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If you could have a legacy upon the Star Wars galaxy, how would you want to be remembered?

As the fearless Jedi Knight, first into the fight against evil
3
4%
As the peacemaking Jedi Master
11
13%
As the shadow that lurks in the dark, influencing the galaxy with subtlety
9
11%
As the Sith Master that reveals themselves and dominates all opposition
18
21%
As the rogue who finds their fortune
2
2%
As the crime boss who lavishes in luxury
1
1%
As the bounty hunter that lives long enough to retire
7
8%
As the veteran soldier who fights for their cause for a lifetime
10
12%
As the daredevil explorer, placing their lives on the line to map the galaxy and reshape its very structure
10
12%
Dude, this galaxy's frickin' crazy, just let me be a normal civilian
13
15%
 
Total votes : 84

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Postby Alekseandrea » Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:25 am

Ism wrote:
Alekseandrea wrote:
Well, if you can only choose one the taming animals thing is clearly the best.
You can get an nearly unlimited amount of minions "friends"!

And the weak minded inferior beings "friends" would do anything you asked them for.

Clearly, there is more potential in that than in mere telekinesis or better senses.


I’m just saying, I’d rather be able to get the remote from across the room without using an animal’s mouth as a taxi service.


But, the power of mind-control "friendship"!
And you can actually delegate more than 1 task to the animals.
Besides, animals can think for themselves. You don't need to concentrate as much.
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Postby Bearon Uncensored » Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:34 pm

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No, I was super excited about the concept of Rebels when it first came out. That excitement quickly died out as I realized it was a show that took the opportunity to drop oneliners at every opportunity killing the mood of situations that should have been serious. That was just the start though. The fact that the characters were never developed beyond simple archetypes was also wearing as the series went on. Then there was the villain of the week style format they adopted after killing off the best original element of the show in Season 1 ( The Grand Inquisitor ). Problems kept piling up. Some random Force mumbo jumbo introduced out of nowhere never to be seen again in season 3 ( The Bendu ), nearly all of S3 and S4 simply telling us that Thrawn is out there planning and doing stuff but never showing it, plot lines that should have had far more focus played on them shoved to the side ( Ezra being tempted by the Darkside ) and never touched again, making a mockery of Maul by making his last moments of screen time wandering the desert talking and giggling to himself like a mad man before anticlimactically being cut down in a few seconds be Kenobi ( this isn't mentioning the fact that half the Episode was devoted to Ezra and Chopper interactions ), Palpatine trying to charm Ezra after he had attempted to kill him the episode prior, Space Whales ex machina and about a million other issues.

Ok cool, so you’re just one of the people that doesn’t like Rebels. That’s fine, but it explains why you hated the finale since you also hated of the rest of it haha. I also disagree with many of your criticisms, but I’ll leave that be.

I expect most actual fans of the show would be satisfied with the ending as I was though.

Anyways, Thrawn and Ezra fall into the category of “left room for future stories” rather than well-explained with a bow tie like the other characters and storylines. I’m looking forward to seeing what became of them on the other side of whether the purgils took them.


You missed the point. I WANTED Rebels to be good but I'm not willing to lie to myself about its quality.

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Postby The Huskar Social Union » Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:36 pm

Finished Rebels, actually going to miss the show. Liked the last few episodes a lot.

Rip Kanan, one of my two favourite characters dead before the end.
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Postby Saiwania » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:04 pm

I just finished Rebels myself, and it was better than I expected. Started out lame, but improved over time. Still pales in comparison to the greatness of Clone Wars but I'll be ready for any sequel series if it is worthwhile.

My opinion, best content: Most scenes involving Grand Inquisitor and every scene involving Grand Moff Tarkin, most scenes with Grand Admiral Thrawn or Death Troopers. Worst content: Ezra's slingshot. The magical "Force Wolves" of Lothal, the time gateway BS.
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Postby -Ocelot- » Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:44 am

Uinted Communist of Africa wrote:wow I'm one of the few people who would just rather have heightened senses.....people just don't appreciate have that extra edge that can save you in a bind.
I mean everyone is picking telekinesis.....how much does that help when something ambushes you?
Heightened senses are way more vualuable.


I picked heightened senses as well. It is more valuable, just not visibly so.

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Postby Skylus » Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:58 am

Hell yeah I want to shoot lightning from my hands.

