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Post by grinch on Aug 21, 2020 18:16:13 GMT
Well, an appearance from Frobisher for one thing. It’s already established that River knows of his existence so it could quite easily be done.
I’m honestly all for more themed releases. Considering Series 8 seems to be purely science fiction based I think it likely we’ll get a historical set soon enough.
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Post by cwm on Aug 21, 2020 19:20:07 GMT
I really think the River sets work better without overloading things with continuity. Series 4 & 7 were the most restrained on that front, and also the most successful. So I don't really want to see another "River meets..." set.
I would like to see another serialised set like 1-4, as Series 4 felt like they were finally getting the hang of it.
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Post by pawntake on Aug 21, 2020 21:45:43 GMT
Its just a matter of time now before she appears with the 9th Docter.Either in her Boxset or his.Watch this space!!!
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Aug 21, 2020 21:48:22 GMT
Its just a matter of time now before she appears with the 9th Docter.Either in her Boxset or his.Watch this space!!! Yep, this is Big Finish. River has to meet every Doctor for some reason & every lame fan fic plotline has to be done. It would be a disservice to 9 to have him meet River. But that won't stop them.
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Post by Jeedai on Aug 21, 2020 23:10:54 GMT
I still want set consisting of a family outing with some combination of Amy, Rory, Grandpa Brian and Anthony. And maybe some monsters and badguys and such, if there's room.
A "Two Rivers" mashup with Mels could be fun too. Maybe one where Mels is up to no good on behalf of her keepers (up to assassinating a Doctor) and River has to circumvent it while still letting Mels remain unawares and able to go back to watch Amy and Rory. All while hoping the Silence dont catch on. Lots of possibilities for intrigue and spycraft here.
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Post by randomcomments on Aug 22, 2020 2:57:03 GMT
Its just a matter of time now before she appears with the 9th Docter.Either in her Boxset or his.Watch this space!!! Yep, this is Big Finish. River has to meet every Doctor for some reason & every lame fan fic plotline has to be done. It would be a disservice to 9 to have him meet River. But that won't stop them. I mean, the actual TV show established she’s met them all. It’s hardly Big Finish’s weird fanfic concept.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Aug 22, 2020 9:09:24 GMT
Yep, this is Big Finish. River has to meet every Doctor for some reason & every lame fan fic plotline has to be done. It would be a disservice to 9 to have him meet River. But that won't stop them. I mean, the actual TV show established she’s met them all. It’s hardly Big Finish’s weird fanfic concept. True. But it doesn't mean that idea has to be expanded & developed. Sometimes an idea that is hinted at in screen can just be that. Fan fic takes these ideas & developed them, often the end result is not that interesting.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2020 10:36:56 GMT
Its just a matter of time now before she appears with the 9th Docter.Either in her Boxset or his.Watch this space!!! Yep, this is Big Finish. River has to meet every Doctor for some reason & every lame fan fic plotline has to be done. It would be a disservice to 9 to have him meet River. But that won't stop them. Don't buy it then. You can pretend it doesn't exist.
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Post by shallacatop on Aug 22, 2020 10:41:12 GMT
Yep, this is Big Finish. River has to meet every Doctor for some reason & every lame fan fic plotline has to be done. It would be a disservice to 9 to have him meet River. But that won't stop them. Don't buy it then. You can pretend it doesn't exist. It’s easy to say that, but often I don’t think that’s the right answer. I personally have no issue with River meeting the Doctor, but I do have reservations about the themed sets. I don’t think it’s wrong to voice your opinions if it’s a range you’d like to buy, featuring a character you like, but they do things that aren’t your cup of tea. It’d be different if you’re criticising a range you have no intention to buy, or lead by a character you don’t like, but I don’t think that’s the case here.
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Post by theillusiveman on Aug 22, 2020 10:42:48 GMT
Thats the beauty of Big Finish is the fan service- they combine it with (usually) good writing and it works hell i wish that River would meet The Second Doctor The Third Doctor (Properly) The Next Doctor The Valeyard Doctor The Drefyus Master The MacQueen Master The Simm Master The Ninth Doctor The Shalka Doctor
i mean if The Brigadier can meet nearly every classic and new who doctor than might aswell go full throtle
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2020 11:02:01 GMT
Don't buy it then. You can pretend it doesn't exist. It’s easy to say that, but often I don’t think that’s the right answer. I personally have no issue with River meeting the Doctor, but I do have reservations about the themed sets. I don’t think it’s wrong to voice your opinions if it’s a range you’d like to buy, featuring a character you like, but they do things that aren’t your cup of tea. It’d be different if you’re criticising a range you have no intention to buy, or lead by a character you don’t like, but I don’t think that’s the case here. Big Finish have always used the gaps in television series in which to tell their stories. Many wonderful tales and meetings wouldn't exist if Big Finish were not around. To criticise them for meetings you don't like - especially as they haven't even happened yet - whether you intend to buy them or not, is unfair I think. Other people plainly love these meet-ups. And while you are right - it isn't wrong to voice alternate opinions - the bottom line is that if they didn't sell - if they were not popular - the meet-ups wouldn't be made. So, 'don't like it, don't buy it', is just as valid as moaning about it.
