[X] My Assistant

[Shaoo]

Despite being British, I actually prefer Elementary much more than Sherlock, which is basically the New York version. Jonny Lee Miller is a much more convincing Holmes and still has the same present-day aspects that the Sherlock series. For me, Cumberbatch has the same problem as Robert Downey Jr - they can talk fast but it becomes a mumbled mess it's hard to work out what they're saying.

I really liked the first season of Elementary, Miller is indeed a good choice to act Sherlock Holmes. I don't know which season I'm watching right now but it's more like an other investigation serie to me, I don't have the same chills I had with the first season.

The movie with Downey Jr is... well, pleasant, perhaps too much action scenes.
Cumberbatch is really difficult to understand when he speaks fast, I have to admit that; he doesn't articulate enough to me who is not a englishgirl x) I need english subtitles to fully understand what he says. But I also like Gatiss and Freeman, they do an amazing job and Dr Watson is so cute. Production point of view, I really like this modern version, that's why I was a bit disappointed about the last episode in January. But the mix is nice too, a bit incomprehensible. Mark Gatiss makes an amazing job to me. ^^


Do I look weird if I say that I never watch game of thrones yet? I'm scared because of some scenes that are a bit "inappropriate". I don't like to watch some stories always cut by too much long action scenes or sex scenes...

[PokeNOM NOM NOM]

I'm freeeee~ I finished DotW again.
I was able to finish it much faster this time.
Your fastest completion: 10 days, 22 hours
Your slowest completion: 1 month, 1 day

Now I need to figure out what exploration I want to do next.
I think I'll be going for Tour of Illusions first, and... still going back and forth between The Quiet Forest and A Trio of Trials.

@ Asbel Lhant: Congratulations on your shiny Litleo!

[tinyFae]

Despite being British, I actually prefer Elementary much more than Sherlock, which is basically the New York version. Jonny Lee Miller is a much more convincing Holmes and still has the same present-day aspects that the Sherlock series. For me, Cumberbatch has the same problem as Robert Downey Jr - they can talk fast but it becomes a mumbled mess it's hard to work out what they're saying.

I really liked the first season of Elementary, Miller is indeed a good choice to act Sherlock Holmes. I don't know which season I'm watching right now but it's more like an other investigation serie to me, I don't have the same chills I had with the first season.

The movie with Downey Jr is... well, pleasant, perhaps too much action scenes.
Cumberbatch is really difficult to understand when he speaks fast, I have to admit that; he doesn't articulate enough to me who is not a englishgirl x) I need english subtitles to fully understand what he says. But I also like Gatiss and Freeman, they do an amazing job and Dr Watson is so cute. Production point of view, I really like this modern version, that's why I was a bit disappointed about the last episode in January. But the mix is nice too, a bit incomprehensible. Mark Gatiss makes an amazing job to me. ^^


Do I look weird if I say that I never watch game of thrones yet? I'm scared because of some scenes that are a bit "inappropriate". I don't like to watch some stories always cut by too much long action scenes or sex scenes...

I had to read all of the Sherlock Holmes stories in high school, and I'm a big fan of the character. I tend to ramble on quite a bit when it comes to the various incarnations. Since this got a bit long, I put them under a spoiler.

I don't like Sherlock, but I think that's more a fault of Moffat and the writing than the actor himself, sadly. His is One Big Intellect and he comes off as horribly cocky and, at times, downright horrible to his partners. And their portrayal of The Woman/Irene was cringe-worthy, in my opinion, since they took away her individual intelligence and then made her fail because of ~*feelings*~, those pesky things. I adore Rupert Graves as Lestrade and individually I do like most of the actors, but the show feels very lacking to me. It doesn't help that the creators want Sherlock to be some kind of asexual sex god, which to me says they're focused in the wrong place for the character.

