Comment Room Archive : Gargoyles : Station Eight

I was gonna ask Greg a couple of questions when it is open again, but I will run them through the comment room first. So here goes:

1. Do the Pukhan, Loch Ness, and New Olympian clans have beasts?
2. Do beasts out number Gargoyles in the Xanadu clan?
3. What percent of worlwide beasts as of 1996 reside in the Xanadu clan?

Any answers would be nice.

Also, have any of you ever watched a show called Dual Survival. Every time I watch it, I wonder if/how a gargoyle clan could have lived there.
Adam - [carl006_1999@yahoo.com]
posted @ Sun, Jun 5, 2011 7:25:22 pm EDT from 24.118.35.68

As suspected, the Ask Greg queue was shut down because new Young Justice episodes were pushed back and that was the original reason for opening the queue back up. Once YJ episodes are airing it'll open back up.

And happy day-late birthday to the Keith David, voice of Goliath for TV's Gargoyles and one-time opponent of Rowdy Roddy Piper. I hear Roddy sent Keith his last package of bubble gum.
Gorebash
posted @ Sun, Jun 5, 2011 12:03:20 pm EDT from 70.22.250.189

Greg: Ah, I get it now . . . didn't realize that Gore had the power to automate the queue-gate ahead of time d:
Phoenician
"The suspense is terrible, I hope it lasts" -- Willy Wonka
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 7:26:59 pm EDT from 72.201.240.251

Damn, I guess I wasted too much time trying to make sure my questions hadn't already been asked. Who would've thought it'd be closed again in a day?
Arlo
Gargoyles need not apply.
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 7:21:17 pm EDT from 71.250.204.229

Phoenician> The original plan was to open it for YJ episodes. What was supposed to start up again yesterday? ;)
Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-By-Fours]
"Cartman gets ten million dollars and Michael Bay gets to keep making movies. There isn't a God." -Kyle
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 7:15:49 pm EDT from 68.199.5.105

. . . and just like that, the queue's now closed. Kinda weird, considering there was no announcement/ramble for the opening or closing . . . o.O
Phoenician
"The suspense is terrible, I hope it lasts" -- Willy Wonka
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 6:45:15 pm EDT from 72.201.240.251

ARLO> <<1. Why did Gillecomgain refuse to kill Macbeth when Duncan ordered him to? He doesn't seem to have been a particularly moral guy. Was he just concerned with protecting the Hunter's image among the populace? If so, then why didn't he have a problem killing Macbeth's father?>>

Macbeth was Gillecomgain's insurance against Duncan trying to get rid of him. Macbeth was an heir to the crown, popular. Gille was essentially blackmailing Duncan. If word got out that Duncan ordered the murder if Findlaech, it would have severely weakened him and maybe affected his claim to the throne.

<<2. Was there any off-screen tension between Broadway and the rest of the clan after they thought Elisa had died in Hunter's Moon, Part 3, given that Broadway was the one who had brought Elisa there against Goliath's orders?>>

Probably not, they had other things on their mind, like tracking down the Hunters, and they soon learned Elisa was alive anyway.

I think they were focusing their anger at the Hunters anyway.
Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-By-Fours]
"Cartman gets ten million dollars and Michael Bay gets to keep making movies. There isn't a God." -Kyle
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 6:21:40 pm EDT from 68.199.5.105

1. Why did Gillecomgain refuse to kill Macbeth the second time when Duncan ordered him? I think that aside from hunting Gargoyles, Gillecomgain was largely retired. He was 50 years old (quite old in 11th century terms) and had stewardship of Castle Moray. He had "arrived", so to speak and probably didn't want to jeopardize that.

2) I think all the gargoyles were blaming themselves of Elisa's supposed death. Broadway for taking her there. Brooklyn for being second in command and not keeping Broadway there. Angela for being Elisa's friend and not convincing her to stay. Lexington for coming up the way to track the Hunters. Hudson for not using his wisdom in succeeding to get Goliath to abandon the vendetta. And Goliath knocked Jason into Elisa causing them both to fall off the dam. It was an accident, but he was responsible for knocking her off the dam.
Richard Jackson
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 6:21:17 pm EDT from 121.127.81.56

Arlo>
1. Probably for the reasons he stated. Murdering Macbeth would result in too many questions.

