George T Gimp wrote:

> Heh, the title is a total lie, there's no Ode in here. I was just
> surprised that there's more people out there who like the night as I
> do. If you're in my timezone, Paul, in California then I'm assuming
> you're a nite person. Either that or those OWI taskmasters are
> REALLY cruel, making you work this late on a Sunday, no less.

I'm 37 years old, married, two kids, and the oldest is three ... no, I have no
great love of the night, not at this phase of my life. As a kid I was an
insomniac but since having kids of my own and starting this job, I'm asleep by
midnight. Last
night was an exception, as we were cracking on a deadline. I got off easy in
that I went home at 1:30. Coming back in this morning at 10:30 I found several
members of the team still at it. So, we're working hard, even by OW standards,
but it's
paying off.

>
>
> The swimming aspect of Munch is beginning to sound really cool,
> especially since that SEA REX pic was posted on oddworld.com. I
> can't wait to see one of those in action.

Not sure yet if this will be a realtime creature. The Sea Rex might be confined
to movies. Then again, maybe not.

>
>
> Does Munch need air? I'm not sure. He's an amphibian, so it makes
> sense that he'd have to surface, but I think I heard that he had
> gills before (that or I'm slowly going insane). Is the natural
> Gabbit
> habitat in the ocean or in freshwater?

Ocean. Gabbits are true amphibions and can live in water or on the land.

--P

>
>
> And now for something completely different... the Little Big
> Adventure series that I'd mentioned previously just got voted one of
> the 10 best gameworlds on Gamespot.com. Oddworld wasn't on the list,
> so I submitted my own opinion and voted for it. Both Oddworld and
> Twinsun are my favorite gameworlds. I was a little surprised that
> Oddworld wasn't up there.
>
> *comics sidebar*
> Yeah, Cerebus is definitely one of the most dynamic and explorative
> comics availiable. I am continually surprised at the level of
> communication Dave Sim achieves with his comics. He leads you around
> the page, using the images as a new language for visualizing ideas.
> I am always impressed at each new twist he implements in getting his
> message across. I also like the element of an aging character.
> Cerebus is definitley not the same aardvark he was when he ran for
> prime minister, he's changed in ways few comic characters get a
> chance to. He's noticeable grey haired now, with plenty of wrinkles.
> Guys was one of the best runs the comic has ever had, the things Sim
> did with drunkeness!! There will never be a better visual description
> of what a drunk sees than in those panels. I have been enjoying the
> past few issues, more so than the issues on the barge. Ham
> Ernestway's character is a stroke of genius (even if Sim didn't make
> him up completely).
>
> For all you non comics people, you should check this comic out. It's
> more literature than a comic, and getting back issues is no problem
> with the trade paperbacks that Dave Sim publishes.
>
> I can't believe that your local store doesn't carry Bone. It's one
> of the most popular comics in the world! That's very odd.
>
> -GTG
>
>
>
> His scarred hand on moon's odd face....This hero may free the Mudokon raceWith
skin of blue and spirit guides tooOnly he can save our bones from brewBut if he
falls to Glukkon yoke..... Mudokon nation..... Be doomed to
croak....