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2013/11/08 16:06:19
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Archmagos Veneratus Extremis
Home Base: Prosper, TX (Dallas)
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I'd mostly agree w/Warboss except that I would add Predators (Plural) to the list of good movies. It stands alone well but also ties nicely in with Predator.
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2013/11/08 16:09:25
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Courageous Beastmaster
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I suggest you watch them in the following order...
Predator, Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection.
Otherwise you're going to have trouble following the highly cerebral plot of the movies...
But seriously, do watch it in that order. Also only watch the extended versions if you can, they come crammed with lots of good stuff, and it makes Aliens 3 a whole better film than the Theatrical Release.
I don't get the hate on Aliens 3 and Alien: Resurrection. Aliens 3 extended version is great, and Alien: Resurrection is just fun all round. I actually enjoy those more than Aliens, which I find hasn't aged well in my opinion, which to many is heresy.
Also Predator's is dumb because it's trying to be like the original, but failing by all possible standards (even though Adrien Brody is cool), and the AvP franchise is the worst. Hey, spider webs in Antarctica. Yup!
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2013/11/08 16:12:08
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Solahma
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Same here ... definitely going to get some of those guys.
The predatrice is gorgeous. I am very, very happy with that sculpt.
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2013/11/08 16:14:47
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Warning From Magnus? Not Listening!
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You can comfortably skip Alien Resurrection, and the AvP movies, but I wouldn't want to miss any of the others. Alien 3 gets unfair gak because of the plot, but it's a good film in its' own right - can't say the same for Resurrection which is just two hours of Joss Whedon comic book crap
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2013/11/08 16:19:04
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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The Last Chancer Who Survived
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I liked Alien 3 .. but then I only saw the directors cut and never saw the original one and folks say the directors cut is a lot better. I didn't mind Resurrection either, but I think Aliens is my all time favorite.
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2013/11/08 16:19:44
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Solahma
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RiTides wrote:So, with that said, what is your recommended viewing order for me to catch up on this?
First of all, I am disappoint. Second, watch them all in order and skip nothing.
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2013/11/08 16:20:15
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
Cozy cockpit of an Imperial Knight
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Aliens is required viewing material for this one.
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2013/11/08 16:21:23
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Solahma
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Hulksmash wrote:I'd mostly agree w/Warboss except that I would add Predators (Plural) to the list of good movies.
YES YES YES! It's a very fun film. I was so impressed(and relived) when I saw it theaters and I've enjoyed every viewing since.
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2013/11/08 16:21:56
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Bull0 wrote:You can comfortably skip Alien Resurrection, and the AvP movies, but I wouldn't want to miss any of the others. Alien 3 gets unfair gak because of the plot, but it's a good film in its' own right - can't say the same for Resurrection which is just two hours of Joss Whedon comic book crap
"Unfair"
I understand having different opinions is a bad thing. It won't happen again.
People don't like Alien 3 because of the ridiculous tonal shift and unnecessary plot scenario since Aliens had already covered such a struggle. The movie itself is just so poor in comparison to the other films.
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2013/11/08 16:24:31
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
The Battle Barge Buffet Line
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Manchu wrote: Hulksmash wrote:I'd mostly agree w/Warboss except that I would add Predators (Plural) to the list of good movies.
YES YES YES! It's a very fun film. I was so impressed(and relived) when I saw it theaters and I've enjoyed every viewing since.
I felt like they didn't properly introduce the "new breed" of predators and they felt shoehorned in. That was my big issue with it. I was impressed with the skinny Holocaust survivor guy's portrayal as a soldier though. I didn't think Adrien Brody would pull it off but he did quite well (if a bit too gravely voiced).
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2013/11/08 16:29:53
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Crushing Black Templar Crusader Pilot
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Just tell me where to throw my money!!!!!
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2013/11/08 16:29:53
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Fixture of Dakka
CL VI Store in at the Cyber Center of Excellence
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Every time a terrorist dies a Paratrooper gets his wings. |
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2013/11/08 16:30:15
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Been Around the Block
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Manchu wrote: Hulksmash wrote:I'd mostly agree w/Warboss except that I would add Predators (Plural) to the list of good movies.
YES YES YES! It's a very fun film. I was so impressed(and relived) when I saw it theaters and I've enjoyed every viewing since.
I liked Predators also.
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2013/11/08 16:31:15
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Solahma
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Great pics, CaptJake -- where is that exactly?
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2013/11/08 16:32:48
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Warning From Magnus? Not Listening!
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Imposter101 wrote: Bull0 wrote:You can comfortably skip Alien Resurrection, and the AvP movies, but I wouldn't want to miss any of the others. Alien 3 gets unfair gak because of the plot, but it's a good film in its' own right - can't say the same for Resurrection which is just two hours of Joss Whedon comic book crap "Unfair" I understand having different opinions is a bad thing. It won't happen again. People don't like Alien 3 because of the ridiculous tonal shift and unnecessary plot scenario since Aliens had already covered such a struggle. The movie itself is just so poor in comparison to the other films. Overreact much? I wasn't necessarily saying you give it unfair gak, just that I think some people do. I'm not saying disliking the film is unfair. I'm saying *some people* give it unfair gak because they didn't like major characters getting killed off.
