ALGERNON - I'd completely forgotten that quote. Thanks for mentioning it.

(According to Don Rosa, Scrooge McDuck's ancestors gave Macbeth shelter from his enemies at their castle in 1057. To show his gratitude, he gave the head of the clan, Sir Quackly McDuck, a big chest of treasure; unfortunately, Sir Quackly, while sealing the treasure up within one of the castle walls for safekeeping, accidentally sealed himself inside with it, followed by Macbeth's capture.)
Todd Jensen
posted @ Sun, Jul 8, 2018 7:42:54 pm EDT from 24.251.82.59

TODD> "With a rich Celtic tradition connected to, but entirely distinct from the rest of the United Kingdom!"
Algernon
Mobilis in Mobili
posted @ Sun, Jul 8, 2018 9:12:03 am EDT from 109.79.119.195

ALGERNON - English imperialism, in Macbeth's case. ("English" and "British" are separate things - as a proud Scotsman like Macbeth would point out.)
Todd Jensen
posted @ Sat, Jul 7, 2018 8:12:10 pm EDT from 24.251.82.59

TODD> I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Sevarius could rock the Pipe Organ as well as James Mason. ;)

Though seriously, I think the Garg character who most closely resembles Verne's Nemo is Macbeth. Both are monarchs who lost their families and homelands to British Imperialism. Both are antagonists who nonetheless have noble aspects and a strict code of honor
Algernon
Mobilis in Mobili
posted @ Sat, Jul 7, 2018 3:42:53 pm EDT from 109.78.240.195

Yes, I noticed the "Gummi Bears" reference as well. That was certainly a pleasant surprise.

A couple of trivia bits connected to the Carl Barks Scrooge McDuck ocmics (and Don Rosa as Barks' successor):

1. Scrooge McDuck indeed liked nutmeg tea in the comics.

2. Carl Barks did indeed do a story featuring a unicorn (Donald and his nephews went searching for a unicorn for Scrooge's private zoo - with Gladstone Gander as a competitor) - a really fierce unicorn, at that.
Todd Jensen
posted @ Sat, Jul 7, 2018 3:01:00 pm EDT from 148.167.132.250

So the new Ducktales episode is just a packed with references, from Darkwing Duck, 60's spy thrillers like the Avengers and the Prisoner, classic Ducktales (Jack the Tripper, now that's an obscure one) and most surprising of all the Gummi Bears.
Matthew
Muscles fade and the mind dulls.But as long as the heart is willing, strength remains.
posted @ Sat, Jul 7, 2018 2:42:43 pm EDT from 64.85.245.117

On further thought, maybe Sevarius does have a bit more in common with Captain Nemo than I'd originally stated, in light of that Nessie-submarine in "Monsters".
Todd Jensen
posted @ Sat, Jul 7, 2018 8:34:31 am EDT from 24.251.82.59

MATT/TODD> All things are true...
Algernon
Mobilis in Mobili
posted @ Thu, Jul 5, 2018 12:23:02 pm EDT from 86.47.42.225

MATTHEW/TODD: This conversation is so ridiculously wonderful to Algernon and myself, you have no idea. XD
Masterdramon - [kmc12009 at mymail dot pomona dot edu]
"It is a pleasure to meet you. If it is your wish, I will travel anywhere to meet your request. I am Auto Memories Doll...Violet Evergarden." - Violet Evergarden
posted @ Thu, Jul 5, 2018 3:18:27 am EDT from 76.173.128.187

Todd-I was going mostly by the title but you're right.
Matthew
Muscles fade and the mind dulls.But as long as the heart is willing, strength remains.
posted @ Thu, Jul 5, 2018 2:07:15 am EDT from 64.85.245.117

MATTHEW - Nah, Sevarius doesn't fit the role of Captain Nemo enough.
Todd Jensen
posted @ Wed, Jul 4, 2018 11:30:38 pm EDT from 24.251.82.59

Greetings from Bloomington, in preparation for CONvergence starting tomorrow.
Brainiac - [OSUBrainiac at gmail dot com]
There is balance in all things. Live in symmetry with the world around you. If you must blow things up and steal from those around you, THAT'S WHAT RPGS ARE FOR!
posted @ Wed, Jul 4, 2018 9:29:10 pm EDT from 173.8.98.129

Huh, I was thinking more along the lines of Jules Verne.
Matthew
Muscles fade and the mind dulls.But as long as the heart is willing, strength remains.
posted @ Wed, Jul 4, 2018 5:06:49 pm EDT from 64.85.245.117

TODD> Tee-hee! :D
Algernon
Mobilis in Mobili
posted @ Wed, Jul 4, 2018 3:51:33 pm EDT from 109.78.206.97

Sevarius's "mysterious island" - now I'm expecting him to eagerly make allusions to Dr. Moreau.

