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[DiipuSurotu]

I don't get the problem. It's to allow it to be used in a fight scene where someone's saber slides down the blade and then gets caught. Once you use film logic, and not reddit logic, you're fine.

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[Michael F. Assbender]

For people who are new to Star Wars or are not huge fans of it, this isn't a very good trailer.

I mean... what's the premise of the movie?

I'm not a huge fan at all, but I think the new trailer is cool. Hell, this single trailer is better than the entire movie The Phantom Menace.

For me, it goes:

Empire Strikes Back
A New Hope
Return of the Jedi
Revenge of the Sith
This Trailer
Attack of the Clones
Poop
Hitler Poop
Phantom Menace

There's radio static on the probe droid in Empire Strikes Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyBWw2jynIw

It is transmitting, after all.

Touché.

 

[DoomGyver]

I want to see more. Trailer did its job.

 

[LegendOfGood]

After the JP trailer I was expecting something shitty, quite surprised that it was pretty damn good and also, those seem to be vents on the lightsaber.

This.

And other people have mentioned it in this thread too.

It could be some kind of tweaked sabre that can cut thru regular sabres (and requires exhaust ports because it is so powerful).

 

[EatChildren]

They may have gone too far in a few places, but what's there looks fun and I anticipate seeing it.

 

[BattleMonkey]

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It's still better than no protection at all

 

[Nyanmaruz]

Is there any chance that the hooded figure with the cross guard lightsaber is a Dark Jedi instead of a Sith?

 

[-griffy-]

the difference is that it's a hilt design. It doesn't impede the user's ability in certain situations. Even the Staff is reasonable to a degree because it could serve a purpose, but this thing just dumb. If the hilts are EVER used for their intended purpose, a lightsaber has made contact with the hilt and has broken the metal part off. At this point, if you look at Maul's staff getting split in half, then it means the hilt guard will just fall off, slicing your arm off in the process (useless), or it will reveal the beam of light going out of the crystal in the main hilt and there was no point in the metal guard to start with. It's just stupid.

First of all, Dooku's bent hilt with a straight blade coming out of it certainly looks like it would "impede the user's ability in certain situations." It's not like the blade is bent like a katana or scimitar or something. It's just some weird bent handle. Explain to me a practical use for that with reasoning that is less absurd than any reasoning for the cross guard.

And again, you are assuming one use of the crossguard, and I'm saying it' silly to assume that is the only way it's used without seeing it be used. Every time we see two sabers cross in the movies, they either bounce off or are locked together. Have we ever seen one saber slide down the "shaft" of another one? Then why are we to assume that would even happen and break off the crossguards?, or the guy wielding it would let it happen? I can imagine them locking blades and him spinning his in some weird ways to force the other guy to maneuver his saber, or catching the blade and spinning it out of the other guys hands. People keep only thinking of defensive applications when I feel like it may be more offensive and aggressive uses that show its "practicality."

 

[Chezzymann]

Though I'm also coming around to the idea of the saber being too powerful and it's just stuff shooting out of the sides.

But there's probably the blade inside it too so it couldn't cut it all the way, just crack the shell

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Probably posted a ton already but that new lightsaber is totally just Henry's from No More Heroes.

I do think it should be more like this where the laser goes all the way to the handle.

 

[Superflat]

Probably posted a ton already but that new lightsaber is totally just Henry's from No More Heroes.

That sword makes more offensive and defensive sense (though more dangerous for the wielder because of the extended side "blades"), and isn't susceptible to:

 

[x-Lundz-x]

#TeamBadass

 

[Spine_Ripper]

Been watching the trailer for like the past 2.5 hours. So hyped, love the lightsaber. But I keep seeing things about the TPM teaser trailer and how everyone loved it. Found this NYT article about it too: http://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/23/movies/now-playing-two-new-minutes-of-star-wars.html At the bottom of the article is this little gem that I wanted to share:

''The trailer felt like five seconds,'' said Harry Knowles, who founded the Ain't-It-Cool-News Web site (www.aint-it-cool-news.com), which is populated by movie fans obsessed with ''Star Wars.'' Over the Internet, Mr. Knowles seemed stricken with guilt about his early qualms about the new ''Star Wars.''

