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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #60 on: May 04, 2014, 10:34:04 PM »
I'd like to see these guys actually do something.



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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #61 on: May 06, 2014, 08:13:50 AM »
Before ST:Into Darkness, I'd have had fairly high hopes for EpVII. However, not only was STID one of the stupidest films I've ever seen, I read comments from the director prety much along the lines of 'this is how I want to make Star Wars!'


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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #62 on: May 06, 2014, 08:41:58 AM »
I'd like to see these guys actually do something.



Absolutely. These guys were completely neglected in the series and that's one of the primary reasons I hate Star Wars.

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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #63 on: November 28, 2014, 04:14:33 PM »

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« Reply #64 on: November 28, 2014, 04:34:23 PM »
That lightsaber with the impractical additions looks silly.

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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #65 on: November 28, 2014, 04:36:24 PM »
How are they impractical? They're hand guards. Almost all swords have them.
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #66 on: November 28, 2014, 04:41:32 PM »
How are they impractical? They're hand guards. Almost all swords have them.

Swords have handguards because other swords don't instantly cut through solid metal. This is why, after the introduction of the gun, light swords that didn't have handguards were common.

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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #67 on: November 28, 2014, 04:43:26 PM »
Right, and lightsabers don't cut through other lightsabers.
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #68 on: November 28, 2014, 04:44:15 PM »
How are they impractical? They're hand guards. Almost all swords have them.
Except these handguards seem to be just as likely to cut your hand off as they are to guard it.
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #69 on: November 28, 2014, 04:45:34 PM »
I don't see how.
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #70 on: November 28, 2014, 04:46:00 PM »
Right, and lightsabers don't cut through other lightsabers.

Their handguards aren't completely made out of the laser portion. A lightsaber can easily cut through the metal device that is held in the hand, including the metal knobs that are jutting out at least an inch from the device.

I don't see how.

They are entirely too long.

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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #71 on: November 28, 2014, 05:08:35 PM »
Your all morons.
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« Reply #72 on: November 28, 2014, 05:35:11 PM »
How are they impractical? They're hand guards. Almost all swords have them.

The crossguard itself is fine.  The two mini-lightsaber beams on either end of it are moronic and would only be a hazard to whomever was holding it.

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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #73 on: November 28, 2014, 06:18:46 PM »
I agree, the laser hand guards are a horrible idea.  Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't hand guards designed so that when two blades cross, the enemy can't just slide theirs down your blade and cut your hand?  As far as I see, Lightsabers don't have that problem as sliding doesn't really occur.

The lightsaber is a weapon of finesse.  It's extremely light weight allows you to swing it around very quickly and very close to your body.  Adding lasers sticking out the side gives you less options on how you swing it.  And I get the impression that they're going to throw the "I swing it like a broadsword" which is really stupid for a light saber.

But I shall reserve full judgement for until I see it in action.
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #74 on: November 28, 2014, 07:36:17 PM »
Yep, I have a weird feeling about this. The hand guards were strangely off putting, opening with a black guy in a stormtrooper outfit had a weird comedic feel to it that didn't suit what should be an epic intro.

The Falcon was awesome, though. That gave me shivers.

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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #75 on: November 28, 2014, 09:02:41 PM »
Yep, I have a weird feeling about this. The hand guards were strangely off putting, opening with a black guy in a stormtrooper outfit had a weird comedic feel to it that didn't suit what should be an epic intro.

Indeed. They should have used an actor with a more serious skin color.
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #76 on: November 28, 2014, 09:20:08 PM »
Yep, I have a weird feeling about this. The hand guards were strangely off putting, opening with a black guy in a stormtrooper outfit had a weird comedic feel to it that didn't suit what should be an epic intro.

Indeed. They should have used an actor with a more serious skin color.

Like a white guy.

Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #77 on: November 28, 2014, 09:40:59 PM »
Yep, I have a weird feeling about this. The hand guards were strangely off putting, opening with a black guy in a stormtrooper outfit had a weird comedic feel to it that didn't suit what should be an epic intro.

Indeed. They should have used an actor with a more serious skin color.


Black people look funny.

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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #78 on: November 28, 2014, 10:04:58 PM »
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (cast list released!)
« Reply #79 on: November 28, 2014, 10:22:33 PM »
I don't think they're intended as hand guards.

The saber seemed faulty. Like this is a person who had no master and made a saber with no guidance. They look more like vents that help stabilize that chaotic energy.