April 30, 2016 @ I mean, there are dozens of differend comic/tv/movie versions of Lois Lane out there and you still recognize her every time because her core characteristics of being the best reporter in the world are always there. The Republic is rocked by war! I love the stories that others have written and would like to carry them around with me to read. 3. If it doesn’t happen, I might encourage you to summon peace with that reality. Just shutting it down would be bad business for EA and do nothing but anger a lot of gamers, just bad press all around. For more great features like … It got to the point where I was reading the books just because they carried the name Star Wars. I spent many hours in the galaxy far, far away. This petition also asks that Disney/Lucas Film make unabridged audio books of the legends storys. ‘Star Wars’ Fans Can Bring Back Legends. 3:53 PM. Michael Keown Its crazy. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years! 7:45 AM, sherylnantus April 21, 2016 @ That doesn’t even include the hard reboots of the universes like DC has done several times through the years. Just little old me. When Jax Pavan, one of the few remaining Jedi, takes on the vital mission of transporting a rebel leader away from Coruscant, he and his crew face the might of Darth Vader, who will stop at nothing to exterminate the Jedi. I loved Zahnâs novels and Stackpoleâs, though I never really read much deeper than that because, well, for me, there were other books to read. So more books, more comics, more games – it kept us going for a long time. I for one am happy with the new canon. Even at cost – that’s usually when the companies go ‘hey now’. There’s no separation in crafting this universe now. Some games, too, maybe even comics. Maybe after Disney establishes their canon? April 22, 2016 @ Despite being a part of the Legends line of Star Wars stories, and thus not existing in the current canon, ... Star Wars Battlefront 3 Should Bring Back Galactic Conquest. David Guipre 4:18 PM. An Open Letter To The “Bring Back Legends” Star Wars Fans. And maybe, 11,146 people wouldn’t do it, either. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years! As you say, there’s always fanfiction, a very good resource. I get it. So Iam totally ok with this. Usually posted to places like fanfiction.net or archiveofourown.org or your own websites! Love telling people about Old Republic Jedi adventures? An Open Letter To The “Bring Back Legends” Star Wars Fans, Billboard Asks LFL To Bring Back Star Wars Legends, Episode 658: Could There Be More "Legends" Stories? It really sucks that a very small minority of fans are acting in toxic, entitled, damaging ways. April 21, 2016 @ The Wormhole said: ↑. I wasn’t sure how to reply. It’s harmful to your cause and to the victims who endure. Again: I have no insider information in this regard, and I have no reason to believe this is even happening. 9:51 AM, “I find it utterly ridiculous that Disney charged somebody who had never written a Star Wars novel before with the task of kickstarting the new novel continuity.”. It sold big. That’s a good thing. Darth Arrogance To split the personality of any of the EU-specific characters by drawing them into the new continuity would be folly. âNanosatisfi Spire Satelliteâ A Documentary in Maker Movement. The "Bring Back Legends" people aren't trying to "own" Star Wars fandom, they are trying to get the same Star Wars universe they have followed and been fans of for decades continued by Disney, even if it's just an "alternate universe", instead of Disney refusing to talk about it and relegating it off to reprints of old books. April 20, 2016 @ Thanks for being fans â if not of mine or my work, then of Star Wars in general. Itâs not funny. Yeah, I don’t think you could actually pay writers to produce new material for LEGENDS. Couldn’t they eat sandwiches and donate the money they save to charity? 4:27 PM. Kickstarting “Legends” on the other hand, as in a collection where fan writers wrote continuing EU adventures with the serial numbers (or TM names and terms) filed off, could be interesting. If you liked them there is literally no reason you can’t still like them just as much as you did before …. If more and more groups do not allow that behavior, I would think that these people would learn that that behavior isn’t acceptable to share within the fandom. His psychological profile is revolting. I haven’t read any of your books although I’m inspired to pick one up….but not “Aftermath”. 