star wars or lord of the rings - Page 3

The Cavalier · 01-17-2003, 04:34 PM

It looks like LOTR is leading Stars Wars by just a little

, but what's to be expected on a website based on Fantasy? I am a fan of both star wars (episodes 4,5, & 6) and LOTR, However, I agree that the new star wars movies have no plot. It's a tought call, which would I rather be: a Jedi or a Paladin?
They are almost identical in the respect that they both fight for justice (but what heroes don't?), but honestly I don't like the fact that you ABSOLUTELY CANNOT shoot a Jedi with a laser, but you can stab him?!? WTF? But, using the force would be neat.

Maybe you shoulda been more specific, and choose either the first Star Wars trilogy or the new one. I love the old star wars, but as a whole, the new ones are ruining the series.

[ 01-17-2003, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: The Cavalier ]

Timber Loftis · 01-17-2003, 04:40 PM

Cavalier, see my post above - SW movies have an incredible plot. BTW, Paladins don't exist in Middle Earth. Also, you can shoot a jedi with a laser, just not a good one.

Think of it this way: they have to make a "to hit" roll to hit the incoming blaster beam. Oh, and technically, SW guns are blasters - compressed plasma - not lasers, which is why they are short and compressed beams. There's a RP game for SW, and it's quite nice - I had a lotta fun with it once upon a time.

Sir Krustin · 01-17-2003, 05:44 PM

I think Star Wars is better, not because of the technology involved (judge this on the era it was developed) but because of the impact on society each film had.

LOTR didn't even come close to having the impact the original SW did - did LOTR stay in the box office for years at a time? NO - but Star Wars did!

If you prorate the box office rate of the old SW films, and compare them to todays I think you'll find that Star Wars far outgrosses current releases in total number of viewers.

GokuZool · 01-17-2003, 11:44 PM

Such a difficult question! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Even though I voted for Star Wars, I like them both.

Too hard to decide [img]tongue.gif[/img]

9_1_6 · 01-18-2003, 08:44 AM

LoTR by far.

lucius · 01-18-2003, 07:28 PM

lotr al the way

arion windrider · 01-18-2003, 07:55 PM

u still gotta give credit for star wars for opening up the whole digital thing.. but lotr series is hott... does anybody think matrix is good in the techinical aspects??

Sir Krustin · 01-18-2003, 08:02 PM

Matrix had some real nice stuff, but lets face it - it's not a revolution, but an evolution. LotR blows it away in most respects.

Matrix just used brute force to achieve an effect most producers would simply use CGI for today. Having said that...eagerly looking forward to Matrix II...

kev · 02-10-2003, 09:23 AM

I waited 30 years for the LOTR's movies & so far they have performed well. I have heard a rumour however that "the scouring of the shire" is not included. I hope that that is not true as that chapter rounds out the development of the hobbits.

Brennihelvete · 02-10-2003, 12:08 PM

Ok Im a big Star Wars fan and Ive seen all the movies a hundred times over and over... BUT, Lord of the rings was the first movie that made me run into the nearest shop and buy a book!!! I never read books...well that was until I saw the first movie. Now ive read almost all the books there is that is related to Tolkien and my vote goes to Lord of the rings!
Cant wait for the last movie...

01-17-2003, 04:40 PM	#22
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Cavalier, see my post above - SW movies have an incredible plot. BTW, Paladins don't exist in Middle Earth. Also, you can shoot a jedi with a laser, just not a good one. Think of it this way: they have to make a "to hit" roll to hit the incoming blaster beam. Oh, and technically, SW guns are blasters - compressed plasma - not lasers, which is why they are short and compressed beams. There's a RP game for SW, and it's quite nice - I had a lotta fun with it once upon a time. __________________

01-17-2003, 05:44 PM	#23
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 61 Posts: 1,394	I think Star Wars is better, not because of the technology involved (judge this on the era it was developed) but because of the impact on society each film had. LOTR didn't even come close to having the impact the original SW did - did LOTR stay in the box office for years at a time? NO - but Star Wars did! If you prorate the box office rate of the old SW films, and compare them to todays I think you'll find that Star Wars far outgrosses current releases in total number of viewers. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

01-18-2003, 08:44 AM	#25
9_1_6 Elminster Join Date: November 2, 2002 Location: ♣♣♣ Age: 39 Posts: 457	LoTR by far. __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> 9_1_6 <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <br />LIQUID STICK PEOPLE!

01-18-2003, 07:55 PM	#27
arion windrider Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 26, 2001 Location: Vancouver,Wa. Age: 56 Posts: 800	u still gotta give credit for star wars for opening up the whole digital thing.. but lotr series is hott... does anybody think matrix is good in the techinical aspects?? __________________ \"if it aint broke dont fix it\" <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dogrun]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dogrun.gif\" /> <br /><b>proud member of the penguin army</b> <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" />

01-18-2003, 08:02 PM	#28
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 61 Posts: 1,394	Matrix had some real nice stuff, but lets face it - it's not a revolution, but an evolution. LotR blows it away in most respects. Matrix just used brute force to achieve an effect most producers would simply use CGI for today. Having said that...eagerly looking forward to Matrix II... __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

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lord of the rings	10	22.73%
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01-17-2003, 04:34 PM	#21
The Cavalier Manshoon Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: White Cloud, MI Age: 40 Posts: 165	It looks like LOTR is leading Stars Wars by just a little , but what's to be expected on a website based on Fantasy? I am a fan of both star wars (episodes 4,5, & 6) and LOTR, However, I agree that the new star wars movies have no plot. It's a tought call, which would I rather be: a Jedi or a Paladin? They are almost identical in the respect that they both fight for justice (but what heroes don't?), but honestly I don't like the fact that you ABSOLUTELY CANNOT shoot a Jedi with a laser, but you can stab him?!? WTF? But, using the force would be neat. Maybe you shoulda been more specific, and choose either the first Star Wars trilogy or the new one. I love the old star wars, but as a whole, the new ones are ruining the series. [ 01-17-2003, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: The Cavalier ]

01-17-2003, 11:44 PM	#24
GokuZool Lord Ao Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,061	Such a difficult question! [img]tongue.gif[/img] Even though I voted for Star Wars, I like them both. Too hard to decide [img]tongue.gif[/img]

01-18-2003, 07:28 PM	#26
lucius Dungeon Master Join Date: November 24, 2002 Location: grande prairie Age: 36 Posts: 92	lotr al the way

02-10-2003, 09:23 AM	#29
kev Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: April 4, 2002 Location: North Western Australia Age: 61 Posts: 670	I waited 30 years for the LOTR's movies & so far they have performed well. I have heard a rumour however that "the scouring of the shire" is not included. I hope that that is not true as that chapter rounds out the development of the hobbits. __________________

02-10-2003, 12:08 PM	#30
Brennihelvete Avatar Join Date: September 25, 2002 Location: Norway Age: 40 Posts: 516	Ok Im a big Star Wars fan and Ive seen all the movies a hundred times over and over... BUT, Lord of the rings was the first movie that made me run into the nearest shop and buy a book!!! I never read books...well that was until I saw the first movie. Now ive read almost all the books there is that is related to Tolkien and my vote goes to Lord of the rings! Cant wait for the last movie... __________________

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