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Posted Sat 30 Apr, 2016 10:47 PM
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Last edited by Caymen Greener; Sat 30 Apr, 2016 10:49 PM.
Alright, I'll bite first. And Mr. Halsey, it seems you've been reading Douglas Adams a bit too much, if you ask me.
I am a huge Wars and Trek fan, but Star Wars has the bigger part of my nerd heart. I cannot pinpoint the exact reasons why, but I can think of a few things that probably contribute. In Trek, I love the sleek nature of technology, the general good will of the Federation, the optimistic mind of most of the writers and creators. Trek definitely has an edge there. And of course, Trek definitely has more science and military links that many fans love. I know a great deal of simmers (text roleplayers) come from the US/European/etc militaries, and find a kinship in Trek.
Now for Star Wars, there is just an edge and grit to it that cannot be beat. It feels more "real" rather than optimistic. It becomes more a drama than "living life". It is less about the science and more about the mythology. It is focused on a handful of heroes who go up against all odds (this last part happens in Trek for sure, especially the movies, but I think this is the entire focus on Wars). Wars is the true Space Opera (especially if you take out the Phantom Menace and Clone Wars movies), whereas Trek is a great Series of Space Adventures. Trek is a cultural or sociopolitical commentary, whereas Wars is a play on our hopes and dreams in fantasy world.
Yeah, so for me, I crave the raw and real adventure. One might argue NuTrek hits that stride a bit, but for now Wars has that epic tale I love in my sci-fi movies (and even series like Rebels). Love both to pieces, but I choose Wars.
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Posted Sun 01 May, 2016 12:50 AM
I'm sorry I cant vote, lol. I love them both. I grew up with both of them. But my thought process is similar to Cayman in the way trek and wars is seen. In Star Wars I'll be honest, I'm tried of all the Jedi/Sith it's why I'm looking forward for Rogue One. The thing about trek it's almost too perfect. It's a nice goal to have this utopia all going for the same goal but honestly I don't think that will ever happen. Watching the evening news will show that. I feel this debate is kinda comparing fruit to a candy bar (no offense). One that started as a show and gave more reflecting on societies issues vs a galaxy always at war with each other (IMO because of these dang force users...) in movie aspect. Now if they made a Klingon Trek series I think it be like Wars, lol.
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Posted Sun 01 May, 2016 3:35 AM
I voted for Star Trek.
While I do like Star Wars, I've always prefered scifi with more thought to it. Having multiple television shows, Star Trek has had the opportunity to be more deep than Star Wars. I'm discounting comics has those are generally not canon.
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Posted Thu 05 May, 2016 1:47 PM
Star Wars Galaxies made the answer Star Wars for me.