On another note, I saw TLJ last night. I loved all of it.
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Postby Uinted Communist of Africa » Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:25 am

Ism wrote:
Uinted Communist of Africa wrote:wow I'm one of the few people who would just rather have heightened senses.....people just don't appreciate have that extra edge that can save you in a bind.
I mean everyone is picking telekinesis.....how much does that help when something ambushes you?
Heightened senses are way more vualuable.


Happens to you often does it?

All the freakin time.....especially after I got on Jabba's bad side.
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Postby Bralia » Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:21 am

Ism wrote:
Uinted Communist of Africa wrote:wow I'm one of the few people who would just rather have heightened senses.....people just don't appreciate have that extra edge that can save you in a bind.
I mean everyone is picking telekinesis.....how much does that help when something ambushes you?
Heightened senses are way more vualuable.


Happens to you often does it?

See, this is why Healing is the best. Even if you do happen to get ambushed, you can focus on actually dealing with your wounds asap. I don't need flashy telekinesis either, I favor survival.
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Postby Dylar » Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:23 am

Bralia wrote:
Ism wrote:
Happens to you often does it?

See, this is why Healing is the best. Even if you do happen to get ambushed, you can focus on actually dealing with your wounds asap. I don't need flashy telekinesis either, I favor survival.

But see, with telekinesis, if say 5 guys try to ambush you, you could do a Force repulse and send them all flying.
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Postby Pax Nerdvana » Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:24 am

Dylar wrote:
Bralia wrote:See, this is why Healing is the best. Even if you do happen to get ambushed, you can focus on actually dealing with your wounds asap. I don't need flashy telekinesis either, I favor survival.

But see, with telekinesis, if say 5 guys try to ambush you, you could do a Force repulse and send them all flying.

Yeah. And than Force a boulder at them.
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Postby The first Galactic Republic » Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:59 am

Dylar wrote:
Bralia wrote:See, this is why Healing is the best. Even if you do happen to get ambushed, you can focus on actually dealing with your wounds asap. I don't need flashy telekinesis either, I favor survival.

But see, with telekinesis, if say 5 guys try to ambush you, you could do a Force repulse and send them all flying.

You see Anakin when having dark side no need for fancy decadent light side healing. Enemies will be of blown away before you are gettings the hurt.
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Postby Uinted Communist of Africa » Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:45 am

Yeah but remember guys that using the force in real life....not a video game which isn't cannon anymore.......requires concentration.
If you did get ambushed by 5 people you would quickly be killed if you tried to focus on throwing them, or healing for that matter. The first and formost thing is to get out the way of those blaster bolts coming right for your face.....assuming you don't have a lightsaber.(I don't they attract way to much attention) :D
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Postby The Huskar Social Union » Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:46 am

Uinted Communist of Africa wrote:Yeah but remember guys that using the force in real life....not a video game which isn't cannon anymore.......requires concentration.
If you did get ambushed by 5 people you would quickly be killed if you tried to focus on throwing them, or healing for that matter. The first and formost thing is to get out the way of those blaster bolts coming right for your face.....assuming you don't have a lightsaber.(I don't they attract way to much attention) :D

Then you train like force users do in star wars. Get to the point where you can fling shit at people gradually.
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Postby Uinted Communist of Africa » Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:04 am

The Huskar Social Union wrote:
Uinted Communist of Africa wrote:Yeah but remember guys that using the force in real life....not a video game which isn't cannon anymore.......requires concentration.
If you did get ambushed by 5 people you would quickly be killed if you tried to focus on throwing them, or healing for that matter. The first and formost thing is to get out the way of those blaster bolts coming right for your face.....assuming you don't have a lightsaber.(I don't they attract way to much attention) :D

Then you train like force users do in star wars. Get to the point where you can fling shit at people gradually.

In reality most of us would never get to the badass-ness of Darth vader come on lets face it. The force only has a strong presence in you if you
1)were born in the desert....or lived there a long time
2)Whiny as all hell
3)stupid naïve
4) have underlying mental health issues that will cause you to kill millions(except luke......well unless you count the death star)
5)stare at space anytime you get
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( -_- ) My nation does support my political views...deal with it.

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Postby The Huskar Social Union » Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:05 am

Uinted Communist of Africa wrote:
The Huskar Social Union wrote:Then you train like force users do in star wars. Get to the point where you can fling shit at people gradually.

