Fantasy-inspired content in the SW universe

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[member="Valiens Nantaris"] used

 

[Captain Jordan]

And what is your refrence for using lightsabers?

And if you say the Star Wars Wiki, I am so going to bring up so many other pages about how someone can use a Katana, or other style of sword.

I mean, who here really is versed and practiced Lightsaber combat? None of us becuase it's not real. So I believe you are getting a little bit to technical about how people fight on here. The purpose of this site is to have fun. Have fun how you want, and let others who want a more fantasy styled star wars have fun how they want.

If you don't like it, then don't rp with them. simple.

There was this one movie that came out in 1977. It's got a funny name, but yeah, I saw people using lightsabers in that movie.

 

[Ignatius]

I mean, who here really is versed and practiced Lightsaber combat? None of us becuase it's not real.

So you know how to use one just by watching the movie?

You must be very talented.

 

[Captain Jordan]

You asked for a reference, you clearly wanted a pissing match. No thank you.

 

[Valiens Nantaris]

People, let's keep it calm, please.

 

[Ignatius]

I was pointing out that nobody (okay there might be some people, but you can probably count them and still not use all of your fingers) who knows how to correctly use a sword, or lightsaber, or really any of these Fantasy/Sci-fi weapons anyways. The point is not to think literally about the site. We are here to have fun. So if you want to go and get all technical about how to correctly use a lightsaber or a sword. Be my guest.

Just don't rain down on people who don't really care and come for the "Fantasy/Sci-fi" to play and mess around. (like myself)

 

[Captain Jordan]

[member="Akuma"]

Isn't it possible to play and mess around with fantasy/sci-fi without directly importing weapons, armor, etc from other genres? If I were to attempt an import of something, I would be remiss not to make it as compatible with Star Wars lore as I could. Doing otherwise, to me, seems disrespectful to the story universe and to those writing in it.

I mean, we have folks grumbling about canon species not being treated correctly ICly, how are we even going to maintain the semblance that this is Star Wars when someone can ride in on a dragon out of Westeros, casting magical spells with Voldemort's wand and wearing armor from Dragon Age?

 

[Lurcano Car'dann]

[member="Captain Jordan"] This man speaks the truth.

 

[Ignatius]

[member="Captain Jordan"], I never said that I didn't try and make it canon and make it fit. I think that for someone to even allow it here it needs to be incorperated and fitted into the canon by canon means. So no wands, or dragons for me. I do not mean to make crossovers. I use fantasy armor because of the style. Not because I think the item is cool and should move it over to starwars. No. thats not my purpose.

I want to make a star wars charcter. And then add my own flare from the canon universe.

I want a Katana like weapon. So what do I do? I am making a Force-imbued sword. (which in many images are shown to be curved much like a Katana) So I see it perfectly fine to add in the little flare to make it MINE.

Now, the topic is about Fantasy items being brought here. Yes, I like it because it brings flare and fluff to the stage. Some people want simple plate armor, but quite like the little flare of fantasy. Something to add Fluff.

Thats all it is. Fluff.

SO yes, people can likely go without it. But people do it to add their on twist or spin on things. And so the question, who are you to say they can't add their own flare?

 

[Captain Jordan]

SO yes, people can likely go without it. But people do it to add their on twist or spin on things. And so the question, who are you to say they can't add their own flare?

You're putting words in my mouth. Again, pissing match, please don't start one.

Your approach lines up mostly with what I prefer. I don't want crossovers. I don't mind tasteful inspiration from other genres, so long as it is Star Wars appropriate. We may disagree on the finer points of what's appropriate, but that's why the Codex and Factory Judges exist.

 

[Lurcano Car'dann]

who are you to say they can't add their own flare?

Yet, my opinion is not more or less important then anyone else

Wot.........

You can add your own flare. Do what you want. I just don't like said flare. But that doeesn't really matter, as it's my opinion; that no one particularly cares about. I'm just voicing it. No need to get mad or defensive.

 

[Ignatius]

Your approach lines up mostly with what I prefer. I don't want crossovers. I don't mind tasteful inspiration from other genres, so long as it is Star Wars appropriate.