2. I'd say the tension was between the clan and Goliath, but as for why Broadway was the one to bring her. The two have become close friends since Deadly Force, so it was probably easy to persuade Broadway to take her to the fight.

But I'm not 100% on these, so if anyone else wants to give the questions a try, go ahead.
Antiyonder - [antiyonder@yahoo.com]
Algernon's comment about Norman Osborn: One of the neat things about Dark Reign is that it gives Osborn the chance to expand his horizons beyond tormenting a twenty nine year old who still lives with his mom.
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 6:14:04 pm EDT from 50.35.255.144

Interesting. Maybe I'll just ask the third one, then.

How about this one:
1. Why did Gillecomgain refuse to kill Macbeth when Duncan ordered him to? He doesn't seem to have been a particularly moral guy. Was he just concerned with protecting the Hunter's image among the populace? If so, then why didn't he have a problem killing Macbeth's father?

2. Was there any off-screen tension between Broadway and the rest of the clan after they thought Elisa had died in Hunter's Moon, Part 3, given that Broadway was the one who had brought Elisa there against Goliath's orders?
Arlo
Gargoyles need not apply.
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 6:03:47 pm EDT from 71.250.204.229

I'm trying remember, was Petros' name revealed in "Vows"? Or only in the credits?
Richard Jackson
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 9:24:53 am EDT from 121.127.81.56

Also, if you check #10 and #11, Maol Chalvim didn't seem overly fond of gargoyles either. He certainly thought Katharine was "daft" for caring about the eggs in "Avalon Part One."

And since he was Duncan's grandfather, and he chose Duncan to succeed him to the throne, I think he helped influence Duncan's views here, or found that Duncan's outlook matched his.
Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-By-Fours]
"Cartman gets ten million dollars and Michael Bay gets to keep making movies. There isn't a God." -Kyle
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 1:22:11 am EDT from 68.199.5.105

...There are no words.

"What is your opinion on Greg Weisman?"

The Homunculi: MAMA! MAMA!
Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Like a dog without a home, an actor out on loan/Riders on the storm..." Jim Morrison of the Doors
posted @ Sat, Jun 4, 2011 12:19:52 am EDT from 66.91.120.80

Not too mention some Trek and Bab5 guest stars.

That was pretty much a sci fi/fantasy easter egg hunt.
Heyward
posted @ Fri, Jun 3, 2011 11:37:37 pm EDT from 71.75.99.128

Just noticed "The Stand" is available on Netflix.

Aside from it being a great use of 6 hours of relax time, there's 3 gargoyles players who have major roles in it.
Heyward
posted @ Fri, Jun 3, 2011 11:34:53 pm EDT from 71.75.99.128

Arlo>

I'll give your first two questions a shot.

1. Why does Duncan hate gargoyles so much? Well, the Middle Ages or Dark Ages were not particularly enlightening time. As Goliath says, "Superstition and the sword ruled". With their sometimes demonic appearance and the fact they weren't human led to much animosity. Also, before the events in the show and in vol. 2 of the comics, gargoyles were known to have twice before made alliances with gargoyle friendly nobles. Duncan knew that their contribution was a deciding factor in battles.

2. Why does Duncan hate Macbeth so much? Even before the Weird Sisters prophecy, Duncan knew that Macbeth was very popular. Gillecomgain even cites this as a reason when he declines to kill Macbeth for Duncan.
Richard Jackson - [rickymtj@yahoo.com]
posted @ Fri, Jun 3, 2011 9:38:03 pm EDT from 112.165.34.72

I haven't seen this in the archives, but I just wanted to double check if anyone knew whether it's been asked before I submit it to Ask Greg.

1. Why did Duncan hate gargoyles so much? I understand Greg has said he became the Hunter for power, but his hatred of gargoyles seems to go beyond that. Recall the scene in the flashback in "City of Stone, Part 3" right after Macbeth saves his life on the mountainside. Duncan is grateful and saying how this dispells any doubts about his loyalty, and then he gets all offended as soon as Macbeth begs him to spare Demona's life.

