@TheNobleRobot: Upon further thought, I think I am probably being a bit charitable regarding the "great", but wanted to try to offset being beaten over the head by ardent fans. Perhaps "intriguing idea pending further revelations" might have been a more apt description. =)
Funny you should say this. My initial take on the first two episodes were that the lazy writing and wooden dialog were really distracting, and taking me away from the intrigue and interest delivered by the sub-plot.
Then they do this, and it's absolutely the finest example of what is bugging me about this show - no imagination by the writers at all, and crap dialog. All it needs at this point is for a flashing words to appear at important moments with "THIS IS IMPORTANT PAY ATTENTION" and I really will feel like they've dumbed down a great idea to critically horrible levels.
Then they do this, and it's absolutely the finest example of what is bugging me about this show - no imagination by the writers at all, and crap dialog. All it needs at this point is for a flashing words to appear at important moments with "THIS IS IMPORTANT PAY ATTENTION" and I really will feel like they've dumbed down a great idea to critically horrible levels.
After laughing at the fat lardarsedness of the Countryman, suddenly I'm all over it.
Damn. You really can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
Damn. You really can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
@LovelyHue: You know, I guess I don't mean plot holes per se. It's more about sloppy writing. Episode One: why are there agents running through the airport trying to stop a plane that's going to kill the President when a call to ATC would probably solve the problem. Or you could have set up more tension by having the pilot go rogue earlier by shooting the co-pilot and going for an unauthorized takeoff without the silly running-through-the-airport, car-chasing plane stuff. It's just hokey and more imagination in the writing could have created a more original scene than what felt like a cliche. Girl goes missing. Did they not take pictures? Does she not exist on Google? Did she not go through passport control when they went ashore? Are there no witnesses? Again, just felt a bit clunky.
I do love the premise and I looooove conspiracy stuff. But when I'm spending a bit too much time thinking of the way the show could be rather than how it is, it kind of spoils my enjoyment a bit much. But hopefully it'll improve over time. Like I said, I do like much of it, it just feels a little bit network-y at the moment.
I do love the premise and I looooove conspiracy stuff. But when I'm spending a bit too much time thinking of the way the show could be rather than how it is, it kind of spoils my enjoyment a bit much. But hopefully it'll improve over time. Like I said, I do like much of it, it just feels a little bit network-y at the moment.
I loved the premise and really wanted to love the show itself, but the seriously wooden dialog and huge, huge plot holes killed this for me. Perhaps it'll get better later on, but there's a lot of very lazy writing going on.
Just too many instances of "well, why don't they just..."
Just too many instances of "well, why don't they just..."
In most parts of the world, nobody would bat an eyelid at this, because 16 is the age of consent.
I'm sure the FBI's time would be better served elsewhere.
I'm sure the FBI's time would be better served elsewhere.
Give that junior marketing guy in Atomic Games a pay rise! S/he certainly earned it.
If anyone truly believes that there isn't a big-sized factory in America that doesn't have a small number of workers who do this is both naiive and stupid.
@goldentreesang: In my house is a Dell Inspiron (used to be my home machine/DJ laptop with Ableton) and my work Macbook Pro. I don't touch them except to take them into the office. When I'm at home I use my iPad because despite me initially thinking it was not useful, it is. Kicks the crap out of them for usefulness and convenience. That latter part is my opinion. But the fact is I don't use the notebooks because they now seem seriously clunky and out-of-date for vs way I use the iPad.
Everybody be judgin' this book by its cover.
Perhaps they might be looking at the foundation and infrastructure that's been built over many years.
Sure, the game sucked - that is a design issue. Perhaps the platform itself is still very solid?
Think about it.
Perhaps they might be looking at the foundation and infrastructure that's been built over many years.
Sure, the game sucked - that is a design issue. Perhaps the platform itself is still very solid?
Think about it.
@Chicken Pawks: Gah noooooooooooooooo.
That's now stuck in my head like some kind of virus.
Lolz.
That's now stuck in my head like some kind of virus.
Lolz.
So many epically stupid comments on this thread.
Bottom line: sometimes people are happy to wait until the weekend.
Bottom line: sometimes people are happy to wait until the weekend.
@13thfloorelevator: You know, I think you're totally right there. =)
I'm sure if someone from 40 years ago saw an Aerial Atom, they'd also think it was from an insane and mildly pointless future. Hehehe.
OMG Kotik is a genius. He has invented a whole new thing.
This "movie" concept sounds incredible.
This "movie" concept sounds incredible.
That's Dyson Sphere's belt.
OMFG.
I've already written up the basic concept for their third product:
Tired of lifting up the lid, putting it down and flushing? Find the whole crapping concept confusing and time-consuming? Buy Crap-Pants, the disposable trouser for the discerning confused lazy old retard. They even have elasticated bottoms so you no longer have to deal with logs rolling around on the floor.
I've already written up the basic concept for their third product:
Tired of lifting up the lid, putting it down and flushing? Find the whole crapping concept confusing and time-consuming? Buy Crap-Pants, the disposable trouser for the discerning confused lazy old retard. They even have elasticated bottoms so you no longer have to deal with logs rolling around on the floor.
@Bobby T.: It's the no shirt no shoes no service clause. If I have a business and someone is on my premises (virtual or real) doing something I don't like, I reserve the right to kick them out.
That really isn't censorship - they can step outside and do whatever they want, and I won't stop them - but in my space on my dime, I don't have to put up with their bigotry and bs.
That really isn't censorship - they can step outside and do whatever they want, and I won't stop them - but in my space on my dime, I don't have to put up with their bigotry and bs.
@Street Spirit: Yeah, the Gen II models definitely got rather over-blingified, which I think helped up its "attractive-to-douchebags" quotient by a high degree.
The original ones feel a bit more honest, but I can see where they might be a little over-the-line for some. My g/f has one, and when I've been allowed to take it on a proper run up Highway 1 in Nor Ca, it's delivered some serious smiles, so I must admit to being seriously biased. =)
The original ones feel a bit more honest, but I can see where they might be a little over-the-line for some. My g/f has one, and when I've been allowed to take it on a proper run up Highway 1 in Nor Ca, it's delivered some serious smiles, so I must admit to being seriously biased. =)
@Street Spirit: I don't think this really belongs on an "all show, no go" list. If you really think it "looks faster than it drives," drive one, or visit your local autocross circuit occasionally. ;)
Is it driven by poseurs? Oh yes. But so are M3's and many other cars that also don't belong on this list.
Is it driven by poseurs? Oh yes. But so are M3's and many other cars that also don't belong on this list.
