#nerdology

[jadeofspadesxp]

Are there any fictional characters you think you resemble, either in looks or personality?

Good question, I'm usually Alastor's lack of give a fucks or Lucifer's depression..

Butt, marvel wise I think I'm Bucky's resting bitch face, Steve's amount of irritation, and Natasha and Wanda's badass

And peter's amount of nerdology and pop culture references...

[transformers-extrication]

Don’t be mean Cosmos this is post-war afterall he’s not bad anymore...

(Think I might try and do a bundle of shippy doodles this week leading up to Valentines, so have this! Cosmofire is implied so I’m counting it ekdsjfd)

[fulcrum-agent]

My Bothans have again provided information. While I’ve long been considering getting the high-end sabre crafting kit from UltraSabers, and having an indie sabersmith turn that into Ashoka’s blades from her novel/Rebels...this makes me reconsider that. These are the sabres from Galaxy’s Edge. Gonna wait to see how they compare to a US blade, but if they’re good...I may opt for that instead, as I could not only make them myself, but totally ensure that they’re a size that my smaller, hyperflexible hands can manage easily.

I’m looking forward to what my Bothans provide on the matter...

[mikeywblogs-blog-archive]

dcu:

Marvel at Midnight

The Avengers trailer hit the web today, and I’m kind of underwhelmed. Sure there are alot of characters to juggle, but I feel like everyone (with the exception of Robert Downey Jr.) got the short end of the stick in this trailer. Hopefully they all shine in the film.

(video via: nerdology)

[dyslexicempress]

Tired

[captainkurosolaire]

Alright, Captain. I'm coming in on your defence.

(@the-littlest-kojin, at your service)

This post is half at you, and half at that anon. I ask this permissiveness on your blog.

So the Captain here does speak in a distinctive register and pattern, but having RP'd with him and spoken with him at some length, he is by no means incomprehensible and is perfectly eloquent and articulate.

The second point I'm going to make is that he has screenshotted several of my characters, including my main, Shio, and every time, he captures the characters well. If you have a problem with his portrayals, friend, mayhap it be on your own shoulders.

Now, Captain. I'm sorry for soapboxing on your blog in this way - but you are one of the best posters on this whole hellsite, and I will not stand for you being slandered in this manner.

I appreciate the kindness and the defense Shio <3 It's something heavenly fond. I'm super thankful for it. I'm not bothered about it. Just confused. Those type of people work hard to be understood, I try to attempt, for the sake of the energy they spent, but I don't get it, at all. It's like dealing with an under-gear level rogue and they attack you in stealth and get the option to pick any fight they'd like, and get opener but the person they're popping all their cds against is a raid max level tank. I'm literally spec and known to handle threat all my stats have recoil damage and thorns. I have literal damage reduction CD's that I can use even immobilized and stunned that negate it all, I can keyboard turn and just use my pve taunt and keep you from vanishing and I don't even have to use any ability outside that to win the battle. Maybe this nerdology and analogy they'd understand more from me. At-least change out your poison's and put some enchants on your fit.

I'd like to think they're intelligent and acted on this to try to rekindle and relight my flame, as an actual bitter admirer. Cause they know I'm the personality that can get motivated by negative reinforcement and convert it into positive energy. But their presentation isn't believable it felt too scripted and more like whining and I just received disappointment and immeasurably feel pity.

The more (holy than thou) trope is overplayed. I didn't even get the curiosity of a "your mom" insult, I didn't get gamer language anything else would've been more effective. They criticize but they do it in stealth so how am I supposed to gain anything from them or take it seriously. If you feel like you can be an example or you can do it better, like prove it and demonstrate. Actually attempt to lead.

I'm literally the best in the world at being me. It's a joke to me, to think otherwise.

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald, Saturday, May 16

GILES: At this point, a cynical person might think that you're offering just what we need when we need it most. SPIKE: That person'd be right, Rupert. Supply and demand. And, it won't be cheap this time. GILES: What do you want? SPIKE: Hmm, year's supply of blood, guaranteed protection, merry bushels of cash, and--most important--a guarantee that I'm not to be in any way slain. GILES: Done. SPIKE: With a smile and a nod from you? Sorry. Not close to good enough. This deal's with the Slayer. GILES: I'll tell her. SPIKE: Oh, you'll tell her! Great comfort, that. What makes you think she'll listen to you? GILES: Because-- SPIKE: Very convincing. GILES: I'm her Watcher. SPIKE: I think you're neglecting the past tense there, Rupert. Besides, she barely listened to you when you were in charge. I've seen the way she treats you. (GILES grabs a bottle off his bar and starts to pour himself a drink.) GILES: Oh, yes? And, how's that? SPIKE: Very much like a retired librarian. Look, I've got what she wants as long as she has what I want. Spread the word. She knows where to find me. GILES: I'll think about it. ~~"The Yoko Factor," Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV), S4E20~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Remaking Monsters (BtVS/AtS/Westworld; Connor/Faith/Spike, Connor/Faith, Faith/Willow; Delores, Clementine; FRM) by StrangeBint

