Why was Firefly Cancelled? Finally an Answer

Many Firefly fans like myself always wondered why was the show cancelled all of a sudden?  I have finally solved the mystery.

In December 2002, Firefly was cancelled on its 11 out 14 episode season.  The show had a large fan base known as Browncoats, and the show seem to be gaining momentum.  Suddenly the show was pulled from Fox and the only way to watch it is re-runs on Syfy.

According to the Pittsburgh Gazette, Fox producer Gail Berman was the reason behind the show being cancelled.  She stated that having a business relationship with the show director and producer Joss Whedon was a main reason behind the show being pulled.  In the interview, Berman admitted pulling the plug quicker than she should have.  Berman stated:

"Canceling 'Firefly' was as difficult as anything I'd ever been involved in because Joss and I had been creative partners at one time ... I worked with him very closely on this particular show and when it didn't perform [in the ratings], having to cancel it was very difficult.

"If I had to do it over again, I might have reconsidered it but I'm not sure it would have changed anything," she said. "It was a numbers things. It was a wonderful show and I loved it and I loved working with him on it but that was a big show, a very expensive show and it wasn't delivering the numbers."

I don't know about you guys, but that seems like that Hollywood talk for I cancelled b/c I wanted to.  Seems like Gail and Joss had some history, and she cancelled the show b/c she could.  Ending a show over personal bullshit is a real disappointment.  

Unlike most shows, Firefly received a wrap up movie in 2005 called Serenity that concluded the series.  Seemed more like an apology for doing someone wrong.  Most of the cast has went on to have bigger roles like Gina Torres on Suits or Nathan Fillion on Castle.  Gina Torres did a voice over to Destiny 1 and Destiny 2 which is a video game that is "very similar" to the FireFly.  That being said, Firefly will live on the world of science fiction forever. 

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Stardew Valley Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Console

If you're a couch potato like me during the holidays, then you have found a good game to invest 10 or 24 hours of your vacation time.  For me, I have found this highly addicted game called Stardew Valley.

I paid like $20 for the game, and it was well worth the invest.  This game has everything: dating/marriage simulator, exploration, farming, city build, tower defense, level up, fighting, shooting, and trading.  The sole purpose of this game is to grow crops on your grandfather's farm and get along with the citizens in the nearby town.

I have played through the game a few times, so I will give you 10 tricks and tips to get be successful on the game.

1.  Unlock the Community Center and take note of all the crops or resources townsfolk requested.  Basically this is your cheat sheet for which crops are worth growing each season and which resources are valuable in the game.

2. Hold off on Getting Married/ Be good friends first.  I'm not saying be a player, but I will say keep your options open.  Most character have recipes or give good gifts one you reach level 7 friendship.  The only character that I befriended that was a waste of time was Maru.  I gave her a lot of gifts but she never gave anything back even up to level 10 friendship.  I married Emily, but she did not do much as a wife.

3. Use staircases to go deeper into the mines.  I was fighting and mining level by level, and I completely forgot that a staircase can take me to the next level.

4. Click on the journal when it's past 2 AM.  No joke.  You can click on the journal and it will give you an extra 15 minutes in game time to get to your home without the penalty.  If you stay out past 2 AM, then you will pass out and will be found by a citizen or JoJo Mart Representative without most of your money and items.

5. Upgrade your equipment in the off seasons when it's not useful. In the fall or summer upgrade your Ax.  In the winter upgrade your water can and hoe.

6. Check the bulletin board to gain extra cash and friendship points.  Citizens will for extra items that you have or seasonal items you can obtain.

7. Fishing and foraging are your best sources of income - Basically you can fish and get a quick $1000 in a day.  Foraging for will berry or items can net good money in pinch.  Also, you don't have to wait until the end of the day to put items in the chest for sell.  Pierre buy most goods, and Willy will buy most fishing goods.

8. Make Scarecrow ASAP - The crows will eat your seeds without a scarecrow.  Note that the scarecrow range is 8 x 8 so make sure you are covered.

9. Make a Silo ASAP and don't cut down grass until the Fall - If you have chickens, ducks or cows, then the animals will eat the grass and you won't have to feed them $50 hay bells every day.  Those hay bells will become costly in the winter.  I don't know if you're animals die if you don't feed them for a while, but I do know they will not produce product when they're hungry or irritated. Don't forget to feed your animals on rainy or snow days.  Also no grass in the winter, so get a Silo asap and start stocking up on hay.

10.  Pace yourself - Don't grow too much too soon or raise too many animals.  Too many crops to tend to means you have water them everyday and tend to them.  Too many animal mean you have to feed all them, and in the winter that will be costly when you run out of hay.

