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absolutely OBSESSED with your youtube edits i've been watching them on repeat for the last like 3 days that's all thank you

Ahhhhhhh thank YOU 😭💛 Jedi Survivor (and the series in general) has become so important to me over the last year- these videos are my way of processing its story and characters, while navigating some discouragement and grief in my own life. It's been a wild project, and I'm always really encouraged when others enjoy the edits as much as I do. Thanks for watching!!

I'd planned to release a fun anniversary trailer today, but a fever absolutely wrecked me this weekend and I've been on the couch binging Bad Batch instead. Maybe there can be more celebrating later this week :)

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re: your tags about Jaro & Cere sabers for Cal I always play with at least some part of each bc I also really like the symbolism and having them be a part of his saber like as they've been a part of him? Or something lol

I really like the symbolism too. Jaro's severed lightsaber is such an important motif throughout Fallen Order: shattered, repaired, broken, and rebuilt again. I love how it mirrors Cal's own journey, and only truly becomes his saber through the contributions of both Jaro and Cere.

But I also think the kyber crystal he found on Ilum should’ve canonically been orange and in this essay I will-

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Cal Kestis and BD-1 in LEGO Star Wars - 25 Years | Celebrate the Season

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Padawan Cal Kestis | Jedi Fallen Order

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Hello there! Could you perhaps do an alt angle gifset of the scene where Cal kisses Merrin after the successful hyperjump? 😄 I loved how the second kiss looked from the different angle 🥹

So I can't always promise requests BUT I did already film that scene in alt-angle. Could probably make a gifset for it later next week :)

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Hello, just passing by. Cool blog. I love Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order & Jedi Survivor and I'm seen your answer will Kata. I'm sorry if I'm not correct I blurry remember the moment Greez talking with Kata and saying something like this, that Cere was a special lady and that she would like Kata. Hmm how sad and sweet what Greez said.

Their conversation about Cere happens at the end of this compilation video. Greez is also very thoughtful towards Kata in the post-game dialogue: finding ways to care for her (offering food, telling stories) while still giving her space to mourn. It's a softness that he doesn't really show towards anyone else - except his family.

I do hope to make a story video for Greez eventually, which would explain all my feelings way more eloquently than I could write here. But he's become the emotional core of the Mantis Crew, and is exactly who Kata needs right now as she adjusts to a new life.

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Padawan. It's time for instruction.

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Cal Kestis | Jedi Fallen Order

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I just got finished with the game and I want to say a line of dialogue I really love is when Kata asks Merrin about dancing :^) I can totally imagine Merrin dancing with Kata who is standing on her feet since she's still a kid

That would be really cute! Nightsister dancing should definitely include kids-standing-on-toes. (Cal offers to try it with Greez and gets assigned dishwashing duties for the entire week)

All the post-game conversations with Kata are so good. She's inquisitive and interested in the galaxy beyond her own experiences, while still navigating her own grief. But she was also immediately comfortable with Merrin and wants to learn from her - like in their conversation about dancing.

For Merrin, she likely sees a bit of herself in Kata and offers her the warmth and sincerity that Kata needs right now. Makes me excited to see how their relationship develops in the third game.

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I just finished my second playthrough of Jedi Survivor and WOW!! The story hits even harder the second time. I came across your photos and just want to say they're amazing!! I'm new to virtual photography but I literally spent half the time this run just taking photos of everything because the game is so pretty

It really does!! Sequels are always challenging, and continuing the incredible journey from Fallen Order (while also setting up a third game) is no small ask. Survivor definitely isn't perfect, but I appreciate Respawn's ambition to challenge Cal and further develop the themes that began in FO.

And thanks! I also spend half the time running around just taking photos hah. Such a good looking game! And good looking characters! (yes, even you Turgle) I do still have hopes to make a photomode tips/tricks video - maybe after the anniversary trailer - so if you have any specific topic ideas let me know

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The Mantis | Jedi Survivor

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"...our Senior Producer, Paul Hatfield, had the great idea of wanting to tie in some elements of the current events that Cal was experiencing in Survivor, mixed with the lingering trauma of Cal's memory of Order 66. This led to the through line of utilizing the Koboh matter along with Venator Class Star Destroyers and ship wreckage throughout all of the Force Tear levels. For the Force Tear Arena specifically, I wanted to craft something that fulfilled that narrative while pulling inspiration from Japanese Tea and Zen gardens. I also utilized the Shattered Moon and the iconic rock formations that Kevin Quinn created for the Void in the menu/skill tree UI." - Scott Russell

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So I've been out of town since Friday (35 work hours in roughly two days WOO) but it's been really fun to catch up on everyone's tags and reactions to the recent photos. As always, thanks so much for enjoying this game with me :)

I also realized Survivor was released one year ago this Sunday! 🎉 Won't have a new edit ready by then - hoping to finish one in time for Cal Kestis Week - but might make an anniversary trailer to celebrate. If there's a music cue from the game that you think would work well (doesn't have to be from the official OST) let me know!

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Bedlam Raider Lieutenants | Jedi Survivor

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Some days you shoot the empire in the nuts. Some days you take a flamethrower to the face.

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Life on Koboh | Jedi Survivor

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Cal Kestis | Jedi Survivor