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2010/07/04 09:54:58
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 19/10: Termie Pad test with logo and wreath
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Great news! Joe is out of intensive care and up on the cardiology ward, with a view towards eventual escape! So relieved - though still wary. Thanks for everything guys!
A side effect is that I've started thinking about the project again. A mate very kindly Gave me all his black reach marines which increases my stock as it were. My further thoughts are:
Scopes on everything - don't know whether to make these from scratch (tips anyone?) or raid bits stores/dakkaites
Mk8 armour - this fits ultra tech fluff I think, probably going to make a gorget out of plasticard and gs the pipe cover.
List wise I'm thinking of hq librarians (again, space teachers), tac squqds teleporting, scout bikes and speederstorm as core units. I want to avoid vehicles w with tracks as they are "old tech " ditto droppods. Oh, and assaults with auspexes as time-shifters.
Thoughts and opinions?
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2010/07/04 11:41:16
Subject: Re:Mentor Legion WIP Update 19/10: Termie Pad test with logo and wreath
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Excellent news IMGI! A big hoot & hollar commin' your way from the US of A.
Scopes really make the figure look nice, I've put them on all my sternguard and haven't regretted it a bit. Some bolt guns come with them which can be picked up occasionally on the internet. I scavenged most of mine from sniper rifles (also off the net), and I think there's an upgrade kid available with one in it... this is all very expensive though for an entire chapter. I BET you could make your own out of two different sizes of plastic bits (a u-shaped channel and a tube) and a piece of wire. That way you could make as man as you need for nearly free.
I'm working the Mark VIII angle for specific units in my army. Think it works with yours perfectly.
Best, and am so glad for the good news... my kids have been asking after your boy. Delighted to be able to tell them the good news.
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2010/07/06 05:47:34
Subject: Re:Mentor Legion WIP Update 6/7 3 Sculpted new pads
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Ok, so, wife's away with #2 son in hospital (who's much, much better but needs to reestablish feeding routine), can't sleep, did a little test sculpt (obviously); 3 possible shoulder pad designs:
They're a little rough and ready still, but I'm happier I think with the slightly more stylised, larger look of these than the previous little one. These should be fairly easy to crank out by hand with suitable consistency. Which do folk prefer? What other detailing would folk like to see?
C&C as ever, folks, much appreciated!
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2010/07/06 05:51:29
Subject: Re:Mentor Legion WIP Update 6/7 3 Sculpted new pads
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Glad things are going well my friend, good news.
Kind of hard to make them out (old eyes), but from what I can see... my vote goes to the middle one.
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2010/07/06 06:40:07
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 6/7 3 Sculpted new pads
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Not old eyes mate, just I have forgotten how to properly use the macro settings on my camera...
I agree, incidentally, the middle one is my preference, as well as being quick and easy to sculpt, but it's always interesting to see what others think straight out of the gate.
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2010/07/06 08:46:12
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 6/7 3 Sculpted new pads
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Morphing Obliterator
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The middle one looks a little like he has a skull-nose. Any chance of some closer images?
I've been following this for a while now - I intend to make some Mentors for a future SM project I've got swirling around my head.
Glad to hear everything's looking up.
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2010/07/06 13:16:53
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 6/7 3 Sculpted new pads
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Arch Magos w/ 4 Meg of RAM
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I prefer the 1st one. can't see it clearly, but I THINK that one has a beak. The more detailed something is the cooler, IMO.
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2010/07/06 14:24:44
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 6/7 3 Sculpted new pads
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Joe's home! Can't quite believe that only ten days after open-heart surgery we've got our boy back! Thanks for all your support over the last three weeks!
Both 1 & 2 have beaks. I'll endeavour to take better photos asap. Automatically Appended Next Post: Better?
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2010/07/06 14:56:49
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 6/7 3 Sculpted new pads
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Arch Magos w/ 4 Meg of RAM
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that one looks very nice too.
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2010/07/09 10:13:38
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 6/7 3 Sculpted new pads
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Newbie Black Templar Neophyte
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Am very glad to hear the wee man's home and safe mate. The sculpts are looking great. Looking forward to seeing some painted up.
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2010/07/09 16:18:33
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 6/7 3 Sculpted new pads
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Thunderhawk Pilot Dropping From Orbit
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Ditto glad your lil one is getting better by the day IMGI.
The models are looking great, I did look at Mentors for a time but settle on a templar style instead, nevertheless I'm still v.intrigued by this project and more that a lil miffed i didn't stick with my convictions.
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2010/07/10 16:21:41
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 6/7 3 Sculpted new pads
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Ok, a test model: an assault Marine, with auspex/time-shifter and mk8 bits.
Close up's a little blurry sorry; I'd be lying if I said I was happy with sculpt. I really think earlier smaller logo better; but, c&c folks, please!
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2010/07/10 16:37:01
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 10/7 assault marine
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Phanobi
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2010/07/10 16:39:14
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/463976.page (Space Sharks and Tau)
DJ @ http://www.rockindocradio.net
Mon, Thursday+Fri 06am - 09am EST
We refuse to take sides in this anymore. And we refuse to let you turn us against one another. We know who we are now, we can find our own way between order and chaos...
It's over because we've decided it's over. Now get the hell out of our galaxy! Both of you.
