Information Disclaimer


I shall soon enough write a real disclaimer about my information but for now, this seems good.

I'd like to take some time to discuss a topic that some people take to be quite important, how true information and subject matter that I present really is. This topic comes up when two sources differ and a decision must be made about which is correct.

Many people have tried to solve this with what they call "rules of canon" in which they say what is more believable. This method is a crude one and, while it sets standards, is not quite good. It allows people to bend facts to make an arguement with no basis what so ever. Others try to solve this just by saying everything is true, they generally lose most arguements when given the fact that they contradict themselves.

To me this is a waste of time and brainpower as many of these details are inconsequential in the grand scheme, yes I believe the bigger picture to be more important, guilty as charged. We try to tell a story with our characters, the plot is far more important then whether we flick the safety on our guns up or down to unsafety it or whether that is a free action or not in a battle.

I have come up with my own system for this problem, many will undoubtedly dislike it though. When confronted with two differing sources I will spend the time confirming them and make a decision based on my thoughts. Yes, in the matter of SW RPG information I work on the assumption that I am always right. This is not ego or saying others are wrong but my answer to differing sources and it works well.

With that said, I try my best to make all of my data feasible for the SW universe. I am sure there will be people that disagree with my data, say so. If you disagree with me on something just show me your reasonings and or evidence and I will look into it. If you're right I'll thank you and change my information, if I still believe I am right then nothing will change.

Remember, this is not something lives depend on, the details are just supporting material for a grand story we write in a universe given to us by one very ingenious (and rich) man. Do you think he looked into details as crazily as some fans do? No, that is why we have "bloopers" in SW movies, the story is more important then anything else.

Now, I have gone through what I think, if you feel otherwise tell me what you think. Send an e-mail if you disagree, if you want to argue a bit of data I have or whatever. My e-mail is listed below.

David Simmons
simmod@rpi.edu

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