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    Bazinga'd Saga / WNU Manager - Knights of LAJ star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    IMPORTANT: Click here and read the TOS and Rules of the JC before you begin posting!
    Click the bold headings, underlined headings, or bolded blue links to go directly to a location!


    WELCOME NEW USERS!

    The buzzling start of any adventurer who wants to explore with all the ammunition, rations and training they can get.

    Got a Question? Ask it here.

    Learn the Code Language. Save yourself from any... rounds of embarrassment.

    Improve your reflexes and survival instincts in our Pillow Fights.

    Had a rough day, no worries, grab yourself a hug!

    Want to take a break from all this training? Join the party at Mos Galacta!

    Teh Mole, the deceptive game of this region.

    Adoptions is your one stop place to be assigned to an oldbie of the boards. The oldbie is someone who has been around long enough to know where everything is, and they’ve learned the rules. Yours can be your very own personal guide to the JCF.

    If you're interested in posting FanFiction, start off by checking out the WNU Guide to FanFiction.

    Social butterfly? Looking for someplace to stop for a chat? The Index of Social Groups Threads may be for you.


    COMMUNICATIONS

    Questions? Concerns? Any issues with your account, technical issues you may be having, or the rules of the boards you need help with can be answered in the Questions and Concerns thread.


    STAR WARS FILMS & LUCASFILM PROJECTS

    Where it all started… the films! From The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi, and all the films in between. Question about a plot point? Speculation about something you’ve noticed about the saga? All are welcome.

    STAR WARS COMMUNITY

    In the SWC you can interact with other fans by playing various games like, Give the Above User a Sith Title. Don’t worry, if you lean towards the Light side there’s a Jedi title game too.

    The heart of the SWC is our social thread, The Cloud City Cantina (CCC). It’s a fun place for socializing, and it’s where users gathers for group watches of movies and tv programs. Watch for the occasional game night too! Be sure you don’t miss visiting the CCC.

    Finally before you post a new thread, or if you have questions, visit this thread.

    Hope to see you there!

    STAR WARS: FUTURE FILMS—SPOILERS ALLOWED

    A place to discuss all future film projects in the Star Wars franchise.

    Please check out the Rules and Policy Thread before posting.

    STAR WARS: NEW FILMS—NO SPOILERS ALLOWED

    In order to gain access to this forum where spoilers are not permitted for any of the upcoming Saga or Anthology films, you need to request access and agree to the rules applicable to the No Spoiler Allowed Forum (NSA) - Click here to request access to the NSA Forum.

    PREQUEL TRILOGY

    Thought-provoking discussions for the prequel trilogy (The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith) take place here.

    *Please check the Board Rules before posting!*

    CLASSIC TRILOGY

    Anything discussing the original trilogy (A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi) happens in this forum.

    Click here for a quick answer to yes or no questions.

    SEQUEL TRILOGY

    This is the place to discuss all things related to The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker

    *Please read this FAQ before you begin to post here!*

    Get in line... and while you wait, check out the Social Thread for the Sequel Trilogy.

    STAR WARS: ANTHOLOGY

    For discussion of the standalone films of the Anthology series.

    STAR WARS AND FILM MUSIC

    Enjoy the music of the films? Astounded by John William’s masterpieces? Starstruck by the Old Republic themes? Pop in a thread here to discuss anything musical, or stop by the Music Tavern for a while.

    LUCASFILM PROEJECTS / INDIANA JONES 4

    Any other films that you enjoy from Lucasfilm have discussions here, including Indiana Jones and American Graffiti.

    STAR WARS SAGA IN-DEPTH

    Topics that encompass all 6 of the films are here. A few good places to start The Definitive Thread to Rank All Star Wars Films, and Got a Question? Ask It Here

    Before posting, please read the Forum Rules.


    STAR WARS TELEVISION

    STAR WARS TV—CURRENT AND FUTURE SHOWS

    "This is the way"... to join discussions on The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Andor, Bad Batch and every other ongoing Live Action & Animated Television series.

    *The mandatory stop before you go any further is the SWTV Rules and Spoilers Policy.

    STAR WARS TV—COMPLETED SHOWS

    Stir and/or whip yourself into a frenzy and discuss every finished show in this forum, from the venerable Holiday Special to The Clone Wars(s).


    STAR WARS BOOKS, COMICS, AND EXPANDED UNIVERSE

    LITERATURE


    Novels, comics, short stories… All the madness and storylines of the EU stuck into this cozy little forum. Discussions, the next release on the horizon, and, of course, speculation of the future.

