Rage of the Wookiees!

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Posted by Zonk on Wednesday March 9, 2005 @06:27AM from the graaaaaaaaaaarrrrrh! dept.

lunatick writes "The second expansion for Star Wars Galaxies has been announced : 'Rage Of the Wookiees.'" From the article: "The new expansion features the Wookiee planet of Kashyyyk. There are 100 new missions for players of all types on this Wookiee homeworld. Most revolve around the Wookiees' fight for freedom from their Imperial and Trandoshan predators. The Empire is worried that the Alliance is gaining a foothold on the planet and willing to fight to prevent the population from going over to the Rebels."

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sweating a little? by zerkon · 2005-03-09 06:28 · Score: 3, Insightful

wondering if anyone else is going to time expansion releases near MxO's (supposed) release in two weeks...

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1. Re:sweating a little? by white1827 · 2005-03-09 07:20 · Score: 1
  
  I doubt that is the motivation. MxO is one of the few games that could make SWG look better by comparison.
2. Re:sweating a little? by xMonkey · 2005-03-09 07:25 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  Probably the only people Sweating the release of MxO are the publishers of MxO.
  
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3. Re:sweating a little? by Sparr0 · 2005-03-09 08:02 · Score: 1
  
  wtf is MxO? I consider myself somewhat versed in the realm of MMOGs and I have never encountered that particular acronym.
4. Re:sweating a little? by xMonkey · 2005-03-09 08:13 · Score: 1
  
  I'll take 'Google' for 400, Alex.
  
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5. Re:sweating a little? by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 09:16 · Score: 0
  
  Here's a novel idea: try *not* being a dick and just say "Matrix Online." You don't lose anything, and the parent actually gets an answer rather than rampant assholery.
6. Re:sweating a little? by monkey23 · 2005-03-09 09:46 · Score: 2, Informative
  
  The Matrix Online
7. Re:sweating a little? by Monkeyboy4 · 2005-03-10 08:59 · Score: 1
  
  rampant assholery
  
  Does Pepto take care of that?
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Holiday Special by skinfitz · 2005-03-09 06:35 · Score: 1

Why am I reminded about the Star Wars Holiday Special? (incidentally I just got given a copy on DVD and I didn't even ask for it)
Predators? by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 06:40 · Score: 2, Funny

There's something out there that hunts down and eats Wookies?

Ewwwwww....
1. Re:Predators? by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 06:42 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  There's something out there that hunts down and eats Wookies?
  Of course, the Wookiee Monster.
2. Re:Predators? by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 07:08 · Score: 0
  
  There's something out there that hunts down and eats Wookies?
  
  Well, there's always Ralph Wiggum, who apparently bends them. He's always been more than a little violent regarding characters of the imagination:
  
  "That's where I saw the Leprechaun. He tells me to burn things!"
3. Re:Predators? by MatW · 2005-03-09 18:31 · Score: 1
  
  Hmmm wookies....
  
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That does not make sense! by Otis2222222 · 2005-03-09 06:42 · Score: 4, Funny

Chewbacca was a wookie, so what was he doing on Endor? That is the question you have to ask yourselves, ladies and gentlemen!
1. Re:That does not make sense! by hey! · 2005-03-09 07:03 · Score: 1
  
  Yes, and why doesn't he wear pants?
  
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2. Re:That does not make sense! by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 07:07 · Score: 0
  
  perhaps for the same reason that I don't wear pants either
3. Re:That does not make sense! by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 07:17 · Score: 0
  
  furry ass sweat?
4. Re:That does not make sense! by MacBrave · 2005-03-09 07:24 · Score: 1
  
  Maybe he has a midget (ie.Ewok) fixation?
5. Re:That does not make sense! by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-10 08:56 · Score: 0
  
  Why do white guys go to SE Asia? Duh! ;)
Will the world graphics & ruleset be based on. by frenchgates · 2005-03-09 07:19 · Score: 2, Funny

the Star Wars Holiday special? That should be fun!

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Let's get this out of the way now... by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 07:30 · Score: 4, Funny

Ladies and gentlemen of the supposed jury, Chef's attorney would certainly want you to believe that his client wrote "Stinky Britches" ten years ago. And they make a good case. Hell, I almost felt pity myself!

But ladies and gentlemen of this supposed jury, I have one final thing I want you to consider: Ladies and gentlemen this [pointing to a picture of Chewbacca] is Chewbacca. Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk, but Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now, think about that. That does not make sense! Why would a Wookiee--an eight foot tall Wookiee--want to live on Endor with a bunch of two foot tall Ewoks? That does not make sense!

But more important, you have to ask yourself, what does this have to do with this case? Nothing. Ladies and gentlemen, it has nothing to do with this case! It does not make sense! Look at me, I'm a lawyer defending a major record company, and I'm talkin' about Chewbacca. Does that make sense? Ladies and gentlemen, I am not making any sense. None of this makes sense! And so you have to remember, when you're in that jury room deliberating and conjugating the Emancipation Proclamation... does it make sense? No! Ladies and gentlemen of this supposed jury, it does not make sense.

