Spoiler:
I believe the popular rumor is that he personally approved of the Emperor's resurrection. In fact, I believe the story is detailed in one of the releases of Dark Empire. Veitch, the author, requested permission to use a clone!Vader; George vetoed the idea, but told him that Palpatine was fair game.
Originally posted by Korto Vos
Then honestly, if that was the case, how in the world did he go along with the whole "balance to the Force" concept? Especially knowing an EU story has Sidious coming back...
Well, George is not known for his ability to stay the course; he tends to change his mind quite frequently and for seemingly no reason.
Originally posted by NTJack0
Like anything Lucas does is good anymore.
You realize that as the creator and undisputed dictator of that company, anything good that comes from Lucasfilm and affiliates (and that includes the books, comics, games, etc.) sees the light of day with his express permission?
Originally posted by PencilInEyelulz
You realize that as the creator and undisputed dictator of that company, anything good that comes from Lucasfilm and affiliates (and that includes the books, comics, games, etc.) sees the light of day with his express permission?
Don’t give him too much credit. I think he approves just about anything EU that doesn't change his movies.
Originally posted by Lord Lucien
Didn't he once say in an interview that "No, in my universe, Sidious doesn't come back as a clone"? By the time the prequels and EU got in to full swing, I can't blame the guy for not really giving a shit about the contributing work of outside authors.
Yeah, he basically says in his world, the story ends with ROTJ. Therefore, Sidious doesn't come back and Luke isn't supposed to get married and everything else that happens after the Battle of Endor doesn't exist.
But if he doesn't give a shit, he shouldn't be coming in and having the authors kill off Anakin Solo, even though he was a main character and far more developed than Jacen (who was supposed to die) at the time.
And him and his company shouldn't have forced Obsidian to finish KOTOR II in a hurry when there was a lot of cut content and extra development necessary that would have definitely made the game a lot better than KOTOR (it ended up being a little worse than the original).
If all he cares about are his movies, he shouldn't be interfering randomly with the EU and causing continuity conflicts and such.
Originally posted by Korto VosI think he doesn't care so long as they're not interfering with his world. Anakin Solo, to him, did. So he had him killed off. By the time his Chosen One thing got underway, it was too late to prevent Dark Empire. Also, I have a feeling that he personally wasn't the pressure behind KotOR II. Even if he was, so long as the game wasn't interfering with his world, he didn't care about its story or continuity, so long as it brought in some dough.
Yeah, he basically says in his world, the story ends with ROTJ. Therefore, Sidious doesn't come back and Luke isn't supposed to get married and everything else that happens after the Battle of Endor doesn't exist.But if he doesn't give a shit, he shouldn't be coming in and having the authors kill off Anakin Solo, even though he was a main character and far more developed than Jacen (who was supposed to die) at the time.
And him and his company shouldn't have forced Obsidian to finish KOTOR II in a hurry when there was a lot of cut content and extra development necessary that would have definitely made the game a lot better than KOTOR (it ended up being a little worse than the original).
If all he cares about are his movies, he shouldn't be interfering randomly with the EU and causing continuity conflicts and such.
Kind of a dick move to story lovers, but I can sympathize with him. It's not his story, his world. If I created a masterpiece and other people wanted to remora themselves to my work, they can go ahead. But they must pay homage and accept the fact that they're not apart of the original body.
Originally posted by Lord Lucien
I think he doesn't care so long as they're not interfering with his world. Anakin Solo, to him, did. So he had him killed off. By the time his Chosen One thing got underway, it was too late to prevent Dark Empire. Also, I have a feeling that he personally wasn't the pressure behind KotOR II. Even if he was, so long as the game wasn't interfering with his world, he didn't care about its story or continuity, so long as it brought in some dough.Kind of a dick move to story lovers, but I can sympathize with him. It's not his story, his world. If I created a masterpiece and other people wanted to remora themselves to my work, they can go ahead. But they must pay homage and accept the fact that they're not apart of the original body.
I can't really sympathize. If it's his world, and if he wants everyone to know that they have to follow his rules, he should make them clear. He is going to make money regardless- he doesn't need to randomly interfere.
What's worse is that I get the notion that all of us probably know more about the EU than he does.
Originally posted by PencilInEyelulzKey word :good. Which nothing is at this point.
You realize that as the creator and undisputed dictator of that company, anything good that comes from Lucasfilm and affiliates (and that includes the books, comics, games, etc.) sees the light of day with his express permission?
What do we get? TFU garbage.
Originally posted by Korto VosOh my God... are we, like... the same person? How attractive do strangers rate you? Is it "Incredibly" or better? Cuz we may be the same person. Or long lost twins. Is your name Rudy and/or Brian?
That and playing Jedi Knight: Jedi Outcast (Kyle Katarn ftw!) and Knights of the Old Republic back to back.
Originally posted by Lord Lucien
Oh my God... are we, like... the same person? How attractive do strangers rate you? Is it "Incredibly" or better? Cuz we may be the same person. Or long lost twins. Is your name Rudy and/or Brian?
😱
Dude, I knew it. I totally knew it. My parents definitely found me in a basket in the river.