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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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 Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 22:44:49
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| Indeed, I'm much the same, as I've said before. And for what it's worth, I enjoyed the "Moonshae" trilogy -- but that was mostly due to the nostalgia factor. They were the first novels for the Realms, and its also where I started with them. So I have fond memories of them, as such. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 23:40:35
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Originally posted by Dennis
I think you would enjoy find the book interesting, Allistair, since you're fond of dragonborn--- they have a lot of screen time, much more than Aoth's. I on the other hand find them boring, which adds to the disappointment. Too many battles, too little story. It's like I'm watching a poorly done anime.
I'm about halfway through. Aoth looks like something out of Captain Power http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Power_and_the_Soldiers_of_the_Future....okay maybe not, but looking at it, it came to mind...
Once I'm done with The Fugitive Prince, I'll try to get back to it. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 10 Feb 2011 : 12:47:55
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| On a side note, I am also reading through The Forgotten Realms Atlas. Brings back memories of some novels I read. |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2011 : 16:34:33
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Originally posted by Alisttair
On a side note, I am also reading through The Forgotten Realms Atlas. Brings back memories of some novels I read.
i remember buying the atlas years ago and remembering just how amazed i was at the detail trhat had gone into it.dont forget when the book came out very few novels had been released. |
go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2011 : 16:55:25
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Originally posted by swifty
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Originally posted by Alisttair
On a side note, I am also reading through The Forgotten Realms Atlas. Brings back memories of some novels I read.
i remember buying the atlas years ago and remembering just how amazed i was at the detail trhat had gone into it.dont forget when the book came out very few novels had been released.
Imagine if they did one today based off all the novels so far?! That would be a HUGE undertaking, and would require several thousand pages, if not more. Such a book (or series of books) would cost a lot...and I would buy it.  |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2011 : 16:47:20
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| just finished storm of the dead.slightly better than sacrifice ofthe widow.i loved the scene between catavina and wendonnai.ascendancy of the last is next and then its onto the dungeons series. |
go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2011 : 18:41:46
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I have now finished reading Whisper of Venom. The only FR novel left to read for me is Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor (or is it attack on Myth Drannor??) anyways - that and the new Drizzt short stories book that my local store does not yet have in stock (and subsequently, all not yet published novels). Woohoo!!
Also as far as FR products, I am reading Drizzt Do'Urden's Guide to the Underdark. |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Tarrok of Halruaa
Acolyte
United Kingdom
37 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2011 : 19:02:59
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I am still wallowing in the new novel drought of January/February 2011  as I have read all novels published to date and can't wait to get my hands on Sandstorm in March  |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2011 : 20:29:45
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Finished Shadows of the Avatar triology...that was fun!
Now since my stack is de-void of new FR novels....do I re-read some more classic fr or break down and buy a new novel? |
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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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
USA
586 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2011 : 22:03:25
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| I just finished The Ghost King. I wasn't really attached to many of those characters and I still felt bad for them after that one. 1 Drizzt book to go now. Time to start Gauntlgrym. |
Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me.
-The Sith Code
Teenage Sith zombies, Tulkh thought-how in the moons of Bogden had it all started? Every so often, the universe must just get bored and decide to really cut loose. -Star Wars: Red Harvest |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 15 Feb 2011 : 12:50:49
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
Finished Shadows of the Avatar triology...that was fun!
Now since my stack is de-void of new FR novels....do I re-read some more classic fr or break down and buy a new novel?
Buy something, read it, then re-read a classic, rinse and repeat.
Shadows of the Avatar I read twice. Definately fun! |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
USA
586 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 22:48:42
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Well, I'm done with Gauntlgrym. If it weren't for Jarlaxle being in the FRCG I would be worried that he might not survive this newest round of Drizzt book. I am going to be surprised if anyone other than Drizzt survives at this rate.
I'm going to read part 3 of the Prism Pentad for Dark Sun next because I would like to get through them at some point, especially with new Dark Sun books coming out.
After that, it's probably back to the Realms. I've got about 40 Reaalms books that I own but have not yet read. I'm debating on starting a trilogy (either the Avatar trilogy, which will end up being all 5 books, or the trilogy that starts with The Azure Bonds) or reading a stand alone. If I go with the stand alone it will be so I can read Sandstorm when it comes out. Anyone have any advice on either trilogy? |
Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me.
-The Sith Code
Teenage Sith zombies, Tulkh thought-how in the moons of Bogden had it all started? Every so often, the universe must just get bored and decide to really cut loose. -Star Wars: Red Harvest |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2011 : 07:49:23
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Originally posted by Tyrant
After that, it's probably back to the Realms. I've got about 40 Reaalms books that I own but have not yet read. I'm debating on starting a trilogy (either the Avatar trilogy, which will end up being all 5 books, or the trilogy that starts with The Azure Bonds) or reading a stand alone. If I go with the stand alone it will be so I can read Sandstorm when it comes out. Anyone have any advice on either trilogy?
If you like reading about gods literally bashing and maiming each other and bickering like pre-schoolers, then grab and read The Avatar trilogy. Prince of Lies and Crucible: The Trial of Cyric the Mad are far better than their predecessors, though. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2011 : 07:52:26
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Tyrant, if you're planning to read Sandstorm the moment it comes out next month, then I suggest don't read a series at this point of time, unless you can finish them real fast. I recommend you read the EG Presents Waterdeep stand-alone books. |
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Arcanus
Senior Scribe
485 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 00:00:40
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| Devoured the Twilight War trilogy in no time, now on book two of The Haunted Lands trilogy. |
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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
USA
586 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2011 : 02:08:21
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Originally posted by Dennis
Tyrant, if you're planning to read Sandstorm the moment it comes out next month, then I suggest don't read a series at this point of time, unless you can finish them real fast. I recommend you read the EG Presents Waterdeep stand-alone books.