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2013/11/08 16:33:12
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Fixture of Dakka
CL VI Store in at the Cyber Center of Excellence
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The Gullfoss falls in Iceland.
My wife and I went to Iceland for a vacation when she got back from one of her deployments. Fantastic place.
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2013/11/08 16:34:09
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Solahma
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The recent DVD release cut of Alien 3 is pretty darn good. It's no Aliens (James Cameron) -- but nothing is. Automatically Appended Next Post: CptJake wrote:
The Gullfoss falls in Iceland.
My wife and I went to Iceland for a vacation when she got back from one of her deployments. Fantastic place.
I was half-remembering it being in Iceland. My wife and I want to go in 2014 so this is something we definitely want to see.
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2013/11/08 16:35:53
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Fixture of Dakka
CL VI Store in at the Cyber Center of Excellence
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Manchu wrote:The recent DVD release cut of Alien 3 is pretty darn good. It's no Aliens (James Cameron) -- but nothing is.
Amazon recently had a multidisc BluRay bundle of all the Aliens movies and special features for a REALLY good price. I had most of them on DVD but picked up the set.
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2013/11/08 16:37:08
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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The Last Chancer Who Survived
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Just noticed they updated the graphic.. next goal will be the alien warriors at 100k
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2013/11/08 16:37:37
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Solahma
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CptJake wrote: Manchu wrote:The recent DVD release cut of Alien 3 is pretty darn good. It's no Aliens (James Cameron) -- but nothing is.
Amazon recently had a multidisc BluRay bundle of all the Aliens movies and special features for a REALLY good price. I had most of them on DVD but picked up the set.
That's the one I'm talking about. I got it when it came out and it is a deal even at full price. The amazon deal was simply astounding. You can brag about that price for years to come.
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2013/11/08 16:41:24
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Courageous Beastmaster
Australia
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2013/11/08 16:50:39
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Dankhold Troggoth
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Guys, thanks VERY much for the tips on what to watch, I'll try to get started on it this weekend
Going to prioritize:
Predator, Predators
Alien, Aliens
Predators getting in thanks to Hulk's and others' recommendation . Apparently no one like "Predator 2", I don't see that recommended anywhere
If I'm still going strong after these, I'll try Aliens 3
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2013/11/08 16:52:25
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Lit By the Flames of Prospero
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RiTides wrote:Okay, confession time guys...
I actually haven't seen most of these movies... I can't remember why, I think maybe I wasn't allowed to as a child, and because I wasn't into the franchise missed the later ones?
I did go see Prometheus in the theater, and just for reference, that's about the limit of my "scare tolerance" . I also saw one where I believe they were underground in the arctic or the like for most of the movie, and clips of others...
So, with that said, what is your recommended viewing order for me to catch up on this?
And even more importantly, what is the terrible one (ones?) that people seem to want to blot from their memories, that I will probably skip?
Cheers
Oh dear !
I would suggest that you watch them all in the order they were released rather than chronological order, I think that suits them better, Theres not one I do not like to be honest, although the story is lacking a a few of them and I am easily entertained by some special effects as long as the setting is decent.
Having said that, be aware that if prometheus scared you then most of the alien series may well have the same effect, the older ones more so than the more recent ones.
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2013/11/08 16:53:39
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Dankhold Troggoth
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Yeah, I'll be holding my fluffy pillow while watching them or something. Thanks for the tip, I figured as much... but I'll try to make it through!
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2013/11/08 16:54:25
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Solahma
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i love Predator 2. Then again, I at least like every item on the menu. But Predator 2 is a very fun picture. Automatically Appended Next Post: Rayvon wrote:Having said that, be aware that if prometheus scared you then most of the alien series may well have the same effect,
I would say nothing in the earlier movies is quite as hard to watch as the c-section scene in Prometheus.
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2013/11/08 16:56:30
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
Cozy cockpit of an Imperial Knight
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Predator 2 is pretty good actually.
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2013/11/08 16:59:21
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Dakka Veteran
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Hi Prodos if the retail box is going to be one-piece models will there be expansion boxes of just the figures for retail later, and if so will they be multi-part or single piece?
I'm not really interested in the game, but would like to pick up some models so it comes down to whether I buy the ones I want at retail or throw a club member a few quid for some add-ons on the KS.
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2013/11/08 17:00:29
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Warning From Magnus? Not Listening!
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Predator 2 is great! It's pretty out there, but it's more fun than.. not watching it
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2013/11/08 17:00:50
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Lit By the Flames of Prospero
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I thought so too, it was the first time we actually learnt something about the predators.
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2013/11/08 17:00:59
Subject: Alien vs Predator Miniatures Game from Prodos Games
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
Cozy cockpit of an Imperial Knight
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Ooh! Will future expansion minis come with cards and whatnot in their boxes and blisters, or will these be available on-line or something?
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