Board Thread:Off-Topic Discussion/@comment-5285749-20121211223905/@comment-5624129-20121211230349

It's really kind of a no-brainer. Protocal droids are well... wrapped up in protocal. They are always handicapped by what has been programed as being "appropriate" and "correct behavior". They're great for a fall guy and comic relief but that's about it.

Now astromechs are programed to make quick decisions and respond to high stress and crisis situations. And they're just so stanging cute.