9:19 AM, Nick Nafpliotis (@NickNafster79) However, towards the end the stories were getting so far fetched (even for Sci Fi) that I was just reading because I craved more of the story. I would never in a million years want to trade places with you. Danny DeMent Found insideThe first book in the Miriam Black series: “A sassy, hard-boiled thriller with a paranormal slant” (The Guardian) about a young woman who can see the darkest corners of the future. That single bulk of narrative material outweighs most other universes. Then all you gotta do is subscribe. 2:30 AM. I donât say that to brag (okay, humblebrag, maybe), but just to clarify: the book sold well and continues to sell well even now. Tells the story of the Death Star, from the start of its construction to its final destruction at the hands of Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance. There does come a point when your energy can best be spent elsewhere. Hello and welcome to my channel! April 23, 2016 @ Colby Burrows (@admiralpetty) You don’t work at Del-Rey, you don’t run LFL, why should I care what you think or worry what you’ll say if LFL permanently pulls the plug on Legends, because OH MY, Star Wars fans are being mean, self righteous, that hasn’t happened before, and I guess it was always okay to personally attack, wish death to Lucas ’cause Special Editions/ Prequels, “Srsz Bzns”, refusing to buy new canon books, actually making fair critiques of the new canon asking Del Rey to continue Legends by releasing more books THE Cancer that is killing the Star Wars fandom, everything is there fault, we can 1984 the irrelevant stuff like the personal attacks, bashing of fellow EU fans and their authors. There is no way to bring back legends unless and until Bad Robot productions is banished by Disney from the movies. It takes staff, it takes money, it takes time out of a publishing schedule. Mara Jade is the galaxies number 1 badass bad girl. This is not unknown. […], Jeff N. Dame I cheer you on. I know Iâve been on the end of harassment â not just for the content of Aftermath but sometimes because I am somehow held responsible for having ended the EU, or because Iâm not Timothy Zahn or because I supposedly hate Legends, or, or, or. It’s a great way to be creative and also continue exploring a narrative universe that either left you behind or you left behind. April 25, 2016 @ Something needs to be done, CaedusR80 Consider switching to decaf for that first cup of the day. 9:03 AM. 7:24 PM, […] write a canon story post-Return of the Jedi contradicting the Expanded Universe (he wrote a polite open letter to Bring Back Legends groups, where he talks about all the negative attention he’s received). Your everyday EU fan, who is adapting but asking for compromise, catches hell from the same people Mr.Wendig does. At all costs. It led to awkward things like having to retcon multiple character deaths and so on. Now new content is being added. Publishing is slow. Stop and think about that for a moment. I donât hate the prequels and I donât hate Legends (or what was once the Expanded Universe). Nina April 21, 2016 @ I understand if you found it inspired, I certainly didn’t, but you have to admit, they took more of a risk than had they went with somebody like James Luceno, whose been writing under this license for years. Star Trek has four novels that were written completely eight years ago that have never been published and likely never will. As Chuck stated, they’re not likely to want to split their focus – they’re going to build on it, and putting out novels that don’t connect to their canon is counterproductive. The Indiegogo campaign had 146 backers and raised $4,784. It is a great way to be seen as bullies. Gareth Skarka lol. A lot of my favorite stories of the Justice League happened, like, five DCU reboots ago at this point. We’ll get more books, comics, games…and all will be well. Anyway, I enjoy the Legends for what they are. So, it’s hard imagining why Disney would have interest in suddenly returning to stories that don’t connect to the larger narrative. There is no way to bring back legends unless and until Bad Robot productions is banished by Disney from the movies. Bring Back... Star Wars: Directed by Simon Urwin. Thatâs huge. You did the best that you could given the situation, and any malfunctions I accredit to DIsney not knowing how to handle the Star Wars license properly. I do not like that several of them call anyone who doesn’t agree with them “filthy casuals.” But they are the minority. Hell I’d by some new LEGENDS stuff too. I have no idea, and i’m not sure if EU fans would like that format, but something would be better than nothing, right? 