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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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 Posted - 05 Feb 2010 : 00:35:23
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Aye.
Raistlin defeated Fistandantilus and absorbed all of his knowledge. It was questionable who was doing what but, the authors have since clarified it was all Raistlin in the end. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36996 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2010 : 00:43:55
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Reading that book was for me like reading the original Moonshae trilogy: I didn't enjoy it, but I didn't hate it, either. It utterly failed to interest me. A solid "eh".
I love how thsi series either gets a rave review or a blah...not much in between!
I've noted the same thing with Troy Denning. Some folks love his novels, some folks despise them, and there just doesn't seem to be a middle ground. I've quite enjoyed some of his novels, myself, and rather disliked others -- so even in my own regard, there's no middle ground.
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
For me I have read it several times and consider it a foundation block of realms novels. Now the druidhome trilogy on the other hand.....not even a solid "eh" from me!
It goes the other way for me. I found the Druidhome books to be enjoyable, much more so than the Moonshae books. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 05 Feb 2010 : 00:52:55
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Originally posted by The Sage
Aye.
Raistlin defeated Fistandantilus and absorbed all of his knowledge. It was questionable who was doing what but, the authors have since clarified it was all Raistlin in the end.
I always felt that Astinus was just tweaking Raistlin's pride!
Who says being neutral means you can't have fun! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 05 Feb 2010 : 00:53:56
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
It goes the other way for me. I found the Druidhome books to be enjoyable, much more so than the Moonshae books.
Now you're just talking crazy.....you better read 'em again!   |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Feb 2010 : 10:18:38
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| i loved both trilogies.ok maybe im looking at them through rose tinted glasses but there better than some of the rubbish thats been put out.{muffled grunt}return of the archwizards. |
go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2010 : 10:20:04
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| sorry bout the double post.anyone else having problems posting. |
go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 07 Feb 2010 : 20:33:46
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"'You don't know my history,' he said dryly."
--Drizzt Do'Urden (The Pirate King, Part 1: Chapter 2)
<"Comprehensive Chronology of R.A. Salvatore Forgotten Realms Works"> |
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Callmebean
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 07 Feb 2010 : 21:08:47
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| i feel like such a noob because my rf, is limited to all of the drizzit serious, anything to do with elminster and khleben blackstaff and a few minor series such as the last mithal series and ofcourse anything titled "waterdeep" |
No, I would not want to live in a world without dragons, as I would not want to live in a world without magic, for that is a world without mystery, and that is a world without faith. And that, I fear, for any reasoning, conscious being, would be the cruelest trick of all.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 08 Feb 2010 : 04:04:48
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Originally posted by BEAST
I double-posted a couple of times. After you refresh the scroll, you should be able to see an icon that lets you delete the last post. Unfortunately, though, I think you lose the option once someone else (like me) comes along and posts in the scroll after you.
Nope, you can always go back and delete/edit your own posts. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2010 : 04:56:41
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by BEAST
I double-posted a couple of times. After you refresh the scroll, you should be able to see an icon that lets you delete the last post. Unfortunately, though, I think you lose the option once someone else (like me) comes along and posts in the scroll after you.
Nope, you can always go back and delete/edit your own posts.
Or, if you're simply unsure about how to proceed, simply contact either Wooly and myself and we'll be happy to sort out any posting difficulties. |
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
1714 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2010 : 09:12:51
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by BEAST
I double-posted a couple of times. After you refresh the scroll, you should be able to see an icon that lets you delete the last post. Unfortunately, though, I think you lose the option once someone else (like me) comes along and posts in the scroll after you.
Nope, you can always go back and delete/edit your own posts.
Ah, thank ye. I see the "Delete Reply" icon on my last post, now.
(Swifty, do you see the icon on the far right of your last post, depicting a page of paper with a waste basket?) |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2010 : 15:18:24
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| Just started The Godcatcher....so far so good.....except I tire of reading the words Spellscarred, Spellplague and Rituals(not this book in particular, but in all 4e books.)...but I will press on as I am enjoying the lead character and the"mad woman". |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
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Posted - 13 Feb 2010 : 11:42:20
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Reading that book was for me like reading the original Moonshae trilogy: I didn't enjoy it, but I didn't hate it, either. It utterly failed to interest me. A solid "eh".
I love how thsi series either gets a rave review or a blah...not much in between!
For me I have read it several times and consider it a foundation block of realms novels. Now the druidhome trilogy on the other hand.....not even a solid "eh" from me!