On the other hand, Elementary personalizes the Holmes character. I love the female Watson, Lucy Liu is absolutely amazing in the role and I love the moments when she calls him out for being a bit sexist. It's never intentional on his part and it's not very frequent, but that little bit of commentary is welcome and he never argues with her when she shuts him down for it. The actor himself has said how he views Holmes' relationship with Watson as the most important aspect of the character, second even to Holmes' great intellect, and it shows. The show focuses much more on the dynamic between the two, on Sherlock striving to be a better person because Watson makes him want to be better. There are moments where he struggles because her influence has shown him how to care about other people. He's actually an addict (OG Sherlock was fond of opiates) in recovery, Irene Adler has multiple dimensions and it was clear they put a lot of thought into that character... even though it's in New York, it feels like the writers on this show have a lot more respect for the characters. My only complaint is that there is always a body. They work with a homicide detective, but they take on private casework as well, and there's really no need for there to be a dead person in every episode.

Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes is an action movie with a coincidental name, it could have just as easily been called Tony Stark Solves Mysteries™ in my opinion. He comes off as smug and arrogant, and I never looked at him and thought "ah yes, Sherlock Holmes". It was a decent watch, but I feel like they skipped over any sort of character development in favor of comedy. That's fine, but it just didn't really click with me.

Game of Thrones is one that I wish I could watch for the first time again. The actual first time I watched through the first few seasons was with my crappy ex so I don't really want to keep watching the series even though I did like it for the most part. It kind of started stressing me out after a while, but I'm not sure if that was the show or the company. You aren't weird for not watching, and being scared off by the more "intense" scenes is better than not realizing they were there and watching the first episode with your dad.. I can only talk about the first couple of seasons, but even though they felt a little gratuitous for me (I'm not really a fan of the graphic stuff, others may feel it's just the right amount but I'd rather people weren't naked in the first place), the scenes did have to do with the plot so I didn't feel like they were telling me "okay now pause the story and here's some porn."

I got 30 pokemon towards my dex yesterday, just 450 to go~

This post has been edited by Lezzie Mutt: May 2 2016, 09:17 AM

[Luneon]

@Luneon I loooveee MHA! It's so cool! They're all adorable.

I love how the story is progressing. (AND I ADORED THE COMPLIMENT SCENE AT THE END OF THE EPISODE)
That was just heart-warming <3
I'm curious to find out about the other characters' quirks. Ok I know I could visit the wiki... but... SPOILERS.
And I already found a huge spoiler while looking for Uraraka pics there T__T
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Ha, that's definitely me. I get really excited to start off with, and then I still monitor the thread as the month progresses but I rarely post anything. Most of the time it's because I'm counting my pass orbs and I'm curious about the monthly distributions. There's a lot of interesting talk here, so it's just a matter of finding something that rocks your boat

First few days I barely post anything (cause everyone goes so fast!)
Aaaaand as the month progresses and everyone slows down, I post more because it's easier to keep up with :P
But it would be fun to have more people then, so you're more than welcome to post more!
You might even win the raffle
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I just realized that within 2 weeks, we'll probably get some CoroCoro leaks for Pokemon Sun and Moon! I can't wait to actually see some gameplay of the new games!

YESSSSSSSS I am so looking forward to that! I wanna know what starters and types we'll be getting
I hope they're cute? *shot*
Or perhaps 1 or 2 of the (other) legendaries...
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Is #1 Spiky-Eared Pichu?

Nobody knows yet. But most of us think it's probably Celebi.
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The weather is improving here! It seems like we'll have sunshine and only a gust of wind today. Looks nice!
And as I'm typing this, I can hear the soft chirping from the common starling-nest near my window. Seems like the eggs hatched!
I can see parent starlings fly back and forth with their beaks full of insects. ^^

I noticed that as well! The past week been so terribly awful and today it's all sunny and birds are chirping (and falling) and random bird eggs were found o_O and dead birds... so I guess spring is really here now (I hope?)
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Seems like the weather here, in The Netherlands, is finally becomming better. About time if you ask me, its May now. Now time for frost or whatever, cant wait for the summer ^^.

