects made Berlin into a splendid metropolis that blends the old and new.
Reichstag houses the German Parliament. Its beautiful glass dome, designed by Sir Norman Foster, offers the perfect observatory deck for fantastic city views. North of Reichstag is the iconic Brandenburg Gate which used to be closed to separate the east and west.
In Mitte, a strip of museums creates an island in River Spree known as Museumsinsel. Some of the highlights include the Old National Gallery for its 19th century art, excellent classics at Pergamon Museum and for Greco-Roman showcase, Altes Museum. For more fantastic showcases, one should not miss two big names both in Tiergarten. Most of modern art was carved out of Bauhaus movement so it would be interesting to see the extensive display on show at the design school. At Kulturforum's Gemaldegalerie , a massive collection of paintings are all for public viewing. To make it a more memorable arty journey, don't forget to drop by Judisches Museum which shows how Jews influenced Berlin's culture and history.
Lastly, two more famed Berlin attractions deserve to be included in this roster. In the park located at Tiergarten, the Victory Column, with its golden angel on top, stands proud as testament to the glories of Berlin in wars during the 1860s. Another lofty trademark of the city is the Berlin TV Tower, measuring at 368 meters, where you can sample exceptional views at dizzying heights!
More Events
Gay Berlin is something to experience for those interested to let their hair down while visiting the city. Party with the Berliners and the rest of like-minded revelers during the annual gay and lesbian pride month in June highlighted by the Christopher Street Day parade the month after.
The red carpet leading to the Berlin Film Festival is always a dazzling affair with international celebrities and filmmakers congregating every year in February. While a different rhythm can be heard around October-November when Jazzfest Berlin witnesses the best jazz musicians meet and perform here in the city.
And just to reiterate how Berlin is a great art capital, watch out when over 100 museums open doors until the wee hours leaving aficionados in a frenzied state. Transport systems also run in extended hours for this one day in August so be sure not to miss this cultural spectacle.
More Info On Climate
- Winter (December to February)-1 to 3°C Wet, freezing with frequent snowfall and frost
- Spring (March to May) 4 to 18°C Warmer and more pleasant
- Summer (June to August) 11 to 30°C Sunny throughout
- Fall (September to November) 9 to 13°C Cool and some rainy periods
More Info On Getting Around
Public Transport
The public transport network in Berlin is one of the largest in Europe and, like most things in Germany, is unbelievably efficient. It works on an honour system, but if you are caught without a valid ticket you will have to pay a €40 fine.
All public transport can be used with the same ticket, and there are three zones, A, B and C. A short trip costs €1.30, and is valid for three3 U-Bahn or S-Bahn stops, or six tram or bus stops with no changes. A single trip within zones A and B costs €2.10, and allows you to travel in one direction with unlimited changes for up to two hours.
• The best value and easiest option is a 'Tageskarte', or day card, which allows you unlimited travel within the purchased zones for a whole day. For zones A and B, this costs just €6.10.
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MORRISTOWN – The Army Corps of Engineers has released a study of the Black Lakes excessive weed growth that recommends further study aimed at the proper management of the lake.
The study was funded by a $100,000 grant from the federal government, and was conducted last year.
In particular the study, directed by St. Lawrence University biology professor Brad Baldwin, was focused on the invasive Eurasian watermilfoil weed and how to regulate further growth.
The study notes that excessive weed growth can restrict the recreational use of the lake, gives off foul odors and can reduce real estate values.
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The problem is never fixed; its just managed. The weeds are here to stay, she said.
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- A Snow White Sanctum said...
These are just super images! TPATF really is a gorgeous looking film.
- July 22, 2010 at 5:17 PM
- Alberto said...
I'll be honest i wasn't really "feelin'" these backgrounds. But that last one of the boat in the tree, that was a show stopper! Do you know who did it?
- July 22, 2010 at 6:05 PM
- Sheryl said...
Wow, these are all really dark. Were they really this dark in the film?
- July 22, 2010 at 6:40 PM
- Pete Emslie said...
Though I like the film generally, these backgrounds frankly leave me cold. That's not so much a criticism of the artists responsible, but rather, a criticism of the process of digital painting that has now taken over everything. Digital colour looks sterile and unnatural to me. Instead of painting with real paints on illustration board, digital painting is essentially painting with light, not real pigment. The result just lacks the warmth that I associate with the Disney backgrounds of the glorious past.
