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Josiah_Is_Back 01/24/21 4:59:57 PM #1:	Not necessarily predicated upon the payoff being worth it, just the hype leading up to it! Word of mouth spreading about the original '77 flick, and the frenzy to go see it The release of the first sequel, The Empire Strikes Back The release of the concluding chapter of the original trilogy, Return of the Jedi The anticipation of the Emperor torturing Luke at the end of Return of the Jedi, and the uncertainty of whether or not Vader would turn back to the Light and save his son The release of The Phantom Menace, ushering in the first Star Wars movie in sixteen years The anticipation of seeing Yoda finally in action in Attack of the Clones The release of Revenge of the Sith, to finally witness the transformation from Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader Yoda vs. the Emperor in Revenge of the Sith The release of The Force Awakens, bringing us the first Star Wars set post-ROTJ in 32 years Other (please specify) Not necessarily predicated upon the payoff being worth it, just the hype leading up to it! - Results (77 votes) Word of mouth spreading about the original '77 flick, and the frenzy to go see it 6.49% (5 votes) 5 The release of the first sequel, The Empire Strikes Back 7.79% (6 votes) 6 The release of the concluding chapter of the original trilogy, Return of the Jedi 3.9% (3 votes) 3 The anticipation of the Emperor torturing Luke at the end of Return of the Jedi, and the uncertainty of whether or not Vader would turn back to the Light and save his son 5.19% (4 votes) 4 The release of The Phantom Menace, ushering in the first Star Wars movie in sixteen years 53.25% (41 votes) 41 The anticipation of seeing Yoda finally in action in Attack of the Clones 2.6% (2 votes) 2 The release of Revenge of the Sith, to finally witness the transformation from Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader 5.19% (4 votes) 4 Yoda vs. the Emperor in Revenge of the Sith 0% (0 votes) 0 The release of The Force Awakens, bringing us the first Star Wars set post-ROTJ in 32 years 9.09% (7 votes) 7 Other (please specify) 6.49% (5 votes) 5 What do you think? <cite>Josiah_Is_Back posted [p:949872266] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote> Not necessarily predicated upon the payoff being worth it, just the hype leading up to it! Word of mouth spreading about the original '77 flick, and the frenzy to go see it The release of the first sequel, The Empire Strikes Back The release of the concluding chapter of the original trilogy, Return of the Jedi The anticipation of the Emperor torturing Luke at the end of Return of the Jedi, and the uncertainty of whether or not Vader would turn back to the Light and save his son The release of The Phantom Menace, ushering in the first Star Wars movie in sixteen years The anticipation of seeing Yoda finally in action in Attack of the Clones The release of Revenge of the Sith, to finally witness the transformation from Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader Yoda vs. the Emperor in Revenge of the Sith The release of The Force Awakens, bringing us the first Star Wars set post-ROTJ in 32 years Other (please specify) Vote View Results Not necessarily predicated upon the payoff being worth it, just the hype leading up to it! - Results (77 votes) Word of mouth spreading about the original '77 flick, and the frenzy to go see it 6.49% (5 votes) 5 The release of the first sequel, The Empire Strikes Back 7.79% (6 votes) 6 The release of the concluding chapter of the original trilogy, Return of the Jedi 3.9% (3 votes) 3 The anticipation of the Emperor torturing Luke at the end of Return of the Jedi, and the uncertainty of whether or not Vader would turn back to the Light and save his son 5.19% (4 votes) 4 The release of The Phantom Menace, ushering in the first Star Wars movie in sixteen years 53.25% (41 votes) 41 The anticipation of seeing Yoda finally in action in Attack of the Clones 2.6% (2 votes) 2 The release of Revenge of the Sith, to finally witness the transformation from Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader 5.19% (4 votes) 4 Yoda vs. the Emperor in Revenge of the Sith 0% (0 votes) 0 The release of The Force Awakens, bringing us the first Star Wars set post-ROTJ in 32 years 9.09% (7 votes) 7 Other (please specify) 6.49% (5 votes) 5 Show Voting Form What do you think? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
