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It’s been a few years since I’ve played through it in full. I remember thinking the gameplay was pretty unremarkable since the “levels” basically play identically to multiplayer matches. It’s not that that’s a bad thing — the multiplayer/instant action matches are a blast — there’s just minimal innovations on that formula so there isn’t much to discuss. I think the selling point of the campaign is Morrison’s narration. Those cut scenes are iconic. And, honestly, for what the campaign is, the devs’ ability to narrativize a few glorified multiplayer matches so effectively and dramatically deserves to be commended.

Mostly when I think of the campaign in BF2, im reminded of the extra mile Pademic went on that game. They didn’t have to add a campaign. A multiplayer focused game like that would’ve been fine without it. But they did it anyway and it slaps and all these years later, we have yet to get another Battlefront game that is as feature complete at launch as BF2 ‘05.

No I don’t think the story that began in the Acolyte is suited for an anthology series. Maybe a few one off episodes on Plaguies could be interesting, but the key moments in his story should be given more room to breathe.

If I were pitching a Tales of the Sith type series, I think a cool framing could be a new character wandering the Valley of the Dark Lords, and, at each tomb, uncovering some relevant story or history about each Sith. It might be interesting having one of these anthology series’ that also still has a narrative through line. The episodes would need to be longer, and it would obviously be unwise to cram the entire backstory of a Sith into a single episode, but just having 6 or so separate little tales with a different moral/focus, and then all of these tales could culminate into some larger truth for our protagonist. The protagonist could be a Jedi, a Sith acolyte, an archeologist, a force wielder belonging to a different group, whatever. Each episode could focus on a different Sith buried on Korriban, so you could do Ajunta Pall, Naga Sadow, Marka Ragnos, all the classics. I also think it would be neat if, once we “flashed back” to the story of the “Sith of the week”, each episode had a unique art style to reflect the character it was covering.

Idk just spitballing. Mostly I love korriban and I think Star Wars is better when its a part of things.

There is a section on continuity in the Freemaker Adventures article that answers your question.

Impossible to say because the film wouldn’t be inherently good or bad on the basis of it featuring Revan. Even if you like the character’s story in the old EU, it’s totally within the realm of possibilities for them to fumble adapting it to a new medium, and to a new audience, or for it to simply not translate as well to film as many fans like to presume.

Personally, I’d much rather have that KOTOR remake salvaged by a more competent developer, than I would old books and games of varying quality adapted to the big screen. Just as a general rule, I find adaptations boring, especially ones overly concerned with being “faithful”. The way I see it, a new medium should mean a new story. If a hypothetical Revan film wants to stand any chance of being comparable to the likes of Lucas’ films or TCW or Andor, it’s going to need to push the character and TOR broadly in new, more cinematically minded directions.

I mean, I won’t lie, I think the current slate of upcoming projects is about as weak as it’s ever been, and Lucasfilm’s general inability to get things out the door in a timely manner (or at all) has me really wondering how much longer this thing is going to go. I’m excited for Andor, but past that…

That said, an abundance of merchandising is hardly a sign of a fall from grace. TESB was pretty much funded by toy sales for god’s sake. Star Wars has always walked a narrow line between being corporate brand and being a piece of art, it’s up to you as a fan how you want to parse that out, but don’t act like the cynical marketing practices haven’t been here from the start.

Idk. I think there’s a lot riding on this upcoming Celebration. They need to generate some excitement if they really intend to continue putting out new projects for at least another decade. But the industry is changing, and I can’t really say that I’m looking ahead with any sort of fear. I really don’t want Star Wars to go on forever. Sometimes I think the fact that it’s continued this long past the Prequels is bad enough. Maybe I’m just getting older, but when the time comes and this series has run its course, I think I’ll be ok with that, honestly.

The voice of his era. Impossible to replicate, though many have tried, and, in is absence, no doubt countless more will attempt to do so. But, frankly, I’d be shocked if cinema ever again hears a voice as powerful, as charismatic, and as iconic as James Earl Jones. Luckily, a voice like that is also timeless, and stands no chance of ever being forgotten.

