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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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 Posted - 15 Aug 2011 : 04:25:59
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I read the first Dark Tower book when it came out... And it's the reason I've never bothered with the rest of the series. I did not like a single thing about it.
An interesting aside to this, has been the fact that some folk who haven't enjoyed the books, have found the comics published by Marvel to be somewhat more enticing.
I gave up on comics a while ago... But even if I hadn't, my dislike of the first book was enough to keep me away from the comics. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Aug 2011 : 05:23:54
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I think Part One of the movie Breaking Dawn would end in Renesmee's birth. Which means there would hardly be any action at all. Unless one considers Bella and Edward's literally bed-breaking love scene a real action. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Aug 2011 : 06:23:53
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Unless one considers Bella and Edward's literally bed-breaking love scene a real action.
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Aug 2011 : 06:38:36
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Originally posted by Brimstone
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Originally posted by Dennis
Unless one considers Bella and Edward's literally bed-breaking love scene a real action.
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Firestorm
Senior Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 15 Aug 2011 : 16:04:57
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Originally posted by Firestorm
The actors in those movies were among the worst ever, and the idea of disco glitter vampires was beyond stupid.
The books are far superior from all I have heard, but the movies were so lame that I had no desire to check.
Vampire movies nowdays are all terrible. The old days of vampires(Lost boys) were perfect. Nowdays, it seems either the vampires are whining emo morons(Twilight) or they are vicious monsters(30 days of night).
Whatever happened to the balance between the two when Vampires were cool?
You should REALLY check out Let Me In. It gave me faith in vampire stories again. Here's a link to the IMDb page:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228987/
On the topic of Twilight, I'll start by saying that I've seen the movies, and after seeing the movies could not bring myself to pick up the books. I need my vampires to be more like Bram Stoker's Dracula, or Anne Rice's crew, or White Wolf's take.
Meyer's center-stage vampire were nothing like that. These things made a conscience moral-based decision not to kill people to feed. That's points-off in my book. The sparkling skin is also just so horridly... bad. I have no problem with vampires not dying in sunlight (Dracula didn't, after all) but twinkling like a sprite? That's going too far... that's blatantly reaching too hard to hit a target audience.
(Here's the scene that killed the movie for most nay-sayers, and for those that couldn't bring themselves to believe "sparkle" very literally meant "sparkle" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHse6q92lb0)
But ultimately, my dislike is in the "why's" of the characters. When you really sit down and think about it, this inhuman creature falls into very human love with this girl... because she smells more delicious than anything ever. Bella's scent is literally intoxicating to Edward. That's like someone falling into romantic love with their steak because it smells sooo good.
I've never been a huge Stephen King fan, but I do accept that he knows what he's talking about when it comes to writing. As far as Anne Rice goes, I absolutely love her vampires (you find reasons to care about them without them pretending to be human!) So I have to lump my opinion on Meyer's works with them.
(Never mind the fact that Bella basically gets everything she wants. She's the perfect example of a Mary Sue character: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081028203346AAqDs2z)
I have seen both the original and the remake. I enjoyed that movie, although I found the pacing a bit slow.
My absolute favorite Vampire anything would have to be the Michael Romkey Vampire series. "I, Vampire", "The Vampire Papers" and "The Vampire Princess" were the first 3, and probably best of the lot. His later books take place in the same setting, but with no relation to the characters in previous books. The vampire Papers particularly was my favorite due to the main villain being a very good sociopath/Psychopath. |
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Gouf
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Posted - 15 Aug 2011 : 19:14:45
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I'd often heard about this sparkle, but since I avoided the movies, I didn't know if it was literal or an exaggeration... It's a literal sparkle?
Yes, hence my bad pun calling it: "Interview with the Glampire"
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Eltheron
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Posted - 15 Aug 2011 : 19:53:03
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Originally posted by Gouf
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I'd often heard about this sparkle, but since I avoided the movies, I didn't know if it was literal or an exaggeration... It's a literal sparkle?
Yes, hence my bad pun calling it: "Interview with the Glampire"
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
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3750 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2011 : 21:42:02
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Originally posted by Firestorm
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Originally posted by Neo2151
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Originally posted by Firestorm
The actors in those movies were among the worst ever, and the idea of disco glitter vampires was beyond stupid.
Vampire movies nowdays are all terrible. The old days of vampires(Lost boys) were perfect. Nowdays, it seems either the vampires are whining emo morons(Twilight) or they are vicious monsters(30 days of night).
