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<CMDR-Shik> Hello Mr. Stackpole, Commander Shikkie Kaaran of the Rebel Squadrons, I'l be moderating this.
<Rahj> heh
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<Stackpole> Cool, Cmdr Shik, thanks.
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<CMDR-Shik> np
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<CMDR-Shik> are you ready?
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<Stackpole> sure, unless you want to wait for the hour...
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<CMDR-Shik> ok, lets get this started
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<CMDR-Shik> first question
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<CMDR-Shik> <KinKitsun> Do you use rough drafts when writing stories or do u type it without the rough drafts?
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<Stackpole> Um, well, the first draft of any story is, technically speaking, a rough draft. I usually go through at least two drafts, seldom more than three, though. After 30 novels Ihave a fairly good idea of waht I am doing.
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<Stackpole> I do revise, though, to my own desire and that of my editors.
<Stackpole> next
<CMDR-Shik> <Asky`> any plans for some new novels yet Mr. Stackpole?
<Stackpole> In Star Wars I have RUIN due out in JUNE. THE DARK GLORY WAR, a fantasy novel, just came out (but I'm sure you all have purchased mulitple copies at this point.)
<Stackpole> I'm working on a new Btech novel and new fantasy novel rightnow... no word on future Star Wars work.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Deadmeet> Greetings benevelont Stackpole, god to many of us here in the rebel squadrons. Now that i've successfully done my sucking up i think i'll ask my question :P In the novels, will Luke/marra or Wedge/Illela(spelling please) ever marry? If they have, what book was it?
<Stackpole> Luke/Mara marry in UNION, the 4 issue miniseries from Dark Horse that I wrote and that just finished running...
<Stackpole> Wedge and Iella are married as of Union, but he wedding has not been depicted in any medium.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Ambious> Since your books aren't being imported to Israel, and I havn't rad any of them, I'll ask a phylosophy question. Do you ever feel like what you write in a way distorts the Star Wars created by Lucas' dream, even if it's considered 100 Pure Star Wars authentic?
<Stackpole> Of course not. If I felt I'd be doing something that is not in the spirit of Star Wars, I'd not do it.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Trate> in the book Starfighters of Adumar, what kind of economic system is represented through the native workers?
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<Stackpole> I haven't a clue since I've not read Adumar yet. Aaron Allston wrote it, not me.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Indy-RS> Are there any plans for a sequel (other than the short story) to Talion: Revenant?
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<Stackpole> At some point I'd like to do more Talion novels. I have notes on about five, outline and chapters on the next one: Talion: Nemesis... The problem is finding time to do it and how to fit it into my career plans.
<Stackpole> The Dark Glory War is the first of four fantasy novels, so they will keep me busy for a while. Despite that, I do intend to revisit the Talions. That was my first novel, and is therefore very close to my heart.
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<CMDR-Shik> <LCM_Raven> Are there going to be any new books for the imperial side?
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<Stackpole> The New Jedi Order novels will certainly touch on what folks In the Remnant are doing, but I do not know of any novels that will be written solely from their point of view.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Sir-Knght> Retired Lt Col Sir-Knight here, we have a pool running Sir, do you wear boxers or briefs?
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<BlasterRS> .
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<Stackpole> LOL.... briefs... I think I own two pairs of boxers... when I am down to them I do laundry.
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<CMDR-Shik> ((please do not ask a new question until your first one is posted for Mr. Stackpole. I will lose it entirely))
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<CMDR-Shik> <CdtDerris> Was there any challenge involved with creating the SW novels, like making sure timelines matched, characters you were using weren't dead or already used, etc.?
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<Stackpole> Oh, yes, continuity was always a concern and a challenge. However, my degree is in history, so digging up those facts is second nature to me. (BattleTech trained me well.) I knew folks...
<Stackpole> would be looking for details like that, so I really tried my best to avoid any errors.
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<Stackpole> next
<CMDR-Shik> <LCMWyvern> Why did you and Mr. Salvatore decide to leave out the characters that seemed to work so well for Mr. Anderson in the Young Jedi Knights series when you wrote the New Jedi Order?
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<Stackpole> There are so many characters and so little space. In the NJO novels we are looking at two tiers of characers: those from the classic era (Luke, etc.) and the younger ones.
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<Stackpole> in handling  all that, we had to make choices, and the choices were to avoid some of the secondary characters from the saga.
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<CMDR-Shik> Please, stop with changing the nicks.
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<Stackpole> In meetings we chose the characters we considered VITAL, and still came up with a dozen, which, any novelist will tell you, is VERY difficult to handle. Something had to give and, in this case it was a lot of the younger characters...
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<Stackpole> Moreover, too many of the younger characters would make it look as if we had a legion of Wesley Crushers out there, and I'm certain that is not anything youwanted to see.
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<CMDR-Shik> <MajorAsky> When you write how long does it usually take for 1 novel
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<CMDR-Shik> ((Again, stop with the nick changing. Teke is watching you if you don't stop))
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<Stackpole> I am VERY fast. I turn out about 1000 words an hour at the draft stage. A 100,000 word novel, with the rewrites and all, takes about 200 hours. As I said, I am abnormally fast.
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<Stackpole> Pretty much only Bob Vardeman and Stephen King are faster than I am.
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<CMDR-Shik> <ROGUE9> Will you be continuing the Onslaught series?
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<Stackpole> RUIN will appear in June,then I'm done.
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<CMDR-Shik> <ShadaJRA> heres a question: Mr. Stackpole: what do you think of people like us? crazed fans who dos tuff like RPG and sim. Some actors, authors, etc. are thought to think we're absolute nuts and have no lives, but we tend to think differently. what do you think?
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<Stackpole> Look, I came up through gaming, so I'm with you guys. This is a hobby, you have fun with it, I have no complaints at all. *g*
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<CMDR-Shik> here's a related one
<CMDR-Shik> <Executer> Mr. Stackpole, what is the word on you joining the RS in the TIE or XvT format fleets, like we discussed before. I'm sure the rest of the crew would want to know.
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<Stackpole> If they ever make it for the Mac, I might consider it... realisitically, until I have a DSL  or T1, you'd all smoke me on lag anyway, so where would the fun be for me in that?
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<CMDR-Shik> <ZethRalti> Will Han have a larger part in Ruin?
-MacMan_RS- Xwing runs on a Mac ;)
<Stackpole> Han has two novels coming up that focus on him and follow right after RUIN. I set those books up, which is a long way of saying nope. Han wasn't mine to play with much.
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<CMDR-Shik> <MajOrian> As an English III AP student, I scan books over like they were works by Poe, Twain or other some such. Do any of your novels have any major theme or issue that they address subtly and by choice? Or do you write mostly for action / interaction?
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<CMDR-Shik> ((On a sidenote, the game XWing which we use IS availible for mac, so is TIE)))
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<Stackpole> Well, it would strike me that any themes would be readily apparent with anyting more than a scan. Take Onslaught, for example:
<Stackpole> Jacen and Anakin are searching for meaning in their lives. Luke and Corran are looking to stem the tied of an outside invasion which would cost everyone their freedom, while at the same time having to impose control over the Jedi...
<Stackpole> It is very easy to suggest that genre fiction is nothing more than escapist, and a lot of it does run rather light on the classical ideas encompassed by theme. STill, in a lot of books it IS there.
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<Stackpole> In my battleTech novels and ESPECIALLY in ONCE A HERO, the theme of racism is addressed. you see that in Wedge's Gamble, too, in many different ways.
-BlasterRS- Having fun, Mr. Moderator? :P
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<Stackpole> However, my job, as I see it, as my employers see it, is to ENTERTAIN first, which is what I do. If the life lessons woven in there speak to readers, speak to theme, great. 
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<CMDR-Shik> <Teke> Now that Star Wars: Union has been finished an released, do you honestly feel that the series conveyed the idea that you were originally shooting for? (that being the effects of galactic politics on the personal lives of individuals)
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<Stackpole> Well, that does assume that  "the effects fo galactic poltics on the personal lives of individuals" was what I was shooting for. It really wasn't, but did play a part in shaping the story.