Happy Fourth of July, everyone!
Todd Jensen
posted @ Wed, Jul 4, 2018 8:59:47 am EDT from 24.251.82.59

Forgot to mention, but if anyone's looking for some good fanfic recs, our very own Masterdramon recently published the first chapter of a whole new mystery/adventure starring the Elisa, Goliath, the Mutates and a certain not so good doctor...

The Island by Masterdramon

It's the summer of '97, and the Labyrinth Clan is preparing to welcome the newest member of its family. But the firstborn child of two mutates is bound to attract some unwanted attention. Soon enough, Dr. Sevarius' latest scheme may be the least of their worries, as an unseen watcher chooses this moment to strike...and to spirit the entire "birthing party" to his mysterious island.

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12986332/1/The-Island
Algernon
Mobilis in Mobili
posted @ Wed, Jul 4, 2018 7:03:08 am EDT from 86.47.42.225

Nice Potter Puppet Pals reference.
Matthew
Muscles fade and the mind dulls.But as long as the heart is willing, strength remains.
posted @ Wed, Jul 4, 2018 3:05:26 am EDT from 64.85.245.117

Oh, I found the source of the mysterious ticking noise! It's a pipe bomb!

Yaaaaaaaaaaaay~!!!

...ONE
Masterdramon - [kmc12009 at mymail dot pomona dot edu]
"It is a pleasure to meet you. If it is your wish, I will travel anywhere to meet your request. I am Auto Memories Doll...Violet Evergarden." - Violet Evergarden
posted @ Tue, Jul 3, 2018 11:28:10 pm EDT from 76.173.128.187

Two!

So, Anthony's Customs has upgraded the Demona custom figure some of you may have seen in the past. I've actually commissioned several custom Gargoyles figures from him over the last several years. Here's what I've got so far.

Demona 2.0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhrOjoBZ_Ns&t

Goliath & Angela - https://youtu.be/PssrynAyWbw

Macbeth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQdXSegpZek

Fox - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZPeZIaVHDM

Hunter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXCBO2Z6Qi8

David Xanatos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNKwY_cLyc0

Elisa Maza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSn3VFoR23g

I'm really happy with these, and we're planning to do more. Thailog (in armor) is most likely next.
Greg Bishansky - [<-----------My fics]
posted @ Tue, Jul 3, 2018 6:03:22 pm EDT from 73.167.128.71

Three!
Ross
posted @ Tue, Jul 3, 2018 10:34:38 am EDT from 68.38.23.162

Four!
Matt - [Saint Charles, Missouri, USA]
"For SCIENCE, which, as my associate Fang indicated, must move ever forward." - Sevarius
posted @ Mon, Jul 2, 2018 5:27:23 pm EDT from 99.153.193.91

Five!
Paul - [nampahcfluap at yahoo dot com]
posted @ Mon, Jul 2, 2018 4:23:28 pm EDT from 76.243.192.93

Does it still count as a perfect six when it's in reverse?

...

Eh, I'll still take it.
Brainiac - [OSUBrainiac at gmail dot com]
There is balance in all things. Live in symmetry with the world around you. If you must blow things up and steal from those around you, THAT'S WHAT RPGS ARE FOR!
posted @ Mon, Jul 2, 2018 8:52:45 am EDT from 165.225.38.224

(7th)Seventh!!!!!!!
Vinnie - [tpeano29 at hotmail dot com]
Deplorable and loving it!
posted @ Mon, Jul 2, 2018 6:50:36 am EDT from 172.14.186.123

By the Eight-Pointed Star of Chaos!
Algernon
Mobilis in Mobili
posted @ Mon, Jul 2, 2018 4:12:50 am EDT from 86.47.42.225

Nine.
Phoenician
"The suspense is terrible, I hope it lasts" -- Willy Wonka
posted @ Mon, Jul 2, 2018 2:51:29 am EDT from 68.231.125.58

10!
(Changing things up)
Matthew
Muscles fade and the mind dulls.But as long as the heart is willing, strength remains.
posted @ Mon, Jul 2, 2018 2:09:41 am EDT from 73.158.223.17