You also have to rememeber that even professional actors promoting current projects by going to conventions aren’t necessarily able to travel due to personal reasons (kids, costs, health). On top of that, this isn’t James Cawley’s ‘day job’ so he has to juggle STNV with everyday life and professional committments.

Cawley’s done some amazing stuff but the man’s only human. It’s not fair to knock him for not going to your convention. Give the guy a break and be grateful for the hard work he and the other STNV people do and their generosity in sharing it online.

IS This Idic Spirit?

Goddam atlaintic

~Grumble~

I remember when I first saw it too. I happened to come across it on Youtube and at first, I though that someone was playing around, like people have done in the past. I almost didn’t see the rest. Then I realized that it had actually made Wikipedia. I read about it and saw what it was and I looked at it again. I was instantly hooked and wanted to see more. When I saw the rest I really liked it. Except for the part where Chekov died. I felt that made no sense since he was alive in the movies and was in the next episode.

I also showed them to my mother who is also a star trek fan. She really liked them. I know a couple of Fans who would like to see it but can’t because the have no internet. I would like to say, Keep up the good work. Because with this, STAR TREK IS NOT DEAD JIM.

I remember when I saw the pilot for NV “Come What May”, I thought some of the acting needed work and that the story was decent, but was fun……But I was knocked out by the fact that any group of fans could produce something that looked as good as this, without a major studio funding it.

In spite of my few criticisms I was instantly a fan, because this to me was a dream come true. A continuation of the original series.

And while we are on the subject of the original series: Let’s not forget that there where far worse stories done during the original series than “Come What May”

With each episode I have seen a continued improvement on every front with this show (writing, acting. directing, etc)

The most recent episode is (IMO) as good as the best of any official Trek.

To see new episodes of the original series (even without the original cast) is still a dream come true.

I wish that Paramount would officially get behind this show and realize that there is an audience (large enough) that will pay $1.99 to download it on iTunes and support it as a direct to DVD series.

Lastly (And I am surprised that no one has mentioned this) But it’s oblivious that New Voyages/Phase II’s vision of re-creating the original series is a great idea, if it wasn’t, Paramount would not have borrowed it for this new movie that is in production.

Funny how now that those who grew up on Trek have tha means to make it so… and get their old vet actors (some o’ them anyhas) ta lend a hand…

Doohan wulda probably jumped ta playin’ Scotty some more…

Well I’m sorry that my criticism has offended, although not my intention I knew now better way to express my dissatisfaction.

I’m not looking for a production branded with the CBS logo or any of that nonsense, but I’m looking for something that sets itself a part. After watching your productions I don’t see that. I can appreciate the amount of effort and devotion your staff / cast have put into the production, and I respect that, however, from an entertainment standpoint, from a TREK stand point I don’t think this meets my A grade.

Mr. Cawley, your production isn’t alone on this one, I’m personally not that impressed with the other fan productions out there, the stories don’t resonate with me, never mind the acting…

I was a fan of the original Trek, I was a fan of the stories, of Mr. Roddenberry and his vision.. but none the less what you do, you’re so called ‘creative and fun’ approach lacks in every sense that matters.

You’re response to me, regarding bashing is completely off.. Because I don’t approve of your work don’t label me as a ‘basher’ I take that offensively. Criticism Mr. Cawley is something all communities need in order to grow. There is nothing ‘Sad’ about me not approving of your work, or the work of others, it’s just a fact of life, one which we all have to live with.

Mr. Cawley it would be good of you to disassociate criticism from negativity, look at it constructively – there is always going to be someone out there who’s not impressed with everything your production has to offer. Instead of categorizing me into a ‘basher’ perhaps offer me the opportunity to back up my criticism….

To all of you out there who jumped onto Mr. Cawley’s band wagon, like #38, you’re right, no ones forcing me to watch it, but I did of my own free will and I didn’t like it. To others such as #41, I appreciate the effort put into it, and I hold no expectations regarding its quality, I’ve seen many successful and impressive fan productions from all sorts of genre’s and walks of life, with engaging plots, acting, and production value. This I feel, although note worthy in the effort of its creators, fails to impress me. Simple, I’m sorry that you’re offended by this.

I commend you Mr. Cawley on your work, keep it up, evidently there are many here who appreciate it and I have nothing but respect for them and for you. But as I said previously, instead of lumping me into some derogatory category, instead ask for an elaboration instead of burning me down.

Thank you.