8:18 PM. As the Empire strengthens its grip in the wake of the events of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the remaining Jedi are marked for death! Check out SWG Legends, been playing on there recently - swglegends.com. I don’t know. April 21, 2016 @ The Galactic Republic is at its height and has just been through a … In the group, people can tell them why they shouldn’t say that and more importantly, prevent the offensive stuff from being publicized. 8:02 PM, Episode 658: Could There Be More "Legends" Stories? April 20, 2016 @ You used that word but… I don’t think ti means what you think it means. Where once there were three movies, suddenly there were dozens — eventually hundreds — of books. When Han and Leia Solo arrive at Lando Calrissian's Outer Rim mining operation to help him fend off a hostile takeover, they join forces with Luke Skywalker to confront a dangerous adversary with evil intentions and a vendetta against Han. david guipre As a “Legends” fan, the thing I’m most bitter about is the fact that no new stories are being written. At the height of the Expanded Universe, Star Wars continuity was a little bit tricky. Thing is, what you did is pretty nifty and it shows the collective power of an engaged, interested fandom. Sadly this will happen. May 10, 2016 @ Well… that’s two of us. Yeah, there’s some cool worldbuilding, but all of that would be forgettable without the characters we hold dear. I’m already getting rid of my Star Wars stuff. There’s just a lot of unfounded hostility here. It sold big. Some other fans who operate fansites have felt harassed and bullied (for instance: this post at Tosche Station). I am very in touch with the fandom. That’s not even a good tin-foil hat conspiracy theory, for one very obvious reason. With Justin Lee Collins, Kenny Baker, Seth Bauer, Jeremy Bulloch. Jul 22, 2004. Can’t wait for more on the acolytes in Life Debt! Getting the tone and characters of Star Wars in a tie-in is one thing, setting the standard for all subsequent novels is another. I have a very small royalty percentage compared to my other books (most tie-in work offers you no royalties), and even with that truncated royalty, I just got a royalty check that was bigger than some of my advances. Because they have dominated this conversation and poisoned your efforts from within. April 23, 2016 @ This article was originally published in issue 278 of Edge, back in March 2015, and we're revisiting it for Star Wars Day. In fact, that realization showed me a huge problem with the EU at that point in time. 5:53 PM. I’ve seen what happens at the Star Wars Books public Facebook page (and whoever runs that page has the patience of the saint and is hopefully paid a merciful six figures). With people like yourself, members of the Story Group and Dave Filoni who have always shown love and appreciation for old Legends stories, I have no doubt that we will see some more Legends material creep into the stories down the line. Thank you for supporting the fans of the billboard! While I may not be the biggest fan of some of what you write, I do hope that you improve, and I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. If your emails and tweets and YouTube videos about me are any indication, you care very little for me, and that’s fine. Mountains need to be moved. Jul 22, 2004. By. The stories that are now Legends didn’t all catch fire. It’s the same feeling when a TV show you love gets canceled (looking at you, Firefly). I told you I wasn’t smart. If I could only get that Jaina Solo trilogy that Disney cancelled (and Star Wars 1313 while we’re at it), I’ll be happy. Cad Bane was a Duros male bounty hunter from the planet Duro who earned a reputation as the galaxy's best, deadliest, and most fearsome mercenary during the Clone Wars. baradanich When I get done I’m going to try to print and bind it myself so I have a book that sits on my shelf, no publisher needed. As for the new material from LucasFilm that is in the books and comics, its nice to know that it is planned out ahead of time and wont be interrupted or changed mid story because of other forms of media. No small feat and really cool. April 20, 2016 @ April 22, 2016 @ There was no way to move freely and create great new content and not being restricted by the books. I’m in the process of re-writing the prequel trilogy right now. This is in no way meant to threaten or demean Disney/Lucas Film's cannon universe or those who like/love that cannon. It got you press. The original trilogy of Star Wars movies concluded with Luke Skywalker helping bring his father back from the Dark Side to overthrow Emperor Palpatine to end the Galactic Civil