Author Topic: Is it too early to make a complaint thread (Read 77567 times)

Raving_Lunatic · **on:** January 18, 2009, 06:37:31 PM

Sunday...

Zathras · **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2009, 06:41:25 PM

Dude, there are two new PP episodes, have patience!

izzardfan · **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2009, 01:01:58 PM

Quote from: Zathras on January 18, 2009, 06:41:25 PM

Dude, there are two new PP episodes, have patience!

I don't read PP (because I can't handle horror, which is why some PCs have freaked me out a bit), so I'm waiting for both PC and EP. And while I'm NOT complaining, as I do have a backlog of other audio fiction I can listen to, isn't there a separate set of staff for each podcast? (ie. two new PP episodes should have no bearing on PC and EP) I do realize that some duties overlap, and I know that when the new stories are posted, they'll be worth waiting for.

Zathras · **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2009, 01:33:04 PM

Izzardfan, I posted my comment to lunatic because I know he listens to PP. I don't think there is a lot of overlap in the staff of each cast.

eytanz · **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2009, 01:39:57 PM

I don't want to complain about the lack of EP/PC episodes this week, or to add pressure on Steve/Rachel and their staff - I understand that there's more going on behind the scenes than we can see and there's probably a good reason for missing episodes. But I do wish that there was a bit more information - just a quick note to say "sorry, we're missing an episode this week" would be much appreciated.

Raving_Lunatic · **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2009, 03:00:15 PM

I posted this before PP came out, but that made up for it, I suppose.

MacArthurBug · **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2009, 04:06:38 PM

Quote from: eytanz on January 19, 2009, 01:39:57 PM

I don't want to complain about the lack of EP/PC episodes this week, or to add pressure on Steve/Rachel and their staff - I understand that there's more going on behind the scenes than we can see and there's probably a good reason for missing episodes. But I do wish that there was a bit more information - just a quick note to say "sorry, we're missing an episode this week" would be much appreciated.

I agree fully. I don't want to be a whiner. I have other stories. However the quality of EP and PC stories always makes me happy. I'm trying to be patient. But, I agree that word from on high would help ease my fear that my favorite cast will vanish forever.

Ocicat · **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2009, 09:30:41 PM

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Is it too early to make a complaint thread

Yes.

izzardfan · **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2009, 12:14:39 PM

Quote from: Zathras on January 19, 2009, 01:33:04 PM

Izzardfan, I posted my comment to lunatic because I know he listens to PP. I don't think there is a lot of overlap in the staff of each cast.

Didn't know that about him, sorry. And I'm like the others, just hoping for word of some kind. We aren't even at two weeks yet, so it's not panic time, by any means.

In the meantime, I've started listening to "Nina Kimberly the Merciless" by Christiana Ellis. (She read Mur's Christmas EP story.) It's pretty good so far. I prefer when the author reads their own work, as they know exactly where to put the emphasis, how to pronounce things, and what tone to use with each character.

stePH · **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:19:46 PM

Quote from: izzardfan on January 20, 2009, 12:14:39 PM

I prefer when the author reads their own work, as they know exactly where to put the emphasis, how to pronounce things, and what tone to use with each character.

Escape Artists seems to have a standing policy against that ... except that I can't remember whether or not Steve read his own story way back when.

eytanz · **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:24:53 PM

Quote from: stePH on January 20, 2009, 02:19:46 PM

Quote from: izzardfan on January 20, 2009, 12:14:39 PM
I prefer when the author reads their own work, as they know exactly where to put the emphasis, how to pronounce things, and what tone to use with each character.

Escape Artists seems to have a standing policy against that ... except that I can't remember whether or not Steve read his own story way back when.

He did, in Episode 76, The Dinner Game. (AKA "The first EP episode I ever listened to")

ETA: This is wrong

stePH · **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:27:41 PM

Quote from: eytanz on January 20, 2009, 02:24:53 PM

Quote from: stePH on January 20, 2009, 02:19:46 PM
Quote from: izzardfan on January 20, 2009, 12:14:39 PM
I prefer when the author reads their own work, as they know exactly where to put the emphasis, how to pronounce things, and what tone to use with each character.

Escape Artists seems to have a standing policy against that ... except that I can't remember whether or not Steve read his own story way back when.

He did, in Episode 76, The Dinner Game. (AKA "The first EP episode I ever listened to")

That's the only exception I can think of, then.

eytanz · **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:30:27 PM

Actually, forget that, that was totally wrong - I just looked at the blog and apparently it was read by Maia Whitaker. I was confused because I thought I remember Steve being apologetic in the intro about reading his own story, but he was actually apologetic for running his own story.

Zathras · **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2009, 03:45:04 PM

Quote from: izzardfan on January 20, 2009, 12:14:39 PM

Quote from: Zathras on January 19, 2009, 01:33:04 PM
Izzardfan, I posted my comment to lunatic because I know he listens to PP. I don't think there is a lot of overlap in the staff of each cast.

Didn't know that about him, sorry. And I'm like the others, just hoping for word of some kind. We aren't even at two weeks yet, so it's not panic time, by any means.

No worries. I'm not upset in the least. Just wanted to explain why I told lunatic to wait.

ajames · **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2009, 02:33:38 AM

I'm not complaining.

I'm just a bit worried.

Bdoomed · **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2009, 02:38:05 AM

word is a rift in the space time continuum opened up in Steve's computer, transporting the uploaded file a few days in the future.

izzardfan · **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2009, 07:08:46 AM

Quote from: Bdoomed on January 21, 2009, 02:38:05 AM

word is a rift in the space time continuum opened up in Steve's computer, transporting the uploaded file a few days in the future.

This sounds like a great plot for an EscapePod episode.

Kurt Faler · **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2009, 02:01:48 AM

Quote from: Ocicat on January 19, 2009, 09:30:41 PM

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Is it too early to make a complaint thread

Yes.

How bout now?

Bdoomed · **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2009, 04:52:21 AM

yep, still early.

showerkapp · **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2009, 01:17:22 PM

I'm with raving lunatic. Where is the new story? It's been a week. And there's no word, nothing, from EA. Even just a word from Steve on the blog or in this thread would be appreciated. Everything about Escape Pod is of the highest caliber--the stories, the production, the way they pay the authors. Steve is a class act, but this lack of news is out of character with his usual professionalism and regard for his audience.

Talia · **Reply #20 on:** January 23, 2009, 01:32:30 PM

Patience. If you're looking for a podcast to fill the void in the interim, I recommend Drabblecast. It's .. different, but engaging.

MacArthurBug · **Reply #21 on:** January 23, 2009, 03:14:39 PM

but... but.. *twitch*

I have some of the alternate casts- drabbble- clone pod, and quite a few others. And although they're entertaining enough. They are not Escape pod. I love this show. The sister casts are awesome, and seem to be unaffected by whatever malady has take EP down for the week. But I'm worried. I was freaked when Steved pulled the first time- but he's human with truly human problems and everyone needs a break. But it was only back briefly before this. So, being a pessimist of the first class I assume something dire is in the works.

Zathras · **Reply #22 on:** January 23, 2009, 03:20:08 PM

Again, my fault. Always use proper wards prior to Pseudo Pod marathons.

I am in the middle of an Escape Pod marathon, so I've got a little more patience.

Raving_Lunatic · **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2009, 05:08:12 PM

I'm more worried than angry at this point.

Heradel · **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2009, 05:27:07 PM

Steve's Twittered about it:

Quote from: http://twitter.com/SFEley/statuses/1141881095

Sorry for EP being late. There's been stuff. It'll be up either today or tomorrow. Meanwhile, this week's Drabblec ast is astonishing.