2. Why does Duncan hate Macbeth so much? I understand a lot of the conspiring he did was to gain the crown, but his resentment towards Macbeth seems to go beyond that. Even after Macbeth seemingly has no chance of becoming king, Duncan still orders his love to marry the man who killed his father, and notice how happy he is when Macbeth walks out upset at the wedding. And in that same scene on the hilltop, recall his line "Yes, well, *some* cousins are not that close." It seems like he's always viewed Macbeth as an enemy, for some reason, whereas Macbeth seems like he's always loved his cousin.

3. Was there any literary significance of the way Duncan (Macbeth's enemy) contrasts with Xanatos (Goliath's enemy)? Xanatos, by contrast also conspires and manipulates to get what he wants, but he doesn't hold grudges. Were you deliberately trying to contrast the two villains for any reason?
Arlo
Gargoyles need not apply.
posted @ Fri, Jun 3, 2011 8:46:29 pm EDT from 71.250.204.229

Thanks, GB. You & Matt talked about asking Greg about it. But I didn't want to step on anyone's toes.
Richard Jackson - [rickymtj@yahoo.com]
posted @ Fri, Jun 3, 2011 6:12:29 pm EDT from 112.165.34.72

I nominate you, RJ ;)
Greg Bishansky
posted @ Fri, Jun 3, 2011 6:11:03 pm EDT from 69.78.70.163

Is anyone going to ask Greg about Demona's Clan living in Lufanan Hill, according to the City of Stone memo?
Richard Jackson - [rickymtj@yahoo.com]
posted @ Fri, Jun 3, 2011 5:54:44 pm EDT from 112.165.34.72

Thanks for the update, Phoenician. I've been dying to ask him what characters he plans on featuring in the future Young Justice episodes and which ones he plans on killing off and detailed information on how he will kill them :P
Anthony Tini
posted @ Fri, Jun 3, 2011 2:58:06 pm EDT from 159.240.11.207

The Ask Greg queue's open again? I figured it be closed till everything was answered, especially since Young Justice continues to be on hiatus. Something else of Greg's get released/aired?
Phoenician
"The suspense is terrible, I hope it lasts" -- Willy Wonka
posted @ Fri, Jun 3, 2011 9:29:08 am EDT from 72.201.240.251

Adam - The page and other interactions in the story have convinced many fans that Staghart will be Lexington's future mate.

Chip 'N Dale #7 is out this week: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=8831 In related news, the DuckTales theme song, a capella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yRi51BRvsI
Landon Thomas - [<- Gargoyles News Twitter Feed]
posted @ Fri, Jun 3, 2011 2:48:19 am EDT from 76.17.205.202

I was looking at CB2, when Staghart and Constance deny that they are mates, it looks to me like Lexington is almost smiling at that. Anyone else think that as well?
Adam - [carl006_1999@yahoo.com]
posted @ Thu, Jun 2, 2011 9:20:43 pm EDT from 24.118.35.68

Somehow I am positive I will find use for that one :)
Laura 'ad astra' Sack - [foolchaser @ gmail]
Laura 'ad astra' Sack
posted @ Thu, Jun 2, 2011 3:22:12 pm EDT from 12.3.61.131

TL;DR means "too long; didn't read".

It started out being used as a sarcastic response to a forum post that is paragraphs of text long. It's since evolved into something authors of long and/or tedious posts will stick at the beginning or end of their post along with a brief summary or conclusion for those that don't care to read the whole thing.
Gorebash
posted @ Thu, Jun 2, 2011 12:27:39 pm EDT from 207.206.236.91

Laura> Too long; didn't read.
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 @ Thu, Jun 2, 2011 12:25:45 pm EDT from 137.183.232.22

I forgot to come back around last week- so better late than never... Gorebash, thanks for answering my archive search question. It's a lot more elegant than my going into the YJ archive and doing a word search for "ship". One small follow up:
You wrote "The TL;DR version is there doesn't appear to be much on Miss Martian's space ship in the Ask Greg archives..." What is TL;DR?
Laura 'ad astra' Sack - [foolchaser @ gmail]
Laura 'ad astra' Sack
posted @ Thu, Jun 2, 2011 11:42:46 am EDT from 12.3.61.131

One of the most glaring holdouts on Formspring is a holdout no longer, and accordingly...