I've already read all of those. A trilogy would probably have to be pretty gripping for me to read through it before Sandstorm comes out. I've got a few stand alones to choose from. I'm leaning towards Hand of the Hunter or maybe something older like Lost Library of Cormanthyr. Or I am going to read Ghostwalker or Depths of Madness to round out the Erik Scott de Bie collection. |
Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me.
-The Sith Code
Teenage Sith zombies, Tulkh thought-how in the moons of Bogden had it all started? Every so often, the universe must just get bored and decide to really cut loose. -Star Wars: Red Harvest |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 13:02:18
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| Once I'm done all the books, I think i will read Return of the Archwizards again for some research on karse, High Forest and Shade stuff. |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 17:49:01
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Originally posted by Alisttair
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
Finished Shadows of the Avatar triology...that was fun!
Now since my stack is de-void of new FR novels....do I re-read some more classic fr or break down and buy a new novel?
Buy something, read it, then re-read a classic, rinse and repeat.
Shadows of the Avatar I read twice. Definately fun!
Bought Gauntlgrym and Hand of the Hunter.
Started Gauntlgrym......couldn't get past ch 1. Really dislike dahliA and seeing as how she is a major character.....I'm just not going to waste time with so
Ethnic that doesn't work for me. Took it back.
Then opened up Hand of the Hunter........love it so far.....just like mark's previous FR novels. |
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
517 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 23:54:44
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Originally posted by Alisttair
Once I'm done all the books, I think i will read Return of the Archwizards again for some research on karse, High Forest and Shade stuff.
thats the one trilogy i gave up on.i wont re read it till im up to date on the novels.round about 2013. |
go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 11:47:38
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| Bought the Salvatore Drizzt anthologies/short stories book (forget the title) yesterday and read all the shorts I hadn't read before (three of them, the one from Dragon magazine, the one from the Highwayman, and the new one)....will continue reading Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor. |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
USA
586 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2011 : 03:44:45
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| I ended up settling on Ghostwalker and I finished it today. I have started Depths of Madness. Maybe I should've tried to knock out a trilogy. Sandstorm is likely next if I can get it on or very near release. |
Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me.
-The Sith Code
Teenage Sith zombies, Tulkh thought-how in the moons of Bogden had it all started? Every so often, the universe must just get bored and decide to really cut loose. -Star Wars: Red Harvest |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2011 : 11:45:54
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Pool of Radiance is not bad so far, considering what it is (dungeon crawl video game adaptation).
On the side I am simultaneously reading a non-FR book, Chris Jericho's 2nd autobiography. (the WWE wrestler). Good story and written with much humor . |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2011 : 16:16:48
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Taking my time and still slowly reading Hand of The Hunter...
I thinks it is going to end up one of my all time FR favorites.... |
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
3054 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2011 : 16:59:59
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
Taking my time and still slowly reading Hand of The Hunter...
I thinks it is going to end up one of my all time FR favorites....
Yeah that is one great story that is very well written. Can't wait for book 3 to come out.  |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2011 : 18:00:02
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Originally posted by Alisttair
Pool of Radiance is not bad so far, considering what it is (dungeon crawl video game adaptation).
On the side I am simultaneously reading a non-FR book, Chris Jericho's 2nd autobiography. (the WWE wrestler). Good story and written with much humor .
ahh.a fellow wrestling fan.i remember being on the salvatore forums a few years back and a lot of people thought triple h should play wulfgar in a film. |
go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2011 : 19:11:21
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Originally posted by swifty
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Originally posted by Alisttair
Pool of Radiance is not bad so far, considering what it is (dungeon crawl video game adaptation).
On the side I am simultaneously reading a non-FR book, Chris Jericho's 2nd autobiography. (the WWE wrestler). Good story and written with much humor .
ahh.a fellow wrestling fan.i remember being on the salvatore forums a few years back and a lot of people thought triple h should play wulfgar in a film.
Wrestling fan/wrestler (in the minor leagues known as the independent circuit anyways  ). But yeah, Triple H will likely retire soon after Wrestlemania and he just starred in a movie, so it could be a possibility if they do plan on making a Drizzt film sometime soon. And I agree, he does have the look to play Wulfgar (Massively huge muscles and long blonde hair). |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2011 : 19:50:32
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Originally posted by Alisttair
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Originally posted by swifty
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Originally posted by Alisttair
Pool of Radiance is not bad so far, considering what it is (dungeon crawl video game adaptation).
On the side I am simultaneously reading a non-FR book, Chris Jericho's 2nd autobiography. (the WWE wrestler). Good story and written with much humor .
ahh.a fellow wrestling fan.i remember being on the salvatore forums a few years back and a lot of people thought triple h should play wulfgar in a film.
Wrestling fan/wrestler (in the minor leagues known as the independent circuit anyways ). But yeah, Triple H will likely retire soon after Wrestlemania and he just starred in a movie, so it could be a possibility if they do plan on making a Drizzt film sometime soon. And I agree, he does have the look to play Wulfgar (Massively huge muscles and long blonde hair).
Maybe Brigitte Neilson to play an older Wulfgar? |
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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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2011 : 07:17:46
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This is crazy. Now that I want to resume reading The Pirate King, it becomes inaccessible. [I left it in my rest house which is a city away.] |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 28 Feb 2011 : 13:26:23
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Originally posted by Dennis
This is crazy. Now that I want to resume reading The Pirate King, it becomes inaccessible. [I left it in my rest house which is a city away.]
It just wasn't meant to be  |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 28 Feb 2011 : 15:15:23
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Finished Hand of the Hunter...
Boy oh boy can that dude write a good novel!
Starting Whisper of Venom. |
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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How up to date are you with reading FR novels?
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