Culture Books on Mastermind

DaveH wrote:
> The 'Culture' Novels of Iain M Banks is a specialist subject on
> Mastermind on BBC2 (the UK TV channel) on November 1st at 20:30.
>

Thanks for the info - I'll put it in my diary.
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"DaveH" <david_haddock RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in news:1130310983.413646.200050
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> The 'Culture' Novels of Iain M Banks is a specialist subject on
> Mastermind on BBC2 (the UK TV channel) on November 1st at 20:30.
>
> --
> DaveH
> The Banksoniain - An Iain (M) Banks Fanzine
> www.banksoniain.netfirms.com
>

Thanks. How well do people think they will do?

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woah I'm back to the group after along time away.
Iain Banks should do pretty well I reckon probably he'll get 10/12

seriously I reckon I'll get 11/20.
I will be honest when I reply no matter how 'shameful' my score!!

let's see later on 2night then!

Paul

"Adrian Tupper" <myname@myisp> wrote in message
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> "DaveH" <david_haddock.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in news:1130310983.413646.200050
> @g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
>
>> The 'Culture' Novels of Iain M Banks is a specialist subject on
>> Mastermind on BBC2 (the UK TV channel) on November 1st at 20:30.
>>
>> --
>> DaveH
>> The Banksoniain - An Iain (M) Banks Fanzine
>> www.banksoniain.netfirms.com
>>
>
> Thanks. How well do people think they will do?
>
> --
> Adrian
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Adrian Tupper wrote:
> "DaveH" <david_haddock DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in news:1130310983.413646.200050
> @g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
>
>
>>The 'Culture' Novels of Iain M Banks is a specialist subject on
>>Mastermind on BBC2 (the UK TV channel) on November 1st at 20:30.
>>
>>--
>>DaveH
>>The Banksoniain - An Iain (M) Banks Fanzine
>>www.banksoniain.netfirms.com
>>
>
> Thanks. How well do people think they will do?
>

Well, the chap on Mastermind scored 16; I think he only got one wrong
and no passes.

I didn't do that well; to be honest, I'm not sure what I could've scored
because he answered so quickly - I hardly had time to think about one
question before the next was being asked!

I videoed the show, so if anyone is interested I can transcribe and post
all the questions.
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>
> Well, the chap on Mastermind scored 16; I think he only got one wrong
> and no passes.
>
> I didn't do that well; to be honest, I'm not sure what I could've scored
> because he answered so quickly - I hardly had time to think about one
> question before the next was being asked!
>
> I videoed the show, so if anyone is interested I can transcribe and post
> all the questions.
>

Blimey. I've just watched the rest of the programme and the Culture
contestant got a massive total of 35, far ahead of any of the others.

Clearly, reading Culture books must be good for the brain!!!
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In article <4367e35d$0$361$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk>, Mr Scummy wrote:
> Well, the chap on Mastermind scored 16; I think he only got one wrong
> and no passes.
>
> I didn't do that well; to be honest, I'm not sure what I could've scored
> because he answered so quickly - I hardly had time to think about one
> question before the next was being asked!
>
> I videoed the show, so if anyone is interested I can transcribe and post
> all the questions.

Allow me Answers have had rot13 applied to them.

What is the name of the Culture's espionage and dirty tricks section, of
which Diziet Sma is an agent?

Fcrpvny Pvephzfgnaprf

In the game of Azad, what is the name of the first of the three main
playing boards?

Gur obneq bs Bevtva

In 'Inversions' what type of creature is the Protector hunting when he
himself narrowly escapes being shot?

Na beg.

What is the name of the city on Ea which in The Player Of Games Gurgeh
describes as having all the planning of a bird dropping?

Tebnfanpurx

In 'Excession' the MSV 'Not Invented Here' belongs to which class (the
first type of GSV) in template of the very large, fast, self sufficient
ship concept?

Qrffreg

What is the name of the Culture's all-covering sentient suits which have
a node-distributed brain and which are able to keep their wearer
comfortable in the most extreme of environments?

Try fhvgf.

In 'Use Of Weapons' which planet was Zakalwe beheaded on, seconds before
being rescued by the Culture?

Sbuyf

What is the full name of the laser weapons which are know to the Culture
as CREWs?