The other problem I see with Photoshop painting, which is what I believe they're now using, is that the artist never quite knows when to stop. There's always the temptation to keep on going back to it and smoothing the blending of colour out even more, or altering colours altogether through the colour balance controls. I think the result is usually an overworked, muddy mess. Sorry to be the voice of dissent here, but I fear that much of the art is being lost in this digital age we now live in.
- July 22, 2010 at 8:54 PM
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- July 22, 2010 at 10:55 PM
- Alberto said...
You're never a voice of dissent for me Pete! I kind of agree, I love the look of some splotches of paint and those little imperfections. However, I might suggest looking into a program called 'Corel Painter' it's somewhat like photoshop but replicates the feel of working with paint, oils being my favorite setting, you can use a color wheel to pick your colors but the program also comes with a palette setting where you can mix colors yourself. It's getting a little bit more popular b/c it's more comfortable for the traditional types. It's not perfect but it handles fairly similar to regular paints.
- July 22, 2010 at 11:12 PM
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- Dan said...
Pete, you know whats up. Can't wait for character design class in September!
- July 23, 2010 at 10:55 AM
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- July 24, 2010 at 9:10 PM
- Robert said...
Painting with light "lacks warmth".
Damn "light" and it's not... warmy... warmness.
- July 25, 2010 at 6:29 PM
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- seanmaximus said...
wow amazing images! thank you for sharing:-)
- July 26, 2010 at 3:36 AM
- Caresse said...
Pete, I respectfully disagree. Alberto, I agree - I prefer Coral Painter to Photoshop, and in my own work I use a combination of the two.
Honestly, I think a lot of people who disregard or dislike Photoshop are just being nostalgic. I am also aware of how much of an impact one's youth has on their tastes, and I believe that many members of my generation have adapted to the sight of Photoshop.
Pete, while I totally agree with you on Photoshopper's going too far, I think beautiful things have been accomplished with Photoshop - especially with video game concept art.
I plead with older artists to have a more open mind when it comes to digital art - it's not evil, and it's not clinical - search within yourselves, perhaps you are coloring your perception with your own pre-conceived notions.
What Photoshop art truly lacks is the confidence of real-life art. There is not ctrl+z in real life, there is only experience and confidence (and occasionally, some linseed oil and/or turpenoid.) So the emotion behind the piece is what you are perhaps detecting - that digital art lacks the conviction of traditional art is something I'll never disagree with.
But to call it clinical or to dismiss its' merits is just unfair. Painting with light is not as easy as it seems - if anything it adds an additional obstacle (people can zoom in and break your work down) and honestly the best Photoshop painters I know ARE in fact good traditional painters.
- July 26, 2010 at 6:01 PM
- The Stationary Traveler said...
I just discovered this blog and have been drooling over these backgrounds for hours! Just wanted to say great job and I look forward to seeing more! (I want to live in that boat in the tree in the bayou!)
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- July 26, 2010 at 8:35 PM
- Dan said...
I am 3 years older than you...so I have no more nostalgia for the media than yourself...yet if you do not work with gouache you don't really know the kind of quality you can expect out of a painting (v. digitally). There is no doubt that more heart and soul is poured in to a gouache on watercolor painting than a piece of memory in a computer, after all, you are the one who is physically moving this colorful substance around a surface. Although Pete is from another generation than you or I, he speaks the truth when he says digital color is unnatural...because it is!! Digital is faster and cheaper and its great for the student and the studio's budget, and it will no doubt take over the animation industry for some time. Later down the road you can probably expect the old traditional ways to, at first trickle, then flow back in to the animation industry. It is the cycle of life for our medium but I think its a shame that Disney is switching mediums for now.
- July 28, 2010 at 9:05 PM
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This is awsome. Breathtaking, even.
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The missionary leading our trip gave out the warning: If you have any reservations about taking this hike, don't take it. A Philippine woman from the area had stated: "Tell the big ones not to go."
I went anyway.
?ast week's admission by the Bedford County School Board that it could have better handled its disclosure — under the Freedom of Information Act — of its hiring of Dr. Doug Schuch as its new superintendent sheds light on the issue of why FOIA exists in the first place. The people have a right to know what their government is doing; as much as possible government's actions should not be hidden behind closed doors.
superintendent appointment
Based on what I read in the Bedford Bulletin I find myself in the minority in siding with Talbot Huff who recently resigned from the Bedford County school board and Shirley McCabe who cast the only descending vote.
