Galahad_Skywalker

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Join date: 25-May-2004
Last activity: 11-Apr-2005
Posts: 508

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Post: #79740
Topic: Expanded Universe Novel Discussion.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79740/action/topic#79740
Time: 28-Nov-2004 12:38 PM

Stopped at Barnes and Noble--no Obsession.

I picked up the latest issues of Republic and Empire, instead, just to figure out what they're like.

Post: #79739
Topic: KotOR2: The Sith Lords for XBox has gone gold...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79739/action/topic#79739
Time: 28-Nov-2004 12:36 PM

Very funny, Chaltab...

I can't wait! Of course, I'm waiting for the PC version, so my wait's a bit longer (but I still have plenty to do in the first one, so I think the wait will be liveable).

Favourite characters, anyone? Mine's Bastila, closely followed by Canderous, because he's saved my party's ass so many times.

Post: #79669
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79669/action/topic#79669
Time: 28-Nov-2004 9:56 AM

Congratulations, but hey, you're going to be overtaking me in just a couple of days.

Post: #79716
Topic: UPCOMING DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79716/action/topic#79716
Time: 28-Nov-2004 9:05 AM

I knew Lucas said he would never release the Holiday Special...I guess it's just wishful thinking. I mean, I have my DVD bootleg, but I feel like if the other Star Wars television releases are all on DVD, well, it's kind of a shame. Though watching a bootleg of a second or third generation videotape does put one more into a seventies mood than a digitally remastered and enchanced version would do. It's a shame GL won't fess up to his mistakes.

Post: #79715
Topic: Expanded Universe Novel Discussion.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79715/action/topic#79715
Time: 28-Nov-2004 8:58 AM

I guess you're right. Though I honestly think that Star Wars wouldn't be half as fun if there wasn't more to it than the OT (even though I obviously love the OT dearly).

And Sessler: I'm not a huge comics person, and since I only started dabbling in them recently, I missed out on a lot of the Empire and Republic story arcs, so I'm a bit afraid to try them. What are they like?

Post: #79696
Topic: Expanded Universe Novel Discussion.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79696/action/topic#79696
Time: 28-Nov-2004 8:14 AM

Yeah, Obsession #1 just came out this past week. I'm heading back from break today, and I thought I might see if B&N has it on my way back to campus.

Too bad your Comics thread died, Sessler. I don't understand why so few people want to discuss the EU.

Post: #79680
Topic: Got the DVDs Today
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79680/action/topic#79680
Time: 28-Nov-2004 6:38 AM

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Originally posted by: skyman8081
Before I bought the DVD set, the only copy of Star Wars I had, was the SE of ANH, which was taped off a television broadcast. I also had the OT of ANH, which was taped, and cut off from the tape limit right as the battle of Yavin started.

I had only seen the OT of empire and jedi, once beforehand. On rental VHS tapes. They had the interviews in the front.

It wasn't until I bought that DVDs that I saw the SE changes to them.

But in terms of quality, the film looks like it was made yesterday.

And I find that 90% of the changes, I can live with, as they don't affect the plot, or pacing.

it's just that last 10% that are not needed (Jabba in ANH, Greedo, Hayden) and can ruin it for most people.

I completely agree with you, and welcome to the boards, Skyman!

Post: #79678
Topic: UPCOMING DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79678/action/topic#79678
Time: 28-Nov-2004 5:51 AM

So why are they releasing the Ewok movies on DVD but not the Holiday Special? I mean, honestly, it's not like these movies can be much better than the Holiday Special. I guess it's all the hypocrisy of Lucasfilm, though.

Post: #79677
Topic: Expanded Universe Novel Discussion.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79677/action/topic#79677
Time: 28-Nov-2004 5:43 AM

I never thought I'd get this interested in the Clone Wars after seeing Episode II, but it really sounds like they have picked top-quality writers to tell the stories, even if the marketing ploys are a bit out there.

