auximenies - I've only recently discovered this amazing world of fan editing, along with sites such as this fantastic one, and haven't had a chance to read through the 189(!) pages yet, on this topic so far, to see what, if any, comments Adywan might have had to say on his decision to 'swap' the 'arms'. Please don't take offence, as it is only my own particular preferrence, and I realise it is no more or less relevant than anyone else's...excepting Adywan's, whos edit it is.
I have made a couple of suggestions so far on the 'Empire Revisited' thread, and will only ever give a reason why I think I prefer something. Adywan has created STAR WARS on STEROIDS at the end of the day, and for that I will always be very grateful.