Ever watched a Star Wars movie or played one of the games set in a galaxy far, far away and wondered, hey, how come my lightsaber won't go through that guy's metal weapon? Or that particular wall? Aren't light sabers supposed to be able to go through anything?
Nah! What fun would that be?
All elements to a story have their limitations. Without them, there would be no surprises, or any doubt, that our hero will survive their next Sith encounter. Thanks to Star Wars enthusiasts everywhere, we now know of a few lightsaber-resistant materials, sometimes used as armor and weapons. And, in rare cases, musical instruments. I sure would like to know what these guys are using for their cello strings.
May the 4th be with you!
I'm David, and this is the finest commander we've ever trained ...
Wow so the 4th is Star Wars Day and Free Comic Book Day! It's like a geek Christmas.
ReplyDeleteIf I ever had my doubts that you were a full blown nerd... :)
ReplyDeleteI think I've watched that Ender's Game teaser a dozen times already this morning. Imagine how I'll be when the actual trailer is released.
That cello thing is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence, just last night I posted an essay on Sanderson's Second Law (limitations are greater than powers).
ReplyDeleteNever heard of the ender's game but the cello...thanks for the laughs david!!
ReplyDeleteAs standard issue, there are silver cello strings. However, I do think glass would be anti-lightsaber. But I'm pretty sure glass cello strings wouldn't quite be the same. I mean, you can get nice resonance off of glass RIMS (like wine glasses) but those aren't bowed instruments...hmmmmm
ReplyDelete(I do love the pieces those guys do. Have you seen their Pachelbel's Canon?)
Awesome!!! How did I miss that Harrison Ford was going to be in Ender's Game? I cannot wait!
ReplyDeleteOne of the things that the 2003 Clone Wars cartoon series had in it was a battle between Asajj Ventress and Anakin. It started raining, and the rain drops sizzled on their lightsabers.
ReplyDeleteThen in the updated Clone Wars cartoon series, season four did this whole underwater thing and there were lightsaber battles underwater. Only I don't understand why the water didn't just start boiling around the lightsabers or something to that effect. I mean if raindrops sizzle, it's gotta be problematic fighting underwater, right?
Lulz.
A Star Wars nut I am friends with sent em the Cello Wars a while I think they did and awesome job with it. I am one of those few weird people that didn't read Ender's Game, but I still am looking forward to the movie.
ReplyDeleteHappy Star Wars Day! I haven't seen that parody before, must watch it later!
ReplyDeleteHappy Star Wars day!
ReplyDeleteMay the cello be with you! Can't wait for Ender.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for Ender. Everyone and things needs a Kryptonite, or there would be no story.
ReplyDeleteI woke up to "May the fourth be with you, Mom." Not once but twice. Both my kids are geeks. ha ha
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