Through The Gate

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Directory and Information:

Hello and welcome to the official Tumblr page of the community and Discord server Through the Gate, the Stargate fan community! Here you can find events and announcements from both places as well as events hosted right here on this page!

Tumblr Community: https://www.tumblr.com/communities/through-the-gate

Through the gate • Community on Tumblr

784 members, 828 posts about #stargate #stargate atlantis #stargate sg1 • A place for Stargate fans to hang out and obsess

Discord Server: https://discord.gg/uPW3NVF28b

Your Stargate sanctuary! Engage in discussions, share fanwork of all kinds, chill with fellow SG fans at monthly events! | 155 members

Prominent tags:

Original posts - #ttg

Events - #ttg-events

Re-watches - #ttg-watch

Current Events:

April Schedule

March Book Club - #ttg-bc April Game Night (Skribbl.io) - #ttg-gn Rodney Marathon: TDT prize

Event explanations

Historical Archives (Past events)

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June Calendar

Please note that the times on the calendar image are in UTC, but the ones listed in this message will show the time in YOUR time zone!

June 13th @ 10pm UTC - Gartic Phone

June 20th @ 10pm UTC - Yap Night

June 27th @ 10pm UTC - SG-1 Anniversary watch-together

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Skribbl.io - Stargate Edition!

Ever wanted to try and spell Chappa'ai while racing against the clock? Now's your chance! Join us Saturday April 18th @ 10pm UTC and play Stargate themed Skribbl.io!

Your Stargate sanctuary! Engage in discussions, share fanwork of all kinds, chill with fellow SG fans at monthly events! | 260 members

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Rodney Marathon - Throw-Down Thursday prize

Nominations for what episodes to watch are happening right now over on the Discord!

Your Stargate sanctuary! Engage in discussions, share fanwork of all kinds, chill with fellow SG fans at monthly events! | 262 members

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Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth

Poll 7 (Final)

(Bracket chart here)

Rodney McKay (SG-1 & SGA) VS Teal'c (SG-1)

Who had the best character growth?

Rodney McKay (SG-1 & SGA)

Teal'c (SG-1)

Voting ended onApr 9

Propaganda:

WARNING: PROPAGANDA MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

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Rodney McKay: "He started out as a completely insufferable man, but slowly throughout SGA he became a (though reluctantly) brave, selfless, kind man. He was willing to give up his life over and over again for others, worked until his final moments to give others a better chance of survival, gave Teyla a present for her baby. He learned how to be genuine, to show that he loves people and he learned what it means to be loved." | "Started as the worst person on Earth and became a downright lovable character :))))))" | "From whatever that was in SG1 to a guy who would give his life to save others - I think he has the makings to become King of Character Development!" | "The change from sg1 to Atlantis? Different person" | "I don’t know a single person who didn’t want to punch him in the mouth when he first showed up in SG-1 but by the end of the series he’d made me cry on numerous occasions. This man had so much growth it’s wild"

Teal'c: "nods Hair. (Okay, but genuinely the hair is a great showcase of how much earth and the tau'ri have become home for him and how much more relaxed he is.)" | "he begins in the series hiding his true intentions from the tau'ri but over time he learns to trust the people of the SGC and makes many good friends along the way. and eventually he fulfills his dream of freeing his people."

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Rodney McKay is the official winner of Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth!

His prize will be announced tomorrow!

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Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth

Poll 7 (Final)

(Bracket chart here)

Rodney McKay (SG-1 & SGA) VS Teal'c (SG-1)

Who had the best character growth?

Rodney McKay (SG-1 & SGA)

Teal'c (SG-1)

Voting ended onApr 9

Propaganda:

WARNING: PROPAGANDA MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

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Rodney McKay: "He started out as a completely insufferable man, but slowly throughout SGA he became a (though reluctantly) brave, selfless, kind man. He was willing to give up his life over and over again for others, worked until his final moments to give others a better chance of survival, gave Teyla a present for her baby. He learned how to be genuine, to show that he loves people and he learned what it means to be loved." | "Started as the worst person on Earth and became a downright lovable character :))))))" | "From whatever that was in SG1 to a guy who would give his life to save others - I think he has the makings to become King of Character Development!" | "The change from sg1 to Atlantis? Different person" | "I don’t know a single person who didn’t want to punch him in the mouth when he first showed up in SG-1 but by the end of the series he’d made me cry on numerous occasions. This man had so much growth it’s wild"

Teal'c: "nods Hair. (Okay, but genuinely the hair is a great showcase of how much earth and the tau'ri have become home for him and how much more relaxed he is.)" | "he begins in the series hiding his true intentions from the tau'ri but over time he learns to trust the people of the SGC and makes many good friends along the way. and eventually he fulfills his dream of freeing his people."

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Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth

You might notice this bracket is much smaller than our first TDT, we didn't reach our 16 nomination goal, BUT, we did get the next best thing! An even number!