Pburerag Enqvngvba Rzvffvba Jrncbaf

From which poem are the title of the two Culture novels 'Consider
Phlebas' and 'Look To Windward' taken?

Gur Jnfgrynaq

In 'The State Of The Art' what type of car is Sma given to drive from
the orbiting space craft 'Arbitrary' to Paris?

Erq Ibyib rfgngr

In 'Inversions' what (according to Dr. Vossil) is the only sin?

Frysvfuarff

In 'Look To Windward' what is the name of the Demilitarised Rapid
Offensive Unit which takes Quilan on the last leg of his journey to
Masaq' ?

Erfvfgnapr Vf Punenpgre Sbezvat

Which synthetic language, designed to be as phonetically and
philosophically expressive as possible, is the common language of the
Culture?

Znenva

In 'Excession' what type of alien does Genar-Hofoen ask to become as
part of his fee for carrying out his mission for Special Circumstances?

Na Nssebagre

What is the theme for the fancy dress party that Zakalwe (as Mr.
Staberinde) is invited and which takes place in a boathouse cellar in
'Use Of Weapons'?

Vawhel

In 'Consider Phlebas' what message from the Dra'Azon of Schaar's World
does Horza repeat after he has inspected the tunnels on the plaet?

"Gurer vf qrngu urer."

In 'Use Of Weapons' the remote drone of the 'Xenophobe' normally looks
like a cute furry animal. What does it come to the fancy dress party as?

N svfu va n fcurer bs jngre.

Jim
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Jim wrote:
> In article <4367e35d$0$361$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk>, Mr Scummy wrote:
>
>>Well, the chap on Mastermind scored 16; I think he only got one wrong
>>and no passes.
>>
>>I didn't do that well; to be honest, I'm not sure what I could've scored
>>because he answered so quickly - I hardly had time to think about one
>>question before the next was being asked!
>>
>>I videoed the show, so if anyone is interested I can transcribe and post
>>all the questions.
>
>
> Allow me Answers have had rot13 applied to them.
>
> What is the name of the Culture's espionage and dirty tricks section, of
> which Diziet Sma is an agent?
>
> Fcrpvny Pvephzfgnaprf
>
> In the game of Azad, what is the name of the first of the three main
> playing boards?
>
> Gur obneq bs Bevtva
>
> In 'Inversions' what type of creature is the Protector hunting when he
> himself narrowly escapes being shot?
>
> Na beg.
>
> What is the name of the city on Ea which in The Player Of Games Gurgeh
> describes as having all the planning of a bird dropping?
>
> Tebnfanpurx
>
> In 'Excession' the MSV 'Not Invented Here' belongs to which class (the
> first type of GSV) in template of the very large, fast, self sufficient
> ship concept?
>
> Qrffreg
>
> What is the name of the Culture's all-covering sentient suits which have
> a node-distributed brain and which are able to keep their wearer
> comfortable in the most extreme of environments?
>
> Try fhvgf.
>
> In 'Use Of Weapons' which planet was Zakalwe beheaded on, seconds before
> being rescued by the Culture?
>
> Sbuyf
>
> What is the full name of the laser weapons which are know to the Culture
> as CREWs?
>
> Pburerag Enqvngvba Rzvffvba Jrncbaf
>
> From which poem are the title of the two Culture novels 'Consider
> Phlebas' and 'Look To Windward' taken?
>
> Gur Jnfgrynaq
>
> In 'The State Of The Art' what type of car is Sma given to drive from
> the orbiting space craft 'Arbitrary' to Paris?
>
> Erq Ibyib rfgngr
>
> In 'Inversions' what (according to Dr. Vossil) is the only sin?
>
> Frysvfuarff
>
> In 'Look To Windward' what is the name of the Demilitarised Rapid
> Offensive Unit which takes Quilan on the last leg of his journey to
> Masaq' ?
>
> Erfvfgnapr Vf Punenpgre Sbezvat
>
> Which synthetic language, designed to be as phonetically and
> philosophically expressive as possible, is the common language of the
> Culture?
>
> Znenva
>
> In 'Excession' what type of alien does Genar-Hofoen ask to become as
> part of his fee for carrying out his mission for Special Circumstances?
>
> Na Nssebagre
>
> What is the theme for the fancy dress party that Zakalwe (as Mr.
> Staberinde) is invited and which takes place in a boathouse cellar in
> 'Use Of Weapons'?
>
> Vawhel
>
> In 'Consider Phlebas' what message from the Dra'Azon of Schaar's World
> does Horza repeat after he has inspected the tunnels on the plaet?
>
> "Gurer vf qrngu urer."
>
> In 'Use Of Weapons' the remote drone of the 'Xenophobe' normally looks
> like a cute furry animal. What does it come to the fancy dress party as?
>
> N svfu va n fcurer bs jngre.
>
> Jim

That's saved me some typing - thanks.
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Bloody hell, I've read them all several times and still only scored 7.
How'bout the answers too?

