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ami-padme  3153 posts
Registered: Sep '99
6101_Anakin Skywalker
Date Posted: 8/19/03 8:44am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
I think that's a good idea, Raef. happy

 

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JediStryker  4167 posts
Title: TFN FanSite Reviewer
 Registered: Mar '00
6395_Kyle Katarn
Date Posted: 8/21/03 1:29pm Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
I will endeavor to do so. I admit that I meant to last time, but didn't get the chance. It was sort of spur-of-the-moment once Josh asked me to send them to him. I will go back and do so soon.

 

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JediStryker  4167 posts
Title: TFN FanSite Reviewer
 Registered: Mar '00
6395_Kyle Katarn
Date Posted: 8/25/03 12:43am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
All:

Sorry I didn't email these reviews to the webmasters; I honestly didn't know we were running with these today.

Here are the reviews as they appeared in the newsletter:

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4. Fan Site Reviews
Edited by Peter Michaelson
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URL: www.yodajeff.com

My Description

A fansite dedicated to the greatest Jedi Master Muppet of them
all: Yoda!

First Impression:

At the time of this review, YodaJeff.com had apparently undergone a
major overhaul, and therefore some links and content were unavailable.
For the most part, though, the site is professionally laid-out and
easily navigable, with lots for the Yoda fan to consume. The color-
scheme is fairly monochromatic, ranging from dark-to-light green,
but fits in with the site's theme well.

Content:

As previously mentioned, the site's content is all-Yoda,
with sprinklings of other Star Wars information found in-between.
Most impressive is the site's massive collection of Yoda images,
ranging from movie screenshots to humorous fan doodlings. Other
items of interest are articles and interviews with the people
behind the creation of Yoda, and a look at some of Yoda's possible
relatives as seen in Star Wars.

Maintenance/Updates:

As previously mentioned, some of the content was unavailable at the
time this review was written, but the site is being constantly updated.
The site has a message board, but it seems to be pretty quiet save a
conversation or two. This is definitely not one of those abandoned fan
sites that you run into all the time.

Who Would Like It:

Being dedicated to Yoda, YodaJeff.com is a great site for all
Star Wars fans.

Final Thought:

YodaJeff.com has the potential to be a great shine to the puppet
master Yoda. I would definitely keep coming back to check out content
as it is added and updated.

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Name: The Anakin Skywalker Home Page

URL: http://anakinskywalker1.homestead.com/home.html

My Description:

A veritable shrine to anguished young Jedi Anakin Skywalker.

First Impression:

Very nice-looking, though the bland colors become tiresome after a
little while. Very easy to navigate, with a simple-but-sweet menu on
every page.

Content:

Being dedicated to Anakin Skywalker, this site sticks to it's theme
like glue. From fan-art to fan-fiction to essays on the future
Dark Lord of the Sith, you can get a lot for your money here. I thought
that I site that calls itself the Anakin Skywalker Home Page could
stand to have a bit more official information and images in conjunction
with the fan stuff, but there's still plenty to go around.

Maintenance/Updates:

The site is well-maintained, and appears to be updated fairly
frequently. It has a large community with over 100 registered members,
and conversation on the message board seems fun and fluid. This site
will be around and jumping for a while.

Who Would Like It:

With the focus seeming to be on Anakin of the prequels, it would help
to be a fan of the new films to really immerse yourself in the site,
but it is otherwise appealing to all.

Final Thought:

The Anakin Skywalker Home Page has a lot going for it. A few tweaks
in color and maybe some additional official content, and this site
could be the place to go for Anakin info.

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Next time I promise those sites reviewed will get a head's up.

JS

 

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ami-padme  3153 posts
Registered: Sep '99
6101_Anakin Skywalker
Date Posted: 8/25/03 9:19am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
Hey, cool! happy I didn't know I'd be in the first batch of reviews.


I appreciate your thoughts on the site. I think I came out of your review looking alright. wink Hope you enjoyed your visit to the Home Page!


The reviews are a good idea. I look forward to reading more.

 

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JediStryker  4167 posts
Title: TFN FanSite Reviewer
 Registered: Mar '00
6395_Kyle Katarn
Date Posted: 8/25/03 9:48am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
happy

I want to keep them constructive; I hope it helps to improve sites. You do have a very nice site, and I tried to push that fact through the few negatives that I saw. grin

 

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Lord_Darth_Yodaminch 
Registered: Jul '03
6187_Yoda
Date Posted: 8/26/03 10:10am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
Very good well written reviews. As I haven't seemed to get the letter, please keep posting the reviews in this thread.