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution provides in part that "Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...". Protecting citizens' rights to voice their opinions and ideas was so important to our Founding Fathers that they listed the freedom of the press in the First Amendment to the Constitution, along with the freedom of religion, the freedom to peaceably assemble, and the freedom to petition our government.
The Obama administration sent a clear signal last week that science, not a mixture of religion and conservative political ideology, will be its guide in all matters of public policy.
The president signed an executive order that reversed Bush administration rules on embryonic stem cell research, opening the way for more federal dollars to be used on activities that could lead to new methods of treatments for Parkinson's Disease, diabetes, spinal cord injuries and other ailments.
The International Criminal Court charged Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir with crimes against humanity on March 4.
While some people are applauding this action, all the evidence so far is that this action by this "court" is a farce. Al-Bashir reacted by expelling 13 aid agencies from Darfur. Other African leaders reacted by rallying around him.
Al-Bashir continues to rule Sudan and live in luxury.
Sometimes perception is more important than reality. That very well may be the case in the compensation package being proposed for the Dr. Douglas Schuch, the Bedford County School Board's choice as its new superintendent.
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Written to Senator Mark Warner, Virginia
This last week President Barack Obama hosted a forum on health care at the White House. The forum included Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, representatives from the health care industry including various medical specialties, hospitals, doctors, nurses and technicians, the health insurance industry, the business community and most importantly patients, the health care consumers who must be the focus of this process. I am encouraged by the fact that so many individuals representing such diverse interests were able to come together to discuss the goal of providing
All Washington was abuzz last week over the dust-up between new GOP national chair Michael Steele and Rush Limbaugh, the self-styled king of right-wing talk radio.
The only thing larger than Limbaugh's ego is his religious devotion to conservatism. He showed that this passion means far more to him than even the fate of his country when he stated that he hopes Barack Obama fails.
Whether an activist presidency is a joyful thing, or a fearful thing, depends on what that activist president wants to do.
The greatest American president of the 20th century once said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'"
ow we know who Bedford County Public School's next superintendent will be. Dr. Douglas R. Schuch was introduced to the public at a press conference on Friday.
Although Dr. Schuch is taking command at a difficult budgetary time, he will face a better situation than Dr. James Blevins faced when he came 11 years ago.
For one thing, Dr. Blevins is leaving while in the good graces of the school board. Back in 1998, the school board was about ready to tar and feather Dr. John Kent and ride him out of town on a rail.
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Mesa, AZ (Sports Network) -Angel Pagan and Joaquin Arias drove in two runs apiece to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 9-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday.
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Christine Watkins
Edward Chavez
The Democratic Party might be the dominate political organization on both local and national fronts, but a truth about being on top is that it must be defended, and Republicans are gearing up for the offensive.
In the next round of major elections in 2010, a majority of Utah's state and congressional positions will be contested, therefore local Democrats and Republicans are already preparing for their spring caucuses.
Carbon County has a Democratic majority making it one of the few counties in Utah with such leanings. Local Republicans would like to influence that slant, but first they plan to undergo some organizational changes.
Recently Carbon Republicans went about electing four new key leadership positions to their party. This, in addition to gaining a state Republican delegate, has given party leaders reason for optimism. The new positions include: Chair Karl Kranyc Jr., Vice Chair Henry Savage, Tresurer Jim Davis, Secretary Kasey Hopes and Carbon County state delegate Davin McFarlin.
Ideologically the party looks relatively consistent, but the local plan of action has changed slightly.
In the past county Republicans held their gatherings on a county wide basis, but now party leadership has decided that this approach has made it difficult for geographically isolated members to voice their concerns. A new system is being implemented that relies on smaller precinct level meetings that will make it easier for Republicans across the county to stay involved.
"It's difficult for people to travel with mass meetings," said Vice Chair Henry Savage. "We have a lot of members who want to participate that just don't know how, which is something we want to work on."
With about two thirds of Carbon County being non-Republican, the new leaders hope they can see some gains, but local Democrats are confident that they can hold steady despite being a minority within Utah as a whole.
