Series 6 episode 1
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Feels a little strange reviving this topic after over two years, but here we go .
First of all, I think it really stands out just how good the production values of this series are even watching it now. Sure technology could do better things today but I think it's still totally watchable. I much prefer this version of the dungeon where the backgrounds aren't so blurred even if the colours of most of the rooms are reds, pinks and oranges and so not too scary.
This series also has my favourite background for Lord Fear (even if his collar is a bit naff). Love the fright knights patrolling the sides. The intro story with the dreadnought for this series is good; I was so scared when that first appeared all those years ago. It is an example of what I consider to be Knightmare at it's best; when it's trailing new technologies (ie. the CGI dreadnought) but mainly relying on the technology that they've got working well (ie. the slightly altered location shots). Just my tuppence there anyway
This team are pretty good; they talk to each other and Matt can speak for himself. The banter he has with some of the characters is entertaining. I like how the whole team seem to be really enjoying themselves and laughing along with some of the dialogue.
Ah Wok on the other hand is an example of part of Knightmare which hasn't aged so gracefully; it's actually cringeworthy now and I feel quite bad that as a kid I thought he was quite funny.
The causeway timer is a nice addition, it makes it seem fairer that teams know how long they actually have. It still makes me hold my breath when the time gets a bit tight even now! I think the blocker taking a while to disappear was a bit of a fault, the team certainly looked a bit confused that it didn't immediately disappear.
Sorry for the long post, I have a lot to say it seems!
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It's a shame that Velda never finished her transcript of Matt's quest in 2003.
There's one line in this episode that always bothers me. When Matt's finished in the supply chamber, Treguard tells him to go back the way he came. One of Knightmare's cardinal rules is that 'the only way is onward, there is no turning back'. Fair enough, Matt isn't turning back as such; but I still don't like hearing that line, from the Dungeon Master of all people.
Also, Matt was lucky that he was able to get through Level 1 with the use of just one clue object. Though he wasn't the only dungeoneer to have that luck.
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Probably because its the only door in the hut old son Furthermore, I'm guessing he cannot turn back from the quest. Technically speaking he's still on the path but not nessecarily straying from it.
He just visited a hut, took his items and simply carried on from where he stopped. I don't know but thats a theory
I'm sure there are loopholes in certain rules. For example: "You may may turn back provided you don't go back the way you came..." Barry Thorne and a load of others have been told to move backwards so should they not be punished too? Instead of going straight ahead out of the hut, he did nearly a U-Turn out. To continue from where he left off, so to speak...
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I think the set they used with only one door was a bit silly, surely they could have put a portal to one side of the room for them to escape with the 'no going back' principle still held? shrugs I think the cross bow bolt was a bit of an odd choice for an object to pick up but since they seemed to get no hints whatsoever I figure that it probably didn't matter too much what they picked up. I think most of those objects could be traded quite well.
The croissant line makes me laugh too. I enjoy watching this team more now then I did at the time it first aired I think. It also amused me that Matt is even taller then Treguard so putting the helmet on him must have been a bit odd.
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Probably because its the only door in the hut old son Furthermore, I'm guessing he cannot turn back from the quest. Technically speaking he's still on the path but not nessecarily straying from it.
He just visited a hut, took his items and simply carried on from where he stopped. I don't know but thats a theory
... Instead of going straight ahead out of the hut, he did nearly a U-Turn out. To continue from where he left off, so to speak...
Thanks for the explanation, but that is what I had in mind anyway. Even though Treguard was obviously talking about manoeuvring, and not about turning back from the quest, I just didn't feel it sounded right for Treguard to tell a dungeoneer to backtrack. I agree with Selphie: why couldn't Treguard have said "There's an exit on the other side, across from where you came in" instead? After all, the hut was just a backdrop on a bluescreen set, not a genuine hut with only one real door.
A completely unrelated point about that scene: It's interesting that the spyglass scene involves Matt spying on Lord Fear spying on Matt. When Lord Fear is watching Matt in his pool, it reminds me of T-Bag spying with her magic saucer!
Barry Thorne and a load of others have been told to move backwards
Barry certainly stretched the 'no turning back' principle to breaking point: when he drank the Fast Backwards potion, he went back through his entire quest, yet continued to face forward!
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It's a shame that Velda never finished her transcript of Matt's quest in 2003.
That's given me the idea to start the transcript again (not just for this episode, but for other ones too) - it'll be easier this time since the episodes are now on Youtube, so I don't need to worry about rewinding my video tapes too much I can just type it into Word then post them here - unsure of what section to post them in though - would General be ok?
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In my opinion, General is OK. Why not post in your original 'Look What I've Done' thread, as linked to above?
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On second thoughts, it might be better to post the individual transcripts in the existing Episode Discussion threads for whichever episodes you transcribe. Again, that's just my opinion, and ultimately the choice is yours.
This might help you with Episodes 1 and 2 of Series 1: http://www.freewebs.com/knightmareepisodeguide/series1.htm
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"Its a piece of bread. Its a croissant!"
Matt had some of the best quotes in Knightmare.
Here's one I only came across when rewatching the quest the other day:
Advisor: Can you see, Matt?
Matt: I can't see an awful lot; I've got an urn on my head, don't forget.
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So, a new series and more changes to the formula.
Team 1 seemed a competent outfit and Matt was a very enthusiastic dungeoneer. His great interaction with the characters reminded me of Martin in S3.
They made easy work of level 1 and generally directed Matt well, altho they made a mess of the causeway. Surely they walked him onto on a wrong block (4)? A massive reprieve?
Early appearance by skarkill. (alas) Had really hoped he would have been ditched at the end of S5.
Great line by new arrival Ridolpho, the minstrel: "I am called Ridolpho by my friends. And by my enemies, I err, am also called Ridolpho."
Suave voice provided by Clifford Norgate for Smirky.
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