Spoiler Post-RoTJ Developments (No TFA spoilers)

Mmmmm Napalm · September 09, 2015, 05:14:54 PM

Here's an article summarizing the developments in the post-RoTJ media that's released since Friday. Spoilers regarding the latter mentioned works, but nothing in regards to The Force Awakens

Generally seems to be an accelerated process in comparison to the EU. The Battle of Endor has more of an impact than in the EU, and the sequence of events mirrors the fall of governments in history more closely. Essentially, the point that was reached in 20 years in the old EU is now reached in one year. Personally, I like the direction they've taken things. Retaining the better elements of the old EU, like the Empire being torn apart by quarreling Moffs and splitting up into a bunch of splinter factions, but discarding stuff like the resurrection of Palpatine, and the countless superweapons like the Suncrusher.

What are your thoughts?

Mmmmm Napalm · September 09, 2015, 06:48:04 PM

The Empire is dead. Long live the similar-but-legally-distinct First Order!

Big Boss · September 09, 2015, 06:54:52 PM

I heard the new Aftermath book wasn't that great, but that might have just been salty EU fans.

Mmmmm Napalm · September 09, 2015, 07:08:56 PM

Quote from: Big Boss on September 09, 2015, 06:54:52 PM

I heard the new Aftermath book wasn't that great, but that might have just been salty EU fans.

It's both. Salty EU fans actually spammed the Amazon page with bad reviews because they're angry the EU was retconned.
Which isn't to imply that the book is all that great, because from what I've heard it's not. I read the preview excerpt a while back and the writing style is awful. "The entire book. Written in short statements. Third person. Present tense. Just like this."

My only interest in the book is from a canon standpoint; what happens post RoTJ. Thankfully, online plot synopses spare me from having to read it.

Big Boss · September 09, 2015, 07:12:17 PM

Quote from: Mmmmm Napalm on September 09, 2015, 07:08:56 PM

Quote from: Big Boss on September 09, 2015, 06:54:52 PM
I heard the new Aftermath book wasn't that great, but that might have just been salty EU fans.

It's both. Salty EU fans actually spammed the Amazon page with bad reviews because they're angry the EU was retconned.
Which isn't to imply that the book is all that great, because from what I've heard it's not. I read the preview excerpt a while back and the writing style is awful. "The entire book. Written in short statements. Third person. Present tense. Just like this."

My only interest in the book is from a canon standpoint; what happens post RoTJ. Thankfully, online plot synopses spare me from having to read it.

The author is quite snappy in his blog posts too. But he does have a point sometimes.

Mmmmm Napalm · September 09, 2015, 07:13:04 PM

Quote from: Big Boss on September 09, 2015, 07:12:17 PM

Quote from: Mmmmm Napalm on September 09, 2015, 07:08:56 PM
Quote from: Big Boss on September 09, 2015, 06:54:52 PM
I heard the new Aftermath book wasn't that great, but that might have just been salty EU fans.

It's both. Salty EU fans actually spammed the Amazon page with bad reviews because they're angry the EU was retconned.
Which isn't to imply that the book is all that great, because from what I've heard it's not. I read the preview excerpt a while back and the writing style is awful. "The entire book. Written in short statements. Third person. Present tense. Just like this."

My only interest in the book is from a canon standpoint; what happens post RoTJ. Thankfully, online plot synopses spare me from having to read it.
The author is quite snappy in his blog posts too. But he does have a point sometimes.

His post regarding the gay characters was cringy as fuck.