YES I WANT SUMMER <3
Getting so sick of the 6C-8C I want my 25C and then I'll be content and happy
Luckily this week it's all double digits it seems! So there's hope

[Vande]

Don't you love it when plans don't go to plan? I didn't get my gaming day again today. Cause I didn't feel so great. So I started to do my 100th exploration - doing very well...feeding task - fog. Typical lol.



Rawst Berry when fog decides to go please?

[Trunks]

Well, Friday is my best friend's birthday, so I think I'll choose that as my next day to release all the novelties/legendaries/megas I've been hoarding since my birthday in March. So far this will be:

13 Icy Seadra
Slime Macargo
Clone Venusaur
Winter Vulpix
Easter Lopunny
Pudgey Pidgeotto
2 Ditto
Mega Beedrill
Mega Kangaskhan
Heatran
Giratina
2 Cresselia
Phione
Mew
Mewtwo

[Manah]

Especially in the beginning of the month they're difficult to keep up with but you should definitely return halfway cause the pace is a lot lower :P Maybe 1 or 2 pages max per day? Sometimes it even takes 3 days to fill up ONE page so.... (usually with only a few days of the month left)
I do recommend it. You aren't required to, don't worry XD I'm just saying/advertising it so we have more people throughout the month Not that the same group ever gets boring, no one is boring here.
But you're 100%, no, 200% welcome to rejoin us later in the month or stick here throughout the month.

My problem is that I keep getting distracted by other things and then I can't really get into the conversations anymore, and with most of them being real life related it's extra hard for someone who can barely leave the house to buy food once a week. So I'm just sitting here, playing obscure and/or old games that no one else does and have nothing to talk about. xD

Also, after the gen 6 disappointment and losing motivation halfway through OR, I'm not terribly excited for Sun/Moon.

[Shaoo]

Lezzie Mutt : thank you for your argumentated answer!
I approve it in all. Well, maybe I didn't see enough the relationship between holmes and watson in elementary because I'm a bit fed up about the inevitable crime scene part. The idea to make watson a woman is a great idea because it doesn't spoil the fond of the character. Watson is a kind and smart person, and can be a man or a woman. Lucy Liu is also great.

Haha I see a non-moffat and I approve that too xD He did the same with Doctor Who for me and I'm so glad he quits. I can't stand his choices of changing and acting like he did, the doctor became like the companion of the companion for severals episodes; but I thought it was not that bad on Sherlock because Gatiss is here to stop a bit this megalomaniac tendencies; Gatiss read and grow up with the books. It's true that Irene is not as important as she is in the books and this is a pity.

Funny because I had the same thing with GoT. My creepy ex-boyfriend wanted to watch it with the walking dead and I think about a creepy spirit about this. He had really weird tastes I should seen it before.


my big brother is still frozen in cold, he's a victim of Elsa, please help him:


This post has been edited by Shaoo: May 2 2016, 10:41 AM

[Mamanator]

Hey All!

I've been away for a while dealing with some real life stress and let me just say... it doesn't do much for the wrinkles or for tired eyes. *small smirk* With the start of a new week (especially one where the boss isn't coming in all week long) though, and finally (I think) working through things with my youngest... I'm ready to try and be sociable again. So... hello *waves sheepishly*

Looks like today is a good day to try and keep a party slot open if you love mysteries. Not sure if the Pokemon today and Friday have been figured out... but I'm brimming with curiosity (as always). I also wanted to congratulate this month's prize winners: Eevee64, Asbel Lhant, and Luneon. Kudos to our talkers and interacters from last month. I do love the choices you all chose so, if I don't get today... I'm tempted to let fate play out and leave a spot open. I think I know what Friday's will be, so yeah, I foresee me keeping a spot open all week until, and unless, I get lucky and am rewarded with an event egg. We'll see. We'll see.