Gratitude (Buffy/Spike; Human AU; FRM) by Puppet

The One Moment Spike Never Had (Buffy/Spike; FRT) by _3xy_

A Left Turn (AtS/BtVS; Buffy-centric; post-"Empty Places"; FRMA) by mmooch

[Chaptered Fiction]

Detention (v.2), Chapter 15/? (Buffy/Spike; FRMA) by Frillyria

Pride and Prejudice and...Buffy? Chapter 10/? (Buffy/Spike; anti-Angel; FRT) by blue_sweater_spike

More Grimm Tales, Chapter 6/? (Buffy/Spike; FRM) by Twinkles

Watching Buffy, Chapter 6/? (Buffy/Spike; FRMA) by Nela

Mosaic Broken Hearts, Chapter 9/? (Buffy/Spike; FRT) by kennedynoelle

We Ought to Be Together, You and I, Chapter 2/3 (Buffy/Spike; FRT) by tbd

Dress My Body All in Flowers White, Chapter 2/? (Buffy/Spike; FRM) by othellia

Home Is Where the Scourge Is, Chapter 10/? (Buffy/Spike; FRMA) by Touchstoneaf

Death and a Double Date, Chapter 7/? (Buffy/Spike; FRMA) by SzmattyCat

Invasion, U.S.A., Chapters 1-6/? (Pt 2, Americans in Hogwarts, BtVS/HP; Scoobies-centric; FRK+) by lateVMlover

Ship of the Line: Walk in Dark Places (BtVS/B5; Scoobies-centric; FRMA) by KnifeHand

Slayer (Supernatural/BtVS; Buffy-centric; Pt. 4 in "Heaven" series; FRM) by eatyourhartout

I'm Getting Sick of Your Attitude (Highlander/BtVS; Xander-centric; immortal Xander, Scoobies; FRMA) by Greywizard

Sons and Daughters of Sineya, () by

Chapters 1-5/? (BtVS/AtS/Narnia books; Buffy, Willow, Xander; FRMA) by dogbertcarroll

Rating Info

Fiction Rating Key Here

"NR" = "Not Rated"

[Images, Audio & Video]

PODFIC: Bonus Haikus (BtVS OMWF-based Haikus; stream or download MP3; FRK+) by greedy_dancer

ICONS: 20 icons (Buffy/Spike) by sintonia

PHOTO: Merch on a Budget: It was time for me to make my own stake--I mean, everybody has them in L.A. (Pictured handiwork) by danci98 in Buffy Rules

VIDEO: Hey, guys, I covered "Rest in Peace" from Once More with Feeling (embedded YouTube video) by ajsmoothcrow in Buffy Rules

PHOTO: Me as Buffy for 2019 Halloween. Feels like a lifetime ago (K+) by salvbitch in Buffy Rules

FAN MEME: "Anya Made This"(Murderous hornets vs. Anya's greatest fear) by bjglasscock (OP The-Real-BamBam) in Buffy Rules

[Reviews & Recaps]

VIDEO: 10 Scenes That Make Me Cry Every Time (BtVS #5) by The Confusing Middle YT vid by Johanna Künstler

VIDEO/ARTICLE: Angel S5 Ranks 26/28 Single Greatest Seasons in the History of Television by Christopher Hudspeth at Buzzfeed

[Recs]

None to report.

