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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Oct 29, 2009 17:14:02 GMT
Ho ho! No post delivered or collected at work today due to strike action, but I had a delivery to my house!
'Murder of the Dashboard' is a fine conclusion to a fine story about one of my favourite characters, 'A Mini Question of Scale' is just inspired, and all the other Marvel comic-based features are ace too.
Martin
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Post by Kingoji on Oct 29, 2009 18:40:16 GMT
I got mine today, too. I read everything but Murder On The Dashboard because I don't have the issue before it. I'm going to have to sort out some back issue action after Christmas, I reckon...
The mag is truely a fine read, well worth the dollar. Also, A-Z on Flywheels, one of my old Marvel favourites? Win!
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Post by jameso on Oct 30, 2009 1:29:13 GMT
Wahey, (quite literally) the day I remember I need to change my address and I get a new issue of Hubris. Service above and beyond! I just hope I can remember to actually comment after I've read it...
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Post by Hero on Oct 30, 2009 7:15:28 GMT
I got Hurbis yesterday. Fantastic read!
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Post by grahamthomson on Oct 30, 2009 8:49:04 GMT
Wow! I didn't think any would get through this week!
I wanted to "surprise" all the subscribers with their issues before "officially" announcing the issue at the weekend.
Thanks for your comments so far!
Oh, James, talk about timing. Another 24 hours and your issue would have gone to your old address!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Oct 30, 2009 10:54:19 GMT
Hmmm. No mail for me the last two days.
I'm hoping it arrives tomorrow as work is going to suck ass and it would be the perfect tonic.
Andy
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Post by legios on Nov 3, 2009 21:43:03 GMT
Another fine issue of Hubris emerges. A slightly tweaked layout, but one that is just as user-friendly and readable as before (I prize readability above flashiness so it is reassuring that Hubris' layout always functiAnother fine issue of Hubris emerges. A slightly tweaked layout, but one that is just as user-friendly and readable as before (I prize readability above flashiness so it is reassuring that Hubris' layout always functions well in terms of presenting printed matter and images, unlike some professional magazines which aproach illegibility at times).
The features are, as ever, interesting and entertaining. Interesting choices of favourite S1 Beast Wars episodes - Dark Voyage is one that I haven't seen make many favourite lists in the past. The idea of a running "kills" table for the US comic is definitely worth a page. As ever I think my favourite features are the AtoZ, profiles and AtoZ commentaries. They make for nice bite-sized history updates and do wonders for fleshing out characters who lack definition. I'd agree with others that a collected edition of those AtoZ's that have been published in previous issues would be something I would look favourably on.
I did like the "Mini question of scale" double page, the relative size difference between the various minibots is amusing. It looks like the relative heights are reasonably accurate too. Even if I did double take a bit as regards Warpath initially, purely my fault because I tend to forget Sheridans are that big. I like the mental image of Powerglide standing a couple of times the height of Optimus Prime that is for certain - you'd certainly not want to be calling him "short stuff" that is for sure.
The real highlight of the issue is, one again, "Murder on the Dashboard". The characterisation feels spot-on and the implicit comparisons between Motormaster and Prowl make for a most interesting story. I surprised myself by feeling just a moment of empathy for Motormaster as well - evil he may be but whether he entirely deserves what was done to his psyche is another question entirely. It is also a pleasure to see Prowl portrayed as a thinker and a planner, and I like the deft way that you allow us to clearly follow Prowl's line of thought before it has to be put into action. "Murder.." has been a fantastic story Graham, a good measure of action to leaven a story that is firmly rooted in, and serves well, the characters within it.
Great stuff as ever Graham.
Karlons well in terms of presenting printed matter and images, unlike some professional magazines which aproach illegibility at times).
The features are, as ever, interesting and entertaining. Interesting choices of favourite S1 Beast Wars episodes - Dark Voyage is one that I haven't seen make many favourite lists in the past. The idea of a running "kills" table for the US comic is definitely worth a page. As ever I think my favourite features are the AtoZ, profiles and AtoZ commentaries. They make for nice bite-sized history updates and do wonders for fleshing out characters who lack definition. I'd agree with others that a collected edition of those AtoZ's that have been published in previous issues would be something I would look favourably on.
