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Post by timleschild on Feb 29, 2024 0:32:03 GMT
Oh and (to specifically address the Timeless Child) that’s definitely canon as it’s got that official status, due to being in the show. That's why 'I deny this reality'. Not the fact that its canon. Hahahaha hahahaha
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Post by masterdoctor on Feb 29, 2024 3:18:58 GMT
Love the details we’ve been given. Tim Foley’s one of BF’s best, so giving him a three hour story to really go to town (love hearing this is writer-lead series, and sounds to be something a lot more interesting than Once and Future.
Also, I’m actually not surprised by Four showing up. It’s a rematch that I think is worth doing. And if I’m being honest, ever since the larger threat looming in the background of Dark Gallifrey was mentioned, surely it’s The Doctor? Like that just makes complete sense to me, and allows for an over-arching thread that can still allow for individual runs.
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Post by muddyviolet on Feb 29, 2024 11:27:41 GMT
thelisteningpost.substack.com/p/what-is-dark-gallifreyThis has honestly convinced me to buy at least the first two sets in this range. It definitely sounds like the most unconventional audio with had in a while. 8 chapters spread across 3 discs. I love that, my favourite audios have always been the older ones that were willing to be more expiremnetal and try new things ala Live 34, Scherzo, and Urgent Calls. So the following quote definitely appeals to me. "every DARK GALLIFREY has taken a radically different approach. Yes, everything is up for grabs - tone, episode lengths, number of stories, POVs, types of audio…" I honestly can't wait, Tim Foley is one of the most consistently good writers in recent years so if he's singing it's praises this highly I'm definitely interested.
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Post by timleschild on Feb 29, 2024 11:29:14 GMT
thelisteningpost.substack.com/p/what-is-dark-gallifreyThis has honestly convinced me to buy at least the first two sets in this range. It definitely sounds like the most unconventional audio with had in a while. 8 chapters spread across 3 discs. I love that, my favourite audios have always been the older ones that were willing to be more expiremnetal and try new things ala Live 34, Scherzo, and Urgent Calls. So the following quote definitely appeals to me. "every DARK GALLIFREY has taken a radically different approach. Yes, everything is up for grabs - tone, episode lengths, number of stories, POVs, types of audio…" I honestly can't wait, Tim Foley is one of the most consistently good writers in recent years so if he's singing it's praises this highly I'm definitely interested. Yes. Foley is fantastic.
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Post by number13 on Feb 29, 2024 12:06:55 GMT
thelisteningpost.substack.com/p/what-is-dark-gallifreyThis has honestly convinced me to buy at least the first two sets in this range. It definitely sounds like the most unconventional audio with had in a while. 8 chapters spread across 3 discs. I love that, my favourite audios have always been the older ones that were willing to be more expiremnetal and try new things ala Live 34, Scherzo, and Urgent Calls. So the following quote definitely appeals to me. "every DARK GALLIFREY has taken a radically different approach. Yes, everything is up for grabs - tone, episode lengths, number of stories, POVs, types of audio…" I honestly can't wait, Tim Foley is one of the most consistently good writers in recent years so if he's singing it's praises this highly I'm definitely interested. Seconded. I'm probably going to chose the per-year-bundle option but at least we have some choice of bundles. Though not one bundle per villain / three story set.
I note in the article he states clearly 'it was written as a box-set'. However it was planned, monthly releases which aren't really separate stories is nothing new; the 4DAs used to do this for some stories and at the same price as these - and that's going back several years and a lot of inflation since then, so not bad if you like the fun of monthly releases, which I do.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Mar 1, 2024 10:17:17 GMT
The interview in the latest Vortex has me even more intrigued..
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Post by nardolespinoffwhen on Mar 1, 2024 10:27:23 GMT
So we have Morbius and War Master confirmed for this year.
Missy and the 'Bruce' Master confirmed to be involved at some point. And the teaser trailer hints at the inclusion of the Monk and the Nun.
Thats six spots taken up (or 5 if the combine the two Monks - which feels possible ) - who else do you think we'll get?
