theredbaron

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Join date: 29-Aug-2005
Last activity: 6-Jan-2016
Posts: 1,283

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Post: #145984
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145984/action/topic#145984
Time: 6-Oct-2005 8:52 AM

When 900 posts you reach, look as good, you will not, hmmm?!

Post: #145982
Topic: Return of the Jedi - was it what it was meant to be?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145982/action/topic#145982
Time: 6-Oct-2005 8:48 AM

There's part of me that wished he didn't end the OT so prematurely. I suppose I wish it was more like an 'Original Serial' rather than a Trilogy. These things are probably destined to reduce in quality over time, however - like the Bond films (well, it wasn't a steady decline, but hit or miss) or Star Trek.

Post: #145993
Topic: Episode I - Manga Comic.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145993/action/topic#145993
Time: 6-Oct-2005 3:54 AM

It was a joke.

Post: #145958
Topic: Serenity
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145958/action/topic#145958
Time: 6-Oct-2005 3:41 AM

I'll get a bunch of friends together the moment it comes out here...actually, I'm gonna check now.

Post: #145955
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145955/action/topic#145955
Time: 6-Oct-2005 3:38 AM

And mine is 156!

Post: #145954
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145954/action/topic#145954
Time: 6-Oct-2005 3:38 AM

Yeah, yours is currently 83.

Post: #145983
Topic: The Beatles
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145983/action/topic#145983
Time: 6-Oct-2005 2:51 AM

apparently Zach is a pretty hot drummer. If I remember correctly there were rumours of him playing with Led Zeppelin on a few occasions as well as some other bands...

Post: #145929
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145929/action/topic#145929
Time: 6-Oct-2005 1:56 AM

Ah, okay. Sweet. I wondered how you bogans racked up so many posts without spamming everything!

Adamwankenobi's post count was the only one that made any sense to me!

Post: #145918
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145918/action/topic#145918
Time: 6-Oct-2005 1:41 AM

Can someone please explain the 'Rankings' thread to me?

Post: #145917
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145917/action/topic#145917
Time: 6-Oct-2005 1:40 AM

Street Fighter: Worst. Videogame Movie. Ever.

Resident Evil is probably the only videogame movie that I didn't hate. And I've never played the game!

Post: #145910
Topic: Return of the Jedi - was it what it was meant to be?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145910/action/topic#145910
Time: 6-Oct-2005 1:24 AM

This is a great discussion guys. Maddog00, I was wondering if you could post the link to that article, or even post the full article in a separate post?

Post: #145935
Topic: Episode I - Manga Comic.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145935/action/topic#145935
Time: 5-Oct-2005 8:06 PM

Maybe the comic author will release a Special Edition that reads from left to right, to keep in line with his 'original vision'.

Post: #145933
Topic: The Beatles
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145933/action/topic#145933
Time: 5-Oct-2005 8:03 PM

Oh oh and I LOVE 'Within You Without You'

Post: #145931
Topic: The Beatles
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145931/action/topic#145931
Time: 5-Oct-2005 8:00 PM

Oh yeah, and 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' is also one of my faves.

'With A Little Help From My Friends' sounds awesome coming out of Joe Cocker's mouth. I didn't really like the original, though...seems passionless.

Post: #145927
Topic: Most Underrated Console System
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145927/action/topic#145927
Time: 5-Oct-2005 7:54 PM

Anyone play Panzer Dragoon Saga? Not THAT was Saturn's shining moment.

Their 2D games blew everything else out of the water. I think if Sega had of powered on with some quality 2D games, especially an awesome new 2D Sonic game, things might have panned out differently. People might have seen the 'jaggies' and jerky gameplay for what it was in favour of titles like Radiant Silvergun, X-Men vs. Streetfighter, and Castlevania X.

Not to say that they should have abandoned 3D game development altogether, but I think they could have staked out a niche market and blaze their own trail.

A new Sonic game was definitely lacking. Sonic X-Treme got canned and Sonic 3D Blast was a cop-out (and it wasn't by Sonic Team, either).

Some other awesome Saturn titles:

NiGHTS into Dreams
Panzer Dragoon II (Get Panzer Dragoon Orta on XBox, it rocks)
Virtua Fighter II (seriously, this game is way better than Tekken)
Burning Rangers
Steep Slope Sliders (I still haven't seen a better snowboarding game, gameplay-wise)
Virtual On
Winter Heat & Athlete Kings (the best sports games ever, IMHO)
Virtua Cop 1 & 2

Man...what a great machine. The funny thing is that all of my mates would say the Saturn sucked and the PS ruled, but everyone preferred to come over to my house to play videogames...

Post: #145915
Topic: TiVo/DVR
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145915/action/topic#145915
Time: 5-Oct-2005 7:37 PM

Call me a Phillistine, but what is a TiVo? I hear all these American Hollywood stars talking about it in awards ceremonies and on Oprah, but I don't think they've been released in Australia yet (although I'm probably wrong). Is it just a brand of set-top box? What kind of features does it have?

