You know... it's true. Series 8 isn't that bad. Well, apart from the length of the series, (8 episodes? Is that all we get?) the quiche/pie and the Deus ex Machina Short Cut. The latter three series did seem to be a lot better scripted, though I'm disappointed that there wasn't a multi-quest plot arc in S8 like there was with Red Death in S6 and the trolls in S7. (though having said that, they didn't really have time to build up to something like that)

As Martin already said, the dialogue is a lot better and feels a lot more natural, and I've recently discovered that Maldame is in fact hilarious. And the team of Gideon, Ben, Justin and Daniel are serious contenders for the title of "Most Hilarious Team Ever" I wish they'd won, if they hadn't been so panicky they'd have gotten through the Corridor of Blades... but if they hadn't seen so panicky, they wouldn't have been nearly as amusing. And let's not forget Stilletta and her shapely... personality.

Having said that, I really don't like the emphasis on the SIGHT and VISOR spells and the like. Yes, the visor can be raised now, I know, good for you, but since when has a Dungeoneer needed to see to go through the Corridor of Blades? And every time Treguard goes "you needed x/y/z to help you with this VERY DIFFICULT PUZZLE" I gag a little because knowing your right from your left is hardly a very difficult puzzle. And Lord Fear's costume and makeup... wtf? So Old Skullface is now Old Skull-In-The-Back-Of-the-Head-Face? What was wrong with the metal helmet?

Anyway, I'm sure I've gone over those particular gripes before, and even so Series 8 is still better than I remember it being, I do wish they'd had more than eight episodes to work with. And I wish Daniel's team had won.

Thanks guys! The next project will be an Eyeshield brooch, which I'm going to start on once I'm done with the current Warhammer-related nonsense.

Huzzah, more familiar faceaches faces! Well, assuming that snapperjackisback is the same guy as the previous snapperjack...

Thanks DD and Drassil!

Thanks for the link Drassil, poking around a bit it looks like my old Knightmare pages (sans images, but the alternate text speaks for itself) can be found here:

http://web.archive.org/web/20071219194746/http://jen.radish-spirit.com/critique/knightmare.html

http://web.archive.org/web/20071219194933/http://jen.radish-spirit.com/critique/knightmare/powersthatbe.html

http://web.archive.org/web/20071219194846/http://jen.radish-spirit.com/critique/knightmare/neutral.html

http://web.archive.org/web/20071219195032/http://jen.radish-spirit.com/critique/knightmare/opposition.html

While re-watching the series, I started making this pendant and have finally finished it:

http://jen-kollic.deviantart.com/art/Helm-of-Justice-Pendant-112684851

It's not entirely accurate, but I think it's still recognisable... now to wear it at work and see who notices it!

I think GG must have gotten eaten by Festus, he's been MIA for even longer than I have...

Who would ever actually employ an assassin in KM? If they can be scared off by children making loud noises then they couldn't even take someone like Gretel.

What would have happened if the teams had refused to accept the various side-quests of S4 and didn't get the Eye-Shield? Would we have been spared all the pre-recorded sequences, or would it have been instant death?

And in your spare time?

Catching up with sweet, delicious sleep. And assorted video games.

On the timed causeways, (the ones with the Frightknight) why didn't teams ever try running their Dungeoneer right up the middle? If the blocks only drop when the sword hits the dot, I'd imagine most teams could outrun it.

No I don't suppose we are Elf-Brat.

Well, I can see you haven't changed, you paragon of ugliness.

And what I've been up to? Well, in no particular order, new jobs, moving house, (twice) getting back into Warhammer and D&D, learning to sculpt and making tiny, tiny cakes. Business as usual really.

Wow. I'm not sure whether to be more suprprised that I actually managed to dig my password out of one of my e-mail archives, or that it actually still works!

Anyway, as I've been re-watching my way through the series (thank you Challenge!) I thought it was time to start posting here again! How long's it been, three, four years? Ah well. Unfortunately my old KM site has vanished due to the host not renewing the domain... but I suppose you're not missing much!

I'm still around, (and have been since January '03) but back in Unannounced Lurker Mode until further notice. Shiny objects, RPGs and old Amiga games have proven to be bigger distractions than I'd thought.

I'm planning to give my KM site a facelift at some point, (there's so many characters I haven't insulted yet...) but knowing my attention span, it won't be done at any point in the near future.

So... she died 6 years ago and we only just found out?

And yet IMDB knew all along. You have to wonder exactly HOW it found out...

And rest in peace Mary Miller. Lillith and Mildread were two of the best characters in S1-2, and S2 wouldn't be my favourite series without her.

I liked how when the dungeoneer picked up the destructor and then dropped it again, the middle advisor looked at Treguard as if to say "You could of warned us it was going to do that."

I did think the destructor was a bit unfair. "Hey team, look at the clue objects... Oh no, one's a destructor! It doesn't look destructive in the slightest, but have life-force damage anyway!"

Personally I think it was meant to get things moving a bit faster, but still, random clue objects don't tend to damage life-force.

Except when you were hiding behind the settee...

THAT IS A FILTHY LIE AND IT NEVER HAPPENED!!!

(except all the times it did)

Ah, good old bad old DA. Don't worry, it can take the servers up to three days before they'll realise that a pic you've uploaded actually exists. I know this from experience. And I don't think they allow remote-linking, which is why the image won't be showing up here. ETA: See below. (but I'm still sure DA doesn't allow remote-linking either)

Back on topic, I can see your image on your main DA page, it looks fab! I like Lillith's expression, she looks rather hungover long-suffering.

I also see you are a Treasure Planet fan. Good for you.

I liked the chest best. I agree with Willowherb, I think it gave the advisers the best view of their Dungeoneer. (hell, I know I used to sit as close to the TV as possible to watch what was going on)

The Medusa scared the bejeezus out of me when I first saw it. (I was 7). That creepy music really got to me.

I really like how Treguard handles guiding the team through the room. (the one that doesn't get killed obviously) Saying no more in case of spoilers, but believe me, it's fab.

Hmmm, I think Velda wins the "Raving Psychopath Award" since she's both trigger AND knife-happy. (and seems to be in a constant state of neurotic paranoia)