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Kelthaz · December 31 2012, 04:22 AM

It wasn't a bad idea in that it hurt the quality of the series, but it was a bad idea in that it was pointless.

Episode 7x?? - With Warp Limit

Captain Picard: Set course for Rigel IV. Warp 8.

Episode 7x?? - Without Warp Limit

Captain Picard: Set course for Rigel IV. Warp 6.

Yup, that sure did do a thing. The ships are going to travel at the speed of plot regardless of what numbers are thrown at us in dialogue, so I just don't get it. Silly analogy for environmental protection is silly.

December 31 2012, 04:22 AM	#14
Kelthaz Commodore Location: Toronto, Ontario	Re: Was putting limits on Warp Travel a bad idea? It wasn't a bad idea in that it hurt the quality of the series, but it was a bad idea in that it was pointless. Episode 7x?? - With Warp Limit Captain Picard: Set course for Rigel IV. Warp 8. Episode 7x?? - Without Warp Limit Captain Picard: Set course for Rigel IV. Warp 6. Yup, that sure did do a thing. The ships are going to travel at the speed of plot regardless of what numbers are thrown at us in dialogue, so I just don't get it. Silly analogy for environmental protection is silly. __________________ "Who are you?! And how did you get in here?!" "I'm the locksmith. And... I'm the locksmith."