I have to say, I'm very excited. While on the one hand it's a shame that all the previous book and video game canon is now considered alt-u, it gives the movies total freedom from here on in, and I'm eagerly anticipating seeing where they go with it. That said, I'd rather they de-canonise the prequel trilogy than a lot of the books (like Heir to the Empire and Legacy of the Force), but I doubt that's going to happen anytime soon, despite how much the SW fandom dislikes those three films.

To me, the title sounds great, though I'm hoping they keep the 'episode' theme (the title card they released doesn't fill me with hope though). From what I've seen of on-set photos and stuff like that, this looks very promising, and that's thanks in no small part to the fact George Lucas is no longer involved JJ Abrams being at the helm. Say what you want about Super 8 and Star Trek Into Darkness, he's a talented director, and I don't know that I would be as optimistic about Episode VII as I am if someone else (except perhaps Joss Whedon or the Wachowskis) was involved.

Galactic already said it's fake, but even so, maybe the Falcon upgraded its weaponry

I haven't seen Rebels yet, but I really liked The Clone Wars (a lot more than the prequels, anyway). There was this funny dichotomy where when it started off pretty bland and mediocre, but as the premises for the overarching stories got more ridiculous (like Darth Maul and his brother taking over Mandalore]) the better they actually were on-screen. Season 4 was glorious. Haven't got around to the final season yet, though.

"Nothing goes down 'less I'm involved. No nuggets. No onion rings. No nothin'. A cheeseburger gets sold in the park, I want in! You got fat while we starved on the streets...now it's my turn!" -Harley Morenstein

I'd love to see a TOR kind of massive empire vs. massive civilization thing. I'm really going to be irritated if its anyone rebelling and winning against the side in power again.

That would be a big mistake. I also want to see some CW references, since that really is the star wars I had as an 8-12 year old.

I was too young when the prequels came out for them to crush my hopes and dreams, and I'm not about to let that happen now. JJ Abrams makes pretty normal escapist sci-fi adventures with high production value, so that's what I'm going to expect. While a deep, thought provoking plot with engaging characters would be nice, I'm going to go in expecting nothing more than a fun adventure film with lightsabers, spaceships, and really nice practical effects. Star Wars has always been more about the living, breathing universe than the storytelling for me, so as long as I get that, I'll be happy.

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That right there is basically the entire Original Trilogy in a nutshell.

I basically couldn't have said it better myself. Incidentally, after I was born in the year The Phantom Menace came out, I actually had two brothers come along, and each of them was born in a year that one of the additional prequels came out, one in 2002, and the other in 2005. Ever since then, we've received the cruel and horrible nickname: *shudder*..."The Children of the Prequels".

So yeah, I didn't grow up on Star Wars, but I really do enjoy the movies. And I wouldn't like to see them ruined.

Oh wait, that already happened. I'm actually genuinely excited for The Force Awakens, and I'm willing to sit in a theater, watching intently and eagerly, to find out what happens after the events of The Return of the Jedi.

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They shouldn't try to out do Vader, since there is no way they could pull that off.

My feeling is that the combat is a bit mediocre as far as fun factor, but there are some interesting additional layers in KOTOR 2 that make it a little more of a challenge at least. Definitely not my favorite part of the game, though. Often found myself changing the gameplay mode to "easy" to get through some battles more quickly.

KOTOR 1 (made by Bioware) is a good Star Wars adventure story. It feels similar in tone to Empire Strikes Back, perhaps. I don't think it really transcends what the Star Wars films do, but it's well done. KOTOR 2 (made by Obsidian) is not like the Star Wars movies, it's a lot more morally gray and complex. And ultimately far more memorable to me. So in terms of writing, I think they're very different. KOTOR 1 got a much warmer reception, probably because it's easier to digest, much like the Star Wars films themselves.

Two more days till the teaser trailer is released!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!