I did like the "Mini question of scale" double page, the relative size difference between the various minibots is amusing. It looks like the relative heights are reasonably accurate too. Even if I did double take a bit as regards Warpath initially, purely my fault because I tend to forget Sheridans are that big. I like the mental image of Powerglide standing a couple of times the height of Optimus Prime that is for certain - you'd certainly not want to be calling him "short stuff" that is for sure.
The real highlight of the issue is, one again, "Murder on the Dashboard". The characterisation feels spot-on and the implicit comparisons between Motormaster and Prowl make for a most interesting story. I surprised myself by feeling just a moment of empathy for Motormaster as well - evil he may be but whether he entirely deserves what was done to his psyche is another question entirely. It is also a pleasure to see Prowl portrayed as a thinker and a planner, and I like the deft way that you allow us to clearly follow Prowl's line of thought before it has to be put into action. "Murder.." has been a fantastic story Graham, a good measure of action to leaven a story that is firmly rooted in, and serves well, the characters within it.
Great stuff as ever Graham.
Karl
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 4, 2009 8:46:38 GMT
Thanks very much for your comments, Karl! Much appreciated as well you know.
I've actually had a few requests on the email about running a similar feature on the Minibots' scale with the Special Teams members. Seems like it might become a feature for a future issue!
I am pleased you liked the conclusion of "Murder on the Dashboard". I had a real hankering for exploring Motormaster a bit more and the difficulty with Prowl being such a popular/well explored character was certainly a challenge! And then with Prime's death, it was a perfect opportunity to have Ethan in the middle of it all. And if I managed to get you feeling for Motormaster (even just a little) then I'm glad!
Oh, and another thumbs up for a collected AtoZ? I will have to see what the Hubris Bunnies reckon...
Thanks again for your comments, Karl!
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 4, 2009 10:40:15 GMT
I thought it was overall the most enjoyable issue yet. More detailed comments when I'm a bit less harrased for time.
-Ralph
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 5, 2009 8:08:12 GMT
Pleased to hear you enjoyed the issue, Ralph!
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 11, 2009 23:07:58 GMT
Only half way through, but loving it. The high quality of production and writing continues to amaze me. I love the Mini Autobot scale bit!
I'm saving 'Dashboard' for my morning coffee tmw when the crazy short person is at nursery school.
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 12, 2009 8:11:23 GMT
You are too kind, Mr Shockprowl. I hope you enjoy the senses-shattering conclusion to "Murder on the Dashboard"!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 17, 2009 16:38:32 GMT
I've yet to sit down and read the conclusion to Murder on the Dashboard, but I've read everything else in the magazine. It's of course expertly put together and encouraging to hear that you are well into triple digits for subscribers.
Would you be able to make that scale comparison pic into a Hubris desktop image as it would be a belter!
Looking forward to more strip stories in coming issues, great to see the preview of Ed's work.
Andy
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 21, 2009 20:56:04 GMT
I'll see what I can do about the desktop wallpaper. What screen resolution is popular with PC users?
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 26, 2009 19:54:31 GMT
I rock a 1680 x 1050 res myself!
Andy
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Nov 26, 2009 19:57:08 GMT
I rock a 1680 x 1050 res myself! Yes, that's all very well, but what size is your desktop? Martin |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2009 21:23:55 GMT
I have no idea how to find out what the res on this thing is.
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Nov 26, 2009 21:42:06 GMT
I run at 1024x 768, which is the maximum that my trusty little box can manage.
Ralph - if you left click somewhere on the desktop where there isn't an icon you should get a context menu with things like "Arrange Icons" and "properties" in there. Selecting "Properties" from the menu should bring up the Display Properties information and the screen resolution is on the settings tab. (This works for older versions of Windows and I think it still does in Vista - I will check that I am next in work).
Karl
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 26, 2009 22:19:14 GMT
Your work uses Vista?!
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 26, 2009 22:21:28 GMT
There is no end to their evil.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 26, 2009 22:32:00 GMT
Yeah even the Evil Empire only uses XP.
Andy
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Post by legios on Nov 27, 2009 7:38:29 GMT
Your work uses Vista?! Andy I'm afraid so. A decision was taken that we had to upgrade in order to stay current. I did my patriotic duty in arguing against the change but I am not yet of sufficient seniority to have a veto. Karl |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 27, 2009 9:57:33 GMT
Ah well, when you get unexpected downtime due to probs you can be smug in the knowledge that you knew it would happen!
Andy
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