__aCEr__ 01/24/21 5:03:13 PM #2:	Well I'm not old enough to comment on the hype surrounding the OT but the lead-up to the Phantom Menace was nuts and nothing since then has matched it. --- See you next Wednesday. <cite>__aCEr__ posted [p:949872373] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Well I'm not old enough to comment on the hype surrounding the OT but the lead-up to the Phantom Menace was nuts and nothing since then has matched it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tom Clark 01/24/21 5:06:33 PM #3:	Yeah, the hype for The Phantom Menace was ridiculous, it just has to be that for me. Of course, the backlash was huge too, but still... --- https://imgur.com/6eF0W <cite>Tom Clark posted [p:949872516] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, the hype for The Phantom Menace was ridiculous, it just has to be that for me. Of course, the backlash was huge too, but still... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CM_Ponch 01/24/21 5:13:01 PM #5:	The hype for TPM, but also the Mandalorian season 2 finale --- SW-8316-3213-4720 <cite>CM_Ponch posted [p:949872800] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>The hype for TPM, but also the Mandalorian season 2 finale </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EndOfDiscOne 01/25/21 2:09:10 PM #6:	They used to show the PM trailer on MTV's TRL, there was so much hype. And Weird Al wrote a song about it before seeing the movie, by figuring out the plot from trailers and leaks. --- I am the Cheese! I am the best character on the show! I am better than both the salami and the bologna *COMBINED!* <cite>EndOfDiscOne posted [p:949906239] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>They used to show the PM trailer on MTV's TRL, there was so much hype. And Weird Al wrote a song about it before seeing the movie, by figuring out the plot from trailers and leaks. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 01/25/21 2:13:11 PM #7:	$800 Lego Millennium Falcon <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:949906383] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>$800 Lego Millennium Falcon </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
philsov 01/25/21 2:21:08 PM #8:	Phantom Menace, easily. A new star wars flicks after ~15 years of slumber? Trailers with Duel of the Fates left and right? People camping out for weeks+? check check check ~~And it was such a disappointment.~~ --- Remember that I won't rest, 'til we share the same tense Just know, to me, you're better late than never again. <cite>philsov posted [p:949906679] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Phantom Menace, easily. A new star wars flicks after ~15 years of slumber? Trailers with Duel of the Fates left and right? People camping out for weeks+? check check check And it was such a disappointment.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 01/25/21 2:23:03 PM #9:	Tom Clark posted... Yeah, the hype for The Phantom Menace was ridiculous, it just has to be that for me. Of course, the backlash was huge too, but still... The backlash came way later when more peeps started gaining access to the Internet. TPM actually got good reviews when it came out. Roger Ebert gave it 3 1/2 stars. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:949906748] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Tom Clark posted... </cite> <quote>Yeah, the hype for The Phantom Menace was ridiculous, it just has to be that for me. Of course, the backlash was huge too, but still...</quote>The backlash came way later when more peeps started gaining access to the Internet. TPM actually got good reviews when it came out. Roger Ebert gave it 3 1/2 stars. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sLaCkEr408___RJ 01/25/21 2:23:18 PM #10:	Phantom Menace. Then Attack of the Clones. Then Revenge of the Sith The entire prequel era was incredibly hyped up. Too bad about the delivery. And even worse the sequels. <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:949906760] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Phantom Menace. Then Attack of the Clones. Then Revenge of the Sith The entire prequel era was incredibly hyped up. Too bad about the delivery. And even worse the sequels. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 01/25/21 2:24:28 PM #11:	electricbugs2 posted... The backlash came way later when more peeps started gaining access to the Internet. It was 1999. The internet was already ubiquitous. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:949906789] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted... </cite> <quote>The backlash came way later when more peeps started gaining access to the Internet.</quote>It was 1999. The internet was already ubiquitous. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sheiky-Baby 01/25/21 2:25:20 PM #12:	TPM by far. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1GY93EWwwY <cite>Sheiky-Baby posted [p:949906814] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>TPM by far. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masterpug53 01/25/21 2:27:06 PM #13:	Questionmarktarius posted... It was 1999. The internet was already ubiquitous. Spoken like someone who never owned the Final Fantasy 9 Brady Guide while living in a rural area. --- Simple questions deserve long-winded answers that no one will bother to read. <cite>masterpug53 posted [p:949906878] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>It was 1999. The internet was already ubiquitous.</quote> Spoken like someone who never owned the Final Fantasy 9 Brady Guide while living in a rural area. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 01/25/21 2:27:14 PM #14:	Questionmarktarius posted... It was 1999. The internet was already ubiquitous. Barely anyone I know had a computer in 99 never mind internet. My only computer access at the time was an old Apple 2 for word processing at school. Regardless though, the point stands. Well respected critics initially loved the film. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:949906886] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>It was 1999. The internet was already ubiquitous.</quote>Barely anyone I know had a computer in 99 never mind internet. My only computer access at the time was an old Apple 2 for word processing at school. Regardless though, the point stands. Well respected critics initially loved the film. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sLaCkEr408___RJ 01/25/21 2:28:32 PM #15:	electricbugs2 posted... Barely anyone I know had a computer in 99 My dude weren't you like ten years old <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:949906938] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted... </cite> <quote>Barely anyone I know had a computer in 99</quote>My dude weren't you like ten years old </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dj1200 01/25/21 2:28:45 PM #16:	Easily the Phantom Menace. It was such a let down though. --- "It was so ridiculous and I have so many feelings about it." -Virtual Energies <cite>dj1200 posted [p:949906949] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Easily the Phantom Menace. It was such a let down though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 01/25/21 2:33:56 PM #17:	sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... My dude weren't you like ten years old And? My mom was 39. We still didnt have a computer. Nor did family who lived down the street or any of my friends at the time. Shit was expensive back then. Again my only computer access was an Apple II and moms only experience was an accounting program at work that ran through DOS. Not sure where you lived where everyone was rocking a 2k computer in 99, but lucky them, I wish. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:949907142] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... </cite> <quote>My dude weren't you like ten years old</quote>And? My mom was 39. We still didnt have a computer. Nor did family who lived down the street or any of my friends at the time. Shit was expensive back then. Again my only computer access was an Apple II and moms only experience was an accounting program at work that ran through DOS. Not sure where you lived where everyone was rocking a 2k computer in 99, but lucky them, I wish. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Caroniver 01/25/21 2:35:18 PM #18:	Honestly there was some massive hype around TCW Season 7 --- Mixer of Mega Dash Juices, slayer of giant monsters. The elevation increases as the bullet is fired <cite>Caroniver posted [p:949907196] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Honestly there was some massive hype around TCW Season 7 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wackyteen 01/25/21 2:36:59 PM #19:	George Lucas went to Hawaii because he expected it to flop. The fact that literally overnight it became a pop culture hit is insane, considering that was long before the advent of the internet. Even people who wouldn't be into that stuff, like my mom, wound up going to see it in theaters. --- The name is wackyteen for a reason. Never doubt. <cite>wackyteen posted [p:949907245] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>George Lucas went to Hawaii because he expected it to flop. The fact that literally overnight it became a pop culture hit is insane, considering that was long before the advent of the internet. Even people who wouldn't be into that stuff, like my mom, wound up going to see it in theaters. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RchHomieQuanChi 01/25/21 2:37:03 PM #20:	For me, I was too young to fully grasp the hype around TPM and I hadn't seen a Star Wars before (at least not that I could remember). For me, it's between the hype leading up to ROTS or the hype for Force Awakens. --- I have nothing else to say <cite>RchHomieQuanChi posted [p:949907249] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>For me, I was too young to fully grasp the hype around TPM and I hadn't seen a Star Wars before (at least not that I could remember). For me, it's between the hype leading up to ROTS or the hype for Force Awakens. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sLaCkEr408___RJ 01/25/21 2:39:56 PM #21:	electricbugs2 posted... And? I mean how would you feel if a ten year old said to you "I don't know anybody who has a computer anymore"? Perhaps you just didn't see it. Then again I grew up in the silicon valley so everyone there had at least one PC even if they were poor. <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:949907344] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted... </cite> <quote>And?</quote>I mean how would you feel if a ten year old said to you "I don't know anybody who has a computer anymore"? Perhaps you just didn't see it. Then again I grew up in the silicon valley so everyone there had at least one PC even if they were poor. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dj1200 01/25/21 2:44:33 PM #22:	Questionmarktarius posted... It was 1999. The internet was already ubiquitous. In 99? Everyone didnt have the internet or even computers. --- "It was so ridiculous and I have so many feelings about it." -Virtual Energies <cite>dj1200 posted [p:949907490] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>It was 1999. The internet was already ubiquitous.