Even with that said I'd still like to see a mock up of what it might look like.

Me to. I also have some questions about the idea, but I think the pros weigh out the cons. I would like to see the saga end on a planet like Coruscant. It would be cool seeing it rain and lightning or something like in ROTS. These explanations for it staying on the DS aren't very strong at all IMO.

the Emperor being on the DS2 is the rebels main reason for giving it their all.

So thats an excuse? The rebels are going all out anyway. In ANH, the rebels gave it there all, Palps wasn't present. ( I know there lifes were on the line...but they would still give there all if they werent.)

Let's not also forget that the Rebel leader woman even says "...and the Emperor himself will be there."

I hope your not serious with this explanation.

Too many other things would need to be reworked or edited out for it to function.

Too many things would need to be re-worked? You guys wan't to put the Emperor on a flying saucer. Not alot would need to be changed that come to the top of my head.

Also keep in mind that the whole thing was a trap set up by Palpatine and he wanted a front row seat... this is not something he wants to Tivo and watch on his crappy 20" hologram projector.

Mabey he doesn't want a front row seat? When does he say this in the movie? I don't see this as a excuse to keep Palps on DS II.

Look, I know things will need to be re-done, but if we need these kind of changes, I think seeing Coruscant would be better. It feels more threatning that Luke has to go up against the Emperor ( in the Imperial Capital), rather than Palps sort of going to him.

It's an interesting idea, lets AT LEAST see some mockups of this.