[Community Announcements]

The Nerdology BtVS podcast is now up and running from all usual podcast suppliers! by Mr. Pointy

Summer of Giles 2020 is taking signups by il_mio_capitano

Treats for Pinch Hitters by longficmod in fandom5k

Sundays in Sunnydale w/Juliet Landau (watch party w/Juliet Landau live on camera, 3p EST/12p PT) by Azrael Renea & Fans of Juliet Landau on Facebook

[Fandom Discussions]

Do you like Amy pre-S6? by spikenbuffy

"The Wish" timeline by burrunjor

Did Buffy love Riley? by AstridDante

18 Reasons I Hate Angel (OP Thread: Why so much hate on Angel?) by SpikeRocks

Baby Slayers by how-far-weve-come in Buffy Rules

WHEN IS WESLEY COMING BACK TO THE TEAM? OMG, THIS IS TAKING TOO LONG! by tierachaun (new viewer; please don't spoil) in Angel Rules

Dude, usually I like Dawn and can understand her reasoning, as I'm the youngest as well, but in this episode (6x14, "Older and Far Away") by del1rant in Buffy Rules

Random Realizations by phoebephile in Buffy Rules

Rewatch starts today; planning to keep a tally on the number of deaths! (SPOILERS) by Wouser86 in Buffy Rules

Unpopular Opinions, Episode Edition (comment w/unpopular opinions about eps) by thezepp0 in Buffy Rules

Spike S3E09 (SPOILERS) by HumanRecycled in Buffy Rules

Buffy Rewatch: The Trial of Xander, Week 3 (S1E8-12) by tjareth in Buffy Rules

I wish more vampires tried to fool Angel and Buffy (SPOILERS) by shonenhikada in Angel Rules

The best kind of people to turn into vampires are doctors by shonenhikada in Buffy Rules

If trying to get someone (hooked on) Buffy, what episode (should I use first)? by doghouse52521 in Buffy Rules

I just got so nostalgic right now! How old were you when you first watched Buffy? by thehood88 in Buffy Rules

Do you want there to be a live-action Buffy reboot? (WARNING: prejudice by OP) by Teenageboy18 in Buffy Rules

Rewatching the Scene in S3 Doppelganger Where Willow.... (SPOILERS) by slightlychaoticevil in Buffy Rules

Does he have a license? by kcir7ap in Angel Rules

Drunk Buffy Episodes (ISO: eps to watch while drunk) by TurkeyPringle in Buffy Rules

Watching 6x16 Hell's Bells, and I've already been spoiled on Xander/Anya by del1rant in Buffy Rules

I feel like Cordelia's storyline was one of the most complex, yet frustrating, aspects of the show.... (SPOILERS) by rahr124 in Angel Rules

Buffy makes a lot of speeches, but....(SPOILERS IN POST TITLE) by raptor-lightning in Buffy Rules

Lilah Morgan and Season 5 (SPOILERS) by Darenegade2332 in Angel Rules

Is season 4 premise breaking? (SPOILERS) by InsidiousJazz in Angel Rules

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

6 Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg) Interview vids by HowiMetdaSlayer ("Watch on YouTube" to find OP of each vid)

[brilliantfantasticgeronimo]

Things that came in triads: 1. Doctor. 2. Companion. 3. Tardis 1. Ego. 2. Super-Ego. 3. Id 1. Doctor/Companion. 2. Villain. 3. Audience. 1. Rassilon. 2. Omega. 3. The Other 1. Classic Who. 2. Expanded Universe. 3. New Who 1. Law. 2. Military. 3. Governance. 1. Violence. 2. Non-Violence. 3. ???

1. Thesis 2. Anti-thesis 3. Synthesis (incidentally, I have a post about this in the oven... working title is "rtd2 OR dr. who discovers Dialectics" 👀 ) 1. "So there's three of you? three doctors?" 1. Time. 2. Space. 3. Memory? 1. Sun. 2. Moon. 3. Stars (3. Earth?) 1. Snow. 2. Sand. 3. Rain? Other options: - in music, an interval between 3 notes is called a third (mayor or minor). or in rhythm, three quarter time signatures, which are special bc most of pop music ("regular" music) is written in 4/4. it's all symmetrical. beat for beat. but 3/4 is not that, it's asymmetrical. things that come in thirds, by definition, break symmetries (breaks mirrors?). - In religion there are A Lot, but I would highlight these as specially potentially relevant: since we're pantheon-ing... from the Classical Well: - the fates (1. The Spinner. 2. The Weaver. 3. The Cutter) - hooded spirits from elsewhere in the world: - three hares -1. brahma . 2. vishuu. 3. shiva (1. creation. 2. preservation. 3. destruction) - dattatreya is usually depicted with three heads, representing the three gunas: "sattva (goodness, calmness, harmonious), rajas (passion, activity, movement), and tamas (ignorance, inertia, laziness)." also can represent syncretism itself. - 1. Osiris (life/ death) . 2. Isis (motherhood). 3. Horus (kingship, healing, sun, etc) or 1.man .2. woman. 3. bird. - on the realm of mortals, instead of divine triads we have Triumvirates. most famously to us on this side of the world being Ceasar / Pompey / Crassus // and Octavian / Mark Anthony / Lepidius.

and finally.... the most obvious for nerdology... the triforce. power, wisdom, and courage △△△ (Reincarnation theme? we call each doctor an incarnation, and number them...)