I'm finishing up the Ditto explore now and just waiting for a "handful" of randomness to toss berries at my purple blob. Since he doesn't seem to need anything specific, I won't add his pretty picture here and just hope for the best. Once that is done I have decided to work on the following special explorations because of the four available, the other two I've completed 5 times and these two only 4 times. And those explores would be... Tour of Illusions and A Trio of Trials. Since I've done them both 4 times, I guess I'll probably just vie for the first option and work on those explores until a shiny happens by me. Which, I highly doubt, will be this month. My legendary shiny luck is kind of nil to none. LOL But no time like the present to start hoping to change that, right?

I guess the only other thing I know that is going on Pokemon wise is my youngest told me about the in-game Zygarde Pokemon giveaway. So I have to STOP playing my Yellow game so I can look into getting that for as many of my other games as I can. After laundry tonight, I think that's a plan. Hopefully it wasn't just a weekend thing I missed (she told me about it on Saturday and I so hope that it didn't end that night.... *eek*!)

Hope you all are doing well and that this week will be far better than last week. Here's hoping. Right?

[Shadow Fennekin]

America is actually getting shiny Yveltal and Xerneas O_O
I'm surprised, we almost never get shiny events

Bacon Yveltal soon hehe.

[Mamanator]

America is actually getting shiny Yveltal and Xerneas O_O
I'm surprised, we almost never get shiny events

Bacon Yveltal soon hehe.

OMG!!! Really!?! Ah gosh I really hope I don't miss them!! The pita in-game shinies always seem to pop up for me before my character even gets any Poke balls. Grrr!! Argh!!

[Orenji]

Eek, I actually mentioned Robert Downey Jr because of him as an actor and actually completely forgot he played Sherlock at one point...Goes to show how long it's been To be honest I actually can't remember much of the film itself either, which probably speaks volumes in how memorable it was. I seem to recall it being very loose to the concept though.

@Lezzie Mutt: Very interesting read of your breakdown and totally agree. I too despised how weak they made Irene in Sherlock and I had actually forgotten how much of the script was about Sherlock saying, "I'm an asexual sociopath". Moffat was always a sexist writer, so in a way Irene's fate was already decided. Mark Gatiss is about the only one I like in the whole series and Lestrade looks like an old boss of mine...who ironically was just as clueless as him XD

The thing I love so much about Elementary is the relationship with Holmes and Watson without the romance. It was probably so tempting to make it happen, but the writers and the actors got it down to a t to show it's a duo and one is no better than the other.

In respect of "there's another body" or "it's a new person on screen - they're either going to die, find a dead person or find a body part", it can get a bit predictable. The cases themselves are always very interesting, but I can see why it can be repetitive. They do try and break it up a bit with certain aspects of humour, and sometimes they can be worth it.

I'd like to get into GoT, but you know, gore...

[tinyFae]

Oh my days, thank you for letting us know about the events! I would have definitely missed out. Now to make sure I don't miss out on the other two x:

Orenji: I totally forgot to stress how much I love the lack of romance because I forgot that, as best friends, that could even be a thing. There's no room for them spontaneously hooking up, which is so so nice because that door is entirely closed - and the show is much better for the lack of romantic chemistry (which I agree must have been tempting to the writers at some point.)

Coupling, one of Moffat's earlier shows, is still my go-to when I need something to have on in the background, and I do love some parts of it, but the more I re-watch the show, the more obviously sexist it is. When you've watched the jokes so many times, the humor and the laugh track stop hiding just how warped his views on gender really are. (Men are sex-obsessed idiots who can't form opinions on fabric, women are man-obsessed and manipulative and irrationally upset a lot of the time.) While I would easily bet that it was their intention, the show does a very good job of showing how not communicating can make a relationship horrible. It's a sit-com but everyone behaves in such damaging ways. It's funny, but if you read into it at all it becomes frustrating because they don't ever learn to do any better and it seems like everyone is just settling because they're afraid to be alone. Maybe it's my own issues making the damaging behaviors more obvious, but I do wonder if Moffat has ever interacted with any actual women, to have such distorted views of them. Though given how he seems to perceive men, I wonder if he's met many of those as well - and that's staying within the binary because I am terrified to think of how he might try and write anyone who didn't fit into the two already broad categories he's already attempted...