</quote> In 99? Everyone didnt have the internet or even computers. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masterpug53 01/25/21 2:45:28 PM #23:	TPM hype birthed a feature-length comedy where the central plot revolved around that very hype (Fanboys). I don't think any other non-OT SW release is on that level yet. --- Simple questions deserve long-winded answers that no one will bother to read. <cite>masterpug53 posted [p:949907517] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>TPM hype birthed a feature-length comedy where the central plot revolved around that very hype (Fanboys). I don't think any other non-OT SW release is on that level yet. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
leverlover 01/25/21 2:48:00 PM #24:	Phantom Menace was the biggest case of cinematic blue balls in history. And I'm not talking about the kind the goongas use. <cite>leverlover posted [p:949907607] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Phantom Menace was the biggest case of cinematic blue balls in history. And I'm not talking about the kind the goongas use. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 01/25/21 2:49:31 PM #25:	leverlover posted... Phantom Menace was the biggest case of cinematic blue balls in history. Highlander 2 may disagree. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:949907650] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>leverlover posted... </cite> <quote>Phantom Menace was the biggest case of cinematic blue balls in history.</quote>Highlander 2 may disagree. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Simon_Gruber 01/25/21 2:53:51 PM #26:	TPM hype definitely. People bought tickets to Meet Joe Black just so they could see the trailer and then ditched out after. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meet_Joe_Black#Box_office <cite>Simon_Gruber posted [p:949907779] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>TPM hype definitely. People bought tickets to Meet Joe Black just so they could see the trailer and then ditched out after. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meet_Joe_Black#Box_office </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 01/25/21 2:54:14 PM #27:	sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... Perhaps you just didn't see it. Then again I grew up in the silicon valley so everyone there had at least one PC even if they were poor. And there you go. I grew up on Vancouver Island. Nobody had a computer unless they were extremely rich, and this was long before the island became a playground for rich doucher's from the mainland. I remember going to a friend's house in probably around 2000 and her family had just gotten a computer and we were playing some TLC game on it. Not counting home consoles and game boys, the only PC game I had ever seen was The Oregon Trail in black and white, so Treasure Mathstorm or whatever the fuck it was just blew me away. As for the internet, yeah, no one had that. The first time I saw internet was when the Spirit Rover was being launched in late 2003, and again that was at school, not anyone's house. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:949907797] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... </cite> <quote>Perhaps you just didn't see it. Then again I grew up in the silicon valley so everyone there had at least one PC even if they were poor.</quote>And there you go. I grew up on Vancouver Island. Nobody had a computer unless they were extremely rich, and this was long before the island became a playground for rich doucher's from the mainland. I remember going to a friend's house in probably around 2000 and her family had just gotten a computer and we were playing some TLC game on it. Not counting home consoles and game boys, the only PC game I had ever seen was The Oregon Trail in black and white, so Treasure Mathstorm or whatever the fuck it was just blew me away. As for the internet, yeah, no one had that. The first time I saw internet was when the Spirit Rover was being launched in late 2003, and again that was at school, not anyone's house. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sLaCkEr408___RJ 01/25/21 3:14:36 PM #28:	electricbugs2 posted... I grew up on Vancouver Island. Perhaps Vancouver Island specifically didn't have many computers in 1999. I recall visiting out of state and still seeing PCs in homes. I got my Ski Free, Space Cadet Pinball, minesweeper, video solitaire, Microsoft paint, etc memories from somewhere and it wasn't the 2000s. <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:949908515] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted... </cite> <quote>I grew up on Vancouver Island.</quote>Perhaps Vancouver Island specifically didn't have many computers in 1999. I recall visiting out of state and still seeing PCs in homes. I got my Ski Free, Space Cadet Pinball, minesweeper, video solitaire, Microsoft paint, etc memories from somewhere and it wasn't the 2000s. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Null_Mime 01/25/21 3:30:25 PM #29:	Phantom Menace is a little disappointing in hindsight. But the Duel of the Fates sequence is still super hype. --- PSN: NullMime Pawn: Cecilia \| 200 \| Mage <cite>Null_Mime posted [p:949909004] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Phantom Menace is a little disappointing in hindsight. But the Duel of the Fates sequence is still super hype. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doom_Art 01/25/21 3:39:24 PM #30:	TFA was probably the biggest hype I've been part of --- Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009 https://imgur.com/mPvcy <cite>Doom_Art posted [p:949909249] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>TFA was probably the biggest hype I've been part of </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 01/25/21 3:41:38 PM #31:	sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... Perhaps Vancouver Island specifically didn't have many computers in 1999. I recall visiting out of state and still seeing PCs in homes. I got my Ski Free, Space Cadet Pinball, minesweeper, video solitaire, Microsoft paint, etc memories from somewhere and it wasn't the 2000s. I think it must depend where you grew up and your income. I watch a guy on YT named MetalJesus who actually worked for Sierra in the late 80's/early 90's, and he had an expensive PC back then that he bought through his work on a payment plan, and the AVGN had a Commodore in the 80's through his parents, yet my mom said she didn't even see a home computer in person till the 90's, and again that was a crummy DOS computer at her work. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:949909314] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... </cite> <quote>Perhaps Vancouver Island specifically didn't have many computers in 1999. I recall visiting out of state and still seeing PCs in homes. I got my Ski Free, Space Cadet Pinball, minesweeper, video solitaire, Microsoft paint, etc memories from somewhere and it wasn't the 2000s.</quote>I think it must depend where you grew up and your income. I watch a guy on YT named MetalJesus who actually worked for Sierra in the late 80's/early 90's, and he had an expensive PC back then that he bought through his work on a payment plan, and the AVGN had a Commodore in the 80's through his parents, yet my mom said she didn't even see a home computer in person till the 90's, and again that was a crummy DOS computer at her work. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeneralKenobi85 01/25/21 4:14:46 PM #32:	For me it was definitely the lead-up and aftermath of Revenge of the Sith. Star Wars just hit such a great stride during those times. You had the original Clone Wars cartoon going on around then. Star Wars Battlefront released in Fall 2004 and then Battlefront 2 came out the following year. Empire at War came out in early 2006. I remember reading a lot of Wookieepedia around this time. And of course 2005 is when I joined gamefaqs. Mostly to post on the Battlefront 2 board. And as far as the movie itself, everyone thought this was going to be the last Star Wars film ever. All we really had left was the Expanded Universe. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> <cite>GeneralKenobi85 posted [p:949910400] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>For me it was definitely the lead-up and aftermath of Revenge of the Sith. Star Wars just hit such a great stride during those times. You had the original Clone Wars cartoon going on around then. Star Wars Battlefront released in Fall 2004 and then Battlefront 2 came out the following year. Empire at War came out in early 2006. I remember reading a lot of Wookieepedia around this time. And of course 2005 is when I joined gamefaqs. Mostly to post on the Battlefront 2 board. And as far as the movie itself, everyone thought this was going to be the last Star Wars film ever. All we really had left was the Expanded Universe. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tom Clark 01/25/21 4:28:26 PM #33:	electricbugs2 posted... The backlash came way later when more peeps started gaining access to the Internet. TPM actually got good reviews when it came out. Roger Ebert gave it 3 1/2 stars. Here in the UK it was absolutely eviscerated in the reviews at the time. --- https://imgur.com/6eF0W <cite>Tom Clark posted [p:949910932] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted... </cite> <quote>The backlash came way later when more peeps started gaining access to the Internet. TPM actually got good reviews when it came out. Roger Ebert gave it 3 1/2 stars.</quote> Here in the UK it was absolutely eviscerated in the reviews at the time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sLaCkEr408___RJ 01/25/21 4:42:17 PM #34:	GeneralKenobi85 posted... everyone thought this was going to be the last Star Wars film ever. All we really had left was the Expanded Universe. Until Disney inexplicitly canned the entirety of the EU to try out their focus-group approved storyline... The Sequel Trilogy should have been a hard sequel to the Original Trilogy/Prequel Trilogy and a soft sequel to the EU. That is, the main plot would focus on unanswered questions from the past film while utilizing characters such as Jaina Fel, Ben Skywalker, and Allanna Solo from the EU. The EU could have been saved for when Disney wants to adapt the best stories from that era. Just like what they do with the Marvel. Shit, Disney will probably do that anyway despite their renouncement of the EU. <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:949911408] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>GeneralKenobi85 posted... </cite> <quote>everyone thought this was going to be the last Star Wars film ever. All we really had left was the Expanded Universe.