Wars vs Trek: Choosing the Ultimate Sci-Fi Franchise

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The forum discussion centers on the debate between the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises, with a clear preference for Star Trek expressed by multiple participants. Key arguments for Star Trek include its moral and ethical storytelling, while Star Wars is acknowledged for superior special effects. Participants also highlight the scientific consistency implied in Star Trek compared to the more fantastical elements of Star Wars. Overall, Star Trek is favored for its depth, despite some acknowledging the entertainment value of Star Wars.

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What is the better franchise?

  • Star Wars

    Votes: 3 21.4%
  • Star Trek

    Votes: 11 78.6%

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Ok what's better and why?
 
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I voted trek for seven of nine (sorid rant edited out.)
 
I voted for trek because it just better! I can't explain why i voted for it other than that i prefer to watch Star Trek.
 
I only picked Star Wars because it never claimed to be scientifically consistent - while it was implied in Star Trek that it was - and neither of them (Wars or Trek) are.
 
Apples and oranges but I'd have to say Trek. If you ignore the really ridiculous stuff you can almost pretend that it's real.

Raavin:wink:
 
Look at my avatar and you know my answer. Luke would pummel Kirk to bloody goo. And Light sabers are cooler than phasers. And besides, what kind of alien civilization would name their planet X-2347R?!
 
i voted for trek, mostly the old stuff. i know most of it was ripped from classic literature but i still appreciate the moral and ethical situations portrayed in them more than star wars which i find to be of less value in that sense.
 
Star wars is cool but I feel episodes one and two have dampened down the flame a bit, they were a bit crap. Jar JAR STEPPING IN CRAP, WHY?
 
Trek
just because i like it more
 
  • #10
I liked Star Trek more. Star Wars is good and has better special effects but only comes in second place.
 
  • #11
I made the same thread in PF 2.0... It eventually ended up in a very large debate resulting in no conclusion. However, I voted StarTrek
 
  • #12
I voted star trek, but not because I like it. I hate them both, but treky nerds are really funny to laugh at so it really makes my day sometimes.
 
  • #13
Hey !
That's not fair !
I can't choose between ST and SW !
 
  • #14
Originally posted by drag
Hey !
That's not fair !
I can't choose between ST and SW !
Maybe we should choose Lost in Space my green princely friend.
 
  • #15
Originally posted by BoulderHead
Maybe we should choose Lost in Space my green
princely friend.
Oh NOOOOOOOO !
The HORROR !
I can't rule-out that show either !

P.S. Weren't I the black or red one ?

P.P.S. Who was in Dr. Smith's discise ? :wink:
 
  • #16
I remember the fear I felt when they first encountered this dude;
http://home.pacbell.net/thoemke1/robby-the-robot/lis-15.html

Fortunately the robot had a trusty old hammer to fix the problem;
http://home.pacbell.net/thoemke1/robby-the-robot/lis-03.html
 
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  • #17
Or stargate sg1
 

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