My personal prediction would definitely be a Richard Armitage Rassilon set. They are having him read the prelude to Goth Opera, potentially recorded as part of the Dark Gallifrey set? Plus Rassilon is such an interesting character to deep dive into.
It could potentially be a Crispy Master or the Eleven set but that's too many Masters and I feel The Eleven (as much as I love them) have had a lot of attention what with DC/Ravenous, the 6DA set, the 4DA story and Once and Future.
A more out there suggestion I have is a dark Romana - either a new incarnation who goes rogue or Romana II having no other choice in the Time War. (Or this but it's Narvin instead)
What with characters like the War Lord or even Tecteun there are so many interesting options that I hope it is someone slightly unexpected.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Mar 1, 2024 10:37:36 GMT
So we have Morbius and War Master confirmed for this year. Missy and the 'Bruce' Master confirmed to be involved at some point. And the teaser trailer hints at the inclusion of the Monk and the Nun. Thats six spots taken up (or 5 if the combine the two Monks - which feels possible ) - who else do you think we'll get? My personal prediction would definitely be a Richard Armitage Rassilon set. They are having him read the prelude to Goth Opera, potentially recorded as part of the Dark Gallifrey set? Plus Rassilon is such an interesting character to deep dive into. It could potentially be a Crispy Master or the Eleven set but that's too many Masters and I feel The Eleven (as much as I love them) have had a lot of attention what with DC/Ravenous, the 6DA set, the 4DA story and Once and Future. A more out there suggestion I have is a dark Romana - either a new incarnation who goes rogue or Romana II having no other choice in the Time War. (Or this but it's Narvin instead) What with characters like the War Lord or even Tecteun there are so many interesting options that I hope it is someone slightly unexpected. Yes - go all out. don't play it "safe" ..
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Post by sherlock on Mar 1, 2024 11:01:16 GMT
So we have Morbius and War Master confirmed for this year. Missy and the 'Bruce' Master confirmed to be involved at some point. And the teaser trailer hints at the inclusion of the Monk and the Nun. Thats six spots taken up (or 5 if the combine the two Monks - which feels possible ) - who else do you think we'll get? My personal prediction would definitely be a Richard Armitage Rassilon set. They are having him read the prelude to Goth Opera, potentially recorded as part of the Dark Gallifrey set? Plus Rassilon is such an interesting character to deep dive into. It could potentially be a Crispy Master or the Eleven set but that's too many Masters and I feel The Eleven (as much as I love them) have had a lot of attention what with DC/Ravenous, the 6DA set, the 4DA story and Once and Future. A more out there suggestion I have is a dark Romana - either a new incarnation who goes rogue or Romana II having no other choice in the Time War. (Or this but it's Narvin instead) What with characters like the War Lord or even Tecteun there are so many interesting options that I hope it is someone slightly unexpected. Armitage is a good call, as unless they really forward planned it the Goth Opera prologue is likely a relatively recent recording and not from his initial few days when they got him to do all his Time War & War Room recordings. I’d love for Beevers to get some proper showcase, but adding another Master to the mix would make this feel a bit Master-heavy as opposed to a showcase. I’d hope some rogue choices like War Lord or Tecteun get a look in.
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Post by shallacatop on Mar 1, 2024 13:40:06 GMT
After reading Tim Foley's article and the coverage in Vortex, I think the initial BF news article has really done this range a disservice. Just reeling off the returning characters and emphasising it'll be an epic, rather than the writer-led aspect where they're pretty much being given carte blanche to do their own thing in the Whoniverse. Same for the "lesson learned" by splitting what are clearly boxsets into individual releases because customers said they liked ranges that are monthly.
The Morbius write up sounds great and I'm looking forward to listening.
