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Rhikter said:I've already given my lecture about serving the story and not doing something just because you can, so now I'll take a moment to tread that fine line between fan and fanboy *Shudders*:
Yes, changing the laser color may seem like a minor, insignificant change (So did Greedo shooting first), but think of the larger picture in terms of canonicity. Laser color is a marker of what kind of technology is powering the weapon. If you change the laser color you have, indirectly, change what technology makes up the weapons systems on the Imperial Walker which has been outlined in countless Star Wars tech manuals prior (I think).
Adywan would consider anything outside of the movies not to be canon, though, right? I certainly agree that nothing should be done just because it can be done. I also agree that changing the color of the lasers (in this and in ROTJ) should only be done if it will look better and support continuity. Afterall, that is Adywan's goal, right? The idea that the Special Editions didn't fix and/or improve things that needed fixing or coould be improved. If changing the colors of the lasers does not improve things, then it should not be done.
As for the comments regarding the dialog in the base: I always liked the original "The first transport is away" line. The Special Edition version is too recognizable as Mark Hamill, who said the line. But the Special Edition version does sound a little more enthusiastic than the original.
The "Imperial troops have entered the base" line could sound more urgent just be speeding it up (though making sure it's not pitched up). If it's just said faster, it will sound more like the person ran to the intercom to get off the warning.