So erm... Episode I then?

The distinct vibe I've always had off of that movie is that it was simply supposed to be Obi-wans first big adventure. But then they forgot to take off their disguises from the beginning of the movie, the rest of the jedi council then wore those costumes too to avoid the ardous mental task of differentiating people by features other than a silly uniform. Can't have the audience doing that.

And then obi-wan was made qui-gon's apprentice to have something pointless to conflict with the council over.