Whatever happened to the balance between the two when Vampires were cool?
You should REALLY check out Let Me In. It gave me faith in vampire stories again. Here's a link to the IMDb page:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228987/
On the topic of Twilight, I'll start by saying that I've seen the movies, and after seeing the movies could not bring myself to pick up the books. I need my vampires to be more like Bram Stoker's Dracula, or Anne Rice's crew, or White Wolf's take.
Meyer's center-stage vampire were nothing like that. These things made a conscience moral-based decision not to kill people to feed. That's points-off in my book. The sparkling skin is also just so horridly... bad. I have no problem with vampires not dying in sunlight (Dracula didn't, after all) but twinkling like a sprite? That's going too far... that's blatantly reaching too hard to hit a target audience.
I've never been a huge Stephen King fan, but I do accept that he knows what he's talking about when it comes to writing. As far as Anne Rice goes, I absolutely love her vampires (you find reasons to care about them without them pretending to be human!) So I have to lump my opinion on Meyer's works with them.
(Never mind the fact that Bella basically gets everything she wants. She's the perfect example of a Mary Sue character: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081028203346AAqDs2z)
I have seen both the original and the remake. I enjoyed that movie, although I found the pacing a bit slow.
My absolute favorite Vampire anything would have to be the Michael Romkey Vampire series. "I, Vampire", "The Vampire Papers" and "The Vampire Princess" were the first 3, and probably best of the lot. His later books take place in the same setting, but with no relation to the characters in previous books. The vampire Papers particularly was my favorite due to the main villain being a very good sociopath/Psychopath.
Ah, Firestorm, a poster after my own heart! I loved those books, too, and Vampire Papers was indeed the best of the bunch. JWB was one of the creepiest vampires I've ever come across. Since we're discussing great vampire tales (and, *ahem* Twilight too, I suppose) I'll throw the P.N. Elrod series the Vampire Files in as well. Great story, wonderful protagonist- Jack is not only a vampire, but a guy with some serious problems concerning the Mob- and the mystery aspects of the books make for great reading no matter what your genre preference. It's like Maltese Falcon or Untouchables meets Dracula and Lost Boys combined. In 1930's Chicago gangland. Awesomeness all araound. And her take on vampires, while certainly different, doesn't devolve into sparkly emo pretty boys. Nope, this vamp is gritty, dangerous, and vicious when he wants to be. But still manages to have a consience without looking like a twit. |
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Lady Shadowflame
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 16 Aug 2011 : 08:05:58
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Twilight? Blegh.
I read the books. They failed to dazzle me.
And I can't help but look with contempt upon any novel in which the 'True Love' comes with a side order of "oh, you silly little girlie, let me make your life decisions."
Remember, ladies; if your boyfriend keeps reminding you how easily he could kill you, disables your vehicle so you can't see friends he disapproves of, and creeps in your window at night to sit in your room and watch you sleep without your permission, you're meant to be together! He's not abusive or a stalker, no, not at allll...
Oh, and we mustn't forget how romantic it will be when he declares without your consent that your friend should father 'puppies' upon you to satisfy your wish to have children...
Bet you can't wait for said friend to fall for your brand-new baby daughter, either. But what did you expect, when one of his friends has been grooming a toddler to be with him once she's grown up? (Because he wants her soooo much, how could he not be perfect for her? She'll be raised to expect to be with him - forget that pesky 'making her own life choices' thing!) |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 16 Aug 2011 : 11:14:10
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To those who read the novels:
If Stephenie Meyer were to write a Volturi-centered book (as the rumors say), in whose point of view would you want it to be told? Aro? Caius? Marcus? Jane? Felix? Carlisle? A combination of the three leaders? My pick would be the last. But if Meyer chooses to write it in third person omniscient, then so much the better! |
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Firestorm
Senior Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 17 Aug 2011 : 13:38:06
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Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
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Originally posted by Firestorm
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Originally posted by Neo2151
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Originally posted by Firestorm
The actors in those movies were among the worst ever, and the idea of disco glitter vampires was beyond stupid.
Vampire movies nowdays are all terrible. The old days of vampires(Lost boys) were perfect. Nowdays, it seems either the vampires are whining emo morons(Twilight) or they are vicious monsters(30 days of night).
Whatever happened to the balance between the two when Vampires were cool?