If Chewbacca lives on Endor, you must acquit! The defense rests.
1. Re:Let's get this out of the way now... by rpillala · 2005-03-10 03:40 · Score: 1
  
  Is the Chewbacca defense something you had to see once to get why it's so funny? Does it have to be heard in south park voices to be funny? Is it even supposed to be funny?
  
  cuz I still don't get it
  
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2. Re:Let's get this out of the way now... by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-10 04:45 · Score: 0
  
  the "Chewbacca Defence", as I see it, was poking fun at the defence used by O.J. Simpson's lawyers (Johnny Cockran to be specific) when he was being tried for murder. When Johnny said "If the glove don't fit, you must aquit" and you thought WTF then you will understand the joke. They did not have to use Chewbacca and endor they just needed something that if heard in a courtroom would provoke the same reaction.
  I will note though it does help to hear it in the right voice.
Free as in... ??? by aztektum · 2005-03-09 08:01 · Score: 1

From the sound of the article (blurb really) it will be a free download. The SWG site has nothing posted about this, is this gonna be a free expansion for players??

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1. Re:Free as in... ??? by Drawkcab · 2005-03-09 08:14 · Score: 1
  
  I didn't get that impression. It sounds to me like it will be a paid download. Which is reasonable, since the box is a total waste for existing customers.
2. Re:Free as in... ??? by fleck_99_99 · 2005-03-09 10:04 · Score: 1
  
  It will be a paid expansion, and I'd be surprised, given SoE's track record, if it didn't come in a box release.
  
  There will also be a concurrent free upgrade, known as the CURB (Combat Upgrade and Re-Balance), that will radically rework all aspects of the combat system. Beta will be simultaneous for both products.
  
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Re:Will the world graphics & ruleset be based by frenchgates · 2005-03-09 08:08 · Score: 2, Insightful

Here we go. Can you explore to find Lumpy & Itchy? Can you use the weird pleasure machine? What happens on life day?

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Rage? by keyne9 · 2005-03-09 08:14 · Score: 4, Funny

Rest assured, when a Wookie is enraged (or otherwise), they are a fearsome foe indeed.
1. Re:Rage? by kamapuaa · 2005-03-09 13:11 · Score: 1
  
  Linking to an internet cartoon which speculates about the size of Star Wars character's penises is about the lowest depths one can reach in life. Maybe they have 12-step programs for people who would do that. Christ.
  
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2. Re:Rage? by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 19:39 · Score: 0
  
  You think that is as low as they go? You must not know penny arcade that well then. Other actives include frequently and pointless swearing, gay bashing, one of the characters making references to his penis, and like the linked "strip," there are just some examples of the sophomoric humor being used there.
  
  If you value your sanity I would suggest you don't bother reading anything else on their site.
Motocross Online? by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 08:21 · Score: 0

COOL, a multiplayer online role-playing motocross game!
1. Re:Motocross Online? by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 09:13 · Score: 0
  
  Fool! He's obviously referring to the new MMOG from Maxtor.
2. Re:Motocross Online? by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 09:48 · Score: 0
  
  Had to reply to this because, I too searched on google for MxO and came up with MXO.nl - Motocross Online! as the first search result.
/pizza by Silicon+Mike · 2005-03-09 08:43 · Score: 2, Funny

Well, I'm all for it if they add /pizza support.
Ironic by spaeschke · 2005-03-09 08:50 · Score: 3, Funny

"The Empire is worried that the Alliance is gaining a foothold on the planet and willing to fight to prevent the population from going over to the Rebels."
Sounds a hell of a lot like the former EQ players who are now giving Blizzard their money.
1. Re:Ironic by grumpygrodyguy · 2005-03-09 14:31 · Score: 1
  
  Harrumph.
  
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Re:Will the world graphics & ruleset be based by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 08:56 · Score: 0

SWG already does lifeday celebrations every Christmas. The last one entailed finding Wooks in camps who were celebrating far from home, because of the nasty Empire (and Trandos). After 3 clicks through some pretty lame dialogue you got a wookie painting, or a life day orb. The Wooks themselves got the red robes.
Rage of the Wookies? by MrBigInThePants · 2005-03-09 09:10 · Score: 1

Is it just me or does that name sound like a 5 year old invented it?

I am not trolling, I just assumed that a large number of players were older than 15 and this name was a little...lame??
1. Re:Rage of the Wookies? by MrBigInThePants · 2005-03-09 16:55 · Score: 1
  
  haha, thought as much. Difference of opinion cannot be tolerated here. I am sure amny agreed, but it takes only one fanboy with to hate. :)
  
  Hilarious.
The fight for freedom is important... by Joe+the+Lesser · 2005-03-09 09:58 · Score: 2, Funny

But I think the larger quest will be answering the question of 'What do you get a wookie for christmas?' (Especially if one said wookiee has a comb already in his possesion!)

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It's some sort of cat by sbszine · 2005-03-09 11:07 · Score: 1

There's something out there that hunts down and eats Wookies?

You should see the hairballs it coughs up.

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This *can't* be for real... by Westacular · 2005-03-09 12:10 · Score: 1

"Rage of the Wookiees"?

I think this story has come out 23 days early.
1. Re:This *can't* be for real... by Rallion · 2005-03-09 12:21 · Score: 2, Insightful
  
  Yes, and "Attack of the Clones" was a joke, too.
I'm Sorry by big+daddy+kane · 2005-03-09 13:51 · Score: 1

but it's hard to take that kind of name seriously. revenge of the WOOKIES!!! it almost sounds like a kinky porno tape, like in scene six she gives wookie to eight guys at once!
Only one thing I can say about Kashyyyk by Geoffreyerffoeg · 2005-03-09 15:37 · Score: 1

Kashyyyk!? Why, why, why?
I'll take two by johnfink · 2005-03-10 06:46 · Score: 1

Does this mean you can finally buy a wookiee? I'm really getting tired of mowing my own lawn.