Syberdwarf2 Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 As I sat here over my cup of coffee, I began to think back to the 'Project 3000' thread that set out to gather all of the names used by everyone for supers. Well, as I've been working on several SH campaigns and settings in various stages of development, I found myself looking through the same old links and the same books on my shelf. More and more I was starting to wonder if I had exhausted all of my potential targets for mining ideas. Instead, I thought, why not start a thread similar to Project 3000 that lists all of the books, movies, videos, DVDs, magazines and all related media in one place. At the very least it might make the idea seach a little easier for people, therby bolstering support for one of the (arguably) most popular genres. So post anything in the media that you like; print media, video/ movies, computer games, whatever. I'll try to keep a master list going of all the stuff posted. Whatcha think, fellow Herophiles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Limmer Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Re: Star HERO Master Resource List Originally posted by Syberdwarf2 Instead, I thought, why not start a thread similar to Project 3000 that lists all of the books, movies, videos, DVDs, magazines and all related media in one place. A list of everything that might possibly inspire a Star Hero campaign, from The Long ARM of Gil Hamilton through Buck Rogers in the 25th Century to Spaceballs? You don't think small, do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted April 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Re: Re: Star HERO Master Resource List Originally posted by Doug Limmer A list of everything that might possibly inspire a Star Hero campaign, from The Long ARM of Gil Hamilton through Buck Rogers in the 25th Century to Spaceballs? You don't think small, do you? Like a Klingon with a G'orch , I do nothing small..... Seriously, why not? Some would say it can't be done. I say they're wrong. All it takes is a little commitment, a little patience and a whole lot of determination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwolf Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Ok I'll leap... The Siege of Earth (a paperback but I can't remember the Author). Wing Commander Wing Comander Privateer Star Trek: TOS Battlestar Galactica the Dumarest of Earth paperback series Battle Circle by Piers Anthony Bio of a Space Tyrant (series) by Piers Anthony Anything by Robert Heinlein Any thing by Asimov The Skylark series by E.E. Doc Smith Anything by Poul Anderson Anything by Larry Niven Titan A.E. for a near future campaign that has cross genre possibilities. The Dreampark series. More to follow later..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 The Lensman series (also by "Doc" Smith) would also be a good source for campaign ideas. Some of the major characters in the series -- good and evil alike -- have powers and talents that would make Yoda take a respectful step back. Space Cadet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Beddow Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 The "Honor Harrington" series by David Weber Gene Rodenberry's "Andromeda" Gene Rodenberry's "Earth:Final Conflict" The old series: "UFO" "Space 1999" "The Time Tunnel" "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" "Dr. Who" "Captain Scarlet" "The Thunderbirds" The "Chanur" novels by C.J. Cherryh "The Stainless Steel Rat" by Harry Harrison "The Sand Wars" by Charles Ingrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted May 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Heeeellllllllppppppp Okay, folks. I've been working on the list in WordPerfect, and plan to convert it to PDF. But I can't seem to get it to attach to a post. Anyone out there with a little more computer experience than I that can help? Also, if someone could start compiling a list of websites, that would be excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyrm Ouroboros Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Any of the military fiction written by David Drake. Dune (series), by Frank Herbert. The Matador Series, by Steve Perry. Nearly anything else by Steve Perry. I won't continue, 'cause I have only 4.5 hours to sleep, and this list would take LOTS longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGreenwade Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Setting aside anything obvious for the moment, I'd like to add Robert Asprin's "Phule's Company" series to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigel Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 I'll chime in with one of my personal favorite series of novels, The Heeche Saga (or the Gateway Saga) by Frederick Pohl. The four novels (in order) are Gateway, Beyond the Blue Event Horizon, Heechee Rendezvous, and The Annals of the Heechee. Pohl also published a collection of short stories and illustrations about the Heechee called The Gateway Trip: Tales and Vignettes of the Heechee. All in all, great books and a great story about the beginnings of man's journeys into space. P.S. Based on my own signature, I should add Doctor Who, the longest-running science fiction series on televison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted May 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 Okay folx, here's the problem. I'm still having trouble getting my computer to convert the list into a format the discussion boards will accept for attachment. (seems my computer never came with WinZip). Anyway, I'll be maintaining the list as a wordperfect doc which I'll periodically be updating to PDF. Also, if and when I can figure out how, I'll be trying to post it on my website. Please bear in mind that I've never done a website or HTML before, so that may take some time also. HOWEVER,......this doesnt by any means indicate that I'm giving up beacause (insert whiney voice here):"it's too haaarrrrrddddd...." I said I'd work on this, with help from others, and that's just what I'll do. In the mean time, until the attachment question is solved, if you'd like a copy of the list so far, email me or keep an eye out for it on my fledgling website. email: syberdwarf@yahoo.com website: Syberdwarf's Homepage (yes, I hate geocities too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Gnome Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 I'm sure there's a mess of free zip utilities on the Web. If not, you can just get the trial version of Winzip and not have to pay for it until later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted May 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2003 Originally posted by Fuzzy Gnome I'm sure there's a mess of free zip utilities on the Web. If not, you can just get the trial version of Winzip and not have to pay for it until later. Just downloaded the free trial of winzip 8.1 (Thank you Google!), and am attempting to get familiar with it. Wish me luck. Also, in the interest of, well, saving time and (hopefully) when posting the updated list, I'll be doing so once per page. In other words, when I have enough posts on the thread to 'roll over', then I'll post a new, updated list. Unless of course things get really slow, ...then I'll post as needed, but heck... In the first day alone I had enough to fill one whole page of a word processor document (plus change). Anyway, as noted previously, until I figure out attachments. posting/linking to websites or dechiphering WinZip, I'll be happy to email the list to anyone that wants it. BTW, maybe I could send the list to someone out there who could convert it for me? At least until I figure out what my problem is? {{{activates Armor 100 PD / 100 ED; Only Versus Sarcastic Humor Attacks}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwolf Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 I searched out the unknown authors and added some other entries from the list. Here is the zipped file. I think SyberDwarf has hit on a very cool idea here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted May 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2003 It's been a busy week in the Syberdwarven Halls..... But I finally got a chance to update the list on my end. My thanx to Starwolf for helping with WinZip. I hope to have a link ot the list put up on my new website (I've abbandoned the old one) very soon. http://www25.brinkster.com/syberdwarf In the meantime, keep those list entries coming.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted May 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2003 The list is finally up on the website. Please bear with me though, as the site is still very much under construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomd1969 Posted May 8, 2003 Report Share Posted May 8, 2003 The Ender Wiggins saga by Orson Scott Card: Ender's Game Speaker for the Dead Xenocide Children of the Mind There are others tangentially related to series, but gainful employment beckons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevenall Posted May 9, 2003 Report Share Posted May 9, 2003 More Grist For The Mill Author: Lois Bujold McMaster Books: Miles Vorkosigan Novels. (Excellent Military Fiction) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSgeekHero Posted May 9, 2003 Report Share Posted May 9, 2003 I have a suggestion about your resource list. Check out: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction by John Clute and Peter Nicholls I have the edition from 1995 and its over 1300 pages long. It covers writers, novels, short stories, movies, directors, themes in science fiction. It's a really good resource and starting point for research on campaign possiblities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGreenwade Posted May 10, 2003 Report Share Posted May 10, 2003 I should point out that Phule's Company has three sequels: Phule's Paradise, Phule and His Money, and Phule Me Twice. Steven Lawhead's Empyrion Saga would also be an excellent resource for ideas, especially in the Utopia/Distopia corner. Also, how about the motion picture The Mouse on the Moon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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