Broadway: He writes some of the best shows on TV!
Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Like a dog without a home, an actor out on loan/Riders on the storm..." Jim Morrison of the Doors
posted @ Thu, Jun 2, 2011 12:15:33 am EDT from 66.91.120.80

Goliath & the Illuminati: After the Hotel Cabal, you can bet he's not going to be fond of them, of course, that's no surprise to anybody here, hehe. I'd be curious which member(s) of the Illuminati in New York -- Xanatos, Matt, Castaway, Thailog, Shari, and Hacker -- will actually make an offer for membership.

I guess Matt would be the most likely choice for the Society to give that assignment to, given Goliath's current trust of the guy. Plus, they know Goliath is at least aware of his "association" with the Illuminati (not necessarily his current membership, of course).

Cartoons: Ooh, good thing I read those today, I just remembered a new South Park's on tonight d:

So, while picking up Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers #7, I got a hunch. Now, the comic shop I frequent in Phoenix constantly touts that it has hundreds and hundreds of back issues. Frankly, beyond picking up Greg's Flash Thompson story in Amazing Spider-Man more than a year after its release, I've never really ever FULLY considered the possibilities, having only bought comics when the first Gargoyles SLG comic came out back in 2006.

Well long story short, today I just blew the dust off a mint case of self-indulgence. That's right: Greg Weisman's "Flashback of Notre Dame" in JLA's Showcase #1 from February 2000. Next time I go, I really should consider checking out what they got in the Captain Atom boxes ;)
Phoenician
"The suspense is terrible, I hope it lasts" -- Willy Wonka
posted @ Wed, Jun 1, 2011 11:17:03 pm EDT from 72.201.240.251

MASTERDRAMON> <<Now, a random thought that I've been mulling over a lot recently (somewhat but not directly inspired by the goings-on at Formspring)...does anyone else think that Goliath will eventually be offered an Illuminati membership? I'd be extremely surprised if he actually took it, but given the Society's interest in "acquiring" well-connected and influential individuals, the eventual leader of the Gargoyle Nation seems like an obvious choice. Particularly given the sheer breadth of the connections he bridged over the course of the World Tour.>>

I've theorized about this a while ago. Let's look at where the Illuminati members in Manhattan that we know of currently are. They're tightening around Goliath from various angles like a noose.

I do think the current goal with the Manhattan Clan is to recruit Goliath.
Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-By-Fours]
"Cartman gets ten million dollars and Michael Bay gets to keep making movies. There isn't a God." -Kyle
posted @ Wed, Jun 1, 2011 8:03:12 pm EDT from 68.199.5.105

Hmm...I'm quite enjoying the Author's Saving Throw currently being used to explain the original, out-of-character Angela account. Many kudos to Braini-err, I mean, the Sevarius player. Yep. Kudos.

Now, a random thought that I've been mulling over a lot recently (somewhat but not directly inspired by the goings-on at Formspring)...does anyone else think that Goliath will eventually be offered an Illuminati membership? I'd be extremely surprised if he actually took it, but given the Society's interest in "acquiring" well-connected and influential individuals, the eventual leader of the Gargoyle Nation seems like an obvious choice. Particularly given the sheer breadth of the connections he bridged over the course of the World Tour.
Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Like a dog without a home, an actor out on loan/Riders on the storm..." Jim Morrison of the Doors
posted @ Wed, Jun 1, 2011 8:01:09 pm EDT from 66.91.120.80

LOL yeah I just read it.
VickyUK - [vickyfanofwwe@aol.com]
posted @ Wed, Jun 1, 2011 5:00:05 pm EDT from 92.6.11.153

Does anyone else find it hilarious that Arthur is having such a hard time understanding the difference between a dinosaur and a dragon?
Algernon
Man, 2010 was a crazy year. Remember when the monolith turned Jupiter into a star? Good times.
posted @ Wed, Jun 1, 2011 4:54:21 pm EDT from 86.41.115.10

Strange Formspring question of the day, What color do you want your dinosaur to be? lol

Also I love Sevarius answer to my question about spicy food/curry question, I didn't expect it lol.
VickyUK - [vickyfanofwwe@aol.com]
posted @ Wed, Jun 1, 2011 4:31:46 pm EDT from 92.6.11.153

Greg B- At least you found a use for your tape. Mine is just taking up space and collecting dust.
Adam - [carl006_1999@yahoo.com]
posted @ Wed, Jun 1, 2011 10:50:58 am EDT from 170.112.1.251