You should REALLY check out Let Me In. It gave me faith in vampire stories again. Here's a link to the IMDb page:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228987/
On the topic of Twilight, I'll start by saying that I've seen the movies, and after seeing the movies could not bring myself to pick up the books. I need my vampires to be more like Bram Stoker's Dracula, or Anne Rice's crew, or White Wolf's take.
Meyer's center-stage vampire were nothing like that. These things made a conscience moral-based decision not to kill people to feed. That's points-off in my book. The sparkling skin is also just so horridly... bad. I have no problem with vampires not dying in sunlight (Dracula didn't, after all) but twinkling like a sprite? That's going too far... that's blatantly reaching too hard to hit a target audience.
I've never been a huge Stephen King fan, but I do accept that he knows what he's talking about when it comes to writing. As far as Anne Rice goes, I absolutely love her vampires (you find reasons to care about them without them pretending to be human!) So I have to lump my opinion on Meyer's works with them.
(Never mind the fact that Bella basically gets everything she wants. She's the perfect example of a Mary Sue character: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081028203346AAqDs2z)
I have seen both the original and the remake. I enjoyed that movie, although I found the pacing a bit slow.
My absolute favorite Vampire anything would have to be the Michael Romkey Vampire series. "I, Vampire", "The Vampire Papers" and "The Vampire Princess" were the first 3, and probably best of the lot. His later books take place in the same setting, but with no relation to the characters in previous books. The vampire Papers particularly was my favorite due to the main villain being a very good sociopath/Psychopath.
Ah, Firestorm, a poster after my own heart! I loved those books, too, and Vampire Papers was indeed the best of the bunch. JWB was one of the creepiest vampires I've ever come across. Since we're discussing great vampire tales (and, *ahem* Twilight too, I suppose) I'll throw the P.N. Elrod series the Vampire Files in as well. Great story, wonderful protagonist- Jack is not only a vampire, but a guy with some serious problems concerning the Mob- and the mystery aspects of the books make for great reading no matter what your genre preference. It's like Maltese Falcon or Untouchables meets Dracula and Lost Boys combined. In 1930's Chicago gangland. Awesomeness all araound. And her take on vampires, while certainly different, doesn't devolve into sparkly emo pretty boys. Nope, this vamp is gritty, dangerous, and vicious when he wants to be. But still manages to have a consience without looking like a twit.
JWB/Thorne was indeed an excellent character. A true psychopath/sociopath wonderfully written. I always loved his point of view chapters. The authors fascination with serial killers was well studied. The fact that he actually thought of himself as a Fury from Greek mythology mixed with several other religions muddled together, punishing sinners made his delusions even more fanatical. Even Nicoletta mentioned how "it is really a muddle, although I am sure it makes perfect sense to john"
-- I had to slap the breath back into her. I decided to be more careful. My carelessness had almost ended my fun before it began in earnest. "i know you want more cocaine to smoke," I whispered in her ear, tenderly stroking her hair. "The truth is that you are addicted. But don't worry. I am going to take care of you so that you'll never need to take drugs again."
I made good on my promise. And when I finished with her rehabilitation two hours later, I cut off her ring finger for my collection.
I threw kewpie doll"s body onto the subway tracks and watched the train hit it. It was a perfect moment: The blackness of the tunnel; The blinding flash of the subway's Cyclops eye; The tremendous roar; The sparks -Burn her up with fire- streaking up from the iron wheel; The explosion of blood and flesh.
New York isn't the balkans, but it will do. --- The Vampire Papers Pgs 11 and 12
I also loved how when David was hunting him, he knew he could not stop him. And how being in an area the killer had been recently allowed him to use his sixth sense to understand him better(although it took him months to finally get to a crime scene he had been at only minutes before
--- I opened the door to Mowbray's apartment.
A reservoir of the killers presence rolled over me like smoke from a closed room, flooding my mind with a disorienting fog of lunatic frenzy.For the first time in the months I had been stalking the killer, I had a sense of what he was really like. The vampire was old- not as old as wolf, perhaps, but nearly so. He'd killed countless times. He was mad, of course, but not in a way that prevented him from passing in the mortal world. He was brilliant. Calculating. A wolf among sheep.
I sensed a strong determination in his seemingly random violence. There was a purpose behind his actions. I detected no weariness. No desire to be stopped. He enjoyed killing, and intended to go on killing, and would make no unconscious mistakes to help those who wanted him stopped.
I had a strong sense that it would be difficult to stop him. Maybe impossible-at least for me.
