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Post by lego on May 23, 2018 18:56:25 GMT
So in relistening to RQG i noticed a couple of things, not sure if theyve been covered here before, or in the podcast.
They might not even be big things, but:
1. Do we know what Hamid's other magic ring is? He's mentioned it quite a bit, and he also describes it as looking very similar to the ring from Barret. That might just be cause they're generic rings, but i thought it was curious.
2. There was one time he flinched away from Zolf's healing. This was shortly after his hands changed, so he might have still be shocked about that. He'd changed back at this point, but didnt let Zolf touch him to heal him.
3. We still dont know exactly what he did at university. we know the loose details of the consequences, but id be interested in finding out what he (and gideon) actually did.
I don't know if im reading too much into these, but there you go
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Post by akelis on May 24, 2018 1:17:10 GMT
I think as far as we have from the clues the events of University were something like:
1) "We're going to play a prank" 2) Gideon acting like a right idiot and switching something essential 3) "Everybody is dead!" *Hamid vomits* 4) Hamid admits to his actions 5) Father al-Tahan *fixes* things in a display of horrible parenting and then doubles down on the horrible parenting 6) "don't come home until you stop being you because I'm a horrible father with no tools to help my children become well adjusted people"
I may have paraphrased this a bit... I agree that I'd like to hear more but I also think poor Hamid has kind of faced enough.
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Post by elbereth2502 on May 24, 2018 8:13:22 GMT
So in relistening to RQG i noticed a couple of things, not sure if theyve been covered here before, or in the podcast. They might not even be big things, but: 1. Do we know what Hamid's other magic ring is? He's mentioned it quite a bit, and he also describes it as looking very similar to the ring from Barret. That might just be cause they're generic rings, but i thought it was curious. My thought about this is, that he just but a similar ring on so Barrett's ring is not so obvious. But that is just a theory of mine. 2. There was one time he flinched away from Zolf's healing. This was shortly after his hands changed, so he might have still be shocked about that. He'd changed back at this point, but didnt let Zolf touch him to heal him. Was that not after the discussion about drowning the guards as a sacrifice for Poseidon and Hamid objected? I think he was just upset and realising where Zolf's powers come from and what he does to get them. But I also noticed that but spent not much thought on it.
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Post by Brave Sir Robin on May 24, 2018 9:32:01 GMT
1. It's just a standard ring of protection. bought partly to boost AC and partly to camouflage the other ring Hamid has to wear. 2. Well death of the author, so it's not necessarily my job to explain my character's motivations but yes, a combination of the factors mentioned in this thread. It was a small moment, I'm glad to see people picked up on it. 3. I can exclusively reveal that this has been addressed in an episode that's been recorded, so you won't have to wait much longer. I'll happily answer more questions about the incident once that episode has aired. Unfortunately, I think there was a time that I made a mistake when talking about it during season 2 at some point, so it's possible there will be a very small continuity error with an earlier episode, but I don't think it will matter in the grand scheme of things.
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Post by elbereth2502 on May 24, 2018 9:41:17 GMT
3. I can exclusively reveal that this has been addressed in an episode that's been recorded, so you won't have to wait much longer. I'll happily answer more questions about the incident once that episode has aired. Unfortunately, I think there was a time that I made a mistake when talking about it during season 2 at some point, so it's possible there will be a very small continuity error with an earlier episode, but I don't think it will matter in the grand scheme of things. As so many people here seem to pick up on everything, I am quite sure that every continuity error will be recognised. But it has been a long time since the podcast started. If it does not matter in the grand scheme, I for myself always take the "newer" information as to what everyone roles with now. And I have to say I am very happy these forums exist because you can talk with other listeners about all the small Details and you can share all the thoughts and the Person who actually knows the answers will tell you what really was the motivation about actions and all this. It is good to see the creators themself interact with the listeners.
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Post by lego on May 24, 2018 13:03:18 GMT
1. It's just a standard ring of protection. bought partly to boost AC and partly to camouflage the other ring Hamid has to wear. 1. I figured it probably would be something like that, but i wasn't sure cause i dont think it'd been mentioned.
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Post by lego on May 24, 2018 17:28:53 GMT
So in relistening to RQG i noticed a couple of things, not sure if theyve been covered here before, or in the podcast. They might not even be big things, but: 1. Do we know what Hamid's other magic ring is? He's mentioned it quite a bit, and he also describes it as looking very similar to the ring from Barret. That might just be cause they're generic rings, but i thought it was curious. My thought about this is, that he just but a similar ring on so Barrett's ring is not so obvious. But that is just a theory of mine. 2. There was one time he flinched away from Zolf's healing. This was shortly after his hands changed, so he might have still be shocked about that. He'd changed back at this point, but didnt let Zolf touch him to heal him. Was that not after the discussion about drowning the guards as a sacrifice for Poseidon and Hamid objected? I think he was just upset and realising where Zolf's powers come from and what he does to get them. But I also noticed that but spent not much thought on it. Have just found it again, its after they wake up again after the elemental fight in paris. Hamid's skin is all burnt and scaly
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Post by akelis on May 24, 2018 18:55:52 GMT
I think his backing away in Paris is more just shock. He's got some serious questions of heritage and that can leave you some weird issues when you fail to get burned to a crisp.
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Post by lego on May 24, 2018 19:02:45 GMT
yeah, probably
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Post by lego on May 24, 2018 19:05:29 GMT
Talking of unexplained things, did we ever get a reason for Bertie suddenly speaking flawless french without realising?
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Post by dangerfield on May 24, 2018 19:28:53 GMT
I'm assuming that was another of Mr Ceiling's upgrades.
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Post by lego on May 24, 2018 20:57:14 GMT
from the contract insertion? cause mr ceiling didnt do anything else to bertie
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Post by akelis on May 25, 2018 0:28:49 GMT
from the contract insertion? cause mr ceiling didnt do anything else to bertie That we know of. But we have no idea if things were done behind the scenes as it were. But he I believe retained the use of languages after the "death" of Mr. Ceiling so there's room for questions. Oh... there is also the whole side quest and potential impact there?
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Post by elbereth2502 on May 25, 2018 5:42:30 GMT
from the contract insertion? cause mr ceiling didnt do anything else to bertie That we know of. But we have no idea if things were done behind the scenes as it were. But he I believe retained the use of languages after the "death" of Mr. Ceiling so there's room for questions. Oh... there is also the whole side quest and potential impact there? My theory always was his finding of the circlet of command enabling him to do so.
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Post by dangerfield on May 25, 2018 6:39:26 GMT
from the contract insertion? cause mr ceiling didnt do anything else to bertie That's what I assumed. He gave Mr Ceiling free rein to fiddle about inside his brain. Hm... He obviously talked to Graham and Steve the paladins on his way to Mr Ceiling's lair. I wonder if he says anything that might help clarify the timeline. If he confirms they speak French it has to be Mr Ceiling.
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