"We have a strong hold in Carbon County with the unions," said Democratic chair Ed Chavez by phone.
Unlike the Republicans, county Democrats have organized on the precinct level for years, and have found it to be successful. State Representative Christine Watkins, who is also secretary for the local Democrats, believes precinct meetings make it possible for a variety of people to get involved and express their views to party leaders since candidates need be closely in touch with local issues.
On a state level, however, Utah Democrats are a minority, making up less than a third of the state legislature and although Carbon County typically goes against this trend, few other counties follow. Watkins expressed that she intends to hopefully influence this during the next caucus season.
"We need to keep our people informed," said Watkins. "We have a good presidency and good chairmen who represent all of our constituency."
Republicans, however, are also looking forward to the caucuses next year in hopes of additional county gains.
During the last election local Republicans were able to achieve higher voter numbers which qualified them for a state Republican delegate.
"The next round of elections will be very important." said Jim Davis treasurer for Carbon Republicans. "We need to educate people and get the info out so people will become more involved."
Education is a goal for both parties, because they believe that awareness equates to more people taking issues to heart.
General elections might not be until next year, but the stakes are high because many pressing local issues have become national ones that could affect Carbon County. putting both parties on the spot.
"The national Republican party is going through some changes, In my opinion we need to get back to our root ideals. (However) I really don't know where it's going to end up, but its definitely going to change," said Davis.
One thing that has Carbon Democrats concerned is that nearly every Democratic county seat in the next election will be contested.
"I don't like to see that," said Chavez. "I'm hoping we can stay the dominate party."
As for Carbon Republicans, their recent increase in voters has left them with a variety of theories as to the cause, but overall they want to keep growing and further their influence.
"We want to get more visibly known and get our representatives elected." concluded Savage.
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the boneyard project: return trip
pima air and space museum, tucson, arizona, USA
january 28th, 2012 until may 31st, 2012
the pima air + space museum (PIMA) is hosting 'art from the boneyard', a project curated by eric firestone, carlo mccormick,
leslie oliver and med sobio featuring several non-functioning WWII american military airplanes covered in the painted work
of contemporary artists. in 'art from the boneyard: return trip', how & nosm, retna, andrew shoultz, faile, and nunca, among
other creatives, journeyed to a 'bone yard', a large resting space for planes in disuse, in order to complete the five massive
mural paintings on the bodies of retired aircrafts.
the tradition of using the massive surface of a plane as a canvas has been a tradition in the united states air force for generations.
'nose art' became a popular form of graffiti painting in the WWII era as soldiers decorated the fronts of the planes which would
carry them into battle. 'the boneyard project: return trip' is the second installation of the series in which the artists created
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LACKAWANNA, NY - A judge has reserved decision on the latest bid by preservationists to save the former Lackawanna Steel Administration Building from demolition.
An attorney representing the Lackawanna Industrial Heritage Group appeared before City Court Judge Frederic J. Marrano on Wednesday, to argue there was new information to consider, which had been inaccessible when the same court previously ruled that the demolition of the more than century old landmark, could proceed.
Attorney Richard Berger cited a previously unreleased engineering study, which he claims shows that, despite contentions by the City of Lackawanna that the building was in danger of collapse, it is actually structurally sound.
If that is the case, according to Berger, then the judge should keep the wreckers ball at bay, because the building--which qualifies for historic status, would require a lot more than just a simple demolition permit to raze.
"Under New York State law and the Environmental Quality Review Act, this would require at least an environmental assessment," said Berger. "In this case, because it's a building that's eligible for both state and national registers of historic places it's absolutely required."
Berger also says if the structure is not deemed to be in danger of falling down, then it could open the door for hundreds of thousands of preservation dollars from the state to help its owners --Gateway Development-- renovate it for an adaptive re-use, if they should so desire.
While demolition had already begun at site, all that's been taken down thus far has been an outbuilding that once housed a chemistry lab. The actual Beaux Arts administration building, according to Berger, hasn't been damaged, and is still very much worth saving.
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Audie Award Finalist, Solo Narration - Male, 2014
Award-winning author, narrator, and screenwriter Neil Gaiman personally selected this book, and, using the tools of the Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX), produced this work for his audiobook label, Neil Gaiman Presents.