Post: #145914
Topic: Top 5 Moments in the Original Trilogy
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145914/action/topic#145914
Time: 5-Oct-2005 7:33 PM

Haha...and I thought I was crazy about Star Wars!

I opted for baths over showers right up to the age of 17, and not once did I simulate carbonite freezing in the tub!

I feel like I've missed out on something...

Post: #145912
Topic: Aussie O-OT Fans.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145912/action/topic#145912
Time: 5-Oct-2005 7:30 PM

I was just wondering, are there any O-OT activists on here from Australia? I, for one, am Australian, despite what my profile says.

I live in Brisbane.

Reply to this thread if you are Australian...

Post: #145911
Topic: Episode I - Manga Comic.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145911/action/topic#145911
Time: 5-Oct-2005 7:28 PM

Are you Portugese, ricarleite?

BTW, just so you guys know, I'm not actually from Tunisia...that's one of those 'Tatooine' jokes...I live in Australia.

I know, we're completely off-topic again, but I honestly don't mind. But if anyone wants to post some more frames from the comics here, you are most welcome to...

*HINT*: Please post more comic frames on here!

Post: #145590
Topic: Return of the Jedi - was it what it was meant to be?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145590/action/topic#145590
Time: 5-Oct-2005 1:56 PM

Also, a bit off topic, but refresh my memory: why does Jabba's sail barge blow up?

And after you've answered that question, read the first post and tell me what your thoughts are, I'm really interested to know...

Post: #145580
Topic: Sometimes do you feel like you should give up on the cause?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145580/action/topic#145580
Time: 5-Oct-2005 1:29 PM

I agree a great deal with what you just said. That's pretty much the only time I've ever felt good about GL *not* releasing the O-OT.

Post: #145579
Topic: Return of the Jedi - was it what it was meant to be?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145579/action/topic#145579
Time: 5-Oct-2005 1:27 PM

Originally posted by: TheCassidy
Explain the force connection between Luke & Leia in 'Empire' then.

It could have been developed via a romantic bond later on, or at least a friendship bond. What were Luke's options? The wookie, two droids, Lando? Leia was the only viable candidate for him to communicate with via the Force at that time. Doesn't mean it wasn't significant, but it also doesn't mean that it had to be a brother-sister significance...

Post: #145578
Topic: Return of the Jedi - was it what it was meant to be?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145578/action/topic#145578
Time: 5-Oct-2005 1:20 PM

Either way, I'm not really disputing what is, I accept and enjoy watching ROTJ, though not as much nowadays as ANH and ESB. I'm just wondering what might have been. I found what I think is a *very* early screenplay of Star Wars, which in all honesty is too creative to be fake. It suggests the fluidity of Lucas' concept for Star Wars:

http://www.godamongdirectors.com/scripts/swd1.shtml

Post: #145524
Topic: Return of the Jedi - was it what it was meant to be?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145524/action/topic#145524
Time: 5-Oct-2005 8:58 AM

The more I think about it, I don't believe Lucas intended to make ROTJ the way he did when he was setting it up in ESB. The whole concept of there being 'another' - I don't believe it was going to be Leia originally. This would help to explain all the incest-esque occurences pre-ROTJ. I believe that either Luke was going to find another sibling, or another Force-adept, or that perhaps Luke would fail, and it would be left to this 'Other' to either help Luke, or succeed where he failed.

In short, I think Lucas wanted to end the Trilogy, instead of creating more episodes in his set of 'serials'. He tied up so many loose ends that could have been developed further:

- making Leia the 'Other'.
- making Leia Luke's sister, instead of having Han die and their relationship develop.
- having Yoda die, instead of furthering his training
- Vader's plan to overthrow the Emperor was not developed
- Lando just being forgiven without really redeeming himself with some valiant deed beforehand (just a casual reference to the stunt he pulled at the Battle of Tanaab) - perhaps having him sacrifice himself in a warrior's death for atonement?
- Of course, we all know that the Ewoks were used instead of the Wookies

And of course the Second Death Star was a bit of a cop-out, but I have a feeling that GL always intended to put the Death Star at the end of the story - and that he brought it forward to ANH because he had no guarantee of any sequels.

Was it ever meant to be a Trilogy, or was there meant to be more? What do you guys think?

Post: #145522
Topic: Unbearable HC
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145522/action/topic#145522
Time: 5-Oct-2005 8:44 AM

I honestly believe that O-OT purists have no choice but to disown the Prequels. I myself have no problem with that. I'll disown the PT any day of the week, without a second thought. Trying to rationalise or entertain continuities between these two trilogies is just not possible, unless you like and approve of GL's tinkering thus far, and leave the floor open for further tinkering.