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<Stackpole> What I really wanted was a romantic comedy, much on the lines of Shakespeare in Love.
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<Stackpole> I do think that goal was reached. I know the conclusion of the story, where neither Luke nor Mara sprouted a lightsaber seemed weak to some, but I felt it was in keeping...
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<Stackpole> withthe progression of the characters and reconcilliation needed to end the sort of rift we had there. It set up five good years, THEN the Vong showed up.
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<CMDR-Shik> Trate aka -> <Moron> Didn't Hobbie die in Episode 5, and if he did, why is it he returns in the Rogue Squadron Series?
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<Stackpole> to the best of my knowledge, and in all the soruce material I have, he did NOT die there.
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<CMDR-Shik> <BlasterRS> Do you plan on writing any more novels that are focused around Corran Horn?
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<Stackpole> Unless I get invited back to write more Star Wars novels, I won't have that opportunity.
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<CMDR-Shik> i say you'll get asked to write more, if not we will riot ;)
<CMDR-Shik> <LCMWyvern> A magazine article I read called you the #3 Star Wars Author, behind Kevin J Anderson and Tomothy Zahn. Do you agree with this ranking, Mr. Stackpole?
-BlasterRS- That stunk :P
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<Stackpole> Which article? that's one I'd not seen... but, heck, to take the bronze behind Tim and Kevin... no shame in that.
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<CMDR-Shik> <LT-Jake> What resources do you use when reasearching information for a novel?
<Stackpole> Depends on the novel, but I have a fairly extensive library here at home that covers most of what I need in terms of Star Wars (including all the novels, the West End Games products, computer sourcebooks, Del Rey sourcebooks, comcis, etc.)
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<Stackpole> When the material I have here does not work, I either call an expert or head down to the local library to do more research.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Night_Hwk> Mr. Stackpole...how do you and the other SW writers coordinate your stories and characters so that you all keep the various plotlines and events correct in each author's story?
<Stackpole> We talk, by phone, at conventions, by email, and have the folks at LucasFilm or the publisher directing us toward things. It works fairly well, being able to engineer handoffs from one author to another. I like doing that a lot.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Executer> oh one more question, put em together if possible: To your knowlege are there any books in the future planned that are centered around Elite ground squads or platoons?
-BlasterRS- I'm petitioning that you allow Mike to make Mike an honorary Mikez® :P
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<Stackpole> Not to my knowledge, no. But, then, since My committment is finished, I am not up to speed on everything that will be happening beyond my books.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Gen_Trace> <`Kaz> Someone ask him what kind of breakfast cereal he prefers
* BlasterRS coughs
<Rahj> heh
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<LCMWyvern> LOL
-> -BlasterRS- we are discussing the mikez thing
<Stackpole> when I eat cereal for breakfast, it tends to be oatmeal. soemtimes them fake granola things and that kind of thing.
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<`Dev> heh...
<Rahj> lol
<CMDR-Shik> <Baron_Fel> What do you feel is your best work out of your Star Wars and Battletech novels, and why?
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<Stackpole> tough call. Btech, probably Assumption of Risk. It came together well and fast and is a great story.
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<Stackpole> Star wars: toss up between I, Jedi and The Bacta War. IJ because of the fun stuff i got to do htere for Jedi, TBW because it really got the rogues back to being Rogues.
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<CMDR-Shik> <`Face> I am Captain Garrik Loran of the PBF. And my question is "Might not be as good as the others" is what fighter would you choose to fly in the Entire starwars universe..
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<Stackpole> Are there any other fighters aside from an X-wing worthy of the name?
<Stackpole> ext
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<CMDR-Shik> hehe, not in front of the imperials, might start a baroom brawl
<CMDR-Shik> ;)
<BlasterRS> T/I :P
<CMDR-Shik> <Rahj> How do you plan on putting locations for all the plants and systems you create in your stories and at the same time, keep it oraganized with all the other SW novels?
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<Stackpole> I try to minimize new locations and, instead, work with what is there... When I need a new place, I try to segregate it and put it out of the way, so it won't impinge too much on what others are doing.
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<CMDR-Shik> <MajOrian> What motivates you to write so much so quickly?
<Stackpole> Well, I have this stack of bills on my desk. :)
<LCMWyvern> LOL
<Stackpole> In addition, I get bored easily and I want to see how things will turn out in the story. Just as you get to enjoy the adventure when reading it, I enjoy  it when writing it. The faster I work, the closer to the reading experience I get.
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<CMDR-Shik> <ShadaJRA> As an actress, i find your characters and the way you write about them very "realistic" and human, so to speak: (with flaws, imperfections, not the invincible superjedi, etc). What do you take into consideration to achieve such effect in your writing? And who were some of your writing influences?
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<Stackpole> First of all, writing a superman is tough... I much prefer being able togive characters realistic challenges, so they don't have to be superman to win all the time. This is why Corran, from the start, was not set up to out-power the Jedi... Besides, that had been done...
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<Stackpole> with Kyp, and I needed someone different.
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<Stackpole> So, I try to look for ways to make them human, give them foibles, not make them perfect (though to hear some tell it I failed grossly in that with Corran. :))
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<Stackpole> As for influences, I like lots of writers. Rex Stout, Roger Zelazny, Dennis McKiernan, Stephen R. Donaldson, Kenneth Roberts, Arthur Train... all sorts of folks writing in lots of differnet genres.
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<Stackpole> I just look at what they do so well and try to figure out if I can ever get there.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Indy-RS> Mister Stackpole, not to seem rude, but this is something I've been wondering about: What's your relationship to Elizabeth Danforth? (Side comment--her photography is nice.)
<Stackpole> Actually, she doesn't do photography, she illustrates with pen and ink or paints.
<Stackpole> Liz and I live together, and have been together for a LONG time.
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<CMDR-Shik> <LCMWyvern> Mark Hammill is currently under contract to write books for Dark Horse Comics. Why do you suppose he's never been offered a Star Wars title to work on?
<Stackpole> I have no clue.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Teke> How much of the plot of Onslaught is your own, and how much was given to you by the publishers?
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<Stackpole> I was in on the planning meetings for the series. My approved outline for both Onslaught and Ruin were (combined) 6 sentences. The plots were 100% mine.
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<CMDR-Shik> Teke> How much of the plot of Onslaught is your own, and how much was given to you by the publishers?
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<Stackpole> just covered that one... 
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<CMDR-Shik> d'oh
<CMDR-Shik> lol
<CMDR-Shik> sorry. confused ;)
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-MacMan_RS- Hey Dew ":)
<CMDR-Shik> <GM^Sauron> Mike, I just picked up Union #4 today. What made you decide to use a very earth-style wedding ceremoy for Luke and Mara, and how did you come up with some of the differences?
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<Stackpole> I used an earth-style wedding ceremony because those ceremonies, the world over, tend to be very similar.. We'd already done soemthing different in #2 with the Jedi thing, and I wanted folks to recognize what was going on....
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<Stackpole> The differentces, in wording, were just what I thought would be appropriate and would work for them.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Lt_Prower> Question: Lt. Robert Prower here Mr. Stackpole. One quick question: why did Aaron Allston take over writing the X-Wing series after Book 4?
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<Stackpole> Aaron took over because I was tied up writing I, JEDI...
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<CMDR-Shik> <EH_Mell> Mr Stackpole, if the chance arose, would you and/or could you use the Rebel Squadrons and Emperor's Hammer as part of the stories?
<Stackpole> Unless directed to do so by Lucasfilm, I couldn't do that for a variety of legal reasons.
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<CMDR-Shik> <`Dev> Mr. Stackpole, did you ever happen to become friends with George Lucas himself through your years of writing SW novels? And if so, do you think you could get him to take a visit to our lovely Bar & Grill?
<Stackpole> I've never met Mr. Lucas and would be surprised if he was even aware I was alive. :)
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<CMDR-Shik> <Gamby> How long do you work everyday?