This is an immeasurable loss.

Yeah I haven’t played it. I don’t think it’s for me. I remember when it was announced, and thinking that it could be a fun, low stakes “arcadey” SW shooter, but unfortunately the game has come to incorporate too many of the unsavory elements of modern multiplayer games, and I’m just not interested anymore. Character designs are fun though.

I also did very much enjoy Dunkey’s review of the game.

I guess it could be fine, but it feels like a uniquely terrible choice to end Star Wars’ hiatus from the theater.

I don’t think we as a species are prepared for how well The Last Jedi is going to age — how well it’s already aging. In an era where so much of the mainstream is contextualized by a cynical appeal to brand recognition, to myth as commodity, not spiritual guide, it’s hard not to view a film like TLJ that engages so critically in its source material as being prophetic on some level.

I do not think it is a perfect movie. I think there are at least 6, maybe seven better Star Wars movies. But for its dedication to cinema as an art form, for the sheer amount of care put into constructing a narrative that had even an iota of substance when, as it’s counterparts in the ST indicate, it would’ve been just as easy to cash in on nostalgia and pander to an audience hellbent on being pandered to, I will always, always prefer something like TLJ to pretty much anything else coming out of these major studios. It’s such an anomaly in this current sea of pop culture that perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise about 50% of people can’t be bothered to engage with it on its own terms.

Every year, I appreciate the Last Jedi more, because every year, we’re increasingly reminded of what mythology can be, by way of what it is not. How bout that Minecraft trailer y’all?

I really liked the show. Not perfect — it falters in the same place as every other D+ show not named Andor: pacing. And the World Between Worlds bit was half baked. I also think they could’ve handled things better when it comes to the Rebels voice actors. Like, I’m a fervent proponent of recasting, but VAs do always seem to get shafted.

That said, much to my surprise, I do think the show’s biggest strength is that it was live action. The weight and physicality of this show is just not as suited for animation, and, on that note: props to Dave for adapting to the new medium.

I acknowledge that this is a very annoying, film bro thing to say, but, fundamentally, if you’re not into Samurai films, a lot of this show is not going to resonate with you as much.

As a lover of all things Chambara, the vibe of this series really worked for me. A lot of people shit talk Rosario’s performance on Twitter…and like, I get why, but I also think she was perfect in the series. It showed Ahsoka at a different point in her life than what we saw in Rebels, and, as someone who has been following her journey since day 1, I was fascinated by it. Such a powerful ode to ROTJ Luke Skywalker, and some of the all-time iconic Samurai figures, not the least of which being the many characters of Toshirô Mifune. I also know there were a lot of Gandalf parallels, but I’ve yet to take on the Tolkien gambit so I can’t speak to that yet. People can complain that “there’s too much Ahsoka” all they want, I’m here for her character. I love the arc, I love what Dave is doing with her, I’m invested, I want to see the resolution.

Maybe the series’ ultimate potential was kneecapped by how entrenched it was in pre-existing SW storytelling, and, certainly I’d love a future story that goes even harder on the Chambara motifs with all new, original characters, but…idk as a Rebels stan, I was happy to see those characters again, and I didn’t feel pandered to at all. It is possible for preexisting characters to appear without it being innately pandering, even if the fan response often makes things feel more shallow than they actually are. And let’s not forget that the standout of this series was, in fact, a new character (R.I.P. Ray Stevenson).

This was a closer race before the end of TBB Season 3. Now, without a doubt, I prefer Rebels. The storytelling is just more daring, full stop.

One thing I’ll say though: how wonderful is it that both shows were able to end on their own terms? After TCW’s abrupt cancellation and relatively short winded return, a series being able to tell the entire story it wants to tell, and not an episode longer or shorter, is something I’ll always cherish, even if the story itself doesn’t conclude in a way I deem satisfying, as was the case with TBB.