</quote>Until Disney inexplicitly canned the entirety of the EU to try out their focus-group approved storyline... The Sequel Trilogy should have been a hard sequel to the Original Trilogy/Prequel Trilogy and a soft sequel to the EU. That is, the main plot would focus on unanswered questions from the past film while utilizing characters such as Jaina Fel, Ben Skywalker, and Allanna Solo from the EU. The EU could have been saved for when Disney wants to adapt the best stories from that era. Just like what they do with the Marvel. Shit, Disney will probably do that anyway despite their renouncement of the EU. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 01/25/21 4:50:14 PM #35:	sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... Until Disney inexplicitly canned the entirety of the EU to try out their focus-group approved storyline... The Sequel Trilogy should have been a hard sequel to the Original Trilogy/Prequel Trilogy and a soft sequel to the EU. That is, the main plot would focus on unanswered questions from the past film while utilizing characters such as Jaina Fel, Ben Skywalker, and Allanna Solo from the EU. The EU could have been saved for when Disney wants to adapt the best stories from that era. Just like what they do with the Marvel. Shit, Disney will probably do that anyway despite their renouncement of the EU. Honestly as a Star Wars mega fan (I actually gasp enjoyed the ST) most of the EU is horrible. A lot of Disney's decisions are questionable, but getting rid of a large majority of the EU and taking only the good stuff (Thrawn), is somewhat of a godsend. NJO was so god damn bad. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:949911674] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... </cite> <quote>Until Disney inexplicitly canned the entirety of the EU to try out their focus-group approved storyline... The Sequel Trilogy should have been a hard sequel to the Original Trilogy/Prequel Trilogy and a soft sequel to the EU. That is, the main plot would focus on unanswered questions from the past film while utilizing characters such as Jaina Fel, Ben Skywalker, and Allanna Solo from the EU. The EU could have been saved for when Disney wants to adapt the best stories from that era. Just like what they do with the Marvel. Shit, Disney will probably do that anyway despite their renouncement of the EU.</quote>Honestly as a Star Wars mega fan (I actually gasp enjoyed the ST) most of the EU is horrible. A lot of Disney's decisions are questionable, but getting rid of a large majority of the EU and taking only the good stuff (Thrawn), is somewhat of a godsend. NJO was so god damn bad. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EndOfDiscOne 01/25/21 4:59:01 PM #36:	What was wrong with NJO? I thought it was pretty good with some really great moments. --- I am the Cheese! I am the best character on the show! I am better than both the salami and the bologna *COMBINED!* <cite>EndOfDiscOne posted [p:949912008] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>What was wrong with NJO? I thought it was pretty good with some really great moments. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sLaCkEr408___RJ 01/25/21 5:00:27 PM #37:	electricbugs2 posted... Honestly as a Star Wars mega fan (I actually gasp enjoyed the ST) most of the EU is horrible. A lot of Disney's decisions are questionable, but getting rid of a large majority of the EU and taking only the good stuff (Thrawn), is somewhat of a godsend. NJO was so god damn bad. I liked the sequels on first watch except for TFA. But not liking TFA is what led me to enjoy TLJ and TRoS. After TFA stomped out my anticipation for Luke's new Jedi Order, Leia's new Galactic Republic, and Vader/Padme's known descendants then it was easier for me to consider the ST as non-canon from my POV. This allowed me to enjoy episodes 8 and 9 for what they were and not be disappointed how they were disconnected from the previous six films. <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:949912068] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted... </cite> <quote>Honestly as a Star Wars mega fan (I actually gasp enjoyed the ST) most of the EU is horrible. A lot of Disney's decisions are questionable, but getting rid of a large majority of the EU and taking only the good stuff (Thrawn), is somewhat of a godsend. NJO was so god damn bad.</quote>I liked the sequels on first watch except for TFA. But not liking TFA is what led me to enjoy TLJ and TRoS. After TFA stomped out my anticipation for Luke's new Jedi Order, Leia's new Galactic Republic, and Vader/Padme's known descendants then it was easier for me to consider the ST as non-canon from my POV. This allowed me to enjoy episodes 8 and 9 for what they were and not be disappointed how they were disconnected from the previous six films. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 01/25/21 5:02:55 PM #38:	sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... I liked the sequels on first watch except for TFA. But not liking TFA is what led me to enjoy TLJ and TRoS. After TFA stomped out my anticipation for Luke's new Jedi Order, Leia's new Galactic Republic, and Vader/Padme's known descendants then it was easier for me to consider the ST as non-canon from my POV. This allowed me to enjoy episodes 8 and 9 for what they were and not be disappointed how they were disconnected from the previous six films. Have you actually read NJO? I know a lot of people think of Luke's jedi order as the Outcast/Academy games, but the novels were absolutely horrendous. Glorified fan fiction at it's worst. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:949912164] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... </cite> <quote>I liked the sequels on first watch except for TFA. But not liking TFA is what led me to enjoy TLJ and TRoS. After TFA stomped out my anticipation for Luke's new Jedi Order, Leia's new Galactic Republic, and Vader/Padme's known descendants then it was easier for me to consider the ST as non-canon from my POV. This allowed me to enjoy episodes 8 and 9 for what they were and not be disappointed how they were disconnected from the previous six films.</quote>Have you actually read NJO? I know a lot of people think of Luke's jedi order as the Outcast/Academy games, but the novels were absolutely horrendous. Glorified fan fiction at it's worst. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doom_Art 01/25/21 5:04:21 PM #39:	People who heap tons of praise on the Legends post-Episode VI EU strike me as mainly having been exposed to it through Wookieepedia binges or YT lore videos --- Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009 https://imgur.com/mPvcy <cite>Doom_Art posted [p:949912225] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>People who heap tons of praise on the Legends post-Episode VI EU strike me as mainly having been exposed to it through Wookieepedia binges or YT lore videos </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 01/25/21 5:05:02 PM #40:	EndOfDiscOne posted... What was wrong with NJO? I thought it was pretty good with some really great moments. The Vong are the worst Star Wars villains I've ever seen. They basically felt like OP anime antagonists. People talk about how the new movies shit on the lore, but then we had an entire novel series where ~~the force didn't work on the bad guys.~~ That's not creative, it's just fan fiction tripe. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:949912250] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>EndOfDiscOne posted... </cite> <quote>What was wrong with NJO? I thought it was pretty good with some really great moments.</quote>The Vong are the worst Star Wars villains I've ever seen. They basically felt like OP anime antagonists. People talk about how the new movies shit on the lore, but then we had an entire novel series where the force didn't work on the bad guys. That's not creative, it's just fan fiction tripe. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 01/25/21 5:07:18 PM #41:	Doom_Art posted... People who heap tons of praise on the Legends post-Episode VI EU strike me as mainly having been exposed to it through Wookieepedia binges or YT lore videos Or they just read the Thrawn novels or played some of the golden age of LA games, and assumed the whole thing was excellent. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:949912351] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>Doom_Art posted... </cite> <quote>People who heap tons of praise on the Legends post-Episode VI EU strike me as mainly having been exposed to it through Wookieepedia binges or YT lore videos</quote>Or they just read the Thrawn novels or played some of the golden age of LA games, and assumed the whole thing was excellent. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeneralKenobi85 01/25/21 6:47:30 PM #42:	I doubt many people would care as much about the EU being rendered non-canon if the ST wasn't such a mixed bag for a lot of Star Wars fans. There are a few things I really liked about the EU, but ultimately I think the current, more rigid Star Wars canon is much better. It's just unfortunate that it was headlined by a trilogy of movies that turned out to be so awful. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> <cite>GeneralKenobi85 posted [p:949916030] in What was t... [t:79257696]...</cite> <quote>I doubt many people would care as much about the EU being rendered non-canon if the ST wasn't such a mixed bag for a lot of Star Wars fans. There are a few things I really liked about the EU, but ultimately I think the current, more rigid Star Wars canon is much better. It's just unfortunate that it was headlined by a trilogy of movies that turned out to be so awful. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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