Bonus - Marnie and the Mayor are having an affair.  You can collect evidence such as the Mayor's underwear in Marnie's room.  It's a little joke developers put in there for gamers who don't pay attention to the items they collect and why its collected

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Dragon Ball Super Episode 122

Well if you are like me, then you were anticipating seeing Vegeta become stronger than Goku this week.  Sorry to disappoint you, but there will not be an episode of Dragon Ball Super this week.

The show is off for the New Year, and Dragon Ball Super 122 will air on January 6, 2018.  I hope this episode will be worth the wait b/c it's really been two months of fillers episodes.  Goku needs to use his ultra instinct and Vegeta too inorder to be Jiren.

Have a Happy New Year peeps.

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End of the Walking Dead bc Producers are Ego Tripping!

I'm a bit late, but Carl's death was the shocker that producers of The Walking Dead promised for the mid-season finale.  This plot twist really messed up the show and ends the series.Now some of you are saying that The Walking Dead will not end anytime soon since the comic book is still going.  I say to you that you're wrong. 

I'm more than certain that Walking Dead fans noticed the show has really dipped in ratings due to the episodes being weak and main characters roles changing for the worse.  Characters like Michonne, Maggie Greene and Daryl Dixon have really seen a lack of air time and development.  But their lack of air time was for good reasons.

Danai Gurira, best known for playing Michonne on the popular AMC series, lends her talents to Black Panther as Okoye, a member of Wakanda's bodyguard force the Dora Milaie. 

Lauren Cohan, best known for playing Maggie Greene, spent majority of the year filming a movie called the Boy.  Lets just say that the movie flopped. 

Norman Reedus, best known for playing Daryl Dixon, will be featured in Death Stranding.  Death Stranding directed by Hideo Kojima is already winning awards for the art direction. The story of Death Stranding is the character Sam dies and the player is sent to another world, referred to as an upside-down world submerged in water. Kojima suggests that when the player returns to the world of the living, anything they did or any damage that an explosion or the likes causes when the player dies remains persistent in the world and does not go away. Another element talked about is the existence of "Timefall" a type of rain with the ability to age or deteriorate whatever it hits. Another gameplay element talked about is the players ability to interact with the environment and wander outside of the character's body, as well as recovering items when they die.

Back to The Walking Dead.  The show is really all over the map with filler storylines b/c the main characters were doing other projects.  Now that everyone is back the producers decided to make a cut to prove a point.  They decided to let Carl get bit which basically ends the show.

If you who read The Walking Dead comicbook, then you know is the main star of the franchise.  There is a theory that the series is told from the perspective of Carl. That is why Rick Grimes can do everything that's impossible.  Well now that Carl is dead, what is the show future?

Many are saying that Carl Grimes, Chandler Riggs, wanted to do projects outside of the series.  For that reason he is leaving the show.  To be honest the kid has been on the show since he was 10. so it's the only show on his resume that will stand out. so I feel that's complete bullshit. 

I feel that Carl character was killed b/c Producers want to make it known that the TV show does not have to stick to the comic book storyline.  Carl being killed was the final statement on that.  Many characters like the priest, Carol, Rosita Eugene, Daryl, and should be dead already. 

Killing Carl off basically means the show has no young stars to develop and really putting everything on the regular 5 stars - Rick, Michonne, Maggie, Carol and Daryl to continue the series.  They're putting everything they have on them, and I have to say good luck.  When you stray from the origins of the comicbook series then you are setting yourself up for failure.

Walmart Ends Price Matching?

At first Walmart ends, Price Matcher.  That's not 100% correct.  It’s not that Walmart is getting rid of price matching, they just changed its name to “Savings Catcher.”

Savings Catcher is inside the Walmart app and compares the prices of the eligible items you bought at Walmart with the advertised prices found in the print and online versions of the weekly ads of top retailers in your area (ads must be valid at the time you made your Walmart purchase).

If Savings Catcher finds something cheaper, they’ll refund you the difference in the form of a Walmart e-gift card.

You can either print the gift card and take it into the store, or just show the cashier the app on your phone.

Savings Catcher is designed to save you money even when you do not notice it.  I got a refund from my receipt when I didn’t even know something was cheaper at a different store.

For example, I got an $0.88 refund for my Simply Orange orange juice because, while I bought it for $3.87 at Walmart, it was only $2.99 at Target.

Basically, you don’t even have to pay attention beyond scanning your receipt with the Walmart app.

Iphone 8, Iphone 8 Plus, IPhone X pricing and features

Good afternoon,

For those of you wondering what is the difference between the IPhone x, IPhone 8 and IPhone 8 Plus. Here are all the features and pricing for you listed below.