The symmetry between Vader and the prequel villains is one of my favorite details in the entire series. I could write a dissertation on it, and, who knows, maybe one day I will.

To me, Dooku is the most compelling comparison. It’s not so much him merely being a fallen Jedi (and losing his hands lol), as much as it is the ease with which he was tossed aside. Not that Maul and Grevious (and Ventress, though her relationship with Palpatine wasn’t depicted much) weren’t also cast aside, but we physically see Sidious replace Dooku with Anakin in ROTS, making it more impactful. Understanding the parallel between the confrontation on the Invisible Hand and the confrontation on the Second Death Star is, imo, the key to unlocking the entire saga.

Obviously people are going to performatively vote Bazil, but like…please tell me I’m not the only one who kind of hated that character lol. This is not a commentary on his design — that’s peak. But he was so transparently just a plot device with no substantive role in the larger narrative. He seemed to simply materialize out of nowhere whenever it was convenient and disappear when he was no longer necessary. Because, truly and honestly, this may sound like a nitpick, but was a “tracker” really necessary at all in that show? A team of half a dozen Jedi couldn’t have figured out where to go on their own? Or, better yet, them venturing through the jungle couldn’t have been a fun, more expansive adventure in and of itself? Apparently not, I guess.

At least Mae had a pretty interesting arc, even if the execution was a little rough around the edges.

Always kind of strange when people compare main characters to background characters like this. Especially in polls. Feels passive aggressive. If you don’t like Mae, just make a post about it and generate some conversation rather than pitting her against some random beaver to try and prove a point backhandedly

It’s canon. The final season of the Clone Wars and Tales of the Jedi contradicted some moments in the novel but not in ways that detract or undermine the actual substance of the story. But regardless, you shouldn’t let whether or not a story is “canon” determine if you read it or not. It’s a good book from what I remember. If you like Ahsoka’s character, you should check it out.

I actually didn’t see this coming because I don’t pay attention to the viewership statistics for space shows because I’m a normal person. Get ready for every terrible Star Wars YouTuber to take ownership for this outcome and spin it as a victory for their moral crusade against tv shows they don’t like, but ultimately, this is a corporation protecting their profits, and nothing more. And that should disturb all of us, regardless of what we think of this series.

I for one thought this show was quite bad, but I still felt there was potential for a better second season, if only we saw improvements made across the board. Really though, I could care less about seeing this story continue, I’m just more concerned about the implications it will have on future projects. I really hope the Acolyte’s failure isn’t misconstrued as a disinterest in new, interesting ideas and aesthetics in Star Wars, leaving us subject to another decade of stories set in and around the narrow confines of the OT.

how could disney do this

Technically neither, but if you’re watching chronologically, ANH is clearly a continuation of the story told in the prequels, whereas RO is more of an addendum to that story.

^^Yeah and? For starters at least in this instance we wouldn’t have to look at Salvador Larroca’s ugly ass art, and also it’s cool and fun and I like things that are cool and fun.

Not even saying they should do that or that it’s my favorite option, I’m just saying it’s a possibility.

I know people get clowned on for saying this but I do also genuinely want a Grevious project of some kind, and I’m not someone who typically clambers for pre-established characters getting spin-offs, in fact I usually hate that shit. He’s just such a wild character who naturally lends himself to being stylized in really fun and creative ways, and also opens a lot of doors for Lucasfilm to explore a lot of untapped potential within Star Wars.

If I had my pick, I would love to see Genndy Tartakovsky return for an animated miniseries. Grevious’ origin would be the obvious and best choice for the story, but, as stupid and cliche as Star Wars gets with resurrecting characters, I can conceive of a way where a post-death Grevious story could work. Maybe it’s not really Grevious, but his parts are repurposed by another cyborg/droid, or maybe it’s a Frankenstein situation where he is unnaturally reanimated by someone. I know that sounds wacky, but Grevious is a wacky character and that’s what I love about him.

KOTOR 1, KOTOR 2, Outcast, Dark Forces.