Emerald Driver versus RGB

[wargame_insomniac]

Thanks D7.

Was worried that Silver Flash would make BR look too pink??

Cheers

James

[Dauntless Seven]

Hi James.  Hoping other's will add their observations.  There is an older YouTube video that shows the silver flash with red blade.  Could be sharper but I think you will see enough.  Sorry don't know how to embed it here.  Look for " ultrasabers graflex ce, red blade " by Paul Jones.

[Racona Nova]

I happen to have a BR module with AS FoC, and it's indeed a bit pinkish when FoC is activated - but only then. Without FoC being active BR is a pure, bright red.

If one doesn't like that effect, I would rather go for FO as FoC colour.

[wargame_insomniac]

Thanks D7. I think Silver would be good FoC for an RGB Blade. I'm not sure if works as well on a pure BR blade.

Racona Nova - yeah the FO for FoC was what I had mentioned on previous page I was thinking of going for if I went for BR blade. From browsing the forum it seemed the best choice without making BR look pinkish.

Choosing a Lightsaber does nt get any easier second time around. So many choices of hilts and blades that I like.  How best to get benefit of Summer Deals and DotD.......

 

[Dauntless Seven]

Sorry, must have missed somewhere in beginning of conversation that you didn't want a pinkish hue to the flash.  BH is popular though as a blade color even for Siths.  Definitely go with the FO flash.  It never gets easier to choose another saber, even when one is quite sure of the specifics.  Another reason why this forum is so awesome for help, support and sharing new ideas. 

Somehow the Emerald vs RGB topic got sidetracked.  I really like the FO that is my RGB flash.

[wargame_insomniac]

No worries.  It's good to get opinions of more experienced forum members who can compare different US sabers.

If I went for a Menace it would be to get first half of Darth Maul's staff. He was my favourite character from Prequels.  Little dialogue so even George Lucas couldn't screw him up. And Ray Parks was clearly a natural Martial Artist. He just looked part, and for want of a better word, he just oozed menace.

Aye both RGB and Emerald have their appeal.  Former for the ease of changing colours on the fly; the latter for near infinite choice of colours and the better hues for colours such as SY.

[wargame_insomniac]

I reckon I changed my mind bout a dozen times this week alone.

I had to way up what I wanted eventually with what I wanted more immediately.

I never had ny of the Hasbro/FX Sabers so I do want to collect some of the canon Ultrasabers like Consular in CG, Guardian in GB, Graflex in AB and Menace Saberstaff in BR. And eventually a Sentinel Sberstaff in SY because of KOTOR.

So I was REALLY tempted by the Menace when it was DotD. But I won't be using it for ages as I want to concentrate on single wielding and initially Jedi for costuming. Plus other than $10 saving for DotD I was only saving $25 on FoC in Summer Sales.

Similarly I did think of getting first half of Sentinel Staff. Not Dotd but I would have saved $25 on FoC and another $25 of 4 channel Emerald RGBA. But I don't want to get distracted by staff. And I want to get my new laptop up and running before I get an Emerald.

So I stuck to my initial plan and got:

1) Bellicose RGB with v4 Obsidian soundcard, AS FoC, 36" MG Blade, Li-ion Batteries only,
I have always liked the Bellicose look. It seems the hilt best designed for RGB, with no extra length.
Summer deals meant I saved $40 on RBG + $25 on FoC = $65 saving.
If I was ever to buy n RGB, now was the time, especially before getting my new laptop sorted for Emerald drivers t some point in the future.

2) Dark Standard Issue Battle Saber v3 stunt in BR, 32" HG Blade, Li-ion Batteries only,
I wanted a cheap stunt saber for practice. Initially thinking of grab bag.
But at $70 in DotD figured tht at least I knew what was getting.

3) Free Initiate with 24" blade.
Asked if could pay to upgrade to have windows and Li-ion Batteries only.
Having spent couple of weeks browsing the forums, I have decided to get Li-Ion in ll my Sabers due to the quality of the colour maintained until the end.

So I guess today I have quadrupled my Saber collection.

Won't be doing that again for a LONG while.

But will give me options to mess round with different hilts, different colours (especially with RGB Bellicose) and even different blade lengths and blade types (as I now will have MG, HG and UEHG).
Will give me a clearer idea of what actually works for me first hand.

Thanks for all the advice - have listened to it even if not actioned it all.
But has helped me mould the decision until I was happy.

And I am definitely not going to think, well maybe I could have ordered this........

 

Cheers

James

[Dauntless Seven]

Looks like really great choices including getting Li-Ion battery setups.  I often start with a plan for a specific saber and blade color then at the last minute go a totally different direction.  Still haven't got the loaded Archon and Prophecy that are on the top of my list, as get sidetracked.  You will have some wonderful saber/blade options and should be very happy.  Hopefully photos/video to come.