 

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Evil Darkside version of Yodaminch
Geez, Yodaminch, so violent.-Sebulba2179
Sheesh Yodaminch- you're a violent one, aren't you? [face_shocked]-PadmeLeiaJaina
This violent attitude makes me wonder if you're slipping towards the Darkside yoda-Tych_Sel
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JediStryker  4167 posts
Title: TFN FanSite Reviewer
 Registered: Mar '00
6395_Kyle Katarn
Date Posted: 8/26/03 10:25am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
Yeah, I will post them here when they come out in the newsletter. happy

 

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JediStryker  4167 posts
Title: TFN FanSite Reviewer
 Registered: Mar '00
6395_Kyle Katarn
Date Posted: 9/2/03 4:17am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
Name: Daughter of the Force

URL: http://www.idotf.com

My Description:

A personal site for showcasing Star Wars fan-fiction.

First Impression:

Very fun and clean-looking; this site has a lot of potential.

Content:

This site is great looking from top to bottom. With all the
quiet colors and images, it's a great place for the webmaster
to showcase her own brand of fan-fiction. From humor to
monologues, there is a lot of fun fiction in an easy-to-read
environment. There is also a small picture-gallery, but it's
nothing to get too excited about. This site is definitely
about the fan-fic, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Maintenance/Updates:

It looked to me like the site was updated as often as the
webmaster finished stories. There weren't any incomplete fan-fics
or broken links, but new content may be far and few between.

Who Would Like It:

Anyone who likes to read fan-fiction.

Final Thought:

This site just strikes me as being fun. I like the way it's
laid out and the relaxed feeling it evokes. It could be just
about anything, but as a showcase for the webmaster's fan-fic,
it works well. I would be interested in seeing her take on
another subject for a website just to see what she could do
with it.

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Name: PEZMAN4's Star Wars Site

URL: http://www.geocities.com/pezman4sw/

My Description:

A fansite with a little bit of everything.

First Impression:

Very good. Everything is organized well, though the background
is a little busy.

Content:

This site has a little information on a lot of things.
The webmaster has done a lot of reviews on many of the
Star Wars books and comics, and has a particularly
interesting timeline for all the Star Wars novels/movies/comics.

Maintenance/Updates:

The site appears to be updated frequently. I didn't find any
broken links or serious problems with the page. As new novels
and comics come out, expect to find something updated on this
site within a few days.

Who Would Like It:

Definitely for the EU fan.

Final Thought:

The site is nice and has a lot of little bits to it to make
it a fairly well-rounded site. With a less headache-inducing
background behind the text, this site would be a breeze to
browse.

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Here are this weeks reviews. I wrote these nearly a month ago as an example for the newsletter staff, so if they're a little outdated, I apologize. I also did not get a chance to email the webmasters because I didn't think these would be the one's running this week.

JS

 

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JediStryker  4167 posts
Title: TFN FanSite Reviewer
 Registered: Mar '00
6395_Kyle Katarn
Date Posted: 9/8/03 6:50am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
Whoopee, here are this weeks reviews.

If you have PM'd or emailed me a site to review and haven't gotten a reply, don't worry! I have gotten a lot of requests, but your site will be coming soon!

JS

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Name: Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Order

URL: http://obiwankenobi29.tripod.com/

My Description:

A site for fans of the Jedi of the prequels.

First Impression:

Ouch! White text over a starfield is never a good combo.

Content:

The site is focused on a certain few who have played more prominent
roles as Jedi in the prequel movies. Some in-depth profiles with
images are very nice if you overlook the occasional grammtical errors.
Otherwise the site revolves around it's message board, which is posted
to pretty frequently. The piece about Episode II losing the Academy
Award on the index page is interesting, too.

Maintenance/Updates:

Not a lot of content updates; most of the site's activity takes
place on the message board. The rest of the site is basically just
a good reference point if you need info on some of the Jedi from
the prequel films.

Final Thought:

With some color changes and maybe some more content, this could be
a really good site. For now, though, I would look at it as a
work-in-progress.

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Name: DarthMak's Darth Vader Page

URL: http://www.geocities.com/speedfreak217

My Description: The ultimate Darth Vader fan site.

First Impression:

Clean and organized front page; it looks like there could be a lot
to see and read here. I particularly like the picture of Vader
holding the "E-Mail" sign.

Content:

No question about it, this is a Darth Vader site. If you're looking
for pics, biographical info, sounds, and even info on the man behind
the character, this is a great place to go. DarthMak's focus is
airtight. This is something that can sometimes hurt a site, making
it stale after a while. In this case, with all the great content,
it's a blessing. One thing that I think every site could do without
is a star field background. It may just be personal preference, but
I find them distracting and headache-inducing.

Maintenance/Updates:

No dead-links, no missing images, and few other errors that would
detract from the site. Plenty of thought and work has gone into this
site. Due to the site's focus, there are few updates that can be
done; the Episode III section could be updated as the film comes
closer to release, but with so little known about Vader's role in
the film, it could be a while.

Who Would Like It:

Any Darth Vader fan.

Final Thought:

This is a great fan-made site; not super-polished, but clean and
easy to navigate with a lot of great content. Not much to complain
about here, and I think that any Vader fan will like it.