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Post by number13 on Mar 1, 2024 13:55:42 GMT
So we have Morbius and War Master confirmed for this year. Missy and the 'Bruce' Master confirmed to be involved at some point. And the teaser trailer hints at the inclusion of the Monk and the Nun. Thats six spots taken up (or 5 if the combine the two Monks - which feels possible ) - who else do you think we'll get? My personal prediction would definitely be a Richard Armitage Rassilon set. They are having him read the prelude to Goth Opera, potentially recorded as part of the Dark Gallifrey set? Plus Rassilon is such an interesting character to deep dive into. It could potentially be a Crispy Master or the Eleven set but that's too many Masters and I feel The Eleven (as much as I love them) have had a lot of attention what with DC/Ravenous, the 6DA set, the 4DA story and Once and Future. A more out there suggestion I have is a dark Romana - either a new incarnation who goes rogue or Romana II having no other choice in the Time War. (Or this but it's Narvin instead) What with characters like the War Lord or even Tecteun there are so many interesting options that I hope it is someone slightly unexpected. Armitage is a good call, as unless they really forward planned it the Goth Opera prologue is likely a relatively recent recording and not from his initial few days when they got him to do all his Time War & War Room recordings. I’d love for Beevers to get some proper showcase, but adding another Master to the mix would make this feel a bit Master-heavy as opposed to a showcase. I’d hope some rogue choices like War Lord or Tecteun get a look in. There's rogue choices, and then there's Tecteun.
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Post by timleschild on Mar 1, 2024 14:03:38 GMT
So we have Morbius and War Master confirmed for this year. Missy and the 'Bruce' Master confirmed to be involved at some point. And the teaser trailer hints at the inclusion of the Monk and the Nun. Thats six spots taken up (or 5 if the combine the two Monks - which feels possible ) - who else do you think we'll get? My personal prediction would definitely be a Richard Armitage Rassilon set. They are having him read the prelude to Goth Opera, potentially recorded as part of the Dark Gallifrey set? Plus Rassilon is such an interesting character to deep dive into. It could potentially be a Crispy Master or the Eleven set but that's too many Masters and I feel The Eleven (as much as I love them) have had a lot of attention what with DC/Ravenous, the 6DA set, the 4DA story and Once and Future. A more out there suggestion I have is a dark Romana - either a new incarnation who goes rogue or Romana II having no other choice in the Time War. (Or this but it's Narvin instead) What with characters like the War Lord or even Tecteun there are so many interesting options that I hope it is someone slightly unexpected. Armitage is a good call, as unless they really forward planned it the Goth Opera prologue is likely a relatively recent recording and not from his initial few days when they got him to do all his Time War & War Room recordings. I’d love for Beevers to get some proper showcase, but adding another Master to the mix would make this feel a bit Master-heavy as opposed to a showcase. I’d hope some rogue choices like War Lord or Tecteun get a look in. Eleven hunting down Tecteun to help resolve his regeneration problem. A dark tale with Tecteun's lab full of failed regeneration experiments. An Island of Doctor Moreau feel.
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Post by sherlock on Mar 1, 2024 14:11:36 GMT
After reading Tim Foley's article and the coverage in Vortex, I think the initial BF news article has really done this range a disservice. Just reeling off the returning characters and emphasising it'll be an epic, rather than the writer-led aspect where they're pretty much being given carte blanche to do their own thing in the Whoniverse. Same for the "lesson learned" by splitting what are clearly boxsets into individual releases because customers said they liked ranges that are monthly. The Morbius write up sounds great and I'm looking forward to listening. It seems to be another case of Dalek Universe, where the actual product gimmick is more clever than the marketing is willing to say. Probably just comes down to the comms manager thinking “EPIC WITH RETURNING CHARACTERS” will get more clicks than “new range letting authors loose creatively”.
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Post by nottenst on Mar 1, 2024 20:34:46 GMT
Reading Tim Foley's substack article makes me more intrigued and I'll just go for the full download bundle.