War, making whatever adventures that were to come potentially being far less daunting than this ordeal, though Mark Hamill recently compared his character's journey to that of James Bond. I’m alright with the occasional continuity gaffes here and there, even with a well told story that is outside of canon, but I’m not alright with a story being forced to change due to other forms of media that don’t even acknowledge that story in the first place. KOTOR, which is part of Legends storytelling, dials the Star Wars clock back to over 4,000 years before the Skywalker saga. 11:31 AM. I do not agree with some of the things people say. The Galactic Republic is at its height and has just been through a major war. 10:06 AM. Some of them, nnnyeah, okay, maybe not so great. 3:35 PM. 4:54 PM, First thing I have read by you that I liked, Joanna Wallace April 20, 2016 @ An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works So rad. HE’S STILL AWESOME EVEN IF HE’S NOT CANON. That’s a fair enough reason to not bring old characters over and I know you’re right because I’m used to those situations with characters in comic book continuities. April 21, 2016 @ Old canon existed, because Star Wars was "over," as far as general audiences were concerned. Even then though, that doesn’t tarnish my enjoyment of stories I loved in the previous continuity. It allows you to continue engagement with that world. Note: none of this post represents my publishers or the Star Wars universe, and I have literally no special knowledge or power in this regard. So, itâs hard imagining why Disney would have interest in suddenly returning to stories that donât connect to the larger narrative. Without the tools and/or understanding to process how the world around them worked, early humans used storytelling to spin it into a metaphor. MikelS75 A story is a story is a story. The Star Wars Expanded Universe achieved heights few other science fiction novel series have, and those heights were obtained by some of the finest writers of science fiction at the time. 5:09 PM. Stories. Question. It’s part of us. Chuck Wendig penned âAn Open Letter To The âBring Back Legendsâ Star Wars Fansâ. This isnât a case of JUST FLIP THE SWITCH AND BRING BACK LEGENDS. Print is great! Star Wars: The Mandalorian marks the first live-action TV series in the Star Wars saga, which is set to focus on all-new characters, but producer … They did have their problems, but they were an established thing in my heart. terribleminds I’m also going to say right now that as a member of the Alliance to Preserve the Expanded Universe, the haters there are a minority, but they are very vocal. I’m sorry that you’ve had to deal with harassment and threats. Keep up the great work! Rick Facer April 20, 2016 @ Hallie 12:39 AM. 4:57 PM. It’s not funny. Take care. Let those who love that universe relive those good old days. Thatâs a good thing. And nobody wants to give you more Legends if the way you get it has been by protracted campaigns of harassment or even by rogue members of your campaigns and Facebook groups demonstrating very bad behavior. It also had elements like Sith spirits and the account of how Sidious acquired Maul that don’t line up with current continuity. Make it count. The very premise that new canon is operating off of purposefully sets it a part from old canon. Old canon existed, because Star Wars was "over," as far as general audiences were concerned. The movies came out, and people came along saying, "Wait, I've got more stories to tell." I know I’ve been on the end of harassment — not just for the content of Aftermath but sometimes because I am somehow held responsible for having ended the EU, or because I’m not Timothy Zahn or because I supposedly hate Legends, or, or, or. Nobody would be complaining if these books werent the first if the new canon, in fact they would celebrate your unique mode of storytelling. And games. I mean, people need to get over it. I’ve read life debt and any slight to Mr. Wendig in my earlier comment wasn’t intentional. And obviously she wouldn’t/shouldn’t be exactly like in Legends. 8:44 PM. Press alt + / to open this menu. I hope you get what you want. I mean, I watched TFA obviously, but I haven’t yet felt motivated to read the new novels/comics because Legends is still too fresh in my mind. I didnât want to be reading Star Wars novels only, and I was a pretty diverse reader across genres. April 20, 2016 @ The best example is “herkily jerkily wibbly wobbly.” I really think there’s a better way to convey the image. We are all Star Wars fans. You know why? Accessibility Help. Here’s a comparison using the logic in your charity sentence: “Why doesn’t Disney donate 99% of all profits to charity then?” The billboard cost less than 5000, which is probably less than a board lunch for Disney. April 21, 2016 @ You made a piece of public art for a profit, anybody can and will say anything they want about it. Korriban is still full of deviants. And further, sometimes fandom attracts people who are, mmm, maybe not the finest specimens of humanity, and when that happens, harassment occurs. Itâs already understaffed. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years! 11/27/15 9:00AM. I really don’t. Mara Jade was chosen by IGN as the 19th top Star Wars character. Very well said, Mr. Wendig! I ask this because, if they’ve got their foot in the door in the industry and an agent (which they probably do), the agent would have the “in” with the publishing world who maybe could, in turn, get a proposal onto the desk of the people who’d need to see it to approve it. Great article, loved what you had to say. 7:05 PM. Legends are there for people to read. Golf claps and kudos to you Chuck! I can still go back and read the EU books/comics if I want to – Disney/LF are not breaking into my house and stealing the books and telling me I can no longer enjoy them. terribleminds Movies Star Wars. I loved it with a burning passion. However, Aftermath is foundational, as to the new canon, and as such, can be seen as a launching point for the “Journey to Ep VII.” If I were to start the journey, this is the book I would start with, and first impressions are everything. Grand Admiral Thrawn still an awesome villain? 8:22 AM. Collecting Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #38-50, Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic War #1-5 And Material From Star Wars Tales #24. terribleminds After all, I’ve only written over a dozen novels, one of them a NYT bestseller, and I’ve got contracts for five more books I’ve yet to write — yeah, no, you’re right, it’s irritating being successful and feeding my family, I’ll be sure to jump riiiiiiiight on that. One of the first things I got was the Star Wars bible, excerpts of which were recently put up on Twitter as I recall. Most of the new canon is great, and Disney/LF is doing a great job that none of it contradicts each other. Most of you arguments and suggestions are rational and I believe your empathy to be genuine, though I disagree with brand confusion. April 21, 2016 @ Thatâs not true really with anything else, I donât believe, at least not at this scale. While I think fan service -could- make a difference, speaking from the publishing side of things, a (vetted) author presenting something as sellable material (maybe even in e-book form instead of paperback) might help out? 9:05 PM, Tom B Jump to. The origins of the Jedi order are revealed! You are Chuck Wendig, and you have launched the new official Star Wars novel cannon. April 20, 2016 @ Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years! April 22, 2016 @ b) Right now, Disney has a pretty sweet thing going, and seeing them switch gears â even temporarily â would surprise me. Fans have long requested a remake to bring the title, originally developed by BioWare and LucasArts, up to modern standards. I do that kind of coordination at my job and in volunteer groups I work in and it’s a great way to get things done and make people happy. My very first professional writing gig was for West End Game’s wonderful old Star Wars RPG. Gareth Skarka The son of a fugitive Jedi, Marek is kidnapped, raised, and apprenticed by Darth Vader after the death of his father at Vader's hands. And I know itâs not fair, but life is frequently full of unfair things and part of our skillset as human beings is how we inoculate ourselves against disappointment. 2. I’ve seen it online. Star Wars has been a huge part of my life ever since I was young. As far as a book by Chuck Wendig to try, I might recommend ZEROES…, Marion What? 7:29 PM. If so thank you. Bring back the Star Wars Expanded Universe also known as Legends. I don’t think they’re going to bring over any characters and I don’t want to settle for a this-character-esque person. Imagine what would happen if he was able to write an Outbound Flight, a story totally inconsequential to the films in which he could do whatever he wanted. I’m happy with the new starwars but it’s not what I fell in love with, it’s not the reason I spent thousands of hours and dollars on just for Disney to say well, we’re not going to finish it. There’s nothing stopping you from printing it off and putting it in a binder, but what I was trying to