Joined: 22 Oct 2006 Posts: 176 Location: Crossing the Volga
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject: Q and A with the Freefall Cast and Crew.
This thread is for the purpose of answering the burning questions we have for Mark Stanley, as well as questions about and posed to the characters of Freefall.
To Florence:
Florence, I have a few questions about the physiology of a Bowman's Wolf:
I have seen you eating raw meat, even that you have hunted yourself, its obvious that your body is far more efficient at processing raw meat than a humans, but are you immune to the bactiria and parasites that are potentially lethal to humans?
In past strips you have showed almost super-human feats of speed and strength (lifting three full grown humans at one, pouncing and dismantling Helix in a matter of seconds, etc.). In comparison to an average human, how much stronger or faster are you? 2x, 3x, or even 4x? And in on the subject of seep, how does your bipedal running speed compare to your quadrapedal?
Other than being a gifted engineer, do you have any other talents, intrests or hobbies? Do you engage in any sort of sports or exercise rutines? Do you sing or play any instruments? Do like to read or listen to music, and if so, what writers and artist?
Question for Sam:
Exactly how many file cabinets and clerks are neccessary to keep track of your criminal record? _________________ "The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it."
-Karl Marx
There are only a few infections and parasites (e.g. tuberculous, mosquitoes) that are cross-species. Ordinary wolves are normally immune to human colds, flu, and other diseases. Likewise humans are normally immune to nearly all the infections potentially lethal to canids.
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In past strips you [, Florence Ambrose,] have [shown] almost super-human feats of speed and strength (lifting three full grown humans at one, pouncing and dismantling Helix in a matter of seconds, etc.).
I don't remember her "lifting three full grown humans at one".
And [] on the subject of [speed], how does your bipedal running speed compare to your quadrapedal?
Her apparent bounce height on arrival and focus (http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff100/fv00084.htm) at the bottom of the ventilation shaft indicates a depth of between 4 and 6m. Assuming Jean's surface gravity is 10m/s^2, a speed of 11m/s (40kph) would be sufficient to run up the manifold (http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff100/fv00089.htm). A skilled human gymnist might succeed, but few other humans would, so her speed is apparently not super-human, and definitely not super-sam.
By the way, what does Sam running up the shaft have to do with Florence's speed/strength? Maybe one of the ways she thought of was her trying that.
As for Helix "folding like a sponge" I assume they were talking about psychological pressure (and metaphorical spines etc.). He's built for heavy lifting etc. after all.
There are only a few infections and parasites (e.g. tuberculous, mosquitoes) that are cross-species. Ordinary wolves are normally immune to human colds, flu, and other diseases. Likewise humans are normally immune to nearly all the infections potentially lethal to canids.
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In past strips you [, Florence Ambrose,] have [shown] almost super-human feats of speed and strength (lifting three full grown humans at one, pouncing and dismantling Helix in a matter of seconds, etc.).
I don't remember her "lifting three full grown humans at one".
And [] on the subject of [speed], how does your bipedal running speed compare to your quadrapedal?
Her apparent bounce height on arrival and focus (http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff100/fv00084.htm) at the bottom of the ventilation shaft indicates a depth of between 4 and 6m. Assuming Jean's surface gravity is 10m/s^2, a speed of 11m/s (40kph) would be sufficient to run up the manifold (http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff100/fv00089.htm). A skilled human gymnist might succeed, but few other humans would, so her speed is apparently not super-human, and definitely not super-sam.
I was wondering because she has eaten raw meat in the past:
I admit, I made a mistake about the carrying, she just knocked them over by accident.
I had no I know what humans and wolves are capable of, but not a combination of the two.
I do not remember posing these question to you. Thank you for ruining a perfectly good thread theat was meant to be a fun way to interact with fictional characters. If I could erase it, I would. _________________ "The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it."
-Karl Marx
Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 1533 Location: Lawn Guyland, NY
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:30 am Post subject:
The Boy From Stalingrad wrote:
I do not remember posing these question to you. Thank you for ruining a perfectly good thread theat was meant to be a fun way to interact with fictional characters. If I could erase it, I would.
Well, Boy, you could have Emailed the questions to Florence and Sam, but they would be waiting for the Asimov to cycle back here, pick them up, etc.
Or you could have PM'ed Mark with your idea for a "Q&A thread" and gotten his OK, and maybe even TAC accounts for "Florence" and "Sam" to make the setting complete - and clearly state at the top of the thread that Florence and Sam would be replying, like other strips have done in the past (like The Suburban Jungle's "live chat" with some of its characters).
