2006.097 (April 7, 2006)

WC Saga Ramps Up Production

Marc was looking very closely at the last batch of WC Saga screenshots and noticed something weird about their heavy carrier's flight deck geometry. It didn't appear to lay flat, and he theorized it must have a dip or a ramp in it. He mocked up a drawing describing the concept, and the interpretation turned out to be right on. The team confirmed his ideas and posted a picture of the ramp in action. Nothing actually moves on the conveyor/elevator, but the whole raised structure is a creative way to spice up the ordinarily flat slab of deck plate. Good eyes Marc!

Vote or Fred-Die

USA Today is running their annual 'Save Our Shows' poll, an unofficial forum which allows the public to let the TV industry know which shows that are 'on the bubble' should be allowed to return next season. The Wing Commander connection? Wing Commander star Freddie Prinze Jr.'s series, Freddie, is one of the options. You may prefer Mark Hamill's portrayal of Col. Christopher Blair in the Wing Commander games to Prinze's young Blair in the movie... but let's face it, if your TV show needed saving then Freddie Prinze Jr. would be there to help you. Get out the vote!