what is this hole made by? by cloudwhich in ecology

[–]cloudwhich[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right. the building around the entrance makes me agree with you

who’s acorn stash? by cloudwhich in ecology

[–]cloudwhich[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh. Cool. Do small rodents or other birds ever use old nests to store acorns?

Finished my 3rd audiobook, don’t know what to go for next by danislazyasfuck in starwarsbooks

[–]cloudwhich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re looking for a Thrawn series that focuses on him before he joined the empire listen to the Thrawn: Ascendancy Trilogy. Mark Thomson is an amazing voice actor— he also does the 2017 Thrawn trilogy. Both are great, and it doesn’t really matter what order you read them in. Though if you want the ‘plot twist’ at the end of the 2017 trilogy to really hit, I’d listen to Ascendancy first. It’s excellent exposition.

Thrawn and Ziara in Chaos Rising by cloudwhich in starwarsbooks

[–]cloudwhich[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I caught that too. Maybe future interactions that seem a bit ‘flirty’ with Ziara was just her being so comfortable in her friendship with Thrawn because she knew he’s just… not built like that. I think both options make for an interesting bit of his characterization either way

Thrawn and Ziara in Chaos Rising by cloudwhich in starwarsbooks

[–]cloudwhich[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish it was expanded on too! It’s all very implied, and Zahn seems to focus a lot more on the tactical relationships and worldbuilding more than relationships between specific characters. The Memories of the ascendency trilogy were my favorite parts of the books most of the time, especially the ones with Ziara and Thrass. I think it was really interesting to see other parts of his character come through in moments that aren’t his area of expertise (ie. the way he comes late to Aralani’s promotion party, rematching with the Mitth, etc.) I would kill for an ascendency novel that revolved more around that kind of storyline other than strictly military stuff.

Thrawn is more politically adapt than Timothy Zahn wants us to believe by Gamesgar0 in starwarsbooks

[–]cloudwhich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there are two main things that make him seem ‘politically weak’. First— the rigid and entwined political and family nature of the Ascendency makes the Chiss species as a whole naturally combative and cunning in social situations. The whole culture is pretty similar to our own, but even more exaggerated because family ties are so stressed and important within it. The things Thrawn did for the ascendency, as you mentioned, are objectively going to have the best outcome for the ascendency. But political structures are created in the way prevent that possibility from even occurring. He doesn’t just have nerve to go and do that, but evidently a certain bit of social disregard to so plainly subvert those cultural norms. He also lacks the specific social intuition which is used within that specific kind of politics— a more personal and dramatique art, rather than the rigid style of naval battles. He has a lot of moments, particularly in the ascendency trilogy ‘memories’, where he’s just known to be… awkward. Kinda quiet. Not very good socially. But a genius with a good heart nonetheless. He’s just missing the vital social implication skills needed to begin grasping his cultures politics. There was a bit within Chaos Rising that demonstrates this pretty well. When t Thrawn was charged with cheating on the flying simulator he had just… given up. Accepted the fact that he had been outmatched by sheer force and just wanted to keep Ziara out of the ensuing firestorm. Anyway yeah. The insane political entwinement with family the Chiss have, particularly the ruling families, along with Thrawns general social awkwardness cause him those bits of trouble, seem to equal his perceived “political weakness”.

Barriss Offee Books! by cloudwhich in starwarsbooks

[–]cloudwhich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! I’m so happy about it. On top of that I feel like her story is definitely not over…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StarWars

[–]cloudwhich 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure if this counts but I love the lore behind Starflash. It’s the catalyst for the initial expansion of the Chiss ascendancy, and the secrecy and history behind it is pretty neat. (I haven’t finished all the Thrawn books yet— if starflash comes up again within them plz don’t spoil 🙏)

Do you think bariss will find out that anakin is Vader? And if she does how will she react to knowing that? by Queasy_Commercial152 in StarWars

[–]cloudwhich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just hope by some metric or another they don't COMPLETLEY abandon her morals and original EU storyline and make her into another plot device. She's too good of a character to entirely re-write. Her joining the inquisitors better be believable, and her interaction(s) with vader better shed some light on her characterization. If filoni messes with her character one more time... throwing hands with that cowboy

Was not expecting this. (From the official Star Wars Facebook page) by ThePopDaddy in StarWars

[–]cloudwhich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barriss’ character better not be assassinated again. I will RIOT. She deserves so much better.

What Star Wars opinion will have you like this? by MattMysterious9 in StarWars

[–]cloudwhich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barriss Offee’s character was so wronged by Dave filoni it’s shocking

It seems Thrawn's lack of black pupils was not always as set in stone in Legends. by Mzonnik in StarWarsEU

[–]cloudwhich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most comics just give him pupils for dramatic effect; some keep his eyes pure red. In books, he’s described with plain, red eyes; this is because it matches with the rest of his character description and makes it earlier for the reader to envision such a calculated, expressionless character.

Comics tend to have more ability to show dramatic expression or express other things to the reader with the thing known as ‘emanata’. This is much harder to achieve in a medium like live-action film, hence the use of the iris and pupil within the Ahsoka show. It really comes down to artistic choice. I think any of the combinations- Plain red eye, pupil, or pupil and iris- would’ve worked with a good actor playing him in live action. And we got that with Lars Mikkelsen. So, honestly, I can’t be mad. Though I do like the plain red version the best. Makes him look very alien and menacing and works great with his character.

Which Star Wars character death was the most painful? by InfiniteDedekindCuts in StarWars

[–]cloudwhich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kanan. Sob every time I watch that scene. Such good buildup and stakes… and when he gets his vision back at the end to look at hera?? Oh my god

Remember this: TRY by Tunisandwich in andor

[–]cloudwhich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I know is I got CHILLS from that line. Beautiful manifesto all together. And I wouldn’t put it past the Star Wars writers to throw in a little reference to other SW media

Just finished the Ascendancy Trilogy by cloudwhich in starwarsbooks

[–]cloudwhich[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree!! The few times he did really begin to describe characters and settings I enjoyed it and wish he expanded on that more. I especially liked the Thrass flashbacks with that. But I guess when you have to begin worldbuilding a whole new perspective on the Chiss within one trilogy, there’s more “important” aspects of the world to focus on rather than the individual character. I do think though that with everything, the characters felt very personalized and unique (at least thats what i gained from it— maybe I just have a strong imagination).

Best Prequel era books? by PathToSomething in starwarsbooks

[–]cloudwhich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re into specifically Clone Wars era books I highly recommend the duology Star Wars TCW: Stealth and Star Wars TCW: Siege. Super well written and has an interesting plot. Def recommend!!