Oh, Stupid Star Wars. Such a shame...
See, those images tell me that 1313 could have been a really good start at breaking into that side of the SW universe. It's not that grit in itself is a must to see that side, but it gives the world some reality. You need reality to identify with the characters, to keep you grounded, to remind you that these people would think and feel like we do. Obviously I'm not saying it
actually happened, just that if we could see something a little more believable and closer to home, it would resonate with the fans a lot more. I doubt 1313 would have been able to achieve that on its own, but it would be a start. It would be "less about explosions, and zany aliens" and more about "a simple man trying to make his way in the universe". That speaks to me; I understand his motivations and can identify with his character.
Think about it, we never really see anyone mourn the loss of soldiers. A few one offs, like Qui-Gon and Padme, but they were the big, important people. We don't really see anyone crying for the thousands of people who die in the franchise, except (sadly) in The Clone Wars. At least in the trooper arcs of TCW we could actually see people respond to death and loss of their comrades on the front lines in a human way... and ironically it was only the born and bred canon-fodder who reacted like that. You only see Jedi crying for one of their own, despite leading hundreds of foot soldiers into death during the war.
Heck, does Alderaan ever get any tears? Any mention even? Aside from that one pilot in SWGB who says "For Alderaan!" it is apparently completely forgotten by everyone else. On the Yavin base, are they furious or distraught? Nope, they're all pretty sedate, really. "Many Bothans died to bring us this information." And the Empire also just killed millions of people in one go. Worth a mention, maybe? And after the Death Star is destroyed, do they remember their fallen friends? No, they dish out the medals with smiles on their faces. Okay, it could be argued that they all wept rivers behind the scenes, but there's never any actual evidence that they cared. It makes them seem inhuman to me. I know that they're not really, but it's never shown to me.
It's a long road that has no turning - It's never too late to mend.
The darkest hour is before the dawn, and even this war must end.
Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster - Widely considered the galaxy's best drink, the effects of which are like having your brains smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped around a large gold brick.
~\\*.. The Real McCoy ..*//~