A few words from Neil on Dimension of Miracles: "Dimension of Miracles is probably not [Sheckley's] most famous book…. but I think it's probably his best-loved book. It's about the joys and tribulations (mostly the tribulations) of winning the lotterythe galactic lotteryaccidentally. And wrongly. Tom Carmody is awarded a remarkable prize, is taken half way across the universe to collect it, finds himself hopelessly lost, and needs to find his way home again to Earth…to this Earth, not an alternate, weirdo Earth. He's got to get back. And the price is high.
In its style of humorand even in some of the jokesDimension of Miracles is very obviously a precursor of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Douglas actually hadn't read Dimension of Miracles until very shortly after Hitchhiker came out, when people pointed him to it, and he told me that he found the experience almost shockingit was like reading himself. He was a huge admirer of Bob Sheckley and a huge admirer of this book, and in later life, I had the privilege of introducing both of them.
Now the challenge for me with a book this funny, this strange, this perceptive was to try and find a narrator who was as iconic, somebody who could deliver the goods, somebody who could give you a book like this as it deserved to be given. And the first, and the last, and actually the only person to come to mind was John Hodgman. So I asked John, and he said yes! And he did it; he pulled it off. Listening to Johnnot just the suave, sensible, sane narrator of this book, but all the peculiar accents and incarnations that he is forced to adopt through herehe does it delightfully, he does it brilliantly, he's really, really funny. And so is this book. Enjoy your journey through a Dimension of Miracles."
Dimension of Miracles is a satirical science fiction novel first published by Dell in 1968. It's about Tom Carmody, a New Yorker who, thanks to a computer error, wins the main prize in the Intergalactic Sweepstakes. Tom claims his prize before the error is discovered and is allowed to keep it. However, since Tom is a human from Earth without galactic status and no space traveling experience, he has no homing instinct that can guide him back to Earth once his odyssey begins - and the galactic lottery organizers cannot transport him home. Meanwhile, his removal from Earth has caused a predatory entity to spring into existence - one that pursues and aims to destroy him. Carmody is on the run, and he ends up transporting from Earth to Earth - different phases and realities of the planet, which of course is not the time or condition he expects.
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"Hodgman, probably best known to geeks for his appearances on The Daily Show and his role as the PC in those Apple commercials a few years back, has a dryly intelligent deadpan that wonderfully counterpoints the absurd adventures of Thomas Carmody, a mid 20th-century New York everyman who's invited to a galactic center to collect a sweepstakes prize." (Locus)
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"Hilarious! - Could have been written this year"
This book is such fun. Yes, it reminds everyone of Douglas Adams' Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy even though it was written before. I love the humor, fun characters, and especially the ending.
The whole part about creating a budget planet - EARTH. Absolutely hilarious. I laughed out loud HEARTILY many times.
The planet maker scnee was a blast. Loved the whole book.
I loved the resolution in the end. This isn't a "moving" type book, but that end satisfied me.
If you like humor and don't mind irreverent books, read tis one.
"Better than expected..."
Wasn't excited about this book, but it came highly recommended. I wasn't a fan of Douglas Adam's (which his Hitchhiker books is what this one is common compared to), so I wasn't excited about this one.
Sheckley, though, excels where Adams doesn't. Where Adam's humor is campy and a bit in-your-face, Sheckley tends to be a bit more reserved. Granted, there's talking dinosaurs and goofy characters, but the humor they have is a bit smarter and enjoyable. Hodgman is the perfect narrator as he brings to life the characters beautifully.
All in all, it was better than I had expected. It's not without it's dry parts or various minor plot holes...but they are fairly short and minor and don't weigh down the reader much.
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"Easily The Best Title I've Encountered on Audible"
Although written beforehand, this book's humor reflects in many ways the prose in "A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", but in a somewhat more mature manner.
The narration performance by John Hodgman on this fish-out-of-water story is second to none, creating the audio equivalent of a page-turner.
Highly recommend for anyone who enjoyed those old 1950's sci-fi radio shows such as "X-Minus One" and/or "Dimension X".
9.8 / 10
"Hitchhiker's Before There Was a Hitchhiker's"
Genius. Hilarious. Perfect.
As I said in my title, this book is the Hitchhiker's Guide's precursor. I can't imagine what Douglas Adams must have been thinking and feeling while he was reading this for the first time, apparently after Hitchhiker's had been published. They share so much of the dry, irreverent, metaphysical humor that it is hard to believe that Adams had never read Dimensions before. If you like Hitchhiker's Guide at all, GET THIS BOOK!