    *Stop by the Rules and Policies thread, there are some important things you need to follow during your time here*

    Just starting out in the massive universe? Check out New to the EU, a little mini road map to the EU and recommendations from other EU fans! You can ask questions as well.

    Check the Upcoming Release Dates for any future comics, and when they’ll be appearing in a galaxy comic store near you.

    Fleet Junkie Flagship: Reverting from hyperspace... shields to full power, engaging scanners... the discussion about the capital ships of Star Wars has arrived!

    MACLUNKY (Social thread) is just for a quick chat with fellow Lit fans… just don't let Greedo shoot first.

    EU COMMUNITY

    If you’re looking for the EU, Legends, whatever the currently acceptable name for it is, you will find it here. There are discussion threads aplenty as well as fanclubs and activity threads for all who would like to participate.

    To begin, we would ask that you visit the Introduction thread that pertains to the guidelines when taking part in the EUC.

    If you prefer something social, the Blue Moon Cantina is a welcoming social thread and usually quite active.

    If you are wishing for something slightly more immersive and prefer the Light Side there are the Jedi of the EUC, the Guardians of Light. If you prefer the Dark Side there is also the Sith of the EUC, the True Sith Empire.

    Otherwise welcome and enjoy the EUC.


    GAMES
    Please Note that Games discussion threads have been merged as a sub-forum to the Community Forum (JCC).

    Cards, controllers, keyboards, miniatures... it matters little what form your gaming focuses on, Games is your base.

    *Please check the Thread Index and FAQ before posting!*

    Want to know someone's screen name, gamer tag or ID? Check the gamer ID index.

    There's no social thread here, instead there are a ton of assorted threads where you can discuss various games.

    Click the filter tabs (they look like little coloured boxes with a word within them) directly under the heading of Games to choose categories that relate to your interests quickly and easily.

    FPS to racing simulators to RPGs, stopping by the arcade; we got your six covered. Discuss upcoming and released games no matter the platform and who knows, you might even find yourself a new war-buddy to spend those Friday nights with. Don't be shy and stop by the hub: JC.N GL Gaming Lounge.


    ROLE-PLAYING

    ROLE PLAYING FORUM (RPF)


    Adventure awaits you in the world of literary role playing, and the management team here is ready to guide you on your way.

    Please make the RPF Rules your first stop before jumping into a game. There you’ll find all you need to learn how our games work. Next up read the RPF FAQ to answer any lingering questions you didn’t see covered in the rules.

    Now that you’re ready to join in the fun, you only need to find a game. We have Star Wars-themed, non-SW, fantasy, action, and many more! Please contact the GM of the game you are interested in to discuss joining. The moderation team is always happy to assist you with how to build a character sheet (CS) and give any advice.

    Be sure to say hello in Hooper’s our friendly social thread. You’ll meet the other role players in a space to chat out-of-character (OOC).

    ROLE PLAYING RESOURCES

    Our resource area is where specific games keep a library of characters, provide out-of-character instructions, and discuss game actions as a group.

    We have a social thread there to say hello in. There’s also a Break Room where we talk about a variety of issues creative writers might experience.

    The main objective of the RPF area is to have fun. Maybe you’ll make friends through the process. See you there!


    FAN FICTION

    Post your own fanfics or read the works of others. Short stories, epics, poems, oneshots, and drabbles are all welcome and encouraged!

    FANFICTION AND WRITING RESOURCE

    This is where you will discover writing challenges and writing resource threads as well as places to receive advice from your fellow writers and mingle with them in a friendly fashion.

    The Welcome New Users Thread is designed to provide important information on navigating the fanfic community. The FanFic FAQ also provides an overview of the rules you will be expected to follow when visiting the fanfic section. It is also worth checking out our AI policy and spoiler policy.

    Writing a fanfic and you are stuck on a small part, need some advice or just a more Star Wars-ish word? The Writer's Desk is where you want to go for help! For broader writerly discussion, join the conversation in The Scribble Pad.

    For casual conversation, join the ongoing dialogue in our Social Thread.

    Participate in some of our most popular year-round events such as the OTP Challenge, the OC Revolution, and Angstmongers Annoymous. Also, check back on a regular basis to see what fun seasonal events and challenges are being hosted.

    FAN FICTION—BEFORE, SAGA, AND BEYOND

    If you are looking to read a Star Wars fanfic or share one of your own, this is where you should go! Stories have different prefix tags to help you find the type of story you want to read, or to help others find your story.