I've loved Rupert Graves since I first saw him in Different For Girls. He doesn't get nearly the same chance to shine in Sherlock and that's a bit sad to me.

This post has been edited by Lezzie Mutt: May 2 2016, 12:57 PM

[Mamanator]

Speaking of Elementary... I used to be an avid watcher of the show. Not quite sure what happened, but I found myself tempted to watch last night's episode. My only hangup? Coming in after so much time has elapsed and I'm not sure what happened to bring our two main characters to where they are today. I'm glad that they're still working together and the show hasn't gone all "he's a guy... she's a girl... it's inevitable." What a refreshing change! I am currently watching (re) the X-Files (through Netflix) and can feel the vibe of them wanting to push Mulder and Scully together. I think they came close a couple of times (and some of the fans even wanted it to happen), but if I recall correctly they never did and it made the relationship that much more complex and (imo) believable. Men and women can work closely together without having to... you know.

I've never watched Sherlock on the BBC though. My daughter has and says it is a wonderful show I should really watch. Did Moffat write for that, like he did for the Doctor? Wow! Now I might have to watch it! LOL

I am trying to nudge my eldest back into GoT and, if she holds out much longer, then I'm going to watch all seasons (we now own season 5) through a binge-a-thon one very soon weekend coming up. I hate not knowing what happened in season 5 and love having seen the HBO commercials (on regular cable, of course) that show Tyrion, at least, is still with us. I just hope someone who does watch it can confirm that Jon Snow is with us still, too. I've heard ugly rumors and it'll just tick me off beyond measure if he's gone, too.

As for Robert Downey Jr., I actually like him. As an actor. I haven't seen the new Captain America movie [yet], but, much like the Batman v Superman movie (which I also haven't seen yet), I'm unsettled that Iron Man is at odds with Captain America. I'm hoping its all a misunderstanding that gets resolved and they team up together again. I'm going to be missing Thor in this movie though. Aren't I? *sigh*

[Running On Ice]

So the mystery was Celebi after all. Cool, that's two chances for me to get a shiny one as I finished the exploration just this morning!

[KatTheBard]

Speaking of Elementary... I used to be an avid watcher of the show. Not quite sure what happened, but I found myself tempted to watch last night's episode. My only hangup? Coming in after so much time has elapsed and I'm not sure what happened to bring our two main characters to where they are today. I'm glad that they're still working together and the show hasn't gone all "he's a guy... she's a girl... it's inevitable." What a refreshing change! I am currently watching (re) the X-Files (through Netflix) and can feel the vibe of them wanting to push Mulder and Scully together. I think they came close a couple of times (and some of the fans even wanted it to happen), but if I recall correctly they never did and it made the relationship that much more complex and (imo) believable. Men and women can work closely together without having to... you know.

I've never watched Sherlock on the BBC though. My daughter has and says it is a wonderful show I should really watch. Did Moffat write for that, like he did for the Doctor? Wow! Now I might have to watch it! LOL

I am trying to nudge my eldest back into GoT and, if she holds out much longer, then I'm going to watch all seasons (we now own season 5) through a binge-a-thon one very soon weekend coming up. I hate not knowing what happened in season 5 and love having seen the HBO commercials (on regular cable, of course) that show Tyrion, at least, is still with us. I just hope someone who does watch it can confirm that Jon Snow is with us still, too. I've heard ugly rumors and it'll just tick me off beyond measure if he's gone, too.

My brother really likes Elementary. I haven't had a chance to watch it myself, but he says it's really clever.

I believe Moffat did write for Sherlock. It's on my Netflix list...

About GoT, if you want to know Jon's fate,

In the words of Natalie Dormer, "Jon Snow is dead right now." I watched last night and I don't want to spoil anything so all I will say is that there is at least one scene that takes place at Castle Black.

