4 hours ago, StarkJunior said:

The general population and the young folks who are growing up with the Sequel Trilogy want to see more of Rey, Finn, Poe, Rose, and Kylo, not the old guy from The Force Awakens.

There wasn't a connection to him like a lot of the older fans may have...

Let's not cast the issue as generational. I know a good many younger fans who love the original trilogy and prequels and the characters in them. A fan is a fan and many, irrespective of age, take a holistic view of the lore. Its all Star Wars. Sure, we may see some trends based on age, but overall, its not just us (apparently) old folks. My daughters are very big on Ahsoka, Obi-Wan, and Luke Sywalker, and a lot of their friends are, too. We all like Rey a good deal as well (even us decrepit aged folks) and I like Poe a good deal more than I like Han (despite having a gray beard). Now, I do admit that, as someone for whom the original trilogy was a central part of their childhood entertainment, that there very much was a "Team Luke" and a "Team Han" back in the day. And, I was very much on Team Luke. I wanted to be Luke Skywalker when I grew up. I was never a Han Fan and didn't cry or gasp when Kylo killed him. But, for all that, I still think Solo was a great, and underrated Galactic Scum & Villainy film. It just wasn't much of a Star Wars movie!

So apparently the droid is like IG-11 or something and is voiced by Taika Waititi who described it as a naive kind of droid that kills. If it ends up being heavily comedy oriented it's going to make me laugh. Not only because I think he is brilliant and I loved his rock guy from Thor Ragnarok, but because of all the IG-88 fanboys who would be denied a pure terminator robot.

I am looking forward to this show but I am not looking forward to the Mandalorian archetype being a constant fixture in every game going forward. I have managed to keep Mandalorians rare in my games but after this show is out it will be more difficult going forward. I imagine T-shirts will be worn and Action figures clutched in eager player hands as they petition for populating the Galaxy with taciturn Armored commandos for hire.

"Ok the bartender asks you what you'll have"

"I don't say anything, I just put a few credits on the bar"

"Ok your young daughter looks up at you and in a small voice asks when you will return"

"I just stand there as she is reflected in the T-shaped visor of my battle-scarred beskar helmet"

It's funny that you mentioned that. I don't have any Mandalorians in my game but when one of my players indicated that he wanted to run and that I should make a character I made a Mandalorian. Had the backstory and everything all written up before I ever saw the post that Disney + was going to have this live action show.

Unfortunately, I had only shared the concept with the new GM so the others in my group are like "yeah sure"

Does anyone recognize the Mados ship? Is it new or has it appeared somewhere before?

"Sir, there's an enemy fleet bearing down on us. Intelligence reports its being commanded by Grand Admiral Thrawn."

"Yeah? Good."

28 minutes ago, Vondy said:

Does anyone recognize the Mados ship? Is it new or has it appeared somewhere before?

I think it's new? It reminds me a little of Jaster Mereel's ship from the comics and the Jango Fett video game, but I think it's wholecloth a new type of ship.

This guy covers the ship design and references similar ship models

1 hour ago, Varlie said:

It's funny that you mentioned that. I don't have any Mandalorians in my game but when one of my players indicated that he wanted to run and that I should make a character I made a Mandalorian. Had the backstory and everything all written up before I ever saw the post that Disney + was going to have this live action show.

Unfortunately, I had only shared the concept with the new GM so the others in my group are like "yeah sure"

I believe you Varlie. I made one about a year ago. I don't hate Mandalorians but I just don't want a flood of them. Variety is the spice of life

16 minutes ago, StarkJunior said:

I think it's new? It reminds me a little of Jaster Mereel's ship from the comics and the Jango Fett video game, but I think it's wholecloth a new type of ship.

6 minutes ago, Varlie said:

This guy covers the ship design and references similar ship models

Thank you both!

My group is in need of a new ship since their long-term ride bit the dust....

On 10/31/2019 at 11:32 AM, Archlyte said:

So apparently the droid is like IG-11 or something and is voiced by Taika Waititi who described it as a naive kind of droid that kills. If it ends up being heavily comedy oriented it's going to make me laugh. Not only because I think he is brilliant and I loved his rock guy from Thor Ragnarok, but because of all the IG-88 fanboys who would be denied a pure terminator robot.