Absolutely everything. Neil Gaiman hit the nail square on the head when he asked John Hodgman to narrate this book.
I loved this book. I found it to be funny and witty and thought provoking. The story was suburb and the characters were charming and well rounded. I started listening to it again as soon as I finished it the first time and I plan on getting any and all other Robert Sheckley books that Audible has to offer.
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"The Intelligent City"
I thought this short novel was fantastic. The plot is quite thin and easy to grasp: Tom Carmody, an Earthling, mistakenly receives a prize in the Intergalactic Sweepstakes. Having been teleported to a far-off planet, he is left stranded with little knowledge of how to return. He then travels from planet to planet, and from dimension to dimension, in search of home.
Along the way, he encounters a strange City, one of my favorite parts. It seems uninhabited, until the City itself begins to speak and interact with Carmody. It explains that it was built to facilitate health and comfort in the lives of its citizens. Carmody wonders why no one currently lives in the City, but he accepts the comfort that it provides him; or, rather, that it insists upon him. And though the City may have good intentions, Carmody soon finds that its nagging perfectionism and constant "suggestions" are overwhelmingly annoying.
Carmody eventually refuses to listen to the City. He understands that, for example, the costs of smoking a cigarette far outweigh the benefits; but there comes a point where Carmody's ability to make a choice becomes more important to him than the effects of the choices he makes. The intelligent City reveals something beautifully complex about people: even with clear evidence that a certain choice is the most correct or logical, a person is driven to maintain a sense that their choice (whatever it may be) is possibly the right one, even if it is quite apparently wrong.
Absurd yet enlightening moments like this make Dimension of Miracles an engaging and fulfilling listen. Narrator John Hodgman does a fantastic job as well. He gives a relatable exasperation to the main character and an ironic realism to all of the extraterrestrials he meets. It's quick, it's funny, and it really caught my ear.
"Great short read"
This book is funny as well as thought provoking. If you loved Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy you will really appreciate this book.
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"Light & Amusing"
I picked this up when I had some cash on my account that was about to expire. It caught my attention, because it was one of the Neil Gaiman Presents selections. I really like Gaiman's work and I figured I would probably also like a book that he recommends. I was right.
Dimension of Miracles was amusing, witty, and well-written. In many ways, it was like Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, only it came first. It begins when Tom Carmody is whisked away from his New York apartment upon accidentally winning the galactic lottery. In his exploits thereafter, he meets a number of strange characters on several interesting worlds as he attempts to return to Earth.
My favorite part was probably when Tom was transported to Earth during the dinosaur age and proceeds to have a very charming conversation with a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
John Hodgman was an excellent choice to narrate this novel. I thought his tone perfectly embodied the author's dry wit.
Overall, the novel was quite enjoyable. The story was light and amusing, but still had some deeper points as well. It won't go down as my all-time favorite, but it was still a fun read that I would recommend to anyone looking for a comedic sci-fi story.
"Douglas Adams' predecessor"
It's hard to believe that this was written before Hitchhiker's Guide. All of the tropes that we ascribe to Adams are here. The weary time traveler, the morose robot, the finicky planet builder (Oh Slartybartfast!), and the cynical humor that leaves you chuckling after the book is over. It's a gem and I'm glad that Gaiman added it to his collection. Hodgman's narration is the icing on the cake.
"Not Quite What I Expected..."
It just lacked ongoing appeal for me and I wasn't in a tremendous hurry to resume the story following interruptions.
The ending was just OK. It didn't leave me wanting more, but was fine for the story as written.
The voices, tone, and inflection were great.
No, not really.
I loved many of the transient characters, but just never fell in love with the protagonist.
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"This was before Douglas Adams owned the genre"
This was a surprise.
In his preface Neil tells us that Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker et al) only read Robert Sheckley after Guide to the Galaxy was published. They have very similar voices in regards to their ideas, playfulness, humour and sheer imagination. Very very similar. One suspect that Sheckley did not get the honour that is his due.
I wonderful romp with the sub-text not that sub and the humour bubbling continuously. Really enjoyable.
"If you liked Hitchhiker's Guide..."