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Post by Sir Wearer of Hats on Mar 2, 2024 0:06:44 GMT
So we have Morbius and War Master confirmed for this year. Missy and the 'Bruce' Master confirmed to be involved at some point. And the teaser trailer hints at the inclusion of the Monk and the Nun. Thats six spots taken up (or 5 if the combine the two Monks - which feels possible ) - who else do you think we'll get? My personal prediction would definitely be a Richard Armitage Rassilon set. They are having him read the prelude to Goth Opera, potentially recorded as part of the Dark Gallifrey set? Plus Rassilon is such an interesting character to deep dive into. It could potentially be a Crispy Master or the Eleven set but that's too many Masters and I feel The Eleven (as much as I love them) have had a lot of attention what with DC/Ravenous, the 6DA set, the 4DA story and Once and Future. A more out there suggestion I have is a dark Romana - either a new incarnation who goes rogue or Romana II having no other choice in the Time War. (Or this but it's Narvin instead) What with characters like the War Lord or even Tecteun there are so many interesting options that I hope it is someone slightly unexpected. At a guess … the Eleven/Twelve/Thirteen (given we HAVE a Thirteen now, and the Eleven feels “played out”… I think we’ll have the Thirteen). I think Kenossium might be a chance, the darkest days of the War. I’m sure there was a “bald shiloutte” in the advertising, so maybe “hello You” might be an option? A potential swan-song for Beevers? I’d love a Tecteun story.
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Post by Alastair on Mar 2, 2024 1:56:19 GMT
Mr. Foley’s Substack won me over to the concept.
Mr. Dorney’s Vortex quotes (especially the mention of Chris Ware’s phenomenal Building Stories as an influence) now have me trying to budget for the full four-year bundle over spreadsheets with a furrowed brow. This is exactly the kind of project I want to support.
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Post by xlozdob on Mar 2, 2024 15:15:12 GMT
Seconded. I'm probably going to chose the per-year-bundle option but at least we have some choice of bundles. Though not one bundle per villain / three story set. Perhaps if enough of us ask for it, they will make the option available haha.
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Post by xlozdob on Mar 2, 2024 15:21:57 GMT
So we have Morbius and War Master confirmed for this year. Missy and the 'Bruce' Master confirmed to be involved at some point. And the teaser trailer hints at the inclusion of the Monk and the Nun. Thats six spots taken up (or 5 if the combine the two Monks - which feels possible ) - who else do you think we'll get? My personal prediction would definitely be a Richard Armitage Rassilon set. They are having him read the prelude to Goth Opera, potentially recorded as part of the Dark Gallifrey set? Plus Rassilon is such an interesting character to deep dive into. It could potentially be a Crispy Master or the Eleven set but that's too many Masters and I feel The Eleven (as much as I love them) have had a lot of attention what with DC/Ravenous, the 6DA set, the 4DA story and Once and Future. A more out there suggestion I have is a dark Romana - either a new incarnation who goes rogue or Romana II having no other choice in the Time War. (Or this but it's Narvin instead) What with characters like the War Lord or even Tecteun there are so many interesting options that I hope it is someone slightly unexpected. I seem to remember them expressing interest in working with Seylan Baxter, so perhaps a Tecteun/very early Gallifrey trilogy wouldn't be out of the question. I'd love a mythic cycle type of deal telling the story of how Rassilon, Tecteun and Omega became the figures they are in later Gallifreyan culture. Sort of like Wagner's Ring Cycle with three stories focusing on each of the founders and how their greed put them in opposition to each other while still being in the same team. If something like that isn't happening, Big Finish please hire me, consider this my pitch
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Post by xlozdob on Mar 2, 2024 15:26:25 GMT
At a guess … the Eleven/Twelve/Thirteen (given we HAVE a Thirteen now, and the Eleven feels “played out”… I think we’ll have the Thirteen). I think Kenossium might be a chance, the darkest days of the War. I’m sure there was a “bald shiloutte” in the advertising, so maybe “hello You” might be an option? A potential swan-song for Beevers? I’d love a Tecteun story. Btw, and oot, but have BF ever used the Kenossium name in an audio? Last I checked they hadn't, but a few have come out with him since then. I'm curious.
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Post by fitzoliverj on Mar 2, 2024 16:42:24 GMT
Wot, no Omega?
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