    NON-STAR WARS FAN FICTION (NSWFF)

    This is your destination for reading and posting non-Star Wars fanfic. Most fanfics for most fandoms and authors is allowed in this section. There is a list of Disallowed Works covering fandoms and authors for whom no fanfics may be posted on this site.

    Feel free to contact any Fanfic mod if you have further questions or need more help navigating the wonderful world of fanfic. Current fanfic mods are @Findswoman, @Mira_Jade, and @devilinthedetails.


    FAN ACTIVITIES

    COLLECTING

    Whether you have a room chock full of Star Wars memorabilia or just a few action figures, you can find fellow collectors here.

    *Please do not advertise within this forum. Use an online retailer, or join Rebelscum and post a classified ad*

    Need to find a website or special something? Check the vendor resource list.

    FAN ART

    Grab your pencils and acrylics, and create a masterpiece. Make a thread here to display your creations, or compliment others' work. Check the FAQ and the Information Thread for help, or the Artist Resource thread for assistance with your fan art.

    The Artist's Lounge is available for you to socialize about day-to-day life with fellow artists.

    FAN FILMS, FAN AUDIO, AND SCI FI 3D

    Amateur or professional film maker? Need help with those tracks for your fan made film? Harness your creativity, and share and discuss it on the boards! *Read THIS before posting a new thread here!*

    Need help? Check the Everything Resource to see if there's a website that can help you out.

    Stop by the Social VS Thread for a quick chat and to give your muse a break.

    COSTUMING AND PROPS

    Do you make your own costumes or props? We welcome all skill levels here in our little corner of the JCF. Please share images and tell us how your creations were made. Please visit the rules page before posting. PM one of the moderation staff if you have any questions.

    FAN DESIGN—SITES AND GRAPHICS

    Stop here if you're planning on creating Star Wars based graphic projects, avatars, or banners!
    Check out the Fan Design Welcome and Thread Index first.


    COMMUNITY (JCC)

    A conglomeration of people from around the globe who are brought together by their love of Star Wars.
    Discuss current events, play games for colours, and converse about random topics, from new films to sports.

    For a quick introduction and how the shiny new Community works, check the Welcome thread.

    *In addition, please check the Community Rules and Policy before posting!*

    To sort through posts, click the prefix tags directly under the heading of Community within the forum.
    There are a few different tags. If you click one of these tags (which are directly above the page numbers) you will limit the threads that show to the selected prefix.
    EX. If you click “Senate”, only “Senate” threads will show up.

    The tags are as follows (Click the names to be forwarded to that prefix):
    JCC – The JCC (A.K.A Jedi Council Community) is used to denote threads devoted to social activity and eclectic or random discussions.
    Senate – The Senate prefix is used for threads which are more political and social based, this is for serious discussions about the issue.
    Amphitheatre – This prefix appears as Amph and is to denote threads which are on the topic of media (such as games, music, television, films, or books).
    Arena – Threads with this prefix are devoted to sports and sport-related news.
    Census – Census threads are meant for polls and questions.
    Games – This prefix is used for playable in board games, such as Apples to Apples or Mad Libs.


    FAN FORCE: GENERAL

    FAN FORCE COMMUNITY


    General Fan Force activities, including games and socialising.

    Head on over to the Social Party to meet some of the FanForce participants and managers!

    Since the JCF has users from a number of different countries, head on over to the International Interview Thread, a place where people can meet each other in a friendly atmosphere and have fun learning a little about other cultures, countries, and places.

    FAN FORCE COMMUNICATIONS


    Have any questions about the Fan Force? Post here, or check the FAQ and Rules.


    FAN FORCE: CONVENTIONS AND CELEBRATIONS

    All information for SciFi/Star Wars conventions and Star Wars Celebrations are here.
    Check for nearby JC members attending, or get assistance planning your visit.


    FAN FORCE WORLDWIDE

    Find fans in your area! Click one of the below locations to find your nearest active FanForce.

    Under each of the below, there are forums based on country or cities, as well as a general location thread. Browse through them to find the location closest to you, or click on the general location thread to talk to those from the all over the area/country you live in.

    If the forum nearest you is not active, please contact a Fan Force Representative in one of the threads. You can talk to one of them to receive help with starting, re-opening or finding the FanForce nearest you.
    (They have the title RSA or FanForce Manager under their screen name).

    Asia and Africa
    Canada
    Europe
    United Kingdom
    Oceania
    Latin America
    USA Midsouth
    USA Midwest
    USA Northeast
    USA Pacific
    USA Southeast
    USA Southwest
    Buffalo, NY
    Denver, CO
     
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