I am looking forward to this show but I am not looking forward to the Mandalorian archetype being a constant fixture in every game going forward. I have managed to keep Mandalorians rare in my games but after this show is out it will be more difficult going forward. I imagine T-shirts will be worn and Action figures clutched in eager player hands as they petition for populating the Galaxy with taciturn Armored commandos for hire.

"Ok the bartender asks you what you'll have"

"I don't say anything, I just put a few credits on the bar"

"Ok your young daughter looks up at you and in a small voice asks when you will return"

"I just stand there as she is reflected in the T-shaped visor of my battle-scarred beskar helmet"

I've had at least one in every game I have run. Including the completely force based one I am just wrapping up. That being said, I already have 2 players looking at mando's based off the Mandolorian for my next campaign. I'm really hoping they at least bring some mando culture in this time.

Funnily enough, my PC made the mistake of having a romantic entanglement with one which, having fled the crew bloodied after "Cybernetic tech misfire". So yeah, it's likely my ST era character would be a Mandolorian, a man likely already more noble then his con artist of a father. XD

That will be interesting enough to pull off. Even when playing as an assassin, I roleplayed his presence 2 as being *too* talkative. A cool man might utter a single cool phrase, his uncool father would have a cool phrase, then probably spoil the phrase by explaining why it was significant. So having a presence 3/4 Mando who can correctly articulate intent with a single sentence would be a refreshing change of pace. XD

do you think that FFG is working on a book based around this series planets, gear, ships, species and so on

2 minutes ago, Xombie79 said:

do you think that FFG is working on a book based around this series planets, gear, ships, species and so on

I hope so. I'm very excited for the series.

9 hours ago, Xombie79 said:

do you think that FFG is working on a book based around this series planets, gear, ships, species and so on

Im sure they want to. But since they dont get early access they can only work after they see the shows.

Hmm... utterly rampant and unfounded speculation, but wouldn't it be great if Sabine appeared as a cameo? (or Bo Katan, or mentioning either) Ohh... I'm so looking forward to this.

Anybody have any idea why Bill Burr is in it? I loved seeing that shoulder-mount, but it seemed odd for it be on Bill Burr.

16 minutes ago, P-47 Thunderbolt said:

Hmm... utterly rampant and unfounded speculation, but wouldn't it be great if Sabine appeared as a cameo? (or Bo Katan, or mentioning either) Ohh... I'm so looking forward to this.

Until the official site revealed information about her character yesterday, there were some people speculating that Ming-Na Wen was going to be playing Sabine’s mother.

Just now, Nytwyng said:

Until the official site revealed information about her character yesterday, there were some people speculating that Ming-Na Wen was going to be playing Sabine’s mother.

I did notice the resemblance. Ursa Wren was a pretty interesting character. Been trying to resist the urge to learn everything I possibly can about the characters.

Speaking of crazy fan ideas: Qira would be an awesome scum and villainy cameo, too.

I'd like to see Crimson Dawn fleshed out more on screen, anyways, so that would be win-win.

3 hours ago, P-47 Thunderbolt said:

Hmm... utterly rampant and unfounded speculation, but wouldn't it be great if Sabine appeared as a cameo?

I have mixed feelings about cameos of that type.

On the one hand I could see something like Sabine and Ahsoka make a brief appearance, preferably played by Sircar and Epstein since (thanks to the art redesign for Rebels) they both look sufficiently like their respective characters.

On the other, if it's not handled right, it'll be campy in a bad way.

Feature them too heavily and you'll need to cover them for the sake of people that didn't see the toons. Explain who they are and why you should care.

Not enough and you get a campy fan service moment that really feels like fan service. Think ANH-SE and how Boba Fett was inserted in and practically winks at the camera.

You gotta find that happy middle ground where you get a good look at them, but not so much that if you're not already familiar with the character it doesn't feel like you're missing an inside joke.