Originally posted by: THX
I agree with Hardcore Legend and MTH: there's no logical inconsistency with both Qui-Gon and Anakin not disappearing, yet becoming force ghosts. (What is mesa sayin'? This sounds more like a Bizzle comment than a THX one).
But I do feel that Qui-Gon, sensing he might fail, prepared for the other side in advance, while Maul was held back by the red force-field. It wasn't explicit and could be interpreted in many ways but it was reminiscent of Ben's calm before he disappeared in ANH.
To be honest the whole Qui-Gon discovers the secret of immortality sub-plot isn't too hot. It would be better just to cut it than run rings trying to explain it. (Aah, that's more like it, THX).
I agree with Hardcore Legend and MTH: there's no logical inconsistency with both Qui-Gon and Anakin not disappearing, yet becoming force ghosts. (What is mesa sayin'? This sounds more like a Bizzle comment than a THX one).
But I do feel that Qui-Gon, sensing he might fail, prepared for the other side in advance, while Maul was held back by the red force-field. It wasn't explicit and could be interpreted in many ways but it was reminiscent of Ben's calm before he disappeared in ANH.
To be honest the whole Qui-Gon discovers the secret of immortality sub-plot isn't too hot. It would be better just to cut it than run rings trying to explain it. (Aah, that's more like it, THX).
I agree. Did you catch that, InfoDroid? I AGREE.
We are indeed removing the entire aspect of Qui-Gon discovering the path to immortality. However, one of the more interesting aspects of this (which was unfortunately deleted from the final film) was the fact that the Sith were after immortality, but would never achieve it through their selfish means. In contrast, the Jedi obtain it through their selflessness. This is a powerful plot point that I wish we could bring back to the forefront, but the way things are looking in our saga it’s looking like it will be just as ignored as in the official version. It doesn’t necessarily have to be through Qui-Gon, but things are obviously set up that way.