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<Stackpole> Depends: 3 to six hours, broken into 3 hour groups morning and afternoon.
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<CMDR-Shik> <ShadaJRA> how do you chose names for all your characters and detailed stuff like plants, species etc? i've heard that letter are picked from a hat, rearranging or letters in some word in a foreign language. How do you manage to make it sound "not english"?
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<Stackpole> Nope, not a random name generator or anything... I look at what other things are called in the universe and try to make my names and stuff fit.
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<Stackpole> Teopari for example, is a shift from leopard. other things, I just look for something that will look cool, or feel good inthe mouth. And I try to keep each major character with a different initial, to avoid confusion.
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<CMDR-Shik> this one is related so i'm bumping it up the queue
<CMDR-Shik> <Kerian> Do you find what you name your characters very important in your books?
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<Stackpole> Yeah, names need to feel right for characters. Hard sounds, like T or C/K tend to be good for heroes... softer sounds for weaker characters.
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<Stackpole> when a character is named right, the story feels right to me... more of an art than a science in that department.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Cris_Null> Now who is the person who writes those About the Author pages in the back of the book and why do them let them pass??
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<Stackpole> I don't know about anyone else, but I write them for myb ooks... I hate doing it, but it is part of the job.
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<CMDR-Shik> <ZethRalti> What is your favorite Star Wars book? (not including your own)
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<Stackpole> Probably the Hand of Thrawn duology.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Inys> if someone ever offered you a great sum of money (i mean BIG) to write this one big novel, nothing to do with SW, with one cach, never to write anything for SW or BT again, would you accept it?
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<Stackpole> How much cash we talking about?
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<CMDR-Shik> <Indy-RS> Since I haven't been able to find it....what's Dementia about?.
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<Stackpole> Dementia is a murder mystery in which the detective also happens to have been the victim. It's set in a weird universe based on the game Mutant Chronicles. It was a fun book to write and one of which I am proud.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Coopra> "Mike, the first-person theme of I, Jedi was really cool. Seeing as how you're a big voice around LFL by now, would you ever recommend that one of the NJO books might be done that way?"
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<Stackpole> that question carries with it some unwarranted assumptions. Suffice it to say, if folks really like IJ and that is made apparent to the folks at Del Rey and LFL, the chances are that there would be another first person novel somewhere in theline.
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<Stackpole> I'd love to revisit Corran tha way in the NJO, but that will be up to decisions made above my pay grade.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Baron_Fel> mr. stackpole, how good do you feel is the quality of George Lucas's work, expecially with Episode 1, and would you have done anything different, and if so, why?
<CMDR-Shik> oop, sorry
<Rahj> <CMDR-Shik> JAR JAR BAD!
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<Stackpole> As far as TPM goes, I enjoyed the film. I think it is the first of three and I can't wait to see them in the aggregate.
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<BigfootRS> 2 aint too bad Shik dont worry
<CMDR-Shik> kick's worth 100 so i'm doin fine ;)
<Stackpole> If there was anything I would have changed, it was to make the feeling shared by Qui-gonn and Obi-Wan more apparent... they were a touch cold to each other.
<Stackpole> As far as the kid, or Jar-Jar, we all know why those things were in there, and they didn't bother me at all. I just grooved on the Jedi stuff and had a blast.
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<CMDR-Shik> <LCMWyvern> Mr. Stackpole, will you be signing autographs at Dragon*Con?
<RSDefcon> Don't worry about it Shik, I've set the bar for best screw-up, as long as you don't kick and ban Mike you are doing fine.
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<Stackpole> yes, I will sign autographs at Dragoncon. I'll have some assigned times, I assume, and can also sign stuff after panels or if i'[m doing nothing else...
<Stackpole> And that is NOT an invite to pound on my door at 2am, since sleeping is considered "doing something else." :)
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<LCMWyvern> See you there, Mike.
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<CMDR-Shik> <COL_Dew> How do you feel about writing a book after the changes that R.A. Salvatore made to the Star Wars Universe? Example.. *removed plot spoiler examples*
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<_Jack_> Good Q
<Stackpole> Well, since I was part of the committee that planned the entire NJO, and therefore helped plan what would be covered in Bob's book, I had no problem with it what so ever.
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<Stackpole> We need to shake up the universe, break the mold of trilogies wehre the universe was threatened then saved so quickly. We accomplished that with VP and DTO, will continue it with DTR and the other books.
<Stackpole> It's a long ride, folks, so buckle up and keep your heads down. 
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<CMDR-Shik> <`Face> What is your favorite type of weapon in the StarWars universe?
<Stackpole> see previous answer concerning fighters... :)
<BlasterRS> lol
<Stackpole> but, in a pinch, I'd settle for a lightsaber.
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<CMDR-Shik> CdtDerris> Has the Wedge Antilles/Soontir Fel reunion ever been addressed? If not, would you work on it if LucasFilm or whoever asked you to write for them again?
<CMDR-Shik> ((<MacMan_RS> If he likes the Xwing so much I am surprised he has never played the game.))
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<Stackpole> The reunion, per se, has not been addressed. If invited, I'd love to play with it.
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<Stackpole> Oh, contraire... I have logged a LOT of hours in X-wing and TIE fighter. Just don't have XvT.
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<CMDR-Shik> two in one here
<CMDR-Shik> <Inys> would you ever write a novel that's situated in the old republic?
<CMDR-Shik> <Inys> mr. Stackpole, i'm from Belgium and are you ever going to come to an english convention, the american ones are a bit too far
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<Stackpole> If invited towork in the prequel era, I'd love to. I would especially love to bring Corran's grandfather and Elegos' uncle into a story.
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<Stackpole> As far as attending conventions anywhere, if I'm invited, I will give it serious consideration, depending upon my schedule.
<Stackpole> next
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<CMDR-Shik> <EH_Bran> Dunno if this question has been asked already :P How likely is it of the X-Wing series being converted and adapted into a TV series in the future?
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<Stackpole> I have no idea, but I think it is safe to say that LFL is focused on Movies right now, not TV. If a series does come about, I think that would be incredibly cool.
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<CMDR-Shik> <ShadaJRA> Yours, as with most intelligent writing, a perceptive reader can look into the novel.story and pull out themes, including archetypes and symbols, etc. Do you plan these things or write them in unconsciously (sp?)? Do you sit with any kind of plan and say "ok, i'm gonna write an archetypal journey story with a theme of loss of innocence?" or do you not even notice when you write these things in?
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<Stackpole> Planning certainly does go into how the story will evolve, yes. Take Anakin in DTO, for example, I knew I needed him to grow up a bit in the book, so that was my focus for his storyline.
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<Stackpole> I didn't sit down with Joseph Cambell's Hero's Journey, though, and plot it out point by point. Instead I worked from the feel of the character and what was right for the story.
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<Stackpole> I know all that material,and will invoke if I feel the need, or use it check what I've got, but I like how stories and characters evolve as I go along. in rewrites I can always
<Stackpole> strengthen parts of that, or themes, and often do to make sure the point I'm aiming at is made.
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<CMDR-Shik> <`RedBaron> ask him if he likes cheese
<CMDR-Shik> <`RedBaron> ask him it'd be funny
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<Stackpole> I grew up in Vermont, I was born in Wisconsin... cut me I bleed cheddar.
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<CMDR-Shik> LOL
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-BlasterRS- Will do, boss..make sure to kick him at the end, too... :P
<CMDR-Shik> cheese... :P~~~
<BlasterRS> lol
<CMDR-Shik> <Rogue_10> Mr. Stackpole, how much money does making a novel pay, on average?
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<Stackpole> There is no way to answer that, for there is no average. Stephen King and Tom Clancy get $10 million a book. The average first SF novel gets an advance of $3k, and does earn anotehr cent.
<Stackpole> Writing is a career, not a lottery ticket. I've had novels coming out since 1988, and make a decent living. By the same token, I'll make about half, this year, of what I did last...
<Stackpole> OR, if I make a new book deal, I might make even more...