''I hate myself for every doubt I had,'' he said. ''What on earth was I ever thinking? Analyzing every nugget, every whisper. Worrying about reshoots and deadlines. George seems to be 100 percent on his game.''

Other fans, on the Internet, talked about weeping and shaking while watching the trailer.

Spoiler

There's a little part inside me that wants this movie to be bad, just for the crow

 

[Beelzebufo]

So who do we all think will die first?

Probs Luke. Kill him off relatively early to show the bad guy means business, then have him as a ghost.

 

[Confidence Man]

The hilt doesn't need a practical purpose like blocking another saber. It could be that it makes it more dangerous and difficult to use and the sith guy likes testing himself, or that it would throw off an opponent who's never seen it before, or he just thinks it looks more intimidating.

 

[sappyday]

Everything looks amazing as I have said before but my only problem is JJ himself. I'm glad for him but he's not the greatest. His trailers are amazing and he knows how to invoke those nostalgic feelings (Star Trek, Super 8) but the final product end up muddled in comparison.

I'm glad Rian Johnson will be taking over.

 

[shira]

I like the rest of the trailer, but I could watch this scene a bajillion times. It's so goddamn good. Fuck.

Imagine if you lived on that lake.

 

[Michael F. Assbender]

Is there any chance that the hooded figure with the cross guard lightsaber is a Dark Jedi instead of a Sith?

Aren't Sith just Jedis who have gone dark? I'm not up on all the EU stuff, so I don't know.

 

[Beefy]

This.

And other people have mentioned it in this thread too.

It could be some kind of tweaked sabre that can cut thru regular sabres (and requires exhaust ports because it is so powerful).

People are going to lose it when he kills Luke with his saber hilt.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Been watching the trailer for like the past 2.5 hours. So hyped, love the lightsaber. But I keep seeing things about the TPM teaser trailer and how everyone loved it. Found this NYT article about it too: http://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/23/movies/now-playing-two-new-minutes-of-star-wars.html At the bottom of the article is this little gem that I wanted to share:

Spoiler

There's a little part inside me that wants this movie to be bad, just for the crow

Harry Knowles is still alive?

I haven't thought about AICN in years.

 

[FunkyMunkey]

 

[CreepingFear]

They may have gone too far in a few places, but what's there looks fun and I anticipate seeing it.

This man knows about going too far.

 

[Plywood]

The hilt could be purely aesthetic. Not a big deal.

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

People are going to lose it when he kills Luke with his saber hilt.

Don't even go there man. Just because I can see that happening.

 

[CreepingFear]

Harry Knowles is still alive?

I haven't thought about AICN in years.

I went to AICN today just for old time kicks. That comment section...

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

Looks less cartoony and more natural though the PT's "brightness" makes sense too I think Lucas went way too far with it getting cartoony.

The droid design can work with some sort of magnetic tethering or whatever, the light-claymore will be fine, there probably won't be much in the way of twirling dance like choreography with it. Sith aren't about practicality, it fits with the uhh "Sith Culture" in contrast to Jedi.

thought everyone could do whatever design they wanted its their personal design.

Whats dumb about it if only that person has to learn to use it?

Exactly.

Never mind we don't know the story yet, it could completely make sense in context of it.

 

[sqwarlock]

It's still better than no protection at all

Also, I'd wager that if they're actual beams and not just exhaust ports then the metal fairings are more for the user's protection. If they're beams split off from one crystal then an opposing blade will still be stopped after it cuts through the fairing, and the person using the broadsaber would be able to choke up on the hilt without risking his fingers to two tiny exposed blades.

 

[Reuenthal]

I wanted to see more of the space and spaceships in space but ok it is just a short teaser trailer.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

I want the sith guy to have a freddy kreuger glove with lightsaber fingers

 

[maquiladora]

The hilt could be purely aesthetic. Not a big deal.

Don't tell that to The Internet.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

The hilt could be purely aesthetic. Not a big deal.