 

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JediStryker  4167 posts
Title: TFN FanSite Reviewer
 Registered: Mar '00
6395_Kyle Katarn
Date Posted: 9/12/03 12:24am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
Upcoming fansite reviews this week:

Site: Darth Zan's Star Wars Site

URL: http://darthzan.cjb.net

and

Site: Obidala Sanctuary

URL: http://www20.brinkster.com/obidala/

 

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AERYN_SUN  7300 posts
Registered: Apr '01
18194_Obi-Wan
Date Posted: 9/12/03 12:13pm Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
Yay, OS is gonna be reviewed grin I'm so excited! I'll be checking here for the comments.

~aeryn

 

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JediStryker  4167 posts
Title: TFN FanSite Reviewer
 Registered: Mar '00
6395_Kyle Katarn
Date Posted: 9/12/03 1:30pm Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N - Date Edited: 9/12/03 1:30pm (1 edits total) Edited By: JediStryker
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DarthMak  8181 posts
Registered: Jan '01
8182_Emperor Palpatine and Guards
Date Posted: 9/12/03 8:53pm Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
Thanks for reviewing my site JediStryker. I definitely appreciate it. happy

 

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JediStryker  4167 posts
Title: TFN FanSite Reviewer
 Registered: Mar '00
6395_Kyle Katarn
Date Posted: 9/15/03 12:22am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
Not a problem, Mak. happy

Here are this weeks reviews. Enjoy!

-JS

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4. Fan Site Reviews
Edited by Peter Michaelson
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Site: Darth Zan's Star Wars Site

URL: http://darthzan.cjb.net

First Impression:

Clean and organized; the main page is simple and easy to navigate.
The menu is nice and easy to read. I would usually complain about
the starfield background, but this one is subtle and actually
makes the text stand out, so I like it.

Content:

Darth Zan's content is pretty standard for your typical fan site.
Movie/book/game reviews, message board, and links to other Star
Wars sites. One section that I thought was pretty neat was for
Star Wars midis from the movies. I haven't seen midis in a while
with the rise in popularity of MP3s, but it was fun to listen to
some of the old Star Wars songs digitized.

The reviews were a bit weak, in my opinion, being mostly synopses
with opinions thrown in here and there. There were a lot of spelling
and grammatical errors, which will often cast doubt on the validity
of web-reviewers.

Maintenance/Updates:

The site itself looks like it is updated fairly regularly, though
the content doesn't appear to be updated all that often. Most of
the work goes into the message board and poll.

Who Would Like It:

Anyone who enjoys fan sites, and seeing other people's take on
Star Wars.

Final Thoughts:

I think that this site is neat; it's a great effort by a casual
Star Wars fan. There's a lot of stuff, however, that could be
improved upon, and I think that those things will have to be
fixed before this can become a truly memorable fan page.

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Site: Obidala Sanctuary

URL: http://www20.brinkster.com/obidala/

First Impression:

Very clean and nice-looking (I particularly like main menu design),
though the colors are a little bland. The tagboard on the left side
is a bit large and distracting.

Content:

Wow, there's a lot of stuff on this site. I think most impressive
is the fan fiction section, which has a plethora of stories dedicated
to the fantasy coupling of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padme Amidala. I just
couldn't go through all of them, but the ones I did read through were
good indeed. Very interesting reading.

Also impressive was the fan art gallery, which was quite large. I was
impressed by most of the images, though there were some that I thought
could have been left out. I also thought that a message advising
surfers to click on the thumbnails to get the full version of the
picture would be helpful.

The site has many other features, including a message board and Ewan
McGregor fan page. I found the site to be a bit disorganized, with
links in some places that seemed like they were tacked on as an
afterthought. Also, most of the links are not distinguishable in any
way to regular text, which can make browsing the site difficult. A
different color for links, in my opinion, goes a long way towards
making a site more navigable.

Maintenance/Updates:

The site appears to be updated pretty frequently, with several
having been made in just this month alone. It's hard to tell
how often actual content (pictures, stories, etc.,) is being
added, but the site itself is constantly being improved upon.
The message board seems a bit quiet, and I didn't see many posts
from people outside the site's webmaster. It seemed to be dedicated
mostly to site news.

This site is definitely a tribute to it's owner; she does a lot of
hard work on it.

Who Would Like It:

Almost the entire site is dedicated to the fantasy relationship
between Obi-Wan and Padme, so if you're interested in these two
characters and their relationship with eachother, this is ought
to be a dream come true. The Ewan tribute page also has some
interesting tidbits for the Ewan McGregor fans out there.

Final Thoughts:

This is a good-looking site with a lot of great content. The fan-
fiction alone will keep surfers busy for a few hours. A few color
and organizational tweaks could help keep this a site people remember

 

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AERYN_SUN  7300 posts
Registered: Apr '01
18194_Obi-Wan
Date Posted: 9/15/03 3:25am Subject: RE: FanSite Reviews on TF.N
I just checked my e-mail and read your view, JediStryker. It made me wander when did you make the review? 'Cause OS has a new yellow/brown layout.

~aeryn

 

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