<Stackpole> Not a career for folks who don't like al ittle risk... and who are not too proud to know that if they fail, they're looking at Fast Food Service for a new career...
<Stackpole> "Would you like fries with that?" is the start of a second careet for many writers... and, heck, why not... at least you get to eat.
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<CMDR-Shik> mcdonald's... ew
<CMDR-Shik> <SithRage> In your latest book Dark Tide I Onslaught. There is a passage where Jacen Solo is talking to Danni Quee about his feelings for her. She says hey should be friends. " Thanks, my friend." Jacen Solo sighed and turned to focus on the darkness. "Friends tend to bring out the best in me." By this are you alluding to the Darkside of the Force?
<BigfootRS> wait a sec
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<BigfootRS> i work at mcdonalds
<CMDR-Shik> we just offended biggy! :)
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<`Dev> lol
<Stackpole> Nope, not at all. Jacen was disappointed, hence focusing ont he darkness which matched his disappointment... and he says what he says to make her feel not so bad about what she said to him.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Lamin> If you had a lightsaber, and could choose the color, what color would it be?
<Teke> ((Reminds everyone that the next time someone changes their nick they get kicked))
<CMDR-Shik> hot pink! ;)
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<Stackpole> Well, one of the lengths would be silver... and the other would  be a malachite green.
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<CMDR-Shik> <LCDS-61-4> "Mister Stakpole, how did you get involved in writing SW fiction? I heard you have to be part of the Lucas Arts team, if so, how do you become part of it, if you have the skills, or believe you do?"
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<Stackpole> Writers are chosen by the publishers, and approved by Lucasfilm. Lucasfilm is only approving writers who have novels already in print, preferrably New York Times Bestselling novels.
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<Stackpole> How do you get to be in that pool? Write your own novels, get someone to publish them,and build a readership. Not easy, not quick, but Star Wars will be around for a good long time.
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<Stackpole> next
<CMDR-Shik> Question from me for once: Have you heard the rumors of Leo Dicaprio being cast as anakin in Episode 2, if so what do you think about that?
<Stackpole> I think it's silly.
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<CMDR-Shik> yay, he speaks the truth :)
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<CMDR-Shik> <LtColMike> Mr Stackpole, assuming you know R.A. Salvatore... we'd love to have a chat with him, but i think it would be best that he be warned to NOT appear any time soon, for fear of a lynch mob. :)
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<Teke> ((Just another reminder Mike Stackpole will NOT respond to your msg's. please do not send them.))
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<Stackpole> Bob is a great guy, and you'd love him in a chat... How he was treated really has stunned me.
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<CMDR-Shik> <ZethRalti> Are there any plans to bring back Asyr Sei'lar in future novels?
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<Stackpole> I don't know.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Apoclypse> Sir could you please ask stackpole a question for me: Are you working an any new books right now, and if so what are they about?
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<Stackpole> I'm currently working on two books: FORTRESS DRACONIS, which is the sequel to THE DARK GLORY WAR (out now, buy it tomorrow....) and TIDE OF TYRANTS,w hich will be a new BattleTech novel.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Indy-RS> Was Desertwind Obi-Wan Kenobi, as so many of us has suppositioned?
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<Stackpole> From a certain point of view, I would imagine he could be, yes....
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<CMDR-Shik> <COL_Dew> As you can tell I'm an R.A. Salvatore fan, is there any more SW books expected from him?
<CMDR-Shik> dew with his wonderful english skills :P
<COL_Dew> Hey!
-> -col_Dew- <Gavd> Dew, thats what you get for all the viagra
<LCMWyvern> Boys, keep the bickering in the HC channel.
<Stackpole> Bob is a smart man. You only put your head into the mouth of a lion once, if you've been bitten. Seriously, after what he went through, would YOU come back (if someone weren't holding a gun to your head)?
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<CMDR-Shik> <LT_Nicma> Do you ever see a series of books being created based on a fighter from the prequel era? (Naboo Fighter, Headhunter, etc.)
<Stackpole> I think it would be possible, but until all three films are out,  I suspect it would be  premature.
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<CMDR-Shik> <LCMWyvern> How do you feel, being the first author allowed to portray a major Star Wars event (The marriage of Luke and Mara) in the comic book medium as opposed to a novel?
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<Stackpole> I loved it... I love writing comics and that was a lot of fun to do. Because anotehr 6 issue project had been bounced, I wanted to do something, so I suggested the Marriage comic. By the time it was approved we could only use 4 issues, so there it was.
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<Stackpole> I thought it turned out very well, barring a few minor glitches.
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<CMDR-Shik> <D^rthMaul> do you know if they're going to be bringing the "Clan" storyline to an end in Battletech? Any truth to the rumors that Clan Wolverine is the next big "arc"?
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<Stackpole> if clan Wolverine is the next big story arc, I better change my outline.
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<Stackpole> as for an end to the Clan storyline, we kinda did that with the "Twilight of the Clans" set.
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<CMDR-Shik> got someone from wisconsin <Sparks-R8> where in Wisconsin did you live?
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<Stackpole> I was born in Wausau and lived there for 6 months before convincing my folks to move to Vermont.
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<CMDR-Shik> hehe
<CMDR-Shik> <Jace> Mr Stackpole, when you "killed" Janson in one of your books, where you planning at the time to bring him back, or did that come later, because you didn't want to kill him off?
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<Stackpole> Well, since Janson had already showed up in Spectre of the Past, I didn't think anyone would buy his death... Apparently folks reading them in chronological order DID...:)
<Stackpole> So, I knew he was going to be back, he HAD to be back since Tim had used him in a later book.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Executer> Another Question from Lt. Commander Kravis: Are there any books (Bantam, Del Ray, ect) that you disliked or utterly hated, and Why?
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<Stackpole> Hated, no. Disliked, eh... Look, other writers don't write the way I do, they don't do things I do. That's what makes literature literature.
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<Stackpole> If everyone did what I did, I'd be out of job. 
<CMDR-Shik> good point.
<Stackpole> Were there errors in some books that I clarified? sure. Does that mean I htink the book was bad? Not necessarily. I just like filling in holes, especially when asked by LFL to do so, like straightening out and rescuing Jan Dodonna.
<Stackpole> net
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<CMDR-Shik> <Reaver`> Reaver from the EH here (ewww... Imperial! :P)... in the next Onslaught book [Ruins, I believe], are we gonna see the Xuong Voong (wrong name, sorry) go on the offensive, or more scouting incursions like they've been doing?
<Stackpole> Okay, I'll type this slowly so even Imperials can understand.... :)
<CMDR-Shik> LOL
<Stackpole> The title is RUIN.
<Stackpole> RUIN is bad.
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<Stackpole> VERY bad.
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<Stackpole> I think you will see the Vong do some serious damage there...
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<BlasterRS> :P
<CMDR-Shik> <EH_Ace> Mr. Stackpole, some authors have brought in other dangers outside the main planets and threats of imperials. IE: Zahn brought in the chiss and....what's her name brought in the ssi-ruk. Would u ever do it?
<Stackpole> If I felt the need, sure, but I didn't feel the need... then again, I did create the Krytos virus, which iwas another sort of invasion.
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<Stackpole> The Ssi-Ruunk and the Chiss and the Yevethi were fun, but I had Imps and others to kick around.
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<CMDR-Shik> <SithRage> You say "Old Style Jedi" often in your book, Do you have any plans to write about times before Episode 1?
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<Stackpole> Working for Star Wars is an invitation-only gig. if I get the invite, I'd certainly consider it.
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-BlasterRS- If I can remember it :P
<CMDR-Shik> <MajorOrny> You say you've been writing for quite a while ... what was your very first major publication?
-> -BlasterRS- i have it in my quotes file :P
<Stackpole> 1978, a game module for Tunnels and Trolls called CITY OF TERRORs.
-BlasterRS- Boy, I can tell your loving this experience ;)
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<CMDR-Shik> <DJK_BlitZ> Mr. Stackpole, I would like to know what authors you enjoyed to read in your youth and what authors you enjoy to read now.