IPHONE X	IPHONE 8	IPHONE 8 PLUS
Pricing	$999, $1149 (off contract)	$699, $849 (off contract)	$799, $949 (off contract)
Dimensions	143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches)	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 inches)	158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches)
Weight	174g (6.14 ounces)	148g (5.22 ounces)	202g (7.13 ounces)
Screen size	5.8 inches (147.32mm)	4.7 inches (119.38mm)	5.5 inches (139.7mm)
Screen resolution	2,436 x 1,125 (458ppi)	1,334 x 750 (326ppi)	1,920 x 1,080 (401 ppi)
Screen type	Super Retina OLED	Retina HD IPS LCD	Retina HD IPS LCD
Battery	Size not available (up to 21 hours talk time, 12 hours internet)	Size not available (up to 14 hours talk time, 12 hours internet)	Size not available(Up to 21 hours talk time, 13 hours internet)
Internal storage	64 / 256 GB	64 / 256 GB	64 GB / 256 GB
External storage	None	None	None
Rear camera	Dual cameras: Wide-angle, 12MP, f/1.8 Telephoto, 12MP, f/2.4	12MP, f/1.8	Dual cameras: Wide-angle, 12MP, f/1.8 Telephoto, 12MP, f/2.8
Front-facing cam	7MP TrueDepth, f/2.2	7MP, f/2.2	7MP f/2.2
Video capture	4K at 60fps	4K at 60fps	4K at 60fps
NFC	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	v5.0	v5.0	v5.0
SoC	Apple A11 Bionic	Apple A11 Bionic	Apple A11 Bionic
CPU	Not available	Not available	Not available
GPU	Not available	Not available	Not available
RAM	Not available	Not available	Not available
WiFi	Dual band, 802.11ac	Dual band, 802.11ac	Dual band, 802.11ac
Operating system	iOS 11	iOS 11	iOS 11
Notable features	Face ID, new gyroscope and accelerometer, IP67 certified, wireless charging	New gyroscope and accelerometer, IP67 certified, wireless charging	New gyroscope and accelerometer, IP67 certified, wireless charging

7 Days to Die Xbox One Alpha 16 Update - 10.16.1

Hello 7 Days to Die gaming community.  I am one of the few 7 Days to games that play the Xbox version.  Although this version of 7 Days to Die was made by Tell Tale games and the funpimps, Xbox one did have the current updates.

Well finally to atone for my sins of protesting, my prayers and complaints have been answered.  The developers finally released patch 10.16.1 which is alpha 16.  So far all i have seen is trader joe has been added to the game.  There are a few zombies inside of buildings, new items to craft up, and skyscappers like apartments.  The new zombies have not been added to this update unfortunately.

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Madden 18: Longshot

Well it's that time of year you guys, when you invest your hard earned dollars into the annual Madden, NBA Live, or Call of Duty game.  Tbh developers get guaranteed money each year from these franchises.

This year Madden is biting NBA 2K and NBA Live by trying to incorporate a storyline into the mechanics of learning the gameplay.  Longshot mode is what EA is calling its single player mode.  Longshot follows the life of Devin Wade, a college player that quit after his 3rd college game due to his father's death.

Devin entered the NFL combine as a second chance or redemption to go pro.  A Hollywood producer takes advantage of Devin's misfortune, and the producer uses Devin's story for his tv show Longshot.  I know you are wondering how does this affect you?

As the player, you take control of Devin on the tv show Longshot.  Each week the producer gives you a set of challenges that also help you learn the basic control of Madden 18.  The storyline is decent and controversial depending on the choices you make.  Longshot has a moral compass, so the negative or positive choices you make do have an impact on your performance and draft selection.

Here are a few new features that Madden 18 will have regardless if you play the Longshot storyline:

THREE WAYS TO PLAY

OFFENSE, DEFENSE, OR HEAD COACH

Combine rosters with two friends to create your MUT Squad and make an impact on the game by selecting one of three roles: Offensive Captain, Defensive Captain, or Head Coach.

Choose offense and bring in your MUT offensive and special teams players or pick defense to use your defensive MUT lineup. If you play as the Head Coach role, manage the clock and select the stadium and uniforms from your Madden Ultimate Team.

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Take the field with your favorite team, or play the best weekly match-up using live updates containing the latest rosters, custom commentary, and up-to-date stats from NFL.com. Then continue your season all the way to the Super Bowl from Play Now.

COACH ADJUSTMENTS

Customize the AI to fit your game plan and make situational changes to your strategy on the fly, as the game demands

MADDEN MECHANICS: TARGET PASSING



NFL quarterbacks like Tom Brady have an uncanny ability to throw with precision. The Target Passing feature gives users that same ability with an advanced mechanic that simulates that control with a graphical target. Users can finally see their intended passing target while placing it anywhere on the field.

