The Capt. April plot was from a book, First Destiny I believe. Maybe it was Best Destiny. One or the other I'm sure. Anyways it wasn't bad, but I didn't like that they retrofitted continuity so that the Enterprise was the first Constitution class ship built. That was dumb. Anyhow, that has...
Actually it makes perfect sense, because that's exactly how Trek fans react. If you need proof just read this thread from the beginning. It's the difference between History and Continuity. Now, I'm no longer sure what your position is when you say things like "...Nobody particularly cares...
Mm hmm. But when you make a western it doesn't have to fit in continuity with every other western does it? You don't see a bunch of pathetic screaming whining fans trying to figure out how Kevin Costner's role in Dances with Wolves relates to his role in Silverado relates to his role in Open...
Completely agree. Sure, stories could be told of the 30th century and beyond, but here's why it's pointless. Like Jack said... "Star Trek, especially the spin-off series, is, in truth, anchored in the present time with present concerns." A show in the extreme future would have essentially two...
Yeah, recasting a minisule role from TOS is hardly reason to fault FC. Cochrane's from Alpha Centauri? How did he get there if he didn't invent warp drive?, duh.
Aint it cool says this now... http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=22021 I don't believe this for a second, and doubt it could possibly be done well. But if it is done, I hope they kill Archer in the first five minutes. As much progress Enterprise made in its later 2 seasons, it's still a...
If you're just going to explain it away with a throw away line, then there won't really be much character growth. I hate it when writers handles things that way. The reality is the characters current situations could set up a great story if someone takes the time to write it. I thought about...