I started rereading the Druidhome books again (it must be fifteen years or so since the last time) because of this subject. I am nearing the finish of the first book and its OK. I like Niles and I think in some ways the book is better than the first series, but it does lack some of the charm of the originals. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2010 : 14:18:24
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Finished The Godcatcher. Very enjoyable. Hope to see Nestrix and Tennora again.
Now I am waiting for Circle of Skulls to be available! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Lewton
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 19 Feb 2010 : 00:43:28
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Finished Ghost King. Not bad. We'll see what happens in his next book. I could be disappointed. Almost done with Wrath of the Blue Lady. Really like it. If I'm not mistaken, Mel Odom likes to use books as the items being searched for. I enjoy that, something a little different. Enjoy the characters also. |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 28 Feb 2010 : 00:41:17
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I don't think there is going to be another book after that one, sadly. I have gathered from various sources that Salvatore meant Ghost King to be the last book on Drizzt. Which is a shame, now that Jarlaxle and Athrogate are among the group. I will miss Cadderly, too.
In the press release from Wotc , that announced his new 6 novel contract , it was stated all 6 featured Drizzt. And his last novel in the old contract due out around October , that would be 7 more D novels
http://www.wizards.com/Company/Press.aspx?x=wz/press/38
snip......said Liz Schuh, Brand Director for D&D. “Together, we will bring six more thrilling Dungeons & Dragons stories featuring Drizzt Do’Urden to our loyal fan base.” |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 16:22:58
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| I finished Tymora's Luck last week. The entire series of novels by Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb was just tremendous, with colorful characters that kept having me want to come back for more. I am now currently reading the Shadowmask by RA and Geno Salvatore. |
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Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36996 Posts |
Posted - 02 Mar 2010 : 00:11:10
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Originally posted by Alisttair
I finished Tymora's Luck last week. The entire series of novels by Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb was just tremendous, with colorful characters that kept having me want to come back for more.
Indeed! I've reread those and Elaine's books more than any other Realms novels -- and more than a fair number of non-Realms novels, too! |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 02 Mar 2010 : 14:45:47
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Finished Shadowmask.
Debating where to go next, but will decide once I go home and take a look at what remains to be read in my collection |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 03 Mar 2010 : 17:21:42
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| I have decided to go with The God Catcher |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 03 Mar 2010 : 20:23:00
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| Like the cover so well your going to read it twice?? |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2010 : 12:00:35
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Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
Was Shadowmask any good? I've been debating whether to read it and the otehr one by the two Salvatores. (Is that like The Two Swords?)
Yes Shadowmask is good (as well as the other one). It's geared toward a younger audience (early teen I think, so nothing like The Hobbit, which is good, but, well, quirky style I guess), but very good story and a quick read. I enjoyed it, great way to introduce young readers to the realms. |
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Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2010 : 14:11:28
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I started "Crucible: The Trial of Cyric the Mad".
Prince of Lies was an exceptionally good book and although Troy Dennings style does not thrill me so far en Crucible, the realms content is really good so far. So I hope it can keep up with Prince of Lies. |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 12 Mar 2010 : 14:45:15
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| I finished The God Catcher and now started The City of Ravens. |
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Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2010 : 18:13:38
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I finished The God Catcher and now started The City of Ravens.
I love City of Ravens, great novel and funny one! Looking forward to hear how you liked it.
Beware the dread delgate! |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2010 : 19:01:35
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Originally posted by Alisttair
I finished The God Catcher and now started The City of Ravens.
Yes City of Ravens...really enjoyed that one...I need to put it on the stack to read again! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 22 Mar 2010 : 16:32:12
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Finished "Crucible: The Trial of Cyric the Mad".
It's been some time since I read a FR novel that I enjoyed as much as this one!
I love Malik as the main character and I will probably have to read Return of the Archwizards only for seeing more of him!
(Question: is it worth reading the Archwizards series and does he have an interesting part in it?)
Furthermore the whole story is just epic and very realmsian.
The first three books of the Avatar series did not fascinate me at all. Dull writing style, no setting atmosphere...
But Prince of Lies and Crucible are easily among the best realms novels I have read.
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BARDOBARBAROS
Senior Scribe
Greece
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Posted - 22 Mar 2010 : 19:06:53
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| Just finished SWORD PLAY. A great read indeed.. Now i'm going to read Dangerous Games .....!!!!!!! |
BARDOBARBAROS DOES NOT KILL.
HE DECAPITATES!!!
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