On listening to this book I was struck (as many have been) by the echoes of Douglas Adams' 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' - but I knew this book had pre-dated that. In fact on further research I discovered Adams hadn't read this book, and was shocked when he did at how similar it was.
I say this as a recommendation - if you liked the slightly anarchical & surreal humour of one, you'll love the other.
John Hodgman is a great choice for the narrator too - less well known to UK audiences perhaps, but he inhabits the characters well, and seems to offer the 'baffled everyman' perspective that the lead character exhibits throughout.
Highly recommended!
"Wonderfully HHGTTG."
I love quirky sci fi!
The humour and the narration
It made me laugh
Can't believe Douglas Adams was only introduced to this story years after he wrote the Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy. If you like the HHGTTG series (a trilogy of 5 books) you'll love this too.
"A muddled, mediocre story, read well by Hodgeman."
If you're a big fan of the randomness and lack of structure of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy books, then you may get something out of this.
I generally listen to history books, and am currently listening to An Utterly Impartial History of Britain by John O'Farrell.
It started well enough, as did Hitchhiker's.
Pretty much all of them, as none of them made any sense.
To me this book, like Douglas Adams' famous series, is essentially what happens when you write a book without any idea where it will end up. What follows is a series of increasingly bizarre sequences, some of which are mildly amusing, but most are just odd and random.There's little story arc here, which to me makes the book just feel rather pointless.
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What if an aging, unsuccessful Minnesota author of history books with names like Old von Steuben Had a Farm: The German-American Settlement of the Midwest decided he could write a book every bit as vapid and ridiculous as the books that sold four hundred times more copies than his own? Well, he would write Death Rat, of course, the thrilling tale of a man who battles prejudice, his inner demons, and a cunning six-foot-long rat.
And what if he was told by publishers that, at sixty years of age, though his book was a thrilling read, he just didnt look the part of a virile writer of gripping adventure books featuring cunning six-foot-long rats? Well, he would cook up a scheme so outrageous, it would incur the wrath of Gus Bromstad, the beloved author of the homespun Dogwood Downs series of books. And it would stir up the bizarre religious fervor of King Leo, the libidinous funk superstar whose CD "LoveDeathTomorrowJelly" was one of the biggest sellers of the decade. And it would throw him into a strange symbiotic relationship with the entire town of Holey, Minnesota, population 38.
Such is the fate of one Pontius Feeb, the hapless author of Death Rat. . . and perhaps the fate of all who attempt to write gripping novels featuring cunning six-foot-long rats.
"Deft, jolly send-up of publishing.....Fast-paced, outrageous, and on the money: first-novelist Nelson's mockery of media mendacity is as biting as La Dolce Vita or Network — and funnier." Kirkus Reviews
Pontius Feeb is the aging author of obscure nonfiction books like Old Von Steuben Had a Farm: The German-American Settlement of the Midwest, and Czech and Sea: Dvorak's Voyages to America. His day job is with the Minneapolis publisher of obscure trade journals like The Journal of Plasma Beam Annealing and Bar Code Solutions. But Ponty has just been downsized, and he's desperate. Enough with the obscure. He needs a commercial hit like Bunt Casey, the author of such technothrillers as Go Skyward, Missile.
So Ponty comes up with a horror story: He'll write a tall tale about a giant rat that terrorized the tiny hamlet of Holey, Minnesota, in the 19th century. He enlists the aid of young Jack Ryback, a patty-flipping colleague at Medieval Burger, who will pose as the author (sixtyish isn't sexy) — but the bumbling Jack mistakenly sells the manuscript to the agent as nonfiction. Now Jack and Ponty have to convince the residents of Holey to help them in their deception before the media hordes arrive.
When an aging author pens a fantasy about a giant rat terrorizing the tiny hamlet of Holey, Minnesota, in the 19th century, he accidentally sells the manuscript to the agent as nonfiction. Now he has to convince the town residents to join the deception before the media hordes arrive.
About the Author
Michael J. Nelson is an actor, writer, director, and musician who served as head writer for ten seasons, and on-air host for five seasons, of the television series Mystery Science Theater 3000. He was also the composer of most of MST3K's original music, and is coauthor of The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Amazing Colossal Episode Guide (1996). Nelson lives in Minneapolis with his wife, writer-performer Bridget Jones, and their two children.
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