Greg B.> I would think the AC's weight would crush a videocassette or the coolant would damage the tape, but since it's The Goliath Chronicles, I'm sure you're not losing much sleep over that.
Richard Jackson - [rickymtj@yahoo.com]
posted @ Wed, Jun 1, 2011 7:47:24 am EDT from 112.165.34.72

Summer is here, and I put my AC back in my window. And you know what that means. Goliath Chronicles is useful again...

http://gargwiki.net/images/f/f6/UsefulTGC.JPG
Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-By-Fours]
"Cartman gets ten million dollars and Michael Bay gets to keep making movies. There isn't a God." -Kyle
posted @ Wed, Jun 1, 2011 12:16:07 am EDT from 68.199.5.105

Sorry for the double-post but I've got a handful more divine "Greg Weisman" responses, hot off the Formspring press...

Titania: He is interesting, as far as humans go.

Artemis (The Goddess, not the Young Justice member): Talented, aside from the misfortune of being male.

Marduk: He has a marvelous talent for depicting city life.

Ishtar: He's caught my interest...

And in the MST3K! Mantra category, we've got one other young lady to hand off an opinion...

Kim Possible: I loved watching W.I.T.C.H.
Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Like a dog without a home, an actor out on loan/Riders on the storm..." Jim Morrison of the Doors
posted @ Tue, May 31, 2011 9:12:53 pm EDT from 66.91.120.80

Urgh...starting to get old "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Season 3 flashbacks...

[Okay, admittedly, we're still not quite that bad yet. For those who weren't watching it on its original airing, there was a nine-month delay between Seasons 2 and 3 and another seven-month break in the middle of the season.]
Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Like a dog without a home, an actor out on loan/Riders on the storm..." Jim Morrison of the Doors
posted @ Tue, May 31, 2011 4:17:55 pm EDT from 66.91.120.80

Cartoon Network extends the delay of new Young Justice episodes: http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php/news.php?action=fullnews&id=1044 June will be all repeats.
Landon Thomas - [<- Gargoyles News Twitter Feed]
posted @ Tue, May 31, 2011 3:58:09 pm EDT from 128.101.32.234

Tony - Unless Disney hired you and everyone in Burbank lost the phone number to Greg's agent, you're barking up the wrong tree. Gargoyles is owned and copyrighted by Disney so they control future projects. And Greg isn't interested in fan fiction either because he can't look at anything you've written without opening himself to legal liability.
Landon Thomas - [<- Gargoyles News Twitter Feed]
posted @ Tue, May 31, 2011 3:50:14 pm EDT from 128.101.32.234

Dear Mr. Weisman

I am currently in the process of writing out a 2-Part movie script for a live action adaptation of the first five episodes of the Gargoyles television series and I ask for your approval. In my process I will ask question relating to the timeline and of it's importance so that I can be as accurate as I can in order for it to be a true adaptation for live action.
Tony - [tonyboy1987@yahoo.com]
posted @ Tue, May 31, 2011 2:48:36 pm EDT from 72.235.110.79

I'll second the recommendation for Code Geass. The characters can get a bit... hammy at times ("The remnants are filled with rage and sadness!"), but it's part of the appeal.

The first season is on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=PL4F052E545F5BC5B2
Jacob M. - [stlm.jake@gmail.com]
posted @ Tue, May 31, 2011 2:03:11 pm EDT from 68.184.203.101

Since people are putting suggestions of "toons" hate that word for all purposes the animated series and or "anime's" mentioned are so adult themed and just good. I would suggest Fullmetal Alchemist either Brotherhood or the original all the I prefer brotherhood. If you want to go back to like around the time Gargoyles came out you can not go wrong with Neon Genesis Evangelion all the some people is love and hate with Eva. Deathnote and Code Geas are also worth checking out. These are all anime's but some of the best examples of the genre.
dres - [escodr3s@yahoo.com]
Dres
posted @ Tue, May 31, 2011 11:22:31 am EDT from 71.172.247.36

How 'bout Ranma 1/2, That was a cool show
Mr Devil Sir
posted @ Tue, May 31, 2011 7:59:30 am EDT from 190.245.161.185

As more of Oberon's "vassals" continue to join Formspring, we've now got a "Greg Weisman" answer from the Dagda...

