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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2103 KP) rated Offworld (Dangerous Times, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
The first manned mission to Mars returns after their two and a half year trip to discover that they are the only living being left on Earth. Where did everyone go? Can they survive long enough to bring them back? The book started a tad slowly, but it quickly grew into a book I just could not put down.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-offworld-by-robin-parrish.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-offworld-by-robin-parrish.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Kevin Phillipson (9973 KP) rated Veronica Mars (2014) in Movies
Nov 5, 2018
When I heard they were gonna make a Veronica Mars wasn't sure if it was gonna be any good being a big fan of the show did I like it yes didn't disappont at bringing back the cast and Kristen bell as Veronica perfect at the time I thought that this was the ending we waiting for after it got cancelled but now it's coming back with Kristen back as Veronica yes worth a rewatch
Andy K (10821 KP) created a video about Schindler's List (1993) in Movies
Apr 24, 2018 (Updated Apr 25, 2018)
Peter Shephard (2821 KP) rated Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium in Tabletop Games
Jun 4, 2019
Variation to the base game
The addition of two different maps for Mars is a welcome variation; the changes to the Milestones and Achievements is also a nice touch, as it changes the way people can score points from what they would usually aim for in the base game.
Although I do enjoy the different maps, and they are different enough, they dont really have a huge amount of "uniqueness" which the original one has. There are several cards which have been altered (Noctis City, for example) due to the location being on the other side of Mars. While this is an obvious side effect, it reduces the 'difficulty' of playing these cards hugely, so they feel less special.
It would have also been good to have had a small bundle of Hellas and Elysium cards included, even if it meant removing the original-location specific cards, but this opportunity was missed.
Out of all of the expansions, H&E adds the least, unless you have played the base map dozens and dozens of times.
Although I do enjoy the different maps, and they are different enough, they dont really have a huge amount of "uniqueness" which the original one has. There are several cards which have been altered (Noctis City, for example) due to the location being on the other side of Mars. While this is an obvious side effect, it reduces the 'difficulty' of playing these cards hugely, so they feel less special.
It would have also been good to have had a small bundle of Hellas and Elysium cards included, even if it meant removing the original-location specific cards, but this opportunity was missed.
Out of all of the expansions, H&E adds the least, unless you have played the base map dozens and dozens of times.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) created a video about track Charcoal Eyes (Glass Tears) [feat. Mark Lanegan] by Dave Clarke in The Desecration of Desire by Dave Clarke in Music
Nov 9, 2017
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) created a video about track Rockabye (featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie) by Clean Bandit in What Is Love? by Clean Bandit in Music
Jan 25, 2019
Ollie SB (2279 KP) created a video about Super Mario Maker 2 in Video Games
Apr 27, 2020
Red Otter (340 KP) rated Terraforming Mars: Prelude in Tabletop Games
Jun 4, 2019
Prelude is my personal favourite of the Terraforming Mars expansions. It adds a few new cards ands corporations, but most importantly it adds a new starting bonus called preludes. You pick 2 from 4 dealt to you. These can be anything from drawing cards to free terraforming to additional starting resources and production and take the often slow beginning and ratchet it up a few notches. It allows for even more molding and kickstarting of your engine and makes the game flow smoother.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) created a video about Death Had Quicker Wings Than Love by Marry Waterson & David A. Jaycock in Music
Nov 12, 2017
Erika (17788 KP) rated Total Recall (1990) in Movies
Jun 10, 2018
"Get your ass to Mars."
So, I didn't actually see this film until the remake was in the process of being made. The film is based upon 'We Can Remember it for You Wholesale' by Phillip K. Dick (which is excellent). Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't an award winning actor, but he was completely entertaining (as he is in most films). The weird, early 1990s SFX where a little bizarre, e.g., the face generator. Overall, it's entertaining and well paced, and I may just watch it again this afternoon.