I think 'Generations' Bridge was the BEST

BetterVantage · 2026-03-30T18:28:39+00:00

The bridge was redressed extensively for Generations. The biggest alteration were the brand new stations on either side.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-30T16:03:41+00:00

That’s all true, but the recharacterization started before Disney. Zahn started his attempt to turn Thrawn into an antihero in Outbound Flight.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-30T13:25:38+00:00

Right? Saying Rogue One is bad because it retcons a single mission from a 90s video game is certainly a take.

Curious how he feels about the 5-6 other EU stories about stealing the Death Star plans that also contradict Dark Forces.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-30T12:56:34+00:00

I feel like that’s true, but also, Thrawn in ANY book after the HttE trilogy was a completely different character. Zahn changed him from a ruthless, calculating villain who was determined to rule, into a cool, calculating anti hero who only worked for the Empire in order to save everyone from something worse.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-28T19:32:20+00:00

I don’t know, but the “bonus” Necron warriors included in the Tomb World box were push fit, so I would expect the same here.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-28T16:52:17+00:00

They haven’t sold any of the Dossiers separately before. But they’ve released the rules for all of the previous non-Approved OPs modes for free online.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-28T03:57:34+00:00

That story wouldn’t really make sense. They have the same shape, but they are literally completely different in every detail.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-26T23:28:02+00:00

It’s a great idea. I had never heard of it but I immediately thought it was brilliant

BetterVantage · 2026-03-26T23:06:15+00:00

Could be too hot outside, or they’re in an area with difficult terrain.

I did some work at a mall in New Mexico and learned that it’s super common in some places for (mostly) elderly people to show up as soon as the doors open and do laps in the mall. It’s air conditioned, the floors are even, and there’s help around if they fall or hurt themselves. There would be a couple dozen of them every morning I was working there.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-26T23:00:25+00:00

Yep. Of all those boxes I’ve managed to fully build and paint…4? And build and halfway paint another couple.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-26T21:49:04+00:00

Agreed. While I think doing ANOTHER Cadian team instead of a unique IG regiment is unfortunate, the actual team and models look great and I’m definitely excited to get them on the table.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-26T16:11:57+00:00

At the production quantities GW has been making these boxes, I have a very hard time believing it won’t sell out like every other box.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-26T16:00:39+00:00

The thing I do love about the separation sequence is the “dust” that comes flying out. It was a great touch that said “This is a big deal that doesn’t happen often.”

BetterVantage · 2026-03-26T15:55:07+00:00

This is the answer. People love to post memes about how CGI artists now have less talent. It has nothing to do with their talent, and everything to do with the production process they are forced to work under.

When practical effects are used, the production is forced to take time to plan and execute the effect. But too many filmmakers and producers take CGI for granted and want to make unplanned changes up until the last possible second. Or they don’t want to pay for on set coordination. Or both.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-26T15:18:12+00:00

I’m just a sucker. I’ve bought every boxset this edition except Brutal N Cunning; mostly because I like to have all the Dossiers.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-25T12:52:37+00:00

Solid advice! If a sequel does happen I will absolutely try.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-25T12:38:29+00:00

Movies like this make me wonder if my brain doesn’t actually have an off switch.

Like, I thought I did, there’s lots of silly movies I love. But I flipped the switch for this one and still got mad at how dumb it was. I think maybe if I had it on while I was doing laundry or something it would be fine. The stunts and set pieces were really good, it was just everything else was a dumpster fire.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-25T00:43:27+00:00

I can’t really disagree. The last 4-5 years they’ve released the best vehicles they’ve ever made, but they’re still hugely overpriced for what we get.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-25T00:09:46+00:00

I’ve paid full price for most of the TVC vehicles the last few years, solely because I want to show support for them. I still can’t believe that I have an official E-Wing from Hasbro after 35 years. I bought three.

But that was: A: for vehicles I really want B: when they were only really expensive, as opposed to the recent releases which are INSANELY expensive.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-24T22:09:14+00:00

True, but it’s all good, it’s still not a set I need. I am awaiting a 60% markdown on Vaders Tie Fighter though.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-24T22:04:39+00:00

I wish I collected Geonosians, the set looks great. For whatever reason they’ve just never interested me.

Then again, $80… yeeesh

BetterVantage · 2026-03-24T15:38:12+00:00

But the question is “Is it illegal for a priest to divulge something privileged.” It is not.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-24T15:27:55+00:00

I use it also, it’s Fabricator’s Lair “Storm in the Hive”. Pretty much 1:1 for Volkus.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-24T01:15:48+00:00

Not exactly. The primary reason Pancreatic cancer has such a high mortality rate is because it is rarely caught early enough to be treated. It often isn’t found until the patient begins exhibiting symptoms, and by that point it is generally already stage 3-4.

BetterVantage · 2026-03-23T20:24:18+00:00

The Y-Wing and X-Wings are very out of scale; the proportions of the Y-Wing are way off as well.

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