explain why the fanfic=online was just that. April 21, 2016 @ The first installment, called Heir to the Empire, launched Star Wars back into the mainstream after it raced to the top of the New York Times bestseller list, and provided the catalyst for … As an avid reader of the EU, it hurts to see good characters in the EU put into Disney’s canon in a relatively poor/worse way. Don’t you have better things to do, Chuck, like going back, revising Aftermath: Life Debt and Aftermath: Empire’s End, finish the latter, plan it, map it out, study Star Wars like Zahn did for TTT by requirement adhering to ROTJ and the old late 80s WEG RPG Guidebooks, Sourcebooks, Galaxy Guides, etc. Well said! I find it utterly ridiculous that Disney charged somebody who had never written a Star Wars novel before with the task of kickstarting the new novel continuity. That’s the thing. Bring Star Wars Galaxies Back. Please seriously consider Disney/Lucas film. It is, in fact, a very good way to be dismissed. So, let me just say: I support you. If it does happen, I’d expect it to be a limited series. Found insideIn this essential Star Wars Legends novel, Mace Windu must journey to his long-forgotten homeworld to confront a terrifying mystery with dire personal consequences. Where once there were three movies, suddenly there were dozens â eventually hundreds â of books. It is not his only video of… dubious content. Luke Matthews (@GeekElite) Yet, you and Chuck have no problem being rude and nasty to fans, right Chuck, remember when you referred to those who didn’t like the writing style of your book as “Suckaz” back in July. The entire brother/sister issue was because he had to figure out how to set Leia up with Solo. Luceno managed to take tons of old EU stories such as comics, video games and other novels that were seemingly inconsistent and tie them all into a single coherent story. No matter how well you do, you will be compared to Timothy Zahn, James Luceno, Karen Traviss, and every other great EU writer that has written for the old canon, some of whom have won Hugos and Nebulas. Starkiller's Clone Has A Compelling Arc In His Search For Identity. Share your love with other great stories, even if they’re not inside Star Wars. First, I think that the “could have been donated to charity” comment was a rather snide one. I was a die hard fan of the EU. All the opinions below represent me, not Del Rey, not Lucasfilm or Disney. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years! Comments . It’s not fun. You can search by sender’s name, recipients name, or even just mentions of keywords. Which, by the way, you can still do! The new Fable game–which is simply called Fable–is in development at Forza Horizon developer Playground by its second team. (Honestly, as it’s all non-canon now anyways, I’d love to see the book Timothy Zahn was writing about Luke, Mara, and Ben. Iâve seen it online. Found insideNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Written with input from director Rian Johnson, this official adaptation of Star Wars: The Last Jedi expands on the film to include scenes from alternate versions of the script and other additional content. [Source] Her words smell of honey and taste of poison.Aloysius Kallig Darth Zash, originally known simply as Zash, was a Human female Sith sorcerer who lived during the era of the Great Galactic War and the resulting Cold War. I have read my fair share of Legends and there are stories I didn’t like at all – like “Splinter in the Mind’s Eye” or “”Shadows of the Empire” – but let’s pretend they are stories that can coexist in another realm with the current canon. This isn’t me smacking your hand and saying JUST GET OVER IT, LOSERS. But it was a huge legacy, a massive obelisk of material, and it was worthy of worship. Have you approached the authors of the old material and asked THEM if they’d be interested in continuing the work? Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years! People claim ownership and need to tell the creative people how they want their stuff to be shaped and made. Danny J Smith April 21, 2016 @ I do keep calling Kylo Ren “Jacen Solo” when speaking with friends about the film ^^, Joseph Vermillion Fiction can’t be undone, and it can’t be made real. terribleminds “One last trilogy” sort of thing. April 20, 2016 @ I wish you’d be a little nicer about it, but hey, you do you. Star Trek has four novels that were written completely eight years ago that have never been published and likely never will. I wonder what a fanfic site dedicated to Legends would look like? 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