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The Official STAR WARS GALAXIES: THE RUINS OF DANTOOINE Discussion Thread (Spoilers Allowed)

Discussion in 'Literature' started by The2ndQuest , Dec 27, 2003.

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JediTrilobite Jedi Grand Master

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Nov 17, 1999

Am I the only one who still wishes Escape from Dagu was released instead of this video game(crappy video game) spin-off?

I would have preferred EfD, but this isn't too bad.

JediTrilobite, Dec 29, 2003

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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Jan 27, 2000

I'm about three chapters in now, and it's certainly got some fun references- my favorite being Mistflier's comment to Lando about "Who in their right mind would gamble away a ship?" and his reaction to it- lol!

Though the Hoth reference kinda irked me, since it's suppsoed to be so remote and all- were Tauntauns even known about until the Rebels scouted Hoth?

Great having an Ithorian in a larger role too.

And on I go...

The2ndQuest , Dec 29, 2003

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DVader316 Jedi Knight

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Feb 18, 2000

Sounds like you guys are enjoying it. Ill be picking it up tomorrow since Im off from work.

DVader316, Dec 30, 2003

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Jedi Ben Chosen One

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Jul 19, 1999

This is sounding like a Legacy of the Jedi book to me.

That too was about the same length, same print size, near unavailable in the UK save for Amazon and not on my hit list, until I had read several good reviews of it.

Will I buy it? Depends on what you lot make of it really.

JB

Jedi Ben, Dec 30, 2003

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Valiento Jedi Knight

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Mar 19, 2000

Well I wouldn't compare a kids book(LOTJ) to what is billed to be an adult novel...

Kids novels, naturally have less pages than an adult novel in most cases...

Valiento, Dec 30, 2003

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Ozzel TF.N Foreign Book Covers Staff VIP

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May 14, 2001

My store doesn't have it yet. Oh well, I have plenty of reading to keep me busy until then.

These reations are getting me pretty pumped up for the book. Sounds like it'll be good!

Ozzel, Dec 30, 2003

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Excellence Jedi Knight

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Jul 28, 2002

Anyone read the Starcraft books? Is Ruins similar to those, in terms of page print, length, cover fronts from game box covers?

Excellence, Dec 30, 2003

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ElegosAKla Jedi Youngling

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Jul 21, 2003

What's this i hear about an Ithorian having a greater role?

ElegosAKla, Dec 30, 2003

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JediTrilobite Jedi Grand Master

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Nov 17, 1999

Also notice the Ithorian's name. Nadon. I wonder if he's related to Momaw?

JediTrilobite, Dec 30, 2003

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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Jan 27, 2000

Mistflier's scientific partner (and psuedo father figure, to a degree, from what I can tell from the first few chapters) is an Ithorian.

The2ndQuest , Dec 30, 2003

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Darth McClain Manager Emeritus VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Feb 5, 2000

He is a pretty interesting character. It's kind of strange for an Ithorian to be an Imperial scientist, but he is an expert in his field.

Darth McClain, Dec 30, 2003

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Jedi Ben Chosen One

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Jul 19, 1999

Obviously you've never seen the Harry Potter or Dark Materials tomes Val.

It's not a comparison though, it's a likening, based on general type of book and availability.

JB

Jedi Ben, Dec 31, 2003

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DarthRotten Jedi Padawan

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Aug 24, 2003

It doesn't sound bad and I'm sure I'll read it, but why did they make a novel out of this game and not the Dark Reaper Arc of the Clone Wars game or Knights of the Old Republic. Those would be awesome!

DarthRotten, Dec 31, 2003

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DVader316 Jedi Knight

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Feb 18, 2000

LFL is making a huge deal about Galaxies so they probably want to push it as hard as they can.

DVader316, Dec 31, 2003

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Darth_Arthas Jedi Youngling

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Aug 13, 2002

So does the book look like the start of a series of books?

Darth_Arthas, Dec 31, 2003

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Valiento Jedi Knight

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Mar 19, 2000

"Obviously you've never seen the Harry Potter or Dark Materials tomes Val."

Sure I do, that's why I said children's novels do not have as many pages, in most cases.

Also it always seemed to me that "Adult Novels" are advertised to a slightly narrower audience, compared to children's novels.

Valiento, Dec 31, 2003

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Darth McClain Manager Emeritus VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Feb 5, 2000

It's possible that there will be more Star Wars Galaxies, maybe being released with every new expantion? Who knows?

Darth McClain, Dec 31, 2003

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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Jan 27, 2000

I could see them having a novel to cover a handful of planets in SWG as new ones become available in the space expansion, with some overlap of familar ground- say "Trials of Tatooine", "Legacy on Lok", etc.

The2ndQuest , Dec 31, 2003

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Excellence Jedi Knight

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Jul 28, 2002

I'd rather see a KOTOR novelisation---but a genuine one, with full cover art, standard print format, and of course, paperback-class.

It works both ways: the game buyers, small and select audience that they are, are sure to get the book; and the average reader may even get interested in the game itself. $$ both ways.

But that will never happen---so a full 170-page TPB comic will have to do. Better medium with comic buyers.

Excellence, Jan 1, 2004

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burrie Jedi Padawan

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May 27, 2000

I like the sound of that, Excellence

burrie, Jan 1, 2004

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Raven Administrator Emeritus VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Oct 5, 1998

I could live with a 170 page TPB KOTOR.

Raven, Jan 1, 2004

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Rogue_Ten Chosen One

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Aug 18, 2002

But think of the confusion between that and the other KOTOR comic TPB!

Rogue_Ten, Jan 1, 2004

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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Jan 27, 2000

They'd have to title it "Tales of the Knights of the Old Republic" ...

The2ndQuest , Jan 1, 2004

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Darth McClain Manager Emeritus VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Feb 5, 2000

That would be really confusing.

Darth McClain, Jan 1, 2004

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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Jan 27, 2000

Well, I'm about half way done with the book now, and I'm definitely liking the adventure feel to the book, what with all the planet hopping and everything.

Also, I just got past Nym's cameo and it is certainly refreshing to have the character brought into the classic era- you can just hear Charlie Rocket's voice in your head as Nym when reading the lines.

I've always felt Nym (alongside Quinlan and Aayla) had the best prequel-era EU storylines, so it's great to have him in an expanded role. Hopefully we'll get to see more of what kind of role he played during the Galactic Civil War sometime soon.

(Now, all we need is for him to show up during the Clone Wars!)

One small detail nitpick though- Nym always seemed to be blue in Starfighter, Jedi Starfighter and Starfighter: Crossbones, meanwhile he had pinkish skin in Single Cell and now ROD describes him as having green skin. Do Feorrins just have some kind of skin color changing attribute or something?

The2ndQuest , Jan 1, 2004

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