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Post by theillusiveman on Aug 22, 2020 11:08:58 GMT
It’s easy to say that, but often I don’t think that’s the right answer. I personally have no issue with River meeting the Doctor, but I do have reservations about the themed sets. I don’t think it’s wrong to voice your opinions if it’s a range you’d like to buy, featuring a character you like, but they do things that aren’t your cup of tea. It’d be different if you’re criticising a range you have no intention to buy, or lead by a character you don’t like, but I don’t think that’s the case here. Big Finish have always used the gaps in television series in which to tell their stories. Many wonderful tales and meetings wouldn't exist if Big Finish were not around. To criticise them for meetings you don't like - especially as they haven't even happened yet - whether you intend to buy them or not, is unfair I think. Other people plainly love these meet-ups. And while you are right - it isn't wrong to voice alternate opinions - the bottom line is that if they didn't sell - if they were not popular - the meet-ups wouldn't be made. So, 'don't like it, don't buy it', is just as valid as moaning about it. i wholeheartedly agree we have had such great and unique parings and hell we even had 5 and peri Stories which were fantastic- Kingmaker, son of the dragon, church and the crown even though there isnt suppose to be a gap between Planet of fire and caves of androzani big finish made it work and honestly with whats happened in the tv show canon just doesnt matter anymore
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Post by shallacatop on Aug 22, 2020 13:52:16 GMT
It’s easy to say that, but often I don’t think that’s the right answer. I personally have no issue with River meeting the Doctor, but I do have reservations about the themed sets. I don’t think it’s wrong to voice your opinions if it’s a range you’d like to buy, featuring a character you like, but they do things that aren’t your cup of tea. It’d be different if you’re criticising a range you have no intention to buy, or lead by a character you don’t like, but I don’t think that’s the case here. Big Finish have always used the gaps in television series in which to tell their stories. Many wonderful tales and meetings wouldn't exist if Big Finish were not around. To criticise them for meetings you don't like - especially as they haven't even happened yet - whether you intend to buy them or not, is unfair I think. Other people plainly love these meet-ups. And while you are right - it isn't wrong to voice alternate opinions - the bottom line is that if they didn't sell - if they were not popular - the meet-ups wouldn't be made. So, 'don't like it, don't buy it', is just as valid as moaning about it. Yes, they do utilise gaps, but that doesn’t mean someone has to like every single one that they utilise. This is a thread about what does someone want to see in future River Song releases; discussing and debating for and against that isn’t an issue.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2020 13:57:00 GMT
Big Finish have always used the gaps in television series in which to tell their stories. Many wonderful tales and meetings wouldn't exist if Big Finish were not around. To criticise them for meetings you don't like - especially as they haven't even happened yet - whether you intend to buy them or not, is unfair I think. Other people plainly love these meet-ups. And while you are right - it isn't wrong to voice alternate opinions - the bottom line is that if they didn't sell - if they were not popular - the meet-ups wouldn't be made. So, 'don't like it, don't buy it', is just as valid as moaning about it. Yes, they do utilise gaps, but that doesn’t mean someone has to like every single one that they utilise. This is a thread about what does someone want to see in future River Song releases; discussing and debating for and against that isn’t an issue. It's an issue that you're contributing to.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Aug 22, 2020 14:05:05 GMT
For a sci-fi show set in a universe of countless planets, of different dimensions & realities, with all of space & time to have adventures in its strange how often characters happen to meet each other!
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Post by shallacatop on Aug 22, 2020 14:06:01 GMT
Yes, they do utilise gaps, but that doesn’t mean someone has to like every single one that they utilise. This is a thread about what does someone want to see in future River Song releases; discussing and debating for and against that isn’t an issue. It's an issue that you're contributing to. What a strange post, but it doesn’t seem like you’re one that likes to engage in discussion. That’s fine; I’ll bow out now.
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Post by shallacatop on Aug 22, 2020 14:09:31 GMT
In terms of what I’d like to see, I think it’s the same as before really. I’d like to see characters that River has a history with return, if a returning element is needed; Nardole, Rory, the Library crew. Brian would have a lot of potential too.
I enjoy both the overarching sets and the anthologies. I just wish there were more standalone anthologies that let River shine; I liked Series 7 for that.
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Post by nitronine on Aug 22, 2020 14:24:36 GMT
I'd like more things like River meeting K9 and Anya Kingdom, returning elements that are completely out of left field rather than being the more fan-pleasing ones; past Doctors, Missy, Captain Jack etc. Not that I don't love those crossovers, but I can't really think of any other characters that fans have been asking River to meet that hasn't already been done. I'd like another River/Jack or River/Missy story but I'd also like a few more of these solo stories/stories with unexpected returns before those so there's a bit more variety. I'd also like another boxset that tells a single story throughout, but at a guess, the anthology ones sell better because you can have more than one returning element across the set enticing more people in. Or maybe the writers prefer those because not every story has to have something returning so they have more freedom, like in series 7 only 1 out of the 4 stories had anything recurring in it or in the last few UNIT sets. Or maybe I'm just a crazy fan making up theories with no evidence, who knows?
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Post by xlozdob on Aug 23, 2020 23:04:54 GMT
Brian would have a lot of potential too. The Two Brians: River is an assassin, trained to kill the most dangerous man in the galaxy. Brian is an ood, trained to be the perfect assassin. Brian has been tasked (because reasons) to kill Brian Williams, an ordinary human with a pair of (golf)balls in his trousers... and River's grandfather. And she's not about to let any old small time assassin kill her grandfather. It writes itself.
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Post by karldwilliams on Sept 7, 2020 23:08:02 GMT
Whilst I also like the ones where River forges her own path with original elements I'm a sucker for the 'meets x, y, z' mashups that some dislike! So I'm all for River properly adventuring with First & Third (maybe one where she has to flit back and forth between 70s Jo Grant and current Jo Jones?) and first meeting with Second, the Maqueen Master just because you can't have too much Macqueen, likewise Monk, Churchill, the Cybermen, grandad Brian, the Counter-Measures team. Just because! I'd lap it all up as I love the DoRS range!
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