Has anyone read the first Obsession comic yet? Is it any good? I know this is a thread for novel discussion, but there is a lot more to the EU than just the books. And besides, while we're on the topic of the Clone Wars, we might as well add other mediums into the mix.

Post: #79676
Topic: Got the DVDs Today
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79676/action/topic#79676
Time: 28-Nov-2004 5:38 AM

Hal, you did exactly what I did at Best Buy on 22 September. I was coming home for a four-day weekend from school, and when I stopped at Best Buy, they had the huge Star Wars display and were playing ESB on the large widescreen TV with the couch and the surround speakers. I sat down, box set in my hand, watching the asteroid chase, stood back up walked over to the sci-fi/fantasy section, took a look at the Fellowship of the Ring Extended, went back over the the TV, watched the Vader/Palpatine scene, and then walked back over to the Star Wars display. The sound and picture quality was so good! And the set was $42.99 on sale! And I had the money! And if I waited, and decided to buy it another time, I would have to pay $51.99, and I knew I didn't want to do that! Long story short, I bought the trilogy, but I also have Rikter's bootlegs, so it's not like I'm allowing myself to be brainwashed by the new versions. I mean, everytime a change comes on the screen, I playback the original in my head. I despair, but yet I don't think the new versions are complete sh*t...the only reason they are such a travesty to purists such as ourselves is that the originals aren't being preserved.

Yes, Hal...you are stronger than me in resisting in the temptation, but...Dolby 5.1 EX!! That's all I have to say...

Post: #79614
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79614/action/topic#79614
Time: 27-Nov-2004 10:15 PM

Originally posted by: GundarkHunter
Galahad! Long time, no see! Where ya been?

Here and there, Gundark. Classes started back up, and things got busy. I couldn't stay away any longer.

Well, J***** for one was banned, and Shimraa left.

Jimbo was banned? Is it okay for me to verbally breathe a sigh of relief? I don't even think I need to ask why he was banned...

Post: #79597
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79597/action/topic#79597
Time: 27-Nov-2004 7:03 PM

Originally posted by: TheSessler
Well, we know at least one member (if not 2) will not be here to rack up any more posts, so its fair game

Whose left? I've been gone since August, so I wouldn't know.

450, by the way.

Post: #79533
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79533/action/topic#79533
Time: 27-Nov-2004 2:46 PM

Originally posted by: Hal 9000
Just a thought. The purple looks fine as is, I mean I don't dislike it strongly.

Just seemed childish and silly especially for Samuel Jackson (who doesn't belong in Star Wars to begin with).

I see your point. It's a good suggestion, and it does look out of place being used by Samuel L. Jackson.

Post: #79529
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79529/action/topic#79529
Time: 27-Nov-2004 2:41 PM

I don't know, Hal...I kind of liked the purple blade...it set Mace apart from the other Jedi, who came off as conformists. I liked the purple blade enough to adopt it in KOTOR as soon as I found a purple crystal.

Post: #79594
Topic: New Holiday Special DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79594/action/topic#79594
Time: 27-Nov-2004 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by: Crygor64
I'm giving my friends copies of this DVD for Christmas, so it would look really nice if I could use this festive holiday themed cover.

What a nice Christmas gift.

Actually, if I didn't already have a copy, I'd love it if a friend secured a bootleg of it for me, and if I could copy DVDs, I'd be handing it out as well.

What's this newsgroup? How would one access it?

Post: #79592
Topic: Those Pesky Soundtracks
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79592/action/topic#79592
Time: 27-Nov-2004 12:52 PM

Since I missed out on the major spoiler, 'The Emperor's Death' on the ROTJ soundtrack release back in 1983 (wasn't born yet), I'll have to make up for it by buying the soundtrack and reading the track listing before the movie comes out. Seeing the track record on the soundtrack titles, I wouldn't be surprised to see ROTS have a track entitled, 'Mace Windu is Thrown Around by Anakin and Electrocuted by the Emperor.' Either that or 'Padme is Force-Choked.'