Congrats to all who got Celebi! It looks like the script got streamlined? I didn't notice the site going down at all o:

[RicFule]

I am trying to nudge my eldest back into GoT and, if she holds out much longer, then I'm going to watch all seasons (we now own season 5) through a binge-a-thon one very soon weekend coming up. I hate not knowing what happened in season 5 and love having seen the HBO commercials (on regular cable, of course) that show Tyrion, at least, is still with us. I just hope someone who does watch it can confirm that Jon Snow is with us still, too. I've heard ugly rumors and it'll just tick me off beyond measure if he's gone, too.

Maybe. Jon appears to have "woken up" after being dead at the end of the Sunday May the first episode due to a little help from the Red Woman. So, now the questions are, "Is he really alive? Is he still Jon Snow?" {Since, with the R + L = J theory, he could potentially be a Targaryen instead.}

And yes. Tyrion is still around. The only really likable Lannister. Cersei is evil and needs to die. But to do that, we first have to kill off Tommen. Which means Dany needs to get herself to King's Landing so she can off Cersei. {Don't know if she needs to kill Tommen as well.} Jaime isn't really BAD, per se, it's just the twincest thing that's icky.

[Mamanator]

Maybe. Jon appears to have "woken up" after being dead at the end of the Sunday May the first episode due to a little help from the Red Woman. So, now the questions are, "Is he really alive? Is he still Jon Snow?" {Since, with the R + L = J theory, he could potentially be a Targaryen instead.}

And yes. Tyrion is still around. The only really likable Lannister. Cersei is evil and needs to die. But to do that, we first have to kill off Tommen. Which means Dany needs to get herself to King's Landing so she can off Cersei. {Don't know if she needs to kill Tommen as well.} Jaime isn't really BAD, per se, it's just the twincest thing that's icky.

What follows is my response to the GoT SPOILER above. Please remember. I have only watched up to the end of Season 4 and have yet to "ketchup" with Season 5. It's impossible for me... ... to watch the current season. Blast you, HBO!!!

Thank you for telling me about Jon Snow. I won't be able to watch any GoT until 2017 now... :bawls hysterically* because we don't subscribe to HBO. If it didn't cost an arm and a leg (imo) for just that one show, I'd be ok with it. But one show is not enough to get the whole thing (especially considering some shows they do air. *shifty eyes*).

Someone told me about the Red Lady and that she might be Jon's answer to life. You bring up some interesting points about if he is still the same, lovable, Jon Snow. Oh how I hope so!!! My daughter and I began to think who Jon's mom is, and I'm starting to agree with her (my daughter). We think it might've been Ned's sister. I don't know for sure though, but it does give an interesting possibility to it. Far better than him being a Targaryen! *shudders*

I love Dany, but I hope she doesn't kill Tommen. Unless he's been corrupted, I also thought of him as an innocent (keep in mind, I haven't watched season 5 yet). I know that Dany has to get to King's Landing though as her dragons might be the only hope humanity has against the White Walkers and what lurks beyond the Wall and is getting ever closer (once again, I've only gotten to the end of season 4). My daughter and I like the idea of Dany and Jon ruling, but I don't want Jaime to die. I think he'd be best with what's her name, that he sent after Arya. The woman knight. He just has to realize that he has no future with Cersei and, even if he did, she's an evil, vile, witch and he is so NO LONGER and evil, vile, ruthless *#$%. IMO.

*EDIT*
Ack. No event eggie for me. Hopefully one later this week. Congrats to those who succeeded in nabbing the mystery egg.

This post has been edited by Mamanator: May 2 2016, 03:26 PM

[Csxhseft12345]

Yea I got just the egg for today, if I didnt get today I might have gone for Xerneas considering I still need it for the dex. Ill scream if the celebi hatches shiny, love the shiny sprite of it.

Please feed Chesto Berry:

[Judool]

im almost done with my first year of college (community college, at least). i have finals next week, though the classes im taking really don't do them. we don't have a final in astronomy, and in my english class we're doing a final essay. we have a group project in anthropology class but that's about it. soooo ready for summer though