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<Stackpole> Zelazny, McKiernan, Donaldson, Roberson, Elliot, Keyes (greg), Rex Stout I all enjoy now...
<Stackpole> Donald Westlake I enj;oy very much.
<Stackpole> Right now I'm reading a LOT of Arthur Train stuff.
<Stackpole> At my website (www.stormwolf.com) I have a listing of the books I've been reading since november of 1998, so you can see there what I'm reading.
<Stackpole> As far as wehn I was younger, Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Doc Savage novels were things I enjoyed, the Hardy Boys, too.
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<CMDR-Shik> <spiritm14> whats the new threat in battle tech if any?
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<Stackpole> Katrina.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Teke> Besides yourself, who else was at the meeting in which you planned the NJO series?
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<Stackpole> Jim Luceno, Kathy Tyers, folks from Del Rey, including Shelly Shaprio, folks from LFL including Lucy Wilson, Sue Rostoni and Allan Kausch.
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<CMDR-Shik> <RS_Pauho> when you started the x-wing series, had you planned to do I,Jedi ?
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<Stackpole> I hadn't planned to do I, JEDI per se. I knew a book like that, of a Jedi's struggle, needed to be done. I was first thiniking it would be fun to write with Luke as the focus character...
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<Stackpole> But DARK EMPIRE covered that ground.
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<Stackpole> I DID know Corran had Jedi heritage from the start, though. As he developed, I was able to fit him into  that role I had seen for Luke... as the book came closer and was approved, the story changed to revolve around Corran and his needs.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Talra> does he expect to impelement the rogue and wraith squadrons in any new books?
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<Stackpole> The Rogues show up in DTO.
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<CMDR-Shik> <MaxFokker> R.S. Salvatore is famous for his series in TSR's Forgotten Realms with Drizzt, does his previous association in writing about warriors and supernatures have anything to do with this new race introduced in his novel, and will we be seeing more of these out of the galaxy guys?
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<Stackpole> Bob did not create the YV... they came out of the meetings.
<Stackpole> As for seeing more of them, yep, you'll see lots more of them in DTO and beyond.
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<CMDR-Shik> <D^rthMaul> Mr. Stackpole, what happened with you and Tim Zahn and driving in Tasmania? :-)
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<Stackpole> Nothing happened... I just didn't get to try driving on the left side of the road. Never got that chance, so, next time, it's my turn.
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<CMDR-Shik> <ShadaJRA> Alot of us are school aged RL, so this kinda applies. Give us some hope: Did you ever enjoy writing essays in school? as an AP US History and AP English student, i find my classes do massive amounts of writing. Did you ever enjoy writing essays?
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<Stackpole> Did I like writing from when I was young? You betcha... Did I like writing schoolwork? C'mon, I'm human...Ugh, hated it. But I did get through it and the skills developed there..
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<CMDR-Shik> ((just a note to the imperials, mr stackpole has been asked if he would write imperial sided novels already tonight. I believe his response was "if I am asked to" or somethign along those lines))
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<Stackpole> are most useful in doing what i do now. The research skills I developedin college, for example, are vital. I'd be no where (after my shift at Carl''s Junior) if I didn't have thos skills.
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<CMDR-Shik> EH_Ace> If you could live on any planet in the star wars galaxy where would it be? Further more, if we pulled apart the characteristics of corran horn that you put together, and you had to choose between "fighter jock" or jedi which would it be?
-CookieMan- -(private)- betcha no-one asked about the cookies
-> -CookieMan- yea, they did
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<Stackpole> Oh, I'd probably live on Coruscant... Lots to see, lots to do... *g*
-CookieMan- -(private)- Liar!
<Stackpole> And the purpose of I, JEDI was to integrate the parts of Corran so they could NOT be pulled apart. I mean, if Vader could be a pilot and a Jedi, why not someone else? :)
-> -CookieMan- it is in queue so its going to be asked.
<Stackpole> The Jedi stuff is fun to explore, and I enjoy it very much. Corran has more growth to do in that area, which is why it is more fun right now than corran as pilot. 
-CookieMan- -(private)- kay :)
<Stackpole> do bear in mind, though, IR was written AFTER IJ, so I cam eback to Corran as pilot in there.
<Stackpole> Now, if I want to write about a pilot, I play with Gavin, who I like a lot, too.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Lamin> What is your opinion of Tim Zahn, both professionally and personally?
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<Stackpole> I love Tom's writing style adn his professionalism as far as writing is concerned. At conventions I can only hope to be as good a guest he is. As a person, I like him a lot.
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<Stackpole> If I didn't, why on earth would we vacation in Tasmania together, or be contemplating future trips?
<Stackpole> He's one of the true gentlemen in this industry and I am proud and pleased to have him as a friend and to be able to work with him.
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<CMDR-Shik> <LCDS-61-4> "Mr. Stackpole, I am only a kid still, and though I am in high school, I enjoy writing very much, especially about the SW Universe. What I want to know is, what courses or actions did you take to make your writing skills better? Also, what courses did you take in college to improve on your grammar, punctuation, etc? And, any words of advice?:)"
<Stackpole> Sure, keep writing. Writing is a skills-based endeavor and you only get better by writing. And read a lot, read critically... take books apart.
<Stackpole> figure out what makes them work, see what doesn't work and figure out how to fix it.
<Stackpole> Learn from the mistakes of others.
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<Stackpole> Grammar and spelling are vital: they are to writing was bricks and mortar are to buildings. If you don't have them, everything collaspes. Learn it now while you're in school or, like me, you'll learn it later the hard way.
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<Stackpole> Courses, take things that interest you AND willg et you a good job. Having a day job is very useful, if you've not won th lottery or soemthing like that.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Inys> do you know of any plans to adjust your xwing novel (rogue squadron, wedge's gamble...) to comics, like they did with 'the hand of Thrawn' trilogy. And do you know by any chance when?
<Stackpole> I know it's been talked about from time to time, but I know of no plans to do any adaptation at this time. \
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<CMDR-Shik> <ZethRalti> How many authors have signed up for the NJO, so far?
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<Stackpole>  Salvator, Luceno, Tyers, Keyes, Friedman, Denning, Stover and me are all I know about.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Teke> To your knowledge, is the rumor true that after the NJO series there will be no more post-ROTJ novels published?
<Stackpole> I have no knowledge about that, but it would surprise me if that were true.
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<CMDR-Shik> <SirShroom> hey can you ask him what he does for fun?
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<Stackpole> I ride my mountain bike, play soccer, read, travel, watch DVDs, go to movies sometimes, do chats like this.
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<CMDR-Shik> ((please be patient while waiting for me to get to your question, I am going throuigh them in the order I get them))
<CMDR-Shik> <ShadaJRA> Many people/readers end up admiring/adoring characters in movies, books, etc. I think i speak for all of us when i say thats pretty much why we're here: to let our imaginations go nutty and get a taste of what its like to be corran horn, mara jade, etc. Do you have a character you identify with or like or feel a certain closeness to?
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<Stackpole> tough question, because I feel tied to ALL of them. I have to get into their heads, so that creates a bond. I love Wedge dearly, and Tycho and Gavin and Corran and Mirax and Booster (well, who couldn't lvoe Booster, 'cept for Corran). I hate Isard and Shedao Shai, but find them fascinating.
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<Stackpole> I should note, just in case any one wonders, I do NOT write folks into the books as characters. and I am NOT Corran, nor is he ME. 
<Stackpole> I really, really like Elegos. Corran is fun. I really liked Anakin when I got to play with him. Mara is a challenge to write. *g*
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<CMDR-Shik> Lt_Prower> Mike... (can I call you Mike?)... have you ever visited other die hard SW fan clubs like the RS?
<BigfootRS> well i am outa here guys ill talk to yall tommarrow
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<Stackpole> You mean, aside from the other chats with the RS?
