Not only that, but the other one of us who was encouraging Master Clemins, Hedec Ga, also got another winning entry!

Yeah, check that out! My first full entry! Who would've thought that Dusty Duck would be canon, but I'm glad it is. Makes me all warm and tingly inside...

Thanks for the shout-out Abel. My BTS blog's up if anyone here's interested.

Actually, with the new Round 6 posting, I'm officially in the "wait a minute, they picked THAT story?!" camp myself. Cane Adiss?

But I got picked! Can't beat that! :-D

jSarek, Hedec Ga, and of course Abel....thanks for the support. im no writter and dont claim to be but....I LOVE THE SW UNIVERSE!! lol and will always attempt to contribute!

dude your online stuff rox abel!

oh and yes mr wallace kicked a## in the droid essentials book!

The Broox:

*Abel,

Were you ever told why your Atha Prime retcon in the Fact Files didn't make print, and do you think he (and all thnigs related to him) will ever be worked back in?*

I didn't have a very close relationship with the last editor of the Fact Files, so I never knew what happened with the Atha Prime thing. I can't say for sure whether or not he'll ever make it into the canon.

Master Ki-Aaron-Mundi:

I hate to ask such a stupid question--especially in light of you writing such an awesome article, and it I guess demonstrating that I must not've paid as much attention as I should've--but, you said in your blog that the Appendix would include "an update on the mercs of Aurodium Sword." Besides the quick blurb at the beginning of such an expansion, where exactly in the Appendix does it appear?

It's more like I'm the one who didn't pay much attention. Ryan had written an update to Aurodium Sword for the Underworld Appendix, but it was cut by the editors for some reason. Some of the folks who had winning entries in the What's The Story contest may have had similar experiences. It's unfortunate, it was a well-written piece, but these things happen.

Again, sorry for my apparent lack of observation skills. On the whole, great article--loved the story on Reginald Barkbone (I remember Mr. Wallace's endnotes on the NEGTD saying he wsa 'specially created for the Guide, and I'm glad to hear he's got a real story now),

Ah, Regie... I think Dan and I share an affinity for the campy side of Star Wars. When I read the name Reginald Barkbone and his silly space pirate talk, I was hooked. I asked Dan if he'd mind me expanding on the character a bit for Underworld, and he was all for it.

the inclusion of Jaxxon, and the expansion of illegal substances.

The drugs section was wicked delight. Including one of the silliest creations in all Star Warsdom, "Planet of Kadril's" paci-fog was cathartic.

Keep up the great work!

Thanks Aaron, we will.

Take care,
Abel

Apparently not the comment in the article itself about it, though:

"I've included the desired update on the mercenary body Aurodium Sword, may it please the Emperor."

I hate to ask such a stupid question--especially in light of you writing such an awesome article, and it I guess demonstrating that I must not've paid as much attention as I should've--but, you said in your blog that the Appendix would include "an update on the mercs of Aurodium Sword." Besides the quick blurb at the beginning of such an expansion, where exactly in the Appendix does it appear?

Again, sorry for my apparent lack of observation skills. On the whole, great article--loved the story on Reginald Barkbone (I remember Mr. Wallace's endnotes on the NEGTD saying he wsa 'specially created for the Guide, and I'm glad to hear he's got a real story now), the inclusion of Jaxxon, and the expansion of illegal substances. Keep up the great work!

jSarek:
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A lot of winners have noted that their wins came from entries that they thought were not their best, or were from entries that didn't particularly interest them at first.*

That's exactly how it was for me. Keep at it, Master Clemins!

Master Clemins:

so ummm i got the essential driods book like you said Abel...its pretty cool!

Told ya. You can tell Dan put a lot of effort into that book.

lol i did a "whats the story" thingy a few times....lol but sadly i guess im just not creative enough

I wouldn't draw that conclusion, Master Clemins. Editors can be unintentionally biased toward certain sensibilities, but that doesn't mean what you're writing ain't good. If you feel strongly about contributing to Star Wars, steel yourself and keep submitting.

jSarek:

A lot of winners have noted that their wins came from entries that they thought were not their best, or were from entries that didn't particularly interest them at first.

Exactly. In fact, that was very much the situation with Who's Who: Imperial Grand Admirals, believe it or not. But when my original editor at Star Wars Gamer gave the green light and I began collaborating with Dan Wallace, I got quite into it.

Take care,
Abel

lol i did a "whats the story" thingy a few times....lol but sadly i guess im just not creative enough

so ummm i got the essential driods book like you said Abel...its pretty cool!

liked the R2D2 stuff and the C3PO stuff as well.