Monthly Archives: September 2015

The Attack of the Clones conspiracy

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Matt Wedel

In a way, AOTC is possibly the most interesting Star Wars movie in its implications. To assume control of the Republic and destroy the Jedi, Palpatine engineers the Clone Wars. But for the Clone Wars to happen, two things have … Continue reading →

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A long time ago…

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Matt Wedel

As I’ve been looking forward to The Force Awakens, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes Star Wars feel like Star Wars. And something new crystallized for me: Star Wars feels old. I don’t just mean that the individual … Continue reading →

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Comparing Original Trilogy and Force Awakens X-Wings and TIEs

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Matt Wedel

I already blogged about the new Star Wars Micro Machines that London got on Force Friday. I got a little something myself – the new Force Awakens core set for the X-Wing Miniatures Game (currently an exclusive at Target and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Empire, Expanded Universe, sequels, Star Wars, toys, X-Wing Miniatures Game | 2 Comments

d20 Spaceship hit location table

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Matt Wedel

I’m using this for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game first edition, but it’s really system neutral. Grab a d20 and rock out. This tells you where the hits landed, but it doesn’t dictate the consequences. For example, on a power … Continue reading →

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Comparing old and new Star Wars Micro Machines

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Matt Wedel

Yesterday was Force Friday so after work and school, London and I went to Target to check out the new Star Wars toys. It’s a good thing we’re more interested in vehicles than action figures – the place had been … Continue reading →

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