<BlasterRS> :P
<CMDR-Shik> he wasnt here for those :P
<CMDR-Shik> hell, this is my first
<Stackpole> Sure, I meet fans and groups at conventions and online. I show up and post fromtime to time in AFW.
<CMDR-Shik> I'm a mike stackpole chat virgin!
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<BlasterRS> Uh-huh
<BlasterRS> :P
<Stackpole> I just don't have a lot of time for hanging out with fans, so I make time when I can.
<Stackpole> Shik: I'll ruin you for all others... LOL
<CMDR-Shik> LOL
<BlasterRS> We appreciate it :P
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<CMDR-Shik> <Kerian> Maybe I misunderstood something or some other reason. But if in the latter part of ONSLAUGHT when the xwings were using the torps to take out the Vong. how come it isn't much easier now?
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<Stackpole> "isn't much easier?" clarification, please.
<CMDR-Shik> kerian, message me the clarification
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<CMDR-Shik> Kerian> why were they still getting beat so much... and shouldn't it be easier in the future?
<Stackpole> Which they?
<Stackpole> lol
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<CMDR-Shik> msg again kerian :P
<BlasterRS> Jeez.. :P
-> -BlasterRS- keep the talkin down unless its a relly funny comment like mine
<CMDR-Shik> <Kerian> the New Republic and refugees
-> -BlasterRS- ;)
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<Stackpole> okay, well, the NR forces were facing a LOT of incoming troops. The missiles that got through couldn't take all of them out.
-BlasterRS- Start logging from now on..I'm gonna be hangin in #AF
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<Stackpole> And the Vong learn from their mistakes. you won't see fights go so easily in the future.
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<CMDR-Shik> <LT_Nicma> I have to say that I really enjoy the battle scenes in your books, especially the destruction of the Lusankya. Which was your favorite battle scene to write?
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<Stackpole> Probably Corran as pirate versus Rogue Squadron. I got to  analyze three characters and describe how they fought...
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<CMDR-Shik> ZethRalti> Are there any characters you wish you could have developed more thoroughly or spent more time on?
<Stackpole> Oh, sure, all of them...
<Stackpole> you get so they're old friends, so you don't want to leave them hanging there.
<Stackpole> I'd love to do the story of Ooryl's ritual, or of Tycho's escape or dozens of others...
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<Stackpole> problem is with opportunity.
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<CMDR-Shik> <LtSfoxRS> If possible, could you briefly describe your writing process?
<Stackpole> Okay, once my eyes or open and blood-caffiene levels are operational....
<Stackpole> I sit down at my desk, look at the outline, figure out what i'm writing.
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<Stackpole> Depending on things, I MIGHT reread the preceding chapter, but usually I start right in...
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<Stackpole> I work straight through if I can, knock out a chapter (2500-3000 words) then stop.
<Stackpole> Then, in the evening, or on my ride, or over lunch, I think about the next thing I need to do, so I organize it in my mind before I start.
<Stackpole> I keep doing that until the book is done.
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<Stackpole> After taht I read it over, make editorial changes, send it to the editor.
<Stackpole> Then I make changes the editor wants.
<Stackpole> Then I change back the things the copy[editor thinks should be changed.
<Stackpole> then i correct page proofs and wait for the book to appear.
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<Stackpole> that's pretty much it, though when I"m starting a project, I'll think a lot first, jot down notes, make an outline, THEN start.
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<CMDR-Shik> Question from me: What part of the writing process do you enjoy the most
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<Stackpole> um, hmmmm...
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<Stackpole> I guess, coming up out of a chapter, seeing that 3 hours has passed, and knowing it's good stuff.
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<CMDR-Shik> <jaggers> could you ask him if there is any rivalry between Star Wars writers?
<Stackpole> Not so as I know. We're all friends, all get along.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Nilly> Do you ever get tired of people pestering you all the time about stuff like this or do you like awnsering questions and stuff all the time?
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<Stackpole> WEll, if I didn't enjoy doing this, I'd not be here.
<Stackpole> By the same token, I do have a FAQ on my page to handle the common questions...
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<Stackpole> fortunately, none of the questions tonight have been common.
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<CMDR-Shik> <LCMWyvern> What does the "A" in Michael A Stackpole stand for?
<Stackpole> My Middle name.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Coopra> Mike, what movies have you seen recently, and what are some of your faves from the past year?
<CMDR-Shik> and one that goes along
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<CMDR-Shik> <Teke> aside from the Star Wars films, what are your favorite Sci-fi/Fantasy movies?
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<Stackpole> I saw The matrix and liked it a lot, Toy Story II was cool. Wish I could forget the Wild Wild West.
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<Stackpole> Haven't seen that many movies lately...
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<CMDR-Shik> <D^rthMaul> will we find out more about where the Yuuzhan Vong are coming from? all we know so far is they're coming from outside the galaxy, but which galaxy? will the situation there be explored? and... might we see action there? :-)
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<Stackpole> damn, that LFL implant is beginning to throb... I can't comment on future projects, sorry.
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<CMDR-Shik> <EH_Ace> This is off the SW topic but i like mountain biking too. What kind of bike do u have? I have a Schwinn GSX
<Stackpole> Um, my bike is blue-green... it's an M20, but I can't remember who made it. It's just a mountain bike, 18 gears, nothing fancy.
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<CMDR-Shik> <Executer> Mike, I know I've asked before but you've written some new books since your last time here. When you do a dog fighting scene what factors do you imput as your tools? Do you use modern day combat tactics/slang/ect or solely from X-Wing and TIE Fighter or What? I'm asking becuase the scenes are extremely realistic.
<CMDR-Shik> ((we only have time for a few more questions. and i can tell you now that I have several that won't make it because I have so many queued still))
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<Stackpole> I use input from all levels of air-war... from WWI stuff, WWII documentaries, modern fighter tactics, aerobatic stuff, X-wing and Tie Fighter, interviews with pilots.
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<Stackpole> that's the key to what I do: I communicate to those who don't know what it's like to be there. If I do it well, I communicate enough info that those who DO knowwhat's going on feel like I know what's going on.
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<CMDR-Shik> ((no more questions, lets clear the last six in the queu))
<Stackpole> Basically I use every source I can find...
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<CMDR-Shik> <AD-Zsinj> Question) In Isard's Revenge you have the SSD being rebuilt. But in Sheild of Lies it says that the only SSD's they'd(NR forces) captured were dismanteled. Is this an error?
<Stackpole> Sorry about the limit, folks but my hands are actually starting to hurt. :)
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<Stackpole> Oh, you mean, is it believable that a government would pay to build something one moment and then scrap it the next?
<Stackpole> The Lusankya HAD to be rebuilt because it showed up in Crimson Empire. What happened to it after that, is, well, I guess, disbuilding...
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<CMDR-Shik> <ShadaJRA> Star Wars and alot of sci fi/fantasy includes philosophy and theology, such as buddhism, meditation, etc. Do you take this into aco**** when writing a plot, developing a character, etc?
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<Stackpole> Sure, all of that gets rolled in. I recall someone wrote me after IJ saying that he'd found my Jedi very much in the Wiccan mold. Someone else found them very Christian...
<Stackpole> i was working from Zen... go figure..
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<CMDR-Shik> ((that word was account))
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<CMDR-Shik> <Indy-RS> Which do you prefer writing--original fantasy or fanstasy/science fiction in shared universes? Have you written any science fiction not for a shared universe (ie Star Wars, Shadowrun, BattleTech)?
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<Stackpole> I like doing all of them. Right now I'm really having fun doing my own fantasy. NO real preference, I take the projects as they come and reject the ones I don't think I'd enjoy.
<Stackpole> When a project comes up, I just dive right in and have fun, so it becomes, at that moment, what I prefer. :)
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<CMDR-Shik> <LCDS-61-4> "Mr. Stackpole, how long, normally does it take to come up and get idea's out of your head and make into a plot? Also, how long does it normally take to write a SW story?"
<Stackpole> the birth of plots and concepts has no "normal" about it. An idea cna burst forth in a spark of inspiration, or can be constructed through week sof work.