The control scheme is intuitive, providing a straight-forward way for users to place the ball in the most advantageous place. The better players are at utilizing the Target Passing mechanic, the more efficient and tactical they will become at picking apart coverage. The ability to visualize the placement of the ball exactly where you want offers another level of user control.

Target Passing breakdown:

• See exactly where the ball is going to go before the throw
• Lead shallow routes up the field before reaching the sideline
• Place the ball between zones, forcing your receiver to throttle down
• Lead the ball to where only your receiver can get it
• Throw timing routes before the cut or even while your receiver is being pressed

Using the target passing mechanic:

• Select your primary receiver: Pre-play, activate coach cam with RT/R2, and press the button of the desired receiver to make him the Primary Receiver on the play.
• Bring up your target: After the snap, hold LT/L2 and your target will come up as your Primary Receiver.
• Move the target: Use LS to move your target. As your target changes the QB will turn to face the target.
• Switch Targeted Receiver: While holding LT/L2, press the button of a receiver other than the receiver that is currently targeted, and the target will switch to that receiver.
• Throw to Receiver: Press the button of the receiver icon that is displayed. Use the same throw mechanics for lob, touch, and bullet.
• Neutral Target Passing: If you release LT/L2, then it becomes Neutral Target Passing. This allows you to press the button of the desired receiver and throw to him immediately instead of having to switch the target, then throw.
• Turn Off Target Passing: Simply press LT/L2 again and you turn off the Target Passing mechanic.

Note: Now that Target Passing is on LT/L2, low pass controls have changed. You now hold LB/L1 to activate the high low modifier, and push LS up or down to throw high or low.

MADDEN NFL 18 GAME STYLES

There’s a lot that’s new for Madden NFL 18. Longshot brings a new story mode never before seen in Madden, and the franchise is now powered by the Frostbite game engine to up the visuals to new heights. But now it’s time to talk nitty-gritty. Let’s talk game play.

To deliver a more immersive experience to a variety of gamers, Madden 18 features three new game styles; Arcade, Simulation, and Competitive.

Arcade is the high-octane version of Madden. This game style delivers a fast-paced, exciting style of play where high scores and spectacular catches are the norm and penalties are very limited. The user-controlled player is the “boss” and will feel like the most powerful player on the field. This mode is perfect for the gamer trying to get in a quick, casual, and action-filled game.

Simulation is the authentic NFL experience. This is the game style plays true to player and team ratings and NFL rules. This game style includes all supported penalties, injuries, and other random outcomes you see every Sunday. The players on your roster and the schemes you employ will be critical to success when playing Simulation. This is the game mode for players that are fans of football and want to play a game that’s true to that form. Simulation is the default style for connected franchise mode.

Competitive is all about head-to-head competition and tournament play. This is where user stick-skills are king and certain outcomes will be heavily weighted based on game situations and ratings thresholds. Penalties are limited, there are no injuries, and random outcomes are rare. Executing gameplay mechanics and making the right reads dictate success when playing Competitive. EA competitive gaming events and ranked online game modes will be set to this style by default. Be ready for some trash talk, for this is where the Madden hardcore reside.

Game Style Breakdown

ARCADE

• User-controlled pass rushers frequently beat their blocks
• User Hit Sticks and Strip-ball attempts will be highly successful
• Spectacular catches occur frequently, especially by elite players
• Broken tackles and ball carrier fake-outs are commonplace
• Chance of throwing interceptions as a user is lower
• Can kick longer field goals and there’s higher chance to block kicks when on defense.

SIMULATION

• Expect the unexpected – even highly-rated players have a slim chance of failure on occasion
• Injuries and penalties occur at a rate on par with real-world NFL statistics and data
• Players with elite ratings will be successful far more often than those with ratings below the elite level
• New pass inaccuracy system allows more realistic performances from lower-rated quarterbacks
• Fatigue and stamina have bigger impacts on gameplay.

COMPETITIVE
Going for an interception with a wide open defensive player who has a good catch rating leads to a significantly-lower chance of them dropping the ball

• Throwing from a clean pocket with the QB’s feet set reduces the chance of an inaccurate pass, providing they have a good pass accuracy rating based on the throw type and that you’re not using any passing mechanics
• There’s a significantly lower chance of a dropped catch when a receiver is considered wide open and has a good catch rating
• There’s a decreased chance of offensive wins in multiplayer catch outcomes, such as throwing to covered receiver
• Only AI players with the big hitter trait can hit stick.