The Dagda: He would've made a fine bard.
Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Like a dog without a home, an actor out on loan/Riders on the storm..." Jim Morrison of the Doors
posted @ Tue, May 31, 2011 7:39:31 am EDT from 66.91.120.80

Is it just me, or is the ability to send questions via formspring down?
Chip - [<------The League of Extraordinary Nerds Here!]
"An explanation of cause is not a justification by reason." C. S. Lewis
posted @ Tue, May 31, 2011 12:58:33 am EDT from 96.35.213.38

Cowboy Bebop is certainly a good show, but I don't like it as much as others. I think the main reason is that it's so episodic, and I prefer longer story arcs. While it has a lot of good episodes, the only ones I really love are the ones with Vicious. Anyway, that's just a difference of opinion. While we're on the subject of anime, my recommendation would be Trigun. It's very western (as in Old West cowboys) themed, but it's actually sci-fi, set on a desert planet. The first half is hilarious, and Vash the Stampede is one of the most endearing heroes ever, but the second half of the series gets a lot more dramatic and deep. The show has some of the best fight animation ever, very well-developed characters, and a lot of thematic depth as it goes on. Basically, it's about competing philosophies of survival, and whether sins can be justified by a good cause. Is it acceptable to take a life to save a life? Is it right to kill a spider to save a butterfly? All this gets explored through the characters. It's also one of the few shows I know of with a non-killing hero that actually faces up to the implications of such a code. Far too often, such stories cop-out, for instance Spider-Man refuses to kill a villain too dangerous to leave alive, so the villain is conveniently killed by something else. But Trigun doesn't let Vash off that easy, and when you finally see the results of his actions, it's downright heartbreaking.

To sum up: Trigun: twenty-six episodes of perfection. Definitely worth a watch.
Jurgan - [jurgan6@yahoo.com]
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 10:56:04 pm EDT from 75.76.235.156

Can't...resist...making...reference...

"This is the Kobayashi Maru, nineteen periods out of Altair VI. We have struck a gravitic mine and have lost all power."

...I am weak.
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, May 30, 2011 9:56:44 pm EDT from 174.101.242.133

Todd> I noted on Otashiana Maru's page on Gargwiki the meaning of "maru". For the record, "otoshiana" means "pitfall" or "trap".

http://gargwiki.net/Otoshiana_Maru
Richard Jackson
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 9:18:57 pm EDT from 125.242.150.74

MASTERDRAMON - Thanks; I thought it would be something like that.

The book's name is "Strange Eons", and it was written by Robert Bloch. It's a Cthulhu story (Bloch was a correspondent of H. P. Lovecraft) which ends [SPOILER] with Cthulhu taking over the Earth at last [/SPOILER].
Todd Jensen - [merlyn1@mindspring.com]
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 8:49:09 pm EDT from 4.244.212.122

...Sorry for the double-post, but I'd just like to note that the other "Gargoyles" coincidence isn't particularly unlikely, either. "Sato" is, bar-none, the most common family name in Japan (Suzuki, Takahashi, Tanaka, and Watanabe round out the Top Five).
Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Like a dog without a home, an actor out on loan/Riders on the storm..." Jim Morrison of the Doors
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 7:56:25 pm EDT from 66.91.120.80

Todd: 'Tis not really that much of a coincidence; "-maru" is a standard suffix for Japanese ship names.

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/maru

Hope this clears things up for yeh. What's the name of the book, incidentally?
Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Like a dog without a home, an actor out on loan/Riders on the storm..." Jim Morrison of the Doors
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 7:52:04 pm EDT from 66.91.120.80

I was reading a book that I'd just bought from a used bookstore today, in which one of the main characters is on a boat called the "Okishuri Maru" - which immediately reminded me of the "Otoshiana Maru" where the gargoyles and the Pack have their big showdown in "Leader of the Pack". Does anybody know what "Maru" stands for in Japanese? That word appearing in two Japanese boat names (if both fictional) got my attention. (The captain of the ship in the book, by the way, was named "Sato". And the book was published in 1979, so this couldn't have been a "Gargoyles" hommage.)
Todd Jensen - [merlyn1@mindspring.com]
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 7:42:46 pm EDT from 4.244.212.122