<Stackpole> The fact that it happens at all just make sme happy.
<Stackpole> As for writing, 200 hours, on average, for a 100K word novel, all things considered.
<Stackpole> nextg
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<CMDR-Shik> <Lt_Prower> Have you ever considered talking Aaron Allston into giving you back the X-Wing series? (personally, I thought you're tellings were better)
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<Stackpole> Um, er, ah... Aaron did 3, I did one, he did one, the series ended... no taking it back or anyting about it...
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<Stackpole> Aaron and I are good friends. i love his writing and was overjoyed with his being able to play in the SW universe.
<Stackpole> next
<CMDR-Shik> <LT_Nicma> Do you think any Star Wars writer will address how humans got to this galaxy from the one that's far far away?
<Stackpole> I doubt we will run into that, but I imagine it will involve ETs if we do.
<Stackpole> next
<CMDR-Shik> ok, last questions.
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<CMDR-Shik> *question
<CMDR-Shik> <ShadaJRA> How do you decide what to include and what not to include in a story's "dead time" (where a segment doesnt exactly involve or affect the storyline)? Do you determine if it tells about a character or if it has something to do with the plot/storyline? How do you decide what non battle/action/pivotal sequences stay and which go?
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<Stackpole> Do we have an hour for an answer?
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<Stackpole> a lot of it is by feel... just knowing what the pacing of the book is...
<Stackpole> I knw what the events are, but how they are related depends on the feel of tthings...
<Stackpole> If I've had enough action, someone can report the results of a battle, and we get character work as someone struggles with the loss of a friends.
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<Stackpole> By the same token, if the book has too much talking, I scrag something.
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<LCMWyvern> Nice phrasing.
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*** Teke (teke@*.oak.jps.net) Topic #RS_Bar_and_grill " http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/ www.stormwolf.com <--- Stackpole " 03/10/2000 23:10:21
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<Stackpole> In general there is a balance and flow to the books that i can see in outline... lots of character work up front, more action in the middle, action and character work in the resolution.
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<Stackpole> Again, more of an art than a science...
<Stackpole> Generally, though, I don't cut scenes... I might add a few to trim it up, but seldom do I cut.
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<Stackpole> good enough?
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<CMDR-Shik> the best question/answer so far. nice to have it end on such a good note.
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<Stackpole> Shada's questions were all very good.
<LCMWyvern> Mike, don't worry about apologizing for the limit on questions. These people wil make you type until you bleed printer ink. I'm living proof that carpal tunnel is the norm here.
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<CMDR-Shik> On behalf of the RS I want to thank you for coming ":) <-- salute :P
<Stackpole> Just my knuckles, not carpal tunnel...
<Stackpole> My pleasure. *g*
<Indy-RS> ":)
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<Stackpole> Havne't ached this way since I, Jedi.
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<LCMWyvern> On behalf of the Aurora Force, the RS's writing group, thanks. ":)
<Stackpole> you're more than welcome.
<SlateRSCD> ":)
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<Indy-RS> Seconded by AF's CO, Mister Stackpole.  It's been a pleasure.
<CMDR-Shik> there is a small group of people here who all named mike IRL.. Mike, you know what to do ;)
* CMDR-Shik ponks LtColMike
<LtColMike> Thank you Shik...
* BlasterRS grins
* Indy-RS ponks Shik
<Indy-RS> Naughty
<Stackpole> Such a common name.... but fun...
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* Indy-RS hides for this part
<Stackpole> well, I will bow out now and ice my hands down...
<Stackpole> thank you all very much.
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-MajorOrny- Us non-oped Mikez gotta salute, too.
<`Et> Yay!
* GuruClef claps
<`Et> the M is gone!
<SlateRSCD> thank you
<`Havoc> seeya!
<SirShroom> WHAOOO!!!
<Coopra> AHHHHHH...
<EH_Raven> Pleasure meeting ya
<Kerian> on the behave of the Patriot Battle Fleet the Xwing Fleet of the RS thank you for spending time here'
<ZethRalti> bye
* Alx_Nexus Salutes, and her pants fall down (Mikez®) "KWEP!"
<Alx_Nexus> :P 
<Stackpole> and, Shik, great job...
<Jace> Bye!
<CDT-Entro> Thanks!!
<Inys> cya mike
<Lt_Prower> Thank you Mr. Stackpole.  Visit back soon.
<SirShroom> time for CHAO!!
<Krinsath> wooooooo! shadabear!
<`Et> WE CAN TALK AGAIN!
<LtColMike> Mr Stackpole, as always it's a pleasure to chat with you, and on behalf of all us Mikes, It is my honor to present you with an honorary Mikez® Membership
<TroyNexus> gah.. :)
<Alx_Nexus> MIKEZ!
<searching> 'night thanc for coming
<Kerensky> What?
<Kerensky> I CAN SPEAK!
* Indy-RS hides in her kitchen
<Stackpole> LOL
<Coopra> sound off!
<Inys> greetings from far belgium!!!!!!!!!!!
<CMDR-Cole> heh
<Jace> Bye, MR Stackpole! Thanks!
<ZethRalti> come again soon!!
<Kerensky> Wow
* LT_Nicma snaps to a perfect salute
<Alx_Nexus> thanks Mr Stackpole!!!!!!!!!!
* LtColMike salutes, and his kilt falls down (Mikez®) "DIDDLEHONGPADOO!" ":-)'=|
<TroyNexus> Hey Mr. Stackpole :) sorry i missed ya.. guess i'll read the logs later.. 
* CMDR-Shik salutes, and his pants fall down (Mikez®)
* Kerensky rubs his jaw..
<EH_Raven> uh!!!!! Rebels on the left Rebels on the Right
* Coopra salutes, and his pants fall down (Mikez®)
* MajorOrny salutes, and his pants fall down (Mikez®) "KWEP!"
<CMDR-Cole> Mike, you had that waiting all night :P
<Kerensky> Its like..
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<EH_Raven> ahhhhhh
<TaraOrny> 'bout damn time. Hi and bye Mr Stackpole..
* Alx_Nexus Salutes, and her pants fall down (Mikez®) "KWEP!"
<Lt_Prower> Greetings from MILWAUKEE!!!
<Stackpole> We can do this again after DTR.
<Indy-RS> I'll send them down the list eventually, Cec
<SirShroom> I ain`t saluting
<Executer> MIKE AREN'T YOU GLAD WE HAD THIS MODERATED!!!
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<CMDR-Cole> lol
<LCDS-61-4> no, thank you sir
<Stackpole> LOL, yes...
<ThanxMike> Thank you Mr Stackpole!
* Jace salutes Stackpole, number one SW writer!
<LT_Nicma> ok, everyone calm down
<Cris_Null> finally i can speak
* Coopra takes off his mizzle
<Kerian> greeings from Californa
<Alx_Nexus> can we kick Stackpole?
<Alx_Nexus> :P 
<CMDR-Shik> mr. stackpole, no problem. cept with all the boo boos i bet someone wants me beaten with a stick
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<Stackpole> Again, thanks... I'll see you later...
<Cris_Null> thanks for coming
<Coopra> yo mike
<CMDR-Cole> Mr Stackpole, run while you still can!! :P
<LT_Nicma> please step back from Mr. Stckpole
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<Kerensky> Aw...we only would have swamped ya with 24,0000000questions
<Mace_> ":)
<Will2> Thanks for comin, Mr. Stackpole!
<Executer> SOON AS THEY LET OFF A STRING COMES FORTH LIKE THE GATES OF A DAM OPENING
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<searching> i'll look forward to it mr stacpoke and i'm looking to readint DTR
<ShadaJRA> hes so weird:) LOL
<LT_Nicma> lol
<LtColMike> Wheeeee!
<Tonaloc> All hale the Empire.  :P
<LT_Nicma> He's gone, guys
<Coopra> more like the gates of hell
<Lt_Prower> *hail
<TroyNexus> gah.. that's my name :)
<TaraOrny> More like the gates of hell
<LT_Nicma> HE'S NOT HERE NO MORE
* EH_Raven hails
<searching> stackpole (bad spell sorry!!!)