In reality most of us would never get to the badass-ness of Darth vader come on lets face it. The force only has a strong presence in you if you
1)were born in the desert....or lived there a long time
2)Whiny as all hell
3)stupid naïve
4) have underlying mental health issues that will cause you to kill millions(except luke......well unless you count the death star)
5)stare at space anytime you get

Well i do that last one all the time so ill be Yoda in a month.

Clouds dont help though.
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Postby Uinted Communist of Africa » Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:08 am

The Huskar Social Union wrote:
Uinted Communist of Africa wrote:In reality most of us would never get to the badass-ness of Darth vader come on lets face it. The force only has a strong presence in you if you
1)were born in the desert....or lived there a long time
2)Whiny as all hell
3)stupid naïve
4) have underlying mental health issues that will cause you to kill millions(except luke......well unless you count the death star)
5)stare at space anytime you get

Well i do that last one all the time so ill be Yoda in a month.

Clouds dont help though.

In order to get to yoda stats you must at least have 3 of the requirements.... :D
I think I qualify for number 3-5 :rofl:
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Postby The Batavia » Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:33 am

Uinted Communist of Africa wrote:
The Huskar Social Union wrote:Then you train like force users do in star wars. Get to the point where you can fling shit at people gradually.

In reality most of us would never get to the badass-ness of Darth vader come on lets face it. The force only has a strong presence in you if you
1)were born in the desert....or lived there a long time
2)Whiny as all hell
3)stupid naïve
4) have underlying mental health issues that will cause you to kill millions(except luke......well unless you count the death star)
5)stare at space anytime you get

I'm pretty sure it doesn't work like that.
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Postby Alekseandrea » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:25 am

The Batavia wrote:
Uinted Communist of Africa wrote:In reality most of us would never get to the badass-ness of Darth vader come on lets face it. The force only has a strong presence in you if you
1)were born in the desert....or lived there a long time
2)Whiny as all hell
3)stupid naïve
4) have underlying mental health issues that will cause you to kill millions(except luke......well unless you count the death star)
5)stare at space anytime you get

I'm pretty sure it doesn't work like that.


I agree.
You have to take more disadvantages to get force mastery 5.
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Postby Ism » Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:41 pm

Alekseandrea wrote:
The Batavia wrote:I'm pretty sure it doesn't work like that.


I agree.
You have to take more disadvantages to get force mastery 5.


I’ll take the “Dark Destiny” disadvantage and the “Slave” backstory. That gives me enough points to get “Force Mastery” to level 5 and the “Born of the Force” advantage. I’ll really need that massive boost to xp gain for cross-classing. Might even spring for the “Force Choke” ability. Figure it could be handy. Will need to take the “Hubris” and “Sandphobia” drawbacks to stay out of the red though.
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Postby The Huskar Social Union » Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:07 pm

Watched the last jedi for the second time. My opinion remains largely the same, in fact i think i like it a bit more on my second viewing as i was not as anxious going in the first (mix of having just fought off the flu which was a bitch and general anxiety prevented me from enjoying myself as much as i would have liked to, even missed the premier because of the state i was in due to sickness)
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Postby Bralia » Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:14 am

Still no votes for Force Ghost. I'm surprised. Coming back from the dead to freak out people by telling them they have a grand destiny sounds like it would make for some awesome pranking.
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Postby The Huskar Social Union » Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:19 am

Bralia wrote:Still no votes for Force Ghost. I'm surprised. Coming back from the dead to freak out people by telling them they have a grand destiny sounds like it would make for some awesome pranking.

Yeah but you are dead.
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Postby Ism » Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:25 am

The Huskar Social Union wrote:
Bralia wrote:Still no votes for Force Ghost. I'm surprised. Coming back from the dead to freak out people by telling them they have a grand destiny sounds like it would make for some awesome pranking.

Yeah but you are dead.


There is no death, only the Force.

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Postby Pax Nerdvana » Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:36 am

Ism wrote:
The Huskar Social Union wrote:Yeah but you are dead.


There is no death, only the Force.

There is no emotion, there is peace.
There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.
There is no passion, there is serenity.
There is no chaos, there is harmony.
There is no death, there is the Force.
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Postby Ism » Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:53 am

Pax Nerdvana wrote:
Ism wrote:
There is no death, only the Force.

There is no emotion, there is peace.
There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.
There is no passion, there is serenity.
There is no chaos, there is harmony.
There is no death, there is the Force.


Damn, my Jedi-speak is rusty.

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