Nah man. Don't you understand what this is?
#Sabergate

 

[unholyrevenger72]

Cross-Guard

Except swords are multipurpose and gross guards are also used as a hammer or pick by grabbing the blade and singing the sword like a sledge hammer.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

Movie's getting to me. I'm hyped.

Spoiler

Poor Millennium Falcon and Han.

 

[Dead Man]

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Okay, back to hating it lol.

 

[Ether_Snake]

I'm a bit embarrassed I didn't see that right away. Design may be redeemed if they are going for a longsword type fighting style. Although a lethal cross guard sort of makes not a great of sense, what else could they use?

Still hate the fucking droid design.

The cross guard is so he can block an attack from two Jedis. So probably Luke and whoever else is the new Jedi hero, or two new Jedi heroes. Same reason Maul had a double light saber because he was going to fight two Jedis.

 

[maquiladora]

I wanted to see more of the space and spaceships in space but ok it is just a short teaser trailer.

You don't usually see a whole lot in trailers for films that aren't due to release for another 12.5 months...

 

[BLACKLAC]

This.

And other people have mentioned it in this thread too.

It could be some kind of tweaked sabre that can cut thru regular sabres (and requires exhaust ports because it is so powerful).

Same. It popping out a second after the main saber activates is a dead giveaway.

 

[JaseMath]

Can't we just be happy we'll all be seeing a new Star Wars movie in a little over a year, guys?!

 

[Plywood]

Don't tell that to The Internet.

Nah man. Don't you understand what this?
#Sabergate

My whole thing is if/when they cut the crossguard, the fingers are immediately next. So why give a shit?

 

[BrokenEchelon]

First of all, Dooku's bent hilt with a straight blade coming out of it certainly looks like it would "impede the user's ability in certain situations." It's not like the blade is bent like a katana or scimitar or something. It's just some weird bent handle. Explain to me a practical use for that with reasoning that is less absurd than any reasoning for the cross guard.

And again, you are assuming one use of the crossguard, and I'm saying it' silly to assume that is the only way it's used without seeing it be used. Every time we see two sabers cross in the movies, they either bounce off or are locked together. Have we ever seen one saber slide down the "shaft" of another one? Then why are we to assume that would even happen and break off the crossguards?, or the guy wielding it would let it happen? I can imagine them locking blades and him spinning his in some weird ways to force the other guy to maneuver his saber, or catching the blade and spinning it out of the other guys hands. People keep only thinking of defensive applications when I feel like it may be more offensive and aggressive uses that show its "practicality."

I want it to make sense. I hope it makes sense. But right now all I see is a metal crossguard that's supposed to defend you from a beam that cuts through everything. It's like making a deep dive submarine out of thin glass.

 

[bengraven]

I liked how the film is being shot. Very reminiscent of Star Trek, which I expected, but it gives the film a more real look. It's not Star Wars, really, but I like it.

 

[Michael F. Assbender]

So who do we all think will die first?

Han, since Ford wanted him dead way back in the original trilogy.

 

[El Topo]

I like the claymore-like design, even if it might not make perfect sense. It's a nice (small) change, looks cool. Heck, I've grown to like the droid design as well.
I don't get why (some) people make such a fuss over it.

 

[snoopeasystreet]

I can't wait til there's a chinese military shovel lightsaber.

 

[triplestation]

Lmfao those light sabers

 

[MattyG]

Except swords are multipurpose and gross guards are also used as a hammer or pick by grabbing the blade and singing the sword like a sledge hammer.

The sith flips his lightsaber mid battle and grabs it by the beam with his Mandelorian iron hands before smacking Luke in the head with it.

Fanboys everywhere begin to riot.

 

[Bold One]

The hilt could be purely aesthetic. Not a big deal.

 

[Blackthorn]

I want it to make sense. I hope it makes sense. But right now all I see is a metal crossguard that's supposed to defend you from a beam that cuts through everything. It's like making a deep dive submarine out of thin glass.

But there would be a beam inside the metal. All beams would originate from the same central crystal.

 

[Blizzard]

It will be a bit sad if Brienne never gets to use a lightsaber. Seems a waste of someone with fighting experience. I'm interested in her role either way though.

 

[Michael F. Assbender]

Not to change topics, but does anyone know the story behind that gif?