That's all I do. and that's all I want. If people want something special. They need to work for it by canon means.

if they want it to look like Knight armor from some fantasy game, sure go for it. If they want to have armor that looks like the suit from iron man, sure go for it. Just work hard enough and put time into it. They are making their character how they want. With the details they want.

So to avoid this pissing contest, how about I rephrase my question. "Why is it important to you that people restrict themselves on the use of fantasy material to add into the canon of this site." May I remind you, this is set 840 years after Luke Skywalker. So my second question is, "Why would it matter if we went a little backwards in time, and started using swords and knight looking armor again?" I mean, wasn't the 400 year darkness meant to start the galaxy over so we could basicly do what we want within canon ideals and means?

 

[Lurcano Car'dann]

Why is it important to you that people restrict themselves on the use of fantasy material to add into the canon of this site." May I remind you, this is set 840 years after Luke Skywalker. So my second question is, "Why would it matter if we went a little backwards in time, and started using swords and knight looking armor again?" I mean, wasn't the 400 year darkness meant to start the galaxy over so we could basicly do what we want within canon ideals and means?

Because it breaks immersion, and it's not what we're here for. If you want to RP Medieval Armor/Weapons, etc why don't you go onto a RP Forum meant for such things. This is a SW forum meant for SW related things. Why dilute the purpose of said forum by bringing in things from other genres. We're not here to RP said things, we're here to RP SW. Katanas, Medieval Armor and Weapons, that's not SW. Even if it's cannon, it's not SW.

 

[Ignatius]

We're not here to RP said things, we're here to RP SW.

Then why are you arguing that I said if they want something, then to make it from star wars canon? Which is you know. Star wars? And what weapons did we use before lightsabers and blasters?

um, swords and slug throwers. so yes it's canon, and it's accepted. If you don't want fantasy like stuff for your character. then don't make them. If you don't want to Rp with people liking that stuff, then don't. Simple.

 

[Lurcano Car'dann]

Then why are you arguing that I said if they want something, then to make it from star wars canon? Which is you know. Star wars? And what weapons did we use before lightsabers and blasters?

um, swords and slug throwers. so yes it's canon, and it's accepted. If you don't want fantasy like stuff for your character. then don't make them. If you don't want to Rp with people liking that stuff, then don't. Simple.

[member="Akuma"] Where did I ever argue for people to make it canon? I said the exact opposite in fact. Even if it is canon, don't do it.

 

[Lucian Trell]

There are something like 20+ different species of dragons in star wars extended cannon(sentient and non sentient). Several of which become Jedi, Hutt style criminals and even mando war mounts. And pretty much any Sith alchemist worth his salt makes something big and draconic. Also Sith swords are arguably superior to lightsabers given that they can absorb opponents sith lightning and enhance the users force power immensly. So yeah a powerfull Sith alchemist flying round on a dragon with a magic sword is kinda in theme - since the base concept behind Star Wars is a bunch of magic monk/samurari fight some evil wizards in space.

 

[Beowoof]

Why I like my Star Wars with lightsabers and blasters and futuristic armor instead of katanas and medieval armor and Final Fantasy swords:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YyBtMxZgQs

 

[Ignatius]

If you don't want fantasy like stuff for your character. then don't make them. If you don't want to Rp with people liking that stuff, then don't. Simple.

[member="Lurcano Car'dann"],

 

[Lurcano Car'dann]

[member="Akuma"] That's a horrible way to think about it. So if I'm participating in a public thread, and someone like that steps into it. What, am I supposed to cancel all RP with said person? Or what if our factions are fighting, and we meet on a skirmish thread?

 

[Ignatius]

[member="Lurcano Car'dann"], No. Because that would be going against Wheaton's law. (In short don't be a dick) If you don't like it, then likely your character isn't either. So some people play out a little of themselves in their character and make fun of them for wearing "funny" armor. or strange armor. or have weird weapons. Just tell them "Eh, you are a little freaky there bub." and just Rp on and deal with it.

There are probably some things people don't like about you, yet still rp with you. Learn that everybody is different, and learn that everyone can deal with a little bit of what they don't like.