* Executer kicks Ton
* Indy-RS beats Imps with her staff
<PsYcHoBoB> I know love ;) 
<ShadaJRA> he liked myt questions! he liked my questions!
<EH_Raven> off I go
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<CMDR-Cole> All hail? Nooo, let's all stone the empire :P
<Indy-RS> lol
<ZethRalti> lol
<Lt_Prower> I feel so enlightened.
* LT_Nicma looks for some impies to beat up
<CMDR-Shik> hehe, shada is happy :P
<Krinsath> yay for shada! :D
<LCDS-61-4> I hope the EMPIRE gets a piece of action!
<LCDS-61-4> LO
<Jace> Ok, you're all talking TOO much now...
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* LT_Nicma pulls out his blaster, set for stun
<Executer> i gtg all, nice talking to ya again Mike. Cya's all
<Kerensky> I feel...I feel like I've been muted
* Indy-RS huggles Shada
<Cris_Null> holy flood
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<CMDR-Shik> <Stackpole> Okay, I'll type this slowly so even Imperials can understand.... :)
<BlasterRS> Just as a quick note...
<Indy-RS> lol....
<LCMWyvern> Okay, Indy. Send out the briefing. Let's blow **** up!
<BlasterRS> I'd like the thank Shik for his work :P
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<BlasterRS> It's a rough job :P
* Indy-RS claps for Shik
<CMDR-Shik> :P cut and paste ain't too hard :)
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* Indy-RS hugs him
<jaggers> anyone involved in the Distant Past storyline, message me
<Alx_Nexus> AHHHHHH
<ShadaJRA> is that thing gonna be transcripted? i want a copy of him saying that!
<Cris_Null> enough talking in the last minute for 10 fridays
<Alx_Nexus> DONT DO THAT!
<`Et> I still think i shoulda asked him "If you were a tree, what typea tree would you be?
<LtColMike> I Mikezed him!!!!!!!
<CMDR-Shik> shada, i have a log
<Indy-RS> Ed--lemme go for a restart
<Indy-RS> brb
<Cris_Null> hey shik, sorry with all those questions
<CMDR-Shik> it will posted :)
<ZethRalti> yeah, thank you shik!!!
<Kerensky> Oh, Indy, Kerensky cant make it to the mission
<Jace> We gonna have a ton of people signing off really soon?
<ShadaJRA> that way when i stalk him, i can say i had good reason:)
<Kerensky> William will have to do
<LT_Nicma> aaaaahhhhhh
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* LtColMike hugs Shik!!!
* CMDR-Shik feels like he ran a marathon ;)
<Reaver`> yes, he said that in response to my question... :P
<LCMWyvern> Et, I wanted to ask him which fish.
<TaraOrny> He'll be better off with a pin in his a$$ and a speedo on his head
<LT_Nicma> THE SCROLLING! THE SCROLLING!
* LtColMike is gonna be afk for a moment, dancing
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* CMDR-Shik dances like Shizmo, cute and furry like.
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* TaraOrny dances like Falcy, cute and picking Shik off with a bazooka like
<Coopra> WE SHOULD HAVE A MIKEZ PARADE
<MikeyBRB> lemme amend that, on the phone
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<Tonaloc> ?
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<TaraOrny> A pantsless conga line?
* Teke dumps a keg of Gatorade on Shik from behind
<CMDR-Shik> lol
<Alx_Nexus> MIKEZ!
* Krinsath waits for the mass exodus
* Alx_Nexus Salutes, and her pants fall down (Mikez®) "KWEP!"
* CMDR-Shik drowns
<Kerensky> Well, I feel like I've been gagged for the past 2 houres
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<mecool> did stackpole come?
<Reaver`> already over, Tonaloc
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<K_Cygnus> MIKEZ!
<LCDS-61-4> <Keresky> "Mr. DS-61-4, how did you become SUCH a AWESOME IMPERIAL PILOT!?"
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<ZethRalti> lol
<CMDR-Shik> yu just missed him
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<BlasterRS> He just left, mecool
<MajorOrny> No, let's have an Orny-people gathering.
<Ben_Haun> Getting dizzy from all the writing
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<Jace> "Now we see the violence iherent in the system.  Come see the violence inherent in the system!  Help!  Help!  I'm being repressed!"
<CMDR-Shik> poo
<Tonaloc> Bah, an Imperial can't get respect here.
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<LCDS-61-4> Well, it took alot of hard work and effort:) yet, I think it all worked out for the best."
<TaraOrny> o.O
<LCDS-61-4> next question
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<TaraOrny> Yes, join the cult of the Orny!
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<Lt_Prower> Care for a ride Nicma?
<Reaver`> hey, its Rogue Squadrons... OF COURSE Imperials can't get respect here... lucky thing I'm just a bounty hunter, eh, Tonaloc? :P
<Cris_Null> hey i have to get that mikez stuff
<Alx_Nexus> muhahah Stackpole has a sense of humor 
<Lt_Prower> Let's blow sh@t up!
* Coopra JUST WANTS TO POINT OUT THAT ALL THE LATEST NJO INFO CAN BE FOUND AT HIS WEBSITE, THE UNOFFICIAL NEW JEDI ORDER HOMEPAGE - http://members.xoom.com/unjoh
<Tonaloc> You said it, Reaver.
* CMDR-Shik dives into the hottub with some cheerleaders
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<jaggers> Is anyone here involved with the Distant Past storyline in Auror Force?
<ZethRalti> g'night all
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<Jace> "One day lad, all this will be yours."   "What, the curtains?"
<TroyNexus> wow.. everyone showed up tonight :)
<Mace_> hey, has a name been decided for the ship?  Engel or Diablo?
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* TaraOrny attaches a 20 kilo pack of sequencer charges to Prower and blows 'im up
<Thork> damm peer..
<Rahj> heh
<Sair> hi people
<Tonaloc> Allow me to introduce myself.  I am Kodiak Tonaloc, the Imperial Ghost of Grand Moff Tarkin, bounty hunter and a Dark Jedi, alligned with the Emperor's Hammer.
<K_Cygnus> Shik, those are the male cheerleaders again
<TaraOrny> heheheheheheheheheheheBOOOOM!!!!!
<CMDR-Shik> noo!
* Lt_Prower rips the charges off and tosses them into an empty rancor pit.
<Jace> No, no, not everyone.  I think there are some 500 members on the RS, or something like that.
<CMDR-Shik> mace, its a tie right now
<Kestrelia> Great interview people!  Where can the full log be seen?
<Rahj> If you play JK....join the RSCD at http://rebelsquadrons.org/rscd/join/htm !!!
* LCM_Coop Triple-Thwaps® Tonaloc
<CMDR-Shik> no no, engel 7 diablo 6
<`Et> 500 members in the RS?
<TaraOrny> KILL
<Mace_> thanks Shik :)
<Sair> ack......too many people
<`Et> Yeah and im a Monkeys uncle
<Krinsath> thats http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/rscd/join.htm i think :P
<Mace_> doh!
<`Et> If there is more than 150 id be surprised
<jaggers> everyone said I was daft to build a castle in the swamp.  But I built it anyway.
<Ben_Haun> Your kidding, I thought Engel was winning by a landslide
* Cris_Null not so randomly plays [/RS\]  Technotronic  [/RS\] Move This
<_Jack_> There's 500, Et
* Lt_Prower pulls out his blaster and stuns TaraOrny
<CDT_Entro> TaraKitty bloodthirsty again?
* LCM_Coop didn't think there was this many people IN the RS
<Mace_> Diablo is the only way to go!!!!
<Rahj> bah
<Tonaloc> You can't stop me, you can only hope to contain me for a few seconds.  :p
<`Et> Jack and what? 75 active?
<`Et> :P
<Rahj> If you play JK....join the RSCD at http://rebelsquadrons.org/rscd/join.htm !!!
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