Someone have fun and play brain tennis with me. Brain squash it’s more dangerous and shouty and done in doubles. Stupid name for a solid idea for a sport. Hit things off walls with me until it gives us points. Just want to run things. Stream of consciousness it.

What are we doing with ‘Triad’? What are we doing with three?

First thought: the same thing we did last time with Chibs, this is a god trinity in three parts thing. Back then that was a physical Doctor, child Doctor, and spirit-projection Doctor.

Doctor as God. Fine. Got the Pantheon, haven’t shied away from it. Probably a mirror, we emphasised the Doctor recognising mirrors this time.

Second thought: Triplets? We’re talking about changeling children, does three rather than the usual two get us anything? We’re solving Ruby’s story this finale. Is she one of three? That’s what being a foundling means you have no idea of your family - we focus on parents but what about siblings? You could have whole maybe identical versions of yourself you don’t know, separated off? Maybe bringing them all together is a harbinger of The End, that’s what we did with the Maestro. Changeling girl, she should be magic. The trap was a triangle - the three together could be a trap.

But more importantly what would that hypothetical do with our “The Doctor literally recognised a character as a mirror in-universe pay attention” situation? What would it mean for the Doctor down the road?

First obvious equivalent that comes to mind - the Timeless Child baby Doctor was originally a trigeneration?

First thought - Stupid dogshit basics: The Doctor and the Master being bigenerations seems rational and neat and organic fine. And I mean we do three, we’ve done three before with them, we do the Doctor, Master, and Rani. Generally keep them together. Sure on paper it’s the most fandom history appropriate option sure, but probably literally impossible rights-wise and eh. Just eh. The idea of it is the psychic equivalent of a soggy digestive. Doesn’t feel good it feels too nerdy in a bad way. Not that my feelings matter, but it doesn’t feel like something Russell Tussell Davies would vibe with.

So who else would you have? You’re not going to be able to pull off a new OC idea for something so essential, I don’t think. I can’t think how you would anyway, and you’d really need the fandom to get on board with the idea.

Would Fourteen, Fifteen, but wayyyyy back the Master count? Bigeneration then bigeneration again is kind of three. But it was bi-generation cus they split in two, tri-generation would have to be split in three surely. It wouldn’t feel like three otherwise. And fuck me we can’t get Tennant for long work anyway.

The thing is the Doctor and Master (who’d makes sense, we know he’s coming back) are already so in balance. The Rani is more amoral selfish so manages to sort of fit in a place with them, but even then she’s villain material. Wonks it. What do you do outside that? You’d need a neutral I suppose. Chaotic Good, Chaotic Neutral, Chaotic Evil.

We ball and do Iris lol. Hey the Thoschei’s making it in/selfcesty anyway.

…Could you do normal? Like not a freak? Trigeneration implies by its nature the capacity for future regeneration though. …Or does it actually? We don’t know Fourteen can regenerate. Actually makes life harder if they can.

Wait that could work actually right?

Kid comes through portal. Human/Whatever Vinder and Bel are which seems basically the same/Not-thing that copies a humanoid/Whatever, kid comes through portal. Is altered by ‘the vortex’ (Radiation? Sentience? Who cares) like River was, which gives them the ability to regenerate. They fall hundreds of feet and probably do so immediately.

We know there’s a second boy, but the story never explains why he’s suddenly in it, the Master shows him and the accidental murder, but never explains who the kid is or why he’s there.

The fandom default is the other kid was probably the Master, and experimented on by Tecteun using the Child’s regeneration energy to start creating what we’d eventually know as the Time Lords. Frankenstein.

Perfectly logical that the kid could have been a bigenerate that didn’t have the ability to regenerate, but Tecteun’s experiment gave it to him.

The Doctor and Master being changelings for each other, obvious, again I definitely argue Chibs’s intent was the Division would just swap them over, it makes Martin!Doctor’s handholding-without-blinovitching and the Doctor!Master beating the Master!Doctor thing work nicely. And Rusty has wanted to carry on Chibs’s themes and work. So… what if originally there were three? Maybe one got saved? Save the baby, literally finish Chibs’s theme but in an unexpected way.