Round 1

Polls:

Left:

Jennifer Keller vs Varro: Winner - Jennifer Keller

Richard Woolsey vs Rodney McKay: Winner - Rodney McKay

Right:

Teal'c vs Ronon Dex: Winner - Teal'c

Eli Wallace vs Harry Maybourne: Winner: Harry Maybourne

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Round 2

Polls:

Left:

Jennifer Keller vs Rodney McKay: Winner: Rodney McKay

Right:

Teal'c vs Harry Maybourne: Winner: Teal'c

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Final Round

Poll:

Rodney McKay vs Teal'c: Winner - Rodney McKay

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Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth

Poll 6

(Bracket chart here)

Teal'c (SG-1) VS Harry Maybourne (SG-1)

Who had the best character growth?

Teal'c (SG-1)

Harry Maybourne (SG-1)

Voting ended onApr 2

Propaganda:

WARNING: PROPAGANDA MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

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Teal'c: "nods Hair. (Okay, but genuinely the hair is a great showcase of how much earth and the tau'ri have become home for him and how much more relaxed he is.)" | "he begins in the series hiding his true intentions from the tau'ri but over time he learns to trust the people of the SGC and makes many good friends along the way. and eventually he fulfills his dream of freeing his people."

Harry Maybourne: "From the moment we first meet Harry Maybourne to the last time we see him, Maybourne grows to be a likeable character." | "I'm here to second his nomination, he's an intriguing character" | "He went from absolute slime weasel to lovable rogue. Even Jack started to begrudgingly like him!" | "between the time he is arrested and becomes king Arkhon, he does a complete 180 from jerk to the most likable guy ever (even if he's a little shady at times)"

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The winner of Poll 6 is Teal'c!

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April Schedule

April 4th @ 10pm UTC - Ark of Truth Anniversary watch-together

April 12th @ 10pm UTC - Book Club

April 18th @ 10pm UTC - Skribbl.io

April 25th @ 10pm UTC - Yap Night

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Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth

Poll 6

(Bracket chart here)

Teal'c (SG-1) VS Harry Maybourne (SG-1)

Who had the best character growth?

Teal'c (SG-1)

Harry Maybourne (SG-1)

Voting ended onApr 2

Propaganda:

WARNING: PROPAGANDA MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

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Teal'c: "nods Hair. (Okay, but genuinely the hair is a great showcase of how much earth and the tau'ri have become home for him and how much more relaxed he is.)" | "he begins in the series hiding his true intentions from the tau'ri but over time he learns to trust the people of the SGC and makes many good friends along the way. and eventually he fulfills his dream of freeing his people."

Harry Maybourne: "From the moment we first meet Harry Maybourne to the last time we see him, Maybourne grows to be a likeable character." | "I'm here to second his nomination, he's an intriguing character" | "He went from absolute slime weasel to lovable rogue. Even Jack started to begrudgingly like him!" | "between the time he is arrested and becomes king Arkhon, he does a complete 180 from jerk to the most likable guy ever (even if he's a little shady at times)"

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Yap Night - Favorite Episode

Do you ever long to talk somebody’s ear off about Stargate? Maybe you resist because of “social norms”. Maybe you give in anyway but would welcome a chance to do so among fellow fans for once.

If that piques your interest, Through the Gate invites you to join the regular yapping meetings!

Once a month, a discussion question/topic is used to open a conversation though you are under no obligation to stick to it. Yap away about your favorite character moments, your grievances with unfulfilled plot-lines, your opinions on costume and set design!

This month's starter topic is "Favorite Episode"

Everyone is welcome to come talk about (or simply listen to, if you don’t feel like speaking) the ins and outs of Stargate.

You can participate right here in the replies of this post or join us in the voice call over in the Discord!

Your Stargate sanctuary! Engage in discussions, share fanwork of all kinds, chill with fellow SG fans at monthly events! | 262 members

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Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth

Poll 5

(Bracket chart here)

Jennifer Keller (SGA) VS Rodney McKay (SG-1 & SGA)

Who had the best character growth?

Jennifer Keller (SGA)

Rodney McKay (SG-1 & SGA)

Voting ended onMar 26

Propaganda:

WARNING: PROPAGANDA MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

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Jennifer Keller: "She started out so meek and scared and self loathing that she would never have survived her episode with Teyla without her and she believed she wasn't good enough to step into Carson's role. By the end of the show she had learned to fight both physically and otherwise. She was so confident in her abilities that she brought her idea to the Wraith, even going as far to work with a Wraith on their ship." | "Her confidence growth is amazing. Early on, she feels so out of place and out of her depth, that it's wonderful to watch her come into herself and her skills. Towards the end it's clear she has a place there if she wants it, and she knows the others trust her to do one of the hardest jobs on Atlantis - keep everyone alive."