Since you didn't (and are an apparently relative newcomer to the forum), one of the other forumites took it as a general request for information, and provided some.
Keep in mind, this is the free world, not the former Soviet Union. We do not take those who displease us out and shoot them (as tempting as that may be at times); instead we grit our teeth, mutter under our breath, then smile and thank them for their assistance - and resolve to watch how we phrase things in the future.
Most important: THESE ARE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS! Have a sense of proportion!
BTW: Neither "Florence Ambrose" nor "Sam Starfall" are currently taken as TAC user names. _________________ Time flies like an arrow, but fruit flies like a banana.
Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 22 Location: California
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:01 am Post subject:
I remember a thread like this from back at the Nice forum, I think it was titled "Interview with a Bowmans wolf" or something like that. Mark Spoke for Florence in regard to a number of questions raised. It doesn't seem to have been saved or transfered though. Too bad.
Joined: 17 Jul 2008 Posts: 2954 Location: Not Denver, but we have better powder
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:10 am Post subject:
There is hope for salvaging at least the data. I have asked Revar for the full Freefall archives from The Nice, and he has indicated that these will be forthcoming. I'll then need to see how best to make them available and in the most useful form.
FWIW, I saw nothing wrong with what "Boy" did or how he did it... If it was a good idea, it would have caught on - and if it wasn't that great of an idea, it probably would have died a natural death anyway. _________________ Building a world that works for everyone, with no one left out.
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Joined: 22 Oct 2006 Posts: 176 Location: Crossing the Volga
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:18 am Post subject:
wdag_ wrote:
The Boy From Stalingrad wrote:
I do not remember posing these question to you. Thank you for ruining a perfectly good thread theat was meant to be a fun way to interact with fictional characters. If I could erase it, I would.
Well, Boy, you could have Emailed the questions to Florence and Sam, but they would be waiting for the Asimov to cycle back here, pick them up, etc.
Or you could have PM'ed Mark with your idea for a "Q&A thread" and gotten his OK, and maybe even TAC accounts for "Florence" and "Sam" to make the setting complete - and clearly state at the top of the thread that Florence and Sam would be replying, like other strips have done in the past (like The Suburban Jungle's "live chat" with some of its characters).
Since you didn't (and are an apparently relative newcomer to the forum), one of the other forumites took it as a general request for information, and provided some.
Keep in mind, this is the free world, not the former Soviet Union. We do not take those who displease us out and shoot them (as tempting as that may be at times); instead we grit our teeth, mutter under our breath, then smile and thank them for their assistance - and resolve to watch how we phrase things in the future.
Most important: THESE ARE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS! Have a sense of proportion!
BTW: Neither "Florence Ambrose" nor "Sam Starfall" are currently taken as TAC user names.
On the old forum Mark would answer questions in the persona of the characters. I thought this forum could use something similar.
Don't be a jerk. Its very unbecoming... _________________ "The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it."
-Karl Marx
I remember a thread like this from back at the Nice forum, I think it was titled "Interview with a Bowmans wolf" or something like that. Mark Spoke for Florence in regard to a number of questions raised. It doesn't seem to have been saved or transfered though. Too bad.
"Interview with the Va... erm, Bowman's Wolf" was the thread's subject. Or something almost like that, anyway.
Alas, I didn't think to bother saving a copy of it, when the Nice board was functioning.
I do not remember posing these question to you. Thank you for ruining a perfectly good thread theat was meant to be a fun way to interact with fictional characters. If I could erase it, I would.
wdag_ wrote:
Keep in mind, this is the free world, not the former Soviet Union. We do not take those who displease us out and shoot them (as tempting as that may be at times); instead we grit our teeth, mutter under our breath, then smile and thank them for their assistance - and resolve to watch how we phrase things in the future.
Most important: THESE ARE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS! Have a sense of proportion!
The Boy From Stalingrad wrote:
Don't be a jerk. Its very unbecoming...
Calmingpies, anyone?!? (That's three links, there. And where's the Bowman wolf grin icon when I need it???) [1]
See, easy, calm already.
Here, have some pie and be patient. As others have observed already, a thread in the same vein existed on The Nice; it is my guess that Mark will drop by, as he finds time to do so.
[1] Who made me Sheriff around here? Why, I did. I guess watching a gecko wielding a pie twice its size will have you either stunned in awe or rolling on the floor laughing. On both counts: mission accomplished. _________________ TAC registration help squad. Just drop me a line here. How-to: Killfile
Joined: 17 Jul 2008 Posts: 2954 Location: Not Denver, but we have better powder
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject:
Oh, good, I had never archived that one! _________________ Building a world that works for everyone, with no one left out.
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