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Post by omega on Jul 29, 2016 9:48:49 GMT
www.bigfinish.com/news/v/nicholas-briggs---10th-anniversary-special-offersThis month marks ten years for Nicholas Briggs as Big Finish's creative guiding light and Executive Producer. Join us as we celebrate his time at Big Finish... On offer: - Blue Forgotten Planet
- Robophobia
- Holmes and the Ripper
- The Fate of Krelos and Return to Telos
- Cyberman
- The War Doctor: Only the Monstrous
- Dark Eyes 1-4
- Dalek Empire
- Light at the End (Limited and Standard editions)
- UNIT: Dominion
- The Prisoner Series 1
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Post by barnabaslives on Jul 30, 2016 1:57:25 GMT
Big congratulations to Nick as well as many thanks for countless hours of fine entertainment. Well done, sir!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 7:41:43 GMT
Well I placed my order!  |
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Post by Huncrweo on Jul 30, 2016 7:43:47 GMT
Congrats to Nick! Does anyone have suggestions about what I should buy?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 7:46:08 GMT
I personally bought The Light At The End.
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Post by omega on Jul 30, 2016 8:07:00 GMT
Good stand-alone recommendations:
Robophobia
Holmes and the Ripper
Cyberman
The War Doctor: Only the Monstrous
Dark Eyes
Light at the End
UNIT: Dominion (at the time of release the identity of the Other Doctor was a big twist)
Great story but other stories needed:
Blue Forgotten Planet (needs background from Patient Zero)
Didn't like:
The Fate of Krelos and Return to Telos
Haven't listened so can't make any informed recommendation:
Dalek Empire
The Prisoner Series 1
Light at the End Limited edition includes a couple of behind the scenes docos, one about the story itself and the other is an intro to Big Finish, like the one on the Tenth Doctor Adventures limited edition. This one is rather 2013-centic though, since that was wen LatE was released. You'll also get a Companion Chronicle The Revenants, a First Doctor story read by William Russell.
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Post by acousticwolf on Jul 30, 2016 8:25:19 GMT
As per omega's post. I didn't mind Krelos/Telos, but think they were over hyped and suffered because of that. Dalek Empire is great, along the same lines as the Cybermen series. If you like the Prisoner, the first boxset is very good (but expensive). I enjoyed the Revenants a lot and worth getting the deluxe version of LATE for that reason alone. Cheers Tony |
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Post by omega on Jul 30, 2016 8:42:05 GMT
As per omega 's post. I didn't mind Krelos/Telos, but think they were over hyped and suffered because of that. IMO it was wish fulfillment for Nick's teenage self. I know that writers often write what they'd like to hear, but this smacked of bad fanfic. If you promise the Fourth Doctor vs the Cybermen (something people have been asking since it was announced Tom was working with Big Finish), give us the Fourth Doctor vs the Cybermen rather than an excuse to rewatch Tomb of the Cybermen. As far as I'm concerned he hasn't fought them on audio yet. |
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Post by elkawho on Jul 30, 2016 15:47:00 GMT
The only things in this sale I don't have are the Krelos/Telos audios. Should I pass? I get the impression that I should.
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Post by acousticwolf on Jul 30, 2016 15:52:04 GMT
The only things in this sale I don't have are the Krelos/Telos audios. Should I pass? I get the impression that I should. I thought they were ok but nothing special. If you are a completist, I'd say get them at that price. If not, don't prioritise them and get something else instead. Cheers Tony |
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Post by anothermanicmondas on Jul 30, 2016 16:47:17 GMT
I enjoyed the Revenants a lot and worth getting the deluxe version of LATE for that reason alone. Cheers Tony it's on special offer - so order placed .. (much more worth it at £25 than £45) (i already had everything else on the list including the standard edition of LATE) Is Cyberman part of the offer or not? I can't remember if the price went up after the pre-order period or not if the price went up then it's back at the pre-order price - if not then it's still the same |
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Post by theother on Jul 30, 2016 21:43:34 GMT
I already have the standard edition but I am curious about the 5.1 audio on the deluxe Light At The End...
Has anyone listened to this title in surround sound?
Also interested in the CC that comes with...
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Post by Huncrweo on Jul 31, 2016 0:26:59 GMT
Good stand-alone recommendations: Robophobia Holmes and the Ripper Cyberman The War Doctor: Only the Monstrous Dark Eyes Light at the End UNIT: Dominion (at the time of release the identity of the Other Doctor was a big twist) Great story but other stories needed: Blue Forgotten Planet (needs background from Patient Zero) Didn't like: The Fate of Krelos and Return to Telos Haven't listened so can't make any informed recommendation: Dalek Empire The Prisoner Series 1 Light at the End Limited edition includes a couple of behind the scenes docos, one about the story itself and the other is an intro to Big Finish, like the one on the Tenth Doctor Adventures limited edition. This one is rather 2013-centic though, since that was wen LatE was released. You'll also get a Companion Chronicle The Revenants, a First Doctor story read by William Russell. Thanks for the help, jbmasta! |
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Post by Huncrweo on Jul 31, 2016 0:29:30 GMT
Also interested in the CC that comes with... was first released as DWM exclusive download. That download code woud have long since expired, so TLATE is the only way you can listen to it nowadays... |
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Post by omega on Jul 31, 2016 0:32:22 GMT
Also interested in the CC that comes with... was first released as DWM exclusive download. That download code woud have long since expired, so TLATE is the only way you can listen to it nowadays... It was with a 2012 issue of DWM, where the main feature was an interview with William Russell. It's a great story, and well worth getting the download for. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 0:55:25 GMT
Congratulations to Nick Briggs for over ten years of entertainment and bringing the Daleks back to us in a big, big way both on and off screen. He is our modern day Terry Nation. |
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Post by acousticwolf on Jul 31, 2016 8:58:38 GMT
I already have the standard edition but I am curious about the 5.1 audio on the deluxe Light At The End... Has anyone listened to this title in surround sound? Also interested in the CC that comes with... Yes, and it does sound good in 5.1 but because you have to listen using the correct technology (ie something that supports 5.1 and can read the correct format - I converted to mp4), I've only listened to it once (from my server via the xbox 360). So not really to be listened to if you are wandering around or busy, but it does immerse you more in the story - at least I thought so  . Again, the CC Revenants is a great story and a nice addition to the pack. Cheers Tony |
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