Thanks guys.


Mr Scummy emailed this:
> Jim wrote:
>
>> In article <4367e35d$0$361$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk>, Mr Scummy wrote:
>>
>>> Well, the chap on Mastermind scored 16; I think he only got one wrong
>>> and no passes.
>>>
>>> I didn't do that well; to be honest, I'm not sure what I could've
>>> scored because he answered so quickly - I hardly had time to think
>>> about one question before the next was being asked!
>>>
>>> I videoed the show, so if anyone is interested I can transcribe and
>>> post all the questions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Allow me Answers have had rot13 applied to them.
>>
>> What is the name of the Culture's espionage and dirty tricks section, of
>> which Diziet Sma is an agent?
>>
>> Fcrpvny Pvephzfgnaprf
>>
>> In the game of Azad, what is the name of the first of the three main
>> playing boards?
>>
>> Gur obneq bs Bevtva
>>
>> In 'Inversions' what type of creature is the Protector hunting when he
>> himself narrowly escapes being shot?
>>
>> Na beg.
>>
>> What is the name of the city on Ea which in The Player Of Games Gurgeh
>> describes as having all the planning of a bird dropping?
>>
>> Tebnfanpurx
>>
>> In 'Excession' the MSV 'Not Invented Here' belongs to which class (the
>> first type of GSV) in template of the very large, fast, self sufficient
>> ship concept?
>>
>> Qrffreg
>>
>> What is the name of the Culture's all-covering sentient suits which have
>> a node-distributed brain and which are able to keep their wearer
>> comfortable in the most extreme of environments?
>>
>> Try fhvgf.
>>
>> In 'Use Of Weapons' which planet was Zakalwe beheaded on, seconds before
>> being rescued by the Culture?
>>
>> Sbuyf
>>
>> What is the full name of the laser weapons which are know to the Culture
>> as CREWs?
>>
>> Pburerag Enqvngvba Rzvffvba Jrncbaf
>>
>> From which poem are the title of the two Culture novels 'Consider
>> Phlebas' and 'Look To Windward' taken?
>>
>> Gur Jnfgrynaq
>>
>> In 'The State Of The Art' what type of car is Sma given to drive from
>> the orbiting space craft 'Arbitrary' to Paris?
>>
>> Erq Ibyib rfgngr
>>
>> In 'Inversions' what (according to Dr. Vossil) is the only sin?
>>
>> Frysvfuarff
>>
>> In 'Look To Windward' what is the name of the Demilitarised Rapid
>> Offensive Unit which takes Quilan on the last leg of his journey to
>> Masaq' ?
>>
>> Erfvfgnapr Vf Punenpgre Sbezvat
>>
>> Which synthetic language, designed to be as phonetically and
>> philosophically expressive as possible, is the common language of the
>> Culture?
>>
>> Znenva
>>
>> In 'Excession' what type of alien does Genar-Hofoen ask to become as
>> part of his fee for carrying out his mission for Special Circumstances?
>>
>> Na Nssebagre
>>
>> What is the theme for the fancy dress party that Zakalwe (as Mr.
>> Staberinde) is invited and which takes place in a boathouse cellar in
>> 'Use Of Weapons'?
>>
>> Vawhel
>>
>> In 'Consider Phlebas' what message from the Dra'Azon of Schaar's World
>> does Horza repeat after he has inspected the tunnels on the plaet?
>>
>> "Gurer vf qrngu urer."
>>
>> In 'Use Of Weapons' the remote drone of the 'Xenophobe' normally looks
>> like a cute furry animal. What does it come to the fancy dress party as?
>>
>> N svfu va n fcurer bs jngre.
>>
>> Jim
>
>
> That's saved me some typing - thanks.
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