What if you said fuck the mirror? Maybe that’s literally just Ruby.

They act like siblings. Didn’t we say that from the start?

alright your serve.

Triad, three, go.

[bigkrasch23]

This is what you do when you try and explain the X-Men timeline when they get lost. Welcome to Nerdology 101! #xmen #xmenapocalypse #nerdy #nerdology #imthatawesome

[pulp2pixel]

Episode #110 - Dial G For Gamer #07 - Mutants & Masterminds

  Welcome to Dial G for Gamer, a Pulp 2 Pixel Podcast!

Dial G for Gamer will be a semi-monthly show where Doctor G the Man of Nerdology and his Rogues Gallery of Co-Hosts play and review games of all types with a superhero theme. From Tabletop Games to Video Games, we will take on this genre one superhero game at a time.

  In this episode, I am joined by network co-host Alex to discuss Green Ronin's Superhero RPG Mutants & Masterminds. Alex served as the GM for a long running M&M campaign for my gaming group so I brought him on to discuss the game.

You can also find more information on Mutants & Masterminds here:

https://greenroninstore.com/collections/mutants-masterminds

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  Music used in the episode:

"Video Dungeon Boss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

&

"Protofunk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Check out this episode!

[transformers-extrication]

"I'm thankful for your help Cosmos" "Oh it's no problem! Nothing I can't do for a friend! Right?" "Haha no no! Of course!" "I found this stuff myself being sold by a wandering sales-being around the alpha quadrant! An-and I thought of you! I mean it'd definitely help with your joint problems of course! Y-you don't mind me helping with the application right?" "N...no"

[gameabledisneypodcast]

Episode 52a: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles month concludes (kind of) with a discussion about RPG rules and systems for adapting TMNT, including Palladium's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles And Other Strangeness. Dr. G, the erstwhile Man of Nerdology, joins Kris to discuss the pros and cons of Palladium, using XP incentives to address the relationships that are key to TMNT, and how to achieve kung-fu fun without excessive crunch. Check out the episode here!

[pulp2pixel]

Episode #084 - MotU-Cast #05 - Spotlight on Teela

MotU Cast: A He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Podcast!

I am Doctor G the Man of Nerdology and Host of the Pulp 2 Pixel Podcasts. With each episode of MotU-Cast, I and my regular rogues gallery of co-hosts and special guest will explore the world of Eternia through the media multiverse of toys, comics, cartoons, and beyond.

Turn the Page and Unlock the Power of Grayskull!

In this episode I am joined by Guest Host Denise Ganley. Denise and I do a deep dive into the original Animated series as we discuss the character of Teela. We will be specifically discussing the episodes.

Teela's Quest

Like Father Like Daughter

Teela's Trial

The Origin of the Sorceress

Teela's Triumph

You can subscribe to our podcast through iTunes, where you can also leave a rating and review:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pulp-2-pixel-podcasts/id1019004523?mt=2

You can also find episodes on the Stitcher app as well: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=72145&refid=stpr 

You can also find episodes, articles, and art work about the podcast and leave comments or messages at:

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  #motu #motucast #pulp2pixel #heman#skeletor #minicomics #podcast #mastersoftheuniverse

Check out this episode!

[juanitasupreme]

Don't be shy @modern-nerdology unblock me if you have something to say. Cracker

The way I am starting my day (it what happens when you say that Cleopatra wasnt white lol)

[metalscripturenerd]

Yes, God also loves discordant sounds (i.e. the sound of heavy metal and metal core).  Just because something is discordant or in a minor key does not mean that it is “of the devil.” God created everything; Satan only perverts it. Find out more at lithoscry.com for more “Metal Scripture” Nerdology. 

[pulp2pixel]

Episode #068 - Marvel's Secret Wars & Beyond #12

Marvel's Secret Wars & Beyond will be a semi-monthly show where Dead Robin the Human Sidekick and Doctor G the Man of Nerdology will read & review Marvel's 1984 series Secret Wars as well as the sequels and connected issues. We will look at all series bearing the Secret Wars titles old and new and see how they have altered and shaped the Marvel Universe since that original 12 issue series.

In this episode, we will be reading and discussing issue #11 of the original 12 issue maxi-series published in 1984 as a partnership with Mattel to launch an action figure line.

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