(not that those are actually going to be in the movie, or at least, not that I know of)

Post: #79534
Topic: Discussion: Your most prized star wars collectible
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79534/action/topic#79534
Time: 27-Nov-2004 8:48 AM

It's a thought. It's working up the courage to place the figure in the hands of the US Postal Service that's the problem (even with insurance, it's a difficult thing to do).

Post: #79526
Topic: Discussion: Your most prized star wars collectible
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79526/action/topic#79526
Time: 27-Nov-2004 8:38 AM

My carded Mara Jade EU figure. Bought it on ebay this summer. I bid on one that was autographed by Shannon McRandle, and it would've kicked ass to have gotten that one, but having a carded Mara Jade is better than not having one.

Post: #79523
Topic: ORIGINALTRILOGY.COM T-SHIRTS
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79523/action/topic#79523
Time: 27-Nov-2004 8:32 AM

I'm interested!!

Post: #79522
Topic: Wanted: I have 10 bucks....
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79522/action/topic#79522
Time: 27-Nov-2004 8:28 AM

Yeah, talk to Rikter...that's where I got my copy over the summer. Regardless of how cheesy it is, it's definitely a must-see...I'm planning to show mine to a group of friends on campus in the next couple of weeks.

BTW, I printed out a Holiday Special cover yesterday and slipped it in a blank DVD case...now it'll be displayed as another part of my collection, which will really baffle anyone who takes a look at them on the shelf.

Post: #79513
Topic: Is it wrong to name your kids after a Star Wars character?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79513/action/topic#79513
Time: 27-Nov-2004 8:14 AM

I don't think Leia sounds that bad...have you considered Mara? Just remember that most of the population hasn't had that much to do with the EU, so mostly only Star Wars fans would be the wiser for it. But avoid Greedo, if you can.

Post: #79491
Topic: Expanded Universe Novel Discussion.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79491/action/topic#79491
Time: 27-Nov-2004 4:38 AM

Doesn't sound so ultimate to me...haven't we seen Yoda and Dooku fight before? But then again, it might be good even if the ultimate confrontation isn't so ultimate.

Post: #79441
Topic: Beautiful Women
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79441/action/topic#79441
Time: 26-Nov-2004 2:54 PM

My campus added a number of channels to our cable lineup while I worked up there over the summer, and one of the new channels was G4. *sigh* Morgan Webb...I need to watch X-Play again soon...

Post: #79440
Topic: Tell it to the world!!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79440/action/topic#79440
Time: 26-Nov-2004 2:49 PM

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Originally posted by: TheSessler
*bows head*Sadly, I already have it.

You're not the only one. Though I did end up buying it for the cheapest price I could get the day I bought it (22 September). Best Buy had it for $42.99, so I don't feel that bad about it, though I did go through the entire summer here on the forums saying I wasn't going to buy it, so I do feel a bit hypocritical. On the other hand, I have done my part to preserve the originals at the same time by getting laserdisc rips from Rikter.

I think what finally provoked me to go out and buy it, and to leave the forums for as long as I did was that Star Wars was becoming more of a burden to me than a joy. This whole struggle to boycott or not to boycott the official release wore me out, quite frankly. That, and life became a bit to busy to spend time on the message boards like I did over the summer. But just because I bought (and actually enjoy) the Special Edition DVD release doesn't mean that the Original Trilogy cause is no less important to me. So I'm back, and hope everyone can forgive me for coming off so hypocritical and flip-floppish.

Edit: Nice shirt, by the way

Post: #79439
Topic: Vader shilling for Target (advert)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79439/action/topic#79439
Time: 26-Nov-2004 2:35 PM

Quote
Originally posted by: Bossk
But I must say that Heidi Klum would make my artificial respirator race as well.

Tell me about it. How did I only just now see that? But I have to say the ESPN ad is great. I'm with Bossk, I want to know where they get their creative staff.