Can You Master This Unique Sci-Fi Trivia Challenge?

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SUMMARY

This forum discussion centers on a unique sci-fi trivia challenge where participants provide clues that are not easily searchable. The game involves referencing various sci-fi series, movies, and books, with specific examples including "Doctor Who" and "Star Trek." Participants engage in guessing answers based on cryptic clues, such as "What happens if you blink?" leading to the Weeping Angels from "Doctor Who." The discussion highlights the creativity involved in crafting clues and the collaborative nature of trivia games.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with popular sci-fi series such as "Doctor Who" and "Star Trek."
  • Understanding of trivia game mechanics and clue construction.
  • Knowledge of key sci-fi authors and their works, particularly Isaac Asimov.
  • Ability to engage in collaborative problem-solving and guessing games.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the significance of the Weeping Angels in "Doctor Who."
  • Explore the themes and characters in Isaac Asimov's "Foundation Series."
  • Learn about the production and impact of the film "Primer" in the sci-fi genre.
  • Investigate the cultural references in "Firefly" and its unique blend of genres.
USEFUL FOR

Trivia enthusiasts, sci-fi fans, and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge of science fiction literature and media will benefit from this discussion.

  • #91
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  • #92
Ehhh not really. You are somewhat on track Arg.

Another hint.

Mother left them, and it is no longer true darkness.
 
  • #93
MotoH said:
Ehhh not really. You are somewhat on track Arg.

Another hint.

Mother left them, and it is no longer true darkness.

MotoH said:
It is the city of eternal darkness.

This new question will be from the same genre, and when one of the questions is answered, the other will be easy to answer also.
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Could the strong kill the emperor?
 
  • #94
Only two champions could kill the emperor.
 
  • #95
Who the hell banned MotoH before he could tell us the answer? ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHH!
 
  • #96
Uh oh, it looks like have lost motoh for a time.

The thread is open to a new question. Feel free to post.
 
  • #97
Practice makes perfect, literally.

P.S. Additional clue: entropy takes it in the chops in this book.
 
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  • #98
Shalashaska said:
Practice makes perfect, literally.

P.S. Additional clue: entropy takes it in the chops in this book.

Would this be The practice effect by David Brin?
 
  • #99
I couldn't remember the title, but that was my first idea.
 
  • #100
Argentum Vulpes said:
Would this be The practice effect by David Brin?

A Winner! We have a winner!
 
  • #101
MotoH sent me the answers to his questions:

Black Coral is the first one. The Tiste Andii are the dwellers of the dark, and mother dark left them when they betrayed her.

Rhulad Sengar, The Emperor of a Thousand Deaths is the second.

Both are from the Malazan books of the Fallen. The first one is from Reapers Gale, the second from Toll The Hounds and Midnight Tides.


Argentum Vulpes said:
Would this be The practice effect by David Brin?

Shalashaska said:
A Winner! We have a winner!
 
  • #102
Ivan Seeking said:
MotoH sent me the answers to his questions:

That was very thoughtful of him. Thanks MotoH, I hate unanswered questions.
 
  • #103
Ok now that I'm back from work I guess I should post my question. So here it is:

It was a test bed, with some live action.
 
  • #104
Argentum Vulpes said:
Ok now that I'm back from work I guess I should post my question. So here it is:

It was a test bed, with some live action.

Wow... um... Virtuosity? *wild swing, probable miss!*
 
  • #105
Next Clue:

This refers to the movie that was made as a result of the movie I'm after. Monarch butterfly, a lion, and a pair of slippers.
 
  • #106
Ok no new guesses so here is two clues. One for the movie I'm after and one for the movie produced because of the movie I'm looking for.

Twins, one has a projector.

Proper animal husbandry for a large cow.
 
  • #107
Hmmmm, not a clue. Your first and second clues led me to think of something like the Return to Oz, thus, the Wizard of Oz. No help from the third set.
 
  • #108
Next Clue:

Both movies are contemporaries of Star Wars.
 
  • #109
Next Clue:

The prof of concept is sci fi and fantasy, the resulting movie is an epic fantasy.
 
  • #110
Next Clue:

Blue Oyster Cult Vengeance (The Pact) in reference to a movie. The film style might help sketch out some details.
 
  • #111
Next Clue:

A Scanner Darkly. Think on style.
 
  • #112
Ok since no one can seem to figure this out I'll help by clarifying any of my clues, or answer any questions. You just need to ask.
 
  • #113
Ok looks like I've stumped everyone, or this game is dead. So here is the answer.

The Movie was Wizards by Ralph Bakshi

The answer to the clues.

This refers to the movie that was made as a result of the movie I'm after. Monarch butterfly, a lion, and a pair of slippers.

The movie referenced was The Lord of the Rings. Bakshi used extensive rotoscoping in Wizards to help work out the kinks/technical aspects of the process. It would be used extensively in The lord of the rings. The Monarch butterfly, lion, slipper reference was to the interpretation of the Balrog in the movie. It looked like a lion with monarch butterfly wings, wearing over sized slippers.

Twins, one has a projector.

Proper animal husbandry for a large cow

The first one has to do with the movie Wizards. It would be a spoiler to exactly explain it, but trust me on this one.

The second one is a critical review slightly obscured to prevent googling. The exact criticism was that Gandalf couldn't sit still, or keep down the grand gestures. It looked as if he were milking the giant cow.

Blue Oyster Cult Vengeance (The Pact) in reference to a movie. The film style might help sketch out some details.

This one was after the final story in the 1981 version of Heavy Metal. It was to get on the tract of rotoscoping.

Since this is Ivan's game I'd like a ruling from him if I should come up with a new trivia piece, or is the floor open.
 
  • #114
Argentum Vulpes said:
Ok looks like I've stumped everyone, or this game is dead. So here is the answer.

The Movie was Wizards by Ralph Bakshi

I almost gave that answer, but it would have been mostly a guess, as I never actually saw the film.
 

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