"Whoever takes purple sash is purple, and follows purple leader." I follow purple tau. Theophony
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2010/07/10 16:50:42
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 10/7 assault marine
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Cheers, but (1) I want to use old mentors logo which is an owl, not a la Raptors and (2) I would never press mould, never. Honest guv
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2010/07/18 10:54:51
Subject: Re:Mentor Legion WIP Update 17/7 Painted Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Okay folks, here goes:
I can't tell whether it's the close-ups or just that I suck, but I'm not happy with the paintjob at all. Still, the insignia seems to have worked okay, though I think I'm going to add a laurel to it also.
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2010/07/18 10:57:25
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 17/7 Painted Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Arch Magos w/ 4 Meg of RAM
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very nice. But maybe the insignia needs a bit more detail qua paint?
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2010/07/18 11:36:44
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 17/7 Painted Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Very nice Blackhand... really striking. I agree with Scrazza, the emblem needs... something... to differentiate the detail, otherwise it just looks like kind of a red blob.
That color combo looks really good though. Great job!
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2010/07/18 11:44:07
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 17/7 Painted Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Agreed. Need to highlight more; I also think a laurel (green, probably) will make it pop. Anyway; don't know whether this looks any clearer:
Cheers chaps; keep 'em coming (I feel less demoralised about paintjob right now...)
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2010/07/18 17:54:34
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 17/7 Painted Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Phanobi
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try it in another colour?
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http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/463976.page (Space Sharks and Tau)
DJ @ http://www.rockindocradio.net
Mon, Thursday+Fri 06am - 09am EST
We refuse to take sides in this anymore. And we refuse to let you turn us against one another. We know who we are now, we can find our own way between order and chaos...
It's over because we've decided it's over. Now get the hell out of our galaxy! Both of you.
"Whoever takes purple sash is purple, and follows purple leader." I follow purple tau. Theophony
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2010/07/24 12:13:11
Subject: Re:Mentor Legion WIP Update 17/7 Painted Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Okay, so just not at all happy with pad, had a think and went back to the termie version for inspiration, and the original art for colours. Now have this:
Much, much happier with this; the detail's better, the colours better, all good. I've also repainted the white cream, with white highlights, which isn't at all obvious but looks much smoother and crisper in reality.
On reflection, I think the Mk8 gorget's too high (fine for this guy though), and I'm going to try and different paint method too, next.
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2010/07/24 12:31:43
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 24/7 Redone Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Storm Trooper with Maglight
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he looks good can't wait to see more!
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I apologise to anyone who interacted with me around 2009-2012. |
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2010/07/24 13:35:26
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 24/7 Redone Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Arch Magos w/ 4 Meg of RAM
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Yeah that new shoulder design looks way better.
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2010/07/25 15:54:07
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 24/7 Redone Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Phanobi
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Much better
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http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/463976.page (Space Sharks and Tau)
DJ @ http://www.rockindocradio.net
Mon, Thursday+Fri 06am - 09am EST
We refuse to take sides in this anymore. And we refuse to let you turn us against one another. We know who we are now, we can find our own way between order and chaos...
It's over because we've decided it's over. Now get the hell out of our galaxy! Both of you.
"Whoever takes purple sash is purple, and follows purple leader." I follow purple tau. Theophony
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2010/07/25 16:30:42
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 24/7 Redone Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Looks terriffic inmy, nice contrast and form!
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2010/08/05 15:02:18
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 24/7 Redone Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Newbie Black Templar Neophyte
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Lookin' good mate. A big bag of win!
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2010/08/05 15:50:35
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 24/7 Redone Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Dakka Veteran
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Looks good - I like the shoulder pad but it could look better in a red/brown - dark flesh to start?
I am not a fan of just using auspexes as your jump packs - I reckon that hover boots would look awesome with auspexes being the controls. But, hey, it's your army.
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Okay, I've been on a bit of a hiatus 2011-14
Currently working on my Riot Guard.
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2010/08/09 09:44:50
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 24/7 Redone Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Thunderhawk Pilot Dropping From Orbit
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I think the marine is a foot slogging assault marine Cosmic don't think its meant to be a jump pack, but I could very well be wrong.
@IMGI - Great model and pose but for me the white could do with some work, maybe a less extreme shading using washes or inks. What is the method that you used for it?
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2010/08/09 10:49:48
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 9/8 AOBR Test
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Auspexes as Time-shifters, counts as jump packs. Just something different, basically. Each to their own
I agree on the white, so here's the revised version:
Primed dark grey, badab black wash, layered drybrush codex/fortress/white, MP cream highlighted into white. Still unfinished, but muuuuch happier.
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2010/08/09 11:06:57
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 24/7 Redone Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Thunderhawk Pilot Dropping From Orbit
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Have you checked out Les' video on the white scars btw? He uses a Tamiya weathering compact that you may find useful for adding some soot and such like to your marines. Of course that all depends on which side of the 'clean vs dirty marine' fence you sit, lol. I also tried the grey for the undercoat but I personally found that it took too many coats and looked a little powdery (even with thinned down paints) to make it an effective method for me. Have you thought about a white undercoat with a bluish grey wash, then neatened with white. I've not tried it myself but it could give you quite a cool effect. I'll see if I could test a model for you (although a lot of my stuff is still in pack boxes :( )
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2010/08/09 11:46:25
Subject: Mentor Legion WIP Update 24/7 Redone Assault Marine C&C Needed
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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That's an interesting idea on the wash; I did a green/grey test but it just didn't work for me. Cheers for ideas!
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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