The dim remanant of the killers trace was fast ebbing out of the room. A dozen small impressions came to me in a rush as I plugged myself into his vibration:
-A woman named Anna Lee, whose long blonde hair was tied up in satin ribbons.
-Three words of Latin: "sic semper tyrannis"
-Terrible pain and the sensation of drowning.
-A shadowy Vampiri woman so powerful that even the savage I was hunting feared her.
-A frail young woman, unclothed, her hair cut short, shivering in fear in the corner of a dingy room.(unlike the others, this memory was recent)
-And beneath all else, a hunger for revenge and a consuming hatred -of whom or what I could not say
----- The vampire papers pgs 43-44
Later in the book, when David Parker finally meets him at the party was one of my favorite scenes in the book. David, a powerful illuminati vampire, should have been able to tell instantly if Thorne was a vampire, yet could not. Thorne's ability to shield himself and project a dark human aura instead of a vampire one made David think that if he was the vampire, he was too powerful for David to face.
I was eagerly looking forward to Thorne's confrontation with Mozart(The most powerful known Illuminati vampire), especially since Mozart proved capable of finding him within moment of being in the same house and piercing his shield, yet Thorne outsmarted him and sent him on a wild goose chase, depriving us of the fight haha. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Firestorm
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 17 Aug 2011 : 23:36:20
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Can we get proper citing for those quotes, please?
Sorry. Figured that was only for Realms novels lol. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 18 Aug 2011 : 04:07:27
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Originally posted by Firestorm
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Can we get proper citing for those quotes, please?
Sorry. Figured that was only for Realms novels lol.
It's good practice for any published material. |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
1965 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2011 : 20:36:15
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| So, as I reread all of Paul Kemp's work, a thought occured to me. Although author's like Meyer have done extremely well despite much criticism of her work, why is it that WotC has not seen fit to make a really good movie of the Realms? It's not as if the funds or the interest is not there. I have long thought that several Drizzt books would make for not just entertaining eye-candy, rife with infravision and swordplay, but also compelling scripts. I also believe Erevis Cale to be a big-budget worthy character. I would LOVE to see this on the big-screen. Surely, I am not alone. So, why not?!? |
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Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 01:23:13
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Originally posted by Dennis
Sparkling is better than burning under the sun.
Is it? Is it really? At least there's some dignity in spontaneous combustion.
Interesting points about findingthe right balance in a vampire. Hmm... I wonder if people will like mine...
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Originally posted by Hawkins
At first glance I thought that this scroll might be about Fox-at-Twilight (for whom many scribes have love, or at least lust).
And to them I say, keep reading! There are plans...
And sort of faintly apropos vampires and realms movies, did I mention Kate Beckinsale as Fox-at-Twilight? I mean, if I got casting consultation.
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 02:11:16
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| mmmm Foxie at twilight.... |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
My FR fan fiction
Magister's GAmbit
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 04:23:56
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Fox-at-Twilight? Who's that? Is that an alias of a shape-shifting vampire? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 05:07:56
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Originally posted by Dennis
Fox-at-Twilight? Who's that? Is that an alias of a shape-shifting vampire?
You can perform a search here at Candlekeep for various scrolls about Twilight. [Mostly between myself, Red Walker, and Erik  ].
Essentially, she is the main protagonist of Erik's Depths of Madness novel, and also features in his more recent Downshadow tale. |
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sfdragon
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Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 05:10:09
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| and she's hawt and has mad skills |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 06:29:07
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It bears mentioning that my character predates the Twilight craze. "Fox-at-Twilight" is a title, rather than a name. Her actual name is Ilira Nathalan.
http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Fox-at-Twilight
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 06:30:23
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Heh. Not interested. But thanks, anyway. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 07:22:30
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Originally posted by Dennis
Heh. Not interested. But thanks, anyway.
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 07:23:14
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
It bears mentioning that my character predates the Twilight craze. "Fox-at-Twilight" is a title, rather than a name. Her actual name is Ilira Nathalan.
http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Fox-at-Twilight
Cheers
I needz a droolz smilie!
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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4598 Posts |
Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 18:00:41
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Originally posted by Dennis
Heh. Not interested. But thanks, anyway.
Oh don't worry. I know how you feel about elves.
(She does have some hot non-fey friends, however...)
Wow, I've totally stolen the thread. Nyah nyah!
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 18:03:45
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| Vampires by de Bie? And that Fox? I can't wait. |