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Star Wars OR Star Trek?
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Star Wars here. 
Never got into Star Trek, always found it too cheesy. Besides, Jedi are way cooler than anything Star Trek has fished.
Never got into Star Trek, always found it too cheesy. Besides, Jedi are way cooler than anything Star Trek has fished.
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WalksWithChrist
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Point taken! But Trek has Vulcans!Lithium Hobo said:Star Wars here.
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Yeah, the newer ones are better then the old ones (Not to diss the classics though!) Haha I just wanted to tell you that your picture with your cat?...The mat with the cats on it, I have that too! Hee hee!mycatspice said:
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That was a really good point!
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Gah, they're both awesome!! I'd probably have to go with Star Wars, though, cause I can't stand Deep Space Nine.
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NOOOOOO! I can't choose! That's like picking between pizza and ice cream! They're each their own style! (Thank you, Colonel, for your insightful comment. You should be promoted to General soon! Perhaps at the next Stargate staff meeting. )
However, I prefer the original Star Trek series over the new. Nothing, and I mean nothing, tops "The Trouble with Tribbles" episode!
)However, I prefer the original Star Trek series over the new. Nothing, and I mean nothing, tops "The Trouble with Tribbles" episode!
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WalksWithChrist
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Have you seed the DS9 episode that used original footage from that episode? It was really cool to see Dax in an OS uniform! She kills in a miniskirt...1freespirit said:NOOOOOO! I can't choose! That's like picking between pizza and ice cream! They're each their own style! (Thank you, Colonel, for your insightful comment. You should be promoted to General soon! Perhaps at the next Stargate staff meeting.
However, I prefer the original Star Trek series over the new. Nothing, and I mean nothing, tops "The Trouble with Tribbles" episode!
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WalksWithChrist
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I'm bringing this one back!! From the DEAD!!Star Wars here.
I was fishing thru some old threads looking for something else and realized I had different feelings about Star Wars since I last posted this.
And I'm quoting this post because it is relevant! Star Trek just doesn't have the Force. That is its big failing!
Since this thread last breathed, I've read a *ton* of Star Wars books as well as re-viewed all the movies multiple times.
Trek is still awesome, but I love me some Wars.
But Spock is still my favorite character of all time.
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Star Trek: The Voyage Home pwns half of the Star Wars canonical 6. *S*
I love them both! (Plus Bab5)
I love them both! (Plus Bab5)
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I've watched Star Wars since I was a very small child, so its a given I'd pick it over Star Trek. BUT, I have to say that the latest Star Trek movie was far better visually and story-wise then any of the recent Star Wars movies (I,II, & III).
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Yup. The new Trek movie, putting aside the flaws, was pretty darn good.
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Star Trek. No contest. It's a lot more *science fiction*. I love the stories about spatial anomalies, time loops, superior alien species, nebulas, etc etc. It feels a lot more realistic than SW. As if that's what the future *could* be like in 400+ years or so. Though, obviously, with differences (not all the science is correct... it is just a TV show after all).
Star Wars is more about the story and less about the science and realism. This is fine and all (I do love SW!), but I just prefer the more realistic aspects of Trek. Though I will say that SW has a more realistic range of alien species. This was a point my husband brought up (he likes ST and SW equally). If there are as many species of aliens out there, it's unlikely that there'd be SO many that are SO close to our anatomy (with only slight differences like a wrinkled nose or green/blue skin). But this probably also has to do with budget. SW is a movie franchise and has more money for visual graphics. (though to be fair, in ST:ENT they did have computer generated aliens that were incredibly different than human physiology... but I was mostly referring to the main species of ST, which were conceived well before they had the budget or graphic abilities for more unique species).
ANYWAYS, for the science, potential-realism, and general stories, I will forever favor Star Trek. <3
(but I love SW too)
Star Wars is more about the story and less about the science and realism. This is fine and all (I do love SW!), but I just prefer the more realistic aspects of Trek. Though I will say that SW has a more realistic range of alien species. This was a point my husband brought up (he likes ST and SW equally). If there are as many species of aliens out there, it's unlikely that there'd be SO many that are SO close to our anatomy (with only slight differences like a wrinkled nose or green/blue skin). But this probably also has to do with budget. SW is a movie franchise and has more money for visual graphics. (though to be fair, in ST:ENT they did have computer generated aliens that were incredibly different than human physiology... but I was mostly referring to the main species of ST, which were conceived well before they had the budget or graphic abilities for more unique species).
ANYWAYS, for the science, potential-realism, and general stories, I will forever favor Star Trek. <3
(but I love SW too)
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This question was answered before it was even really asked.
Work on the first Star Trek feature film began in 1975. Problems with developing a decent script eventually forced Paramount to scrap the project in 1977 and revisit the idea of returning the franchise to the small screen. A second television series run was planned, to be entitled Star Trek: Phase II. The network entered into pre-production for the show, creating set designs, props, contracting for scripts, and securing actors. An unforeseen event, however, would lead to the redirection of this project as well. The motion picture "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" became a box office hit, and executives at Paramount took this as a sign that some form of science fiction other than the Star Wars space opera currently the rage would be successful.
I find this interesting. As stated, there has been a long and continual debate raging between fans of Star Trek and fans of Star Wars over which is the better science fiction. Paramount executives apparently decided this question long ago. If they based their decision to return Star Trek to the big screen in response to the success of an intellectual science fiction film as opposed to a Flash Gordon space opera rip-off science fantasy, then Star Trek won before the debate truly began. The executives at paramount evidently realized that the core of Star Treks fan base was largely comprised of both intellectual and successful people. This was actually true during the three years of the series run, but the ratings methods used at the time did not accurately portray this. Now, however, Paramount could see first hand who the fans were via the conventions, and learned that they would indeed spend money to see thoughtful science fiction as well as dazzling effects laden science fantasy.
Trek wins, and always has.
Star Trek, The Best and Worst Of.... - Armchair General and HistoryNet >> The Best Forums in History
Work on the first Star Trek feature film began in 1975. Problems with developing a decent script eventually forced Paramount to scrap the project in 1977 and revisit the idea of returning the franchise to the small screen. A second television series run was planned, to be entitled Star Trek: Phase II. The network entered into pre-production for the show, creating set designs, props, contracting for scripts, and securing actors. An unforeseen event, however, would lead to the redirection of this project as well. The motion picture "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" became a box office hit, and executives at Paramount took this as a sign that some form of science fiction other than the Star Wars space opera currently the rage would be successful.
I find this interesting. As stated, there has been a long and continual debate raging between fans of Star Trek and fans of Star Wars over which is the better science fiction. Paramount executives apparently decided this question long ago. If they based their decision to return Star Trek to the big screen in response to the success of an intellectual science fiction film as opposed to a Flash Gordon space opera rip-off science fantasy, then Star Trek won before the debate truly began. The executives at paramount evidently realized that the core of Star Treks fan base was largely comprised of both intellectual and successful people. This was actually true during the three years of the series run, but the ratings methods used at the time did not accurately portray this. Now, however, Paramount could see first hand who the fans were via the conventions, and learned that they would indeed spend money to see thoughtful science fiction as well as dazzling effects laden science fantasy.
Trek wins, and always has.
Star Trek, The Best and Worst Of.... - Armchair General and HistoryNet >> The Best Forums in History
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If it's episodes IV, V, and VI vs. TNG for me at least it's a tie, they are both good in their own ways. I'm much less fond of the newer Star Wars movies and they would push any of the franchises of Star Trek far far ahead IMO. So for me it really depends on which incarnation you are looking at. I for one am glad I can watch and be a fan of both franchises without having to choose.
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