Tales of the Parodyverse >> View Post
·
Post By
killer shrike

In Reply To
Anime Jason 
Owner

Location: Here
Member Since: Sun Sep 12, 2004
Posts: 2,834
Subj: Re: Better late than never
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 at 06:41:45 pm EST (Viewed 1 times)
Reply Subj: Re: Better late than never
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 at 04:41:30 pm EST (Viewed 419 times)


> > >
> > > I'm not sure calling the Carnifex is a great idea. He seems to cause more collateral damage, both in property and lives. He might not worry so much about the lives of hostages.
> > >
> >
> > But, but.... Mark Cranifex is the Parodyverse's Greatest Hero! Surely if anyone can save the day its him.
>
> He might save the day but the cost will be high.
>

The public's willing to overlook rampant property damage and civilian casualities as the result of a superbattle. At least until they let Mark Millar write a company-wide crossover about it.


>
>
> > > As an aside that has nothing to do really with the story: If Anna was helping look after the kids at the time, I bet she'd be a real confusing specimen for Kambyon. She'd probably be the first artificial person he'd meet (aside from Hallie, who's virtual, not artificial)
> >
> > Kambyon has had more than a passing acquaintence with artificial intelligences from his time on Apocalyspe, as we'll soon learn.
>
> Possibly, but what kinds? There are several types.
>


Artificially intelligent ones. And, perhaps, intelligently artificial ones.


>
> > and her sense of self-preservation might surprise him. In other words, he might be shocked when she fears for her life and runs and hides.
> > >
> >
> > He'd be impressed with her wisdom, certainly.
>
> What if she spends her time while hiding trying to figure out a way to free the two kids? She may not actually get to do it, but she does spend time plotting.

He would consider that most unwise.




Posted with Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 on Windows Vista
On Topic™ © 2003-2024 Powermad Software
Copyright © 2003-2024 by Powermad Software