South Park IS the best written, most creative, funniest show on TV these days. PERIOD. Each season gets better and better. I can't reccommend it enough.
Battle Beast - [Canada]
I DID IT!!! I WATCHED ALL 485 BEST PICTURE NOMINEES IN ONE YEAR!!!
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 7:28:20 pm EDT from 173.181.64.238

I can recommend Gantz, but it's an anime. However... The first couple of episodes are slow and it sometimes makes you go "DAMN IT! DO SOMETHING ALREADY!" but still manages to keep you curious of what's happening next. I think I watched like 7 episodes in a row the first time. Very special, I barely watch anime but I love that one.
Neill
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 6:00:44 pm EDT from 91.52.77.2

A couple of cartoons that I have enjoined are Wolverine and the X-men and the old Legend of Zelda. Some of the straight to vidoe animated movies are good as well.
Adam - [carl006_1999@yahoo.com]
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 2:34:47 pm EDT from 24.118.35.68

Rebel: I don't know how familiar you are with South Park. That is probably one of the most brilliantly written shows on TV, and somehow in its crassness, also manages to be one of the most enlightening.

You can watch every episode either on Netflix or on southparkonline.com
Harvester of Eyes - [Minstrel75@gmail.com]
"Old Charlie stole the handle, and the train it won't stop going, no way to slow down!" -Ian Anderson
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 1:51:51 pm EDT from 97.102.14.96

I'm looking for all sorts of suggestions. I somewhat learn towards the action/drama toons, but I am certainly not ruling out comedies. What's important to me is that it's good, and that there are plenty of episodes out already. I have a lot of free time on my hands this summer so I figured I'd have some personal cartoon marathons. I've gotten some great recommendations so far (more than enough for at least a few weeks worth of entertainment) but more are always welcome.
Rebel
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 1:06:15 pm EDT from 71.77.70.195

If we're going to include comedic animation, I cannot recommend one strongly enough - Futurama. New episodes start on June 23rd but until then, there are the four season that ran on Fox, the four direct-to-DVD movies that served as the fifth season, and the first half of the current Comedy Central season, all available for purchase.
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, May 30, 2011 11:39:38 am EDT from 174.101.242.133

Rebel> Just throwing in another suggestion for cartoons to watch: The Tick. It may not be what you're looking for since it's essentially a comedy, but I still enjoy it.
Supermorff
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 9:41:48 am EDT from 86.137.2.64

Just in case it wasn't immediately obvious from context, when I wrote this yesterday:

If you've ever been a Scooby-Doo fan, I'm currently rather engrossed in "Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated," which shares many of the qualities that made MLP so unexpectedly popular and is just plain really fun. It's what Brandon Vietti got up to after "Spectacular Spidey" ended.

...I meant to say that it was what Victor Cook has been up to lately. My apologies. XD
Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Like a dog without a home, an actor out on loan/Riders on the storm..." Jim Morrison of the Doors
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 9:16:55 am EDT from 66.91.120.80

10.
Supermorff
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 6:48:03 am EDT from 86.137.2.64

Into a place where thoughts can bloom, into a room where it's nine in the afternoon!
Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Like a dog without a home, an actor out on loan/Riders on the storm..." Jim Morrison of the Doors
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 3:10:57 am EDT from 66.91.120.80

8th *goes back to reading posts on formspring*
VickyUK
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 3:05:47 am EDT from 194.129.65.79

Seventh!
Nickerous - [nickerous@yahoo.com]
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 2:24:22 am EDT from 71.52.158.175

Sixth!
Arlo
Gargoyles need not apply.
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 2:00:14 am EDT from 71.250.204.229

(5th)Fifth!!!!!
Vinnie - [tpeano29@hotmail.com]
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 12:59:26 am EDT from 99.156.201.241

Fourth in the name of Yeah, Formspring is really distracting right now...
Chip - [<------The League of Extraordinary Nerds Here!]
"An explanation of cause is not a justification by reason." C. S. Lewis
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 12:45:59 am EDT from 24.217.37.40

Third!

To those in the States, I hope you're having a good Memorial Day Weekend :D
Phoenician
"The suspense is terrible, I hope it lasts" -- Willy Wonka
posted @ Mon, May 30, 2011 12:20:10 am EDT from 72.201.240.251

When distracted by Formspring, one gets demoted to being a mere second.
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, May 30, 2011 12:18:04 am EDT from 174.101.242.133

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