c/sci-fi-universe

Making a timeline for a time-travel show finally made sense of the plot

I was watching this sci-fi series with lots of jumps back and forth, and I kept mixing up when things happened. So I wrote down key events in order on a piece of paper as I watched. Now I can see how everything connects, and the story feels much clearer. It's a simple hack, but it really helped me enjoy the show more.

Serious question, how do you stop your sci-fi ship models from sliding off shelves?

I had a bunch of small starship models that kept inching forward and falling. Tried those rubber shelf liners, but they bunched up. Now I use a thin bead of clear glue along the shelf edge to make a ridge. Let it dry solid overnight before putting models back. For bigger ships, I stick a bit of blue tack under each base. This has kept my fleet in place for months. No more picking pieces off the floor after the cat zooms by.

Honestly, applying basic graphic design principles to analyze sci-fi interface visuals taught me a lot about usability in fiction.