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  1. azrael
    If you're running an Asus router, you can try an AI Mesh wi-fi setup with a compatible Asus router and reuse the old router. I tried it but found it to be unstable and went with a conventional extender/repeater config. Your mileage may vary. Another issue was because I was using was the wi-fi backhaul instead of an ethernet backhaul, my AI Mesh wifi speeds were on par with extender/repeater-config speeds (which means my wi-fi speeds were cut in half when connected to the node). My repeater/AI mesh speeds are fine for WFH and even 4k steaming but having stability is more important, especially on meeting calls. As for cable modems, the Motorola MB8611, Arris Surfboard S33 or the Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 should all work. However, if you are not planning on breaking 1Gb speeds, I'd save money and drop down to a Motorola MB8600 or Arris SB8200.
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    Ahem...Just remember where you are.
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    To that I will point to this Kanan's comment from Rebels:
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    I'm referring to this part of the article: There's no need rely on supplemental material (which I also hate) if it's showed on screen, which it is. It's easy to blame the writers, but if the audience didn't understand the repetitive nature of the narrative (three times they showed work, train ride home, get on his "horse" and go home, wash-rinse-repeat with only minor variations), that's the fault of the audience.
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    As much as it is easy to blame the writers for this, I'm blaming the audience for that one point. There is a narrative beat showing Obi-wan's day 3 times in one episode. Did the audience not see his day was wash-rinse-repeat?
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    Yes, this argument has gotten stupid. How about you kids stop and come back after this show has finished in 3 weeks. Or do I have to boot you kids.
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    Conceptually, I fine with what they're trying to doing. Beaten-down hero needs to go out and save his former friend's children. How it's doing it is bugging me, especially the Inquisitors. Sometimes less is more. We still have 3 more weeks so I'll hold further comments until we're done but so far, this is what's bothering me.
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    On the subject of the Inquisitors, I'm not happy with Fifth Brother's look now that I've seen it in motion. I thought it would be better on motion vs stills but it's not working for me. They should have made prosthetics for Mr. Kang (more pronounced brow, different color around the eyes to get a more "mask look"). I'm fine with changing the skin tone to white/ivory since grey on black probably doesn't look good on film but the lines on the face do no stand out enough and he needs more of a scowling look. Edit: More I think about it, the less I'm agreeing with the choices from the production standpoint on the Inquisitors' makeup. Facial lines on the boys (5th Bro & GI) should have been more defined. Any facial or head features are just getting lost under the face paint.
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    Fascinating name drop in this episode.
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    Since the switch to streaming, no one knows.
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    Different production studios on Disney+ (or within Disney). Marvel shows have their own schedules and release windows while Lucasfilm has their own as well.
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    https://www.cinemablend.com/star-wars/jon-favreau-confirms-hes-working-on-the-mandalorian-season-4-while-opening-up-about-star-wars-crossover-opportunities Part of me would prefer there to be not THAT much overlap between shows. It gives a less "It's a small world"-vibe by not having things cross.
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    I wonder if Reva’s obsession with Obi-wan is more personal than just wanting acceptance and praise.
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    Bail likely knew the importance of the "radio-silence"-rule. Any comm traffic to Obi-wan or Yoda could be traced. Whether or not Bail knew Vader was alive was inconsequential to keeping the twins safe. Heck, the less Bail saw of Vader, the better. The running theory is Vader only came out when needed. His appearance was more mythical with the Inquisitors doing most of the hunting while Vader only came out against the tougher Jedi or when they failed. The Imperial Army only saw him when they needed "motivation" or a matters of importance to Vader or the Emperor. I would imagine Vader spent more time in the Bacta tank than we thought, especially during the first years after ROTS. The surviving Jedi went to ground after Order 66. Cal Kestis (Junk guild scavanger), Obi-wan (meat processing plant), Kanan Jarrus (cargo hauling/smuggling), they all likely took meaningless jobs and kept a low-profile. Forged chain-codes, no Holonet presence, no name to property, etc.
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    I guess something has to pass between the seasons of Bad Batch. Gotta keep 'dem animators employed.
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    So it's set around the same time time as Obi-Wan.
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    Considering Obi-Wan and Boba Fett both filmed in late 2020 and location filming was..heavily restricted. I think they made good with what they had. Obi-Wan doesn't need expansive landscape shots for a guy who's supposed to be maintaining a low profile. Spoilerish comments on Ep 1&2
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    Bumping the thread since the Bad Batch panel will be on Sunday, May 29 and Season 2 trailer will likely be posted afterwards.
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    Star Wars Celebration 2022 started today. 🤷‍♂️ * The Mandalorian season 3 trailer should be posted soon; premieres Feb 2023. https://twitter.com/themandalorian/status/1529898551748087808 * A new series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew TV series will be coming to Disney+ in 2023 as well. Those at the keynote were also presented with theme to Obi-Wan Kenobi, which most of us will hear later.
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    Genevieve O’Reilly (Mon Mothma) is in this series. Guess we're that close to the Senate.
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    Notes for Season 2: Get rid of useless B-plots. They have to tie into the main story or else you're wasting time. There are other ways to make filler eps. Useless B-plots are not one of them. CGI needs to be a wee-bit more consistent. The Sangheili started looking like they were built like Brutes in the pilot ep, then fine afterwards. Weapons... * Fix the armor or CG it so that the Spartans are holding the rifles more center-line. It's really awkward when they try to shoulder the rifles cuz the suits are impeding them. * On the topic of weapon props... PAINT YOUR PROPS!!!! * Bloody hell...RELOAD. Show them reloading!!!!! Spartans carry more ammo!!!
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    Interesting watch list from Disney+ UK... The Satine-arcs and the episodes where Obi-wan faked his death.
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    The season finale ended the season on a better foot but the entire season as a whole was "OK" (Not bad, but not good). The whole-B-plot dragged the season down. It had no effect on the season finale, making me seriously question its purpose for being in the show.
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    Nice of them to incorporate the X-Wing/TIE Fighter/X-Wing vs TIE Fighter/Squadrons power allocation. Now flip it and show a TIE pilot's perspective. You won't need to animate faces.
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    Episode 8: 👎 I have to agree the writing on this show is all over the place. This episode was just 🤨😵 Not B-plot-boring but just bizarre.
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