Rodney McKay: "He started out as a completely insufferable man, but slowly throughout SGA he became a (though reluctantly) brave, selfless, kind man. He was willing to give up his life over and over again for others, worked until his final moments to give others a better chance of survival, gave Teyla a present for her baby. He learned how to be genuine, to show that he loves people and he learned what it means to be loved." | "Started as the worst person on Earth and became a downright lovable character :))))))" | "From whatever that was in SG1 to a guy who would give his life to save others - I think he has the makings to become King of Character Development!" | "The change from sg1 to Atlantis? Different person" | "I don’t know a single person who didn’t want to punch him in the mouth when he first showed up in SG-1 but by the end of the series he’d made me cry on numerous occasions. This man had so much growth it’s wild"

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Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth

You might notice this bracket is much smaller than our first TDT, we didn't reach our 16 nomination goal, BUT, we did get the next best thing! An even number!

Round 1

Polls:

Left:

Jennifer Keller vs Varro: Winner - Jennifer Keller

Richard Woolsey vs Rodney McKay: Winner - Rodney McKay

Right:

Teal'c vs Ronon Dex: Winner - Teal'c

Eli Wallace vs Harry Maybourne: Winner: Harry Maybourne

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Round 2

Polls:

Left:

Jennifer Keller vs Rodney McKay: Winner: Rodney McKay

Right:

Teal'c vs Harry Maybourne: Winner: Teal'c

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Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth

Poll 4

(Bracket chart here)

Eli Wallace (SGU) VS Harry Maybourne (SG-1)

Who's better?

Eli Wallace (SGU)

Harry Maybourne (SG-1)

Voting ended onMar 19

Propaganda:

WARNING: PROPAGANDA MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

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Eli: "Math boy learns confidence and to trust himself" | "He has such a good arc about growing his self-confidence and is also a cinnamon roll who I want to play video games with"

Maybourne: "From the moment we first meet Harry Maybourne to the last time we see him, Maybourne grows to be a likeable character." | "I'm here to second his nomination, he's an intriguing character" | "He went from absolute slime weasel to lovable rogue. Even Jack started to begrudgingly like him!" | "between the time he is arrested and becomes king Arkhon, he does a complete 180 from jerk to the most likable guy ever (even if he's a little shady at times)"

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The winner of poll 4 is Harry Maybourne!

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March Stargate Wordle

Hello Expeditionists! Here's your monthly mini-game!

Make Your Own Wordle

Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. You can also share your own word!

Look in the replies and reblogs at your own risk of spoilers!

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Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth

Poll 3

(Bracket chart here)

Teal'c (SG-1) VS Ronon Dex (SG-1)

Who's better?

Teal'c (SG-1)

Ronon Dex (SG-1)

Voting ended onMar 12

Propaganda:

WARNING: PROPAGANDA MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

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Teal'c: "nods Hair. (Okay, but genuinely the hair is a great showcase of how much earth and the tau'ri have become home for him and how much more relaxed he is.)" | "he begins in the series hiding his true intentions from the tau'ri but over time he learns to trust the people of the SGC and makes many good friends along the way. and eventually he fulfills his dream of freeing his people."

Ronon: "It is actually crazy when you think about it how much trauma Ronon went through for so long and how that affected him. He grabbed onto John with both hands as soon as he removed the tracking device but it took him understandably a long time to open up to the rest of Atlantis. But the way he jokes around with McKay and spars with Teyla and actually talks to Elizabeth, eventually, and doesn't literally bite the head off of Woolsey (lol) is proof of how far he comes. He does literally go from being the most isolated and guarded a person could be, to knowing he has a home and a family like he used to have. He's always been a warrior, that's easy, but Atlantis gives him permission to relax sometimes and just be their friend." | "Ronon started out walled up, defensive, aggressive, closed off to everyone. By the end of the show he was part of a family, he talked about his feelings (sometimes), cared about Teyla and her baby, his best friends, he would kill and die for any of them, and for any innocent person. He was finally fighting the Wraith to save people and not to get revenge for those he lost." | "when we first meet ronon he's isolated and somber, but as the series goes on he grows more comfortable around the people of Atlantis, and sees the as his new family"

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Teal'c is the winner of poll 3!

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Throw-Down Thursday: Best Character Growth

Poll 4

(Bracket chart here)

Eli Wallace (SGU) VS Harry Maybourne (SG-1)

Who's better?

Eli Wallace (SGU)

Harry Maybourne (SG-1)

Voting ended onMar 19

Propaganda:

WARNING: PROPAGANDA MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

———————————————————————————

Eli: "Math boy learns confidence and to trust himself" | "He has such a good arc about growing his self-confidence and is also a cinnamon roll who I want to play video games with"

Maybourne: "From the moment we first meet Harry Maybourne to the last time we see him, Maybourne grows to be a likeable character." | "I'm here to second his nomination, he's an intriguing character" | "He went from absolute slime weasel to lovable rogue. Even Jack started to begrudgingly like him!" | "between the time he is arrested and becomes king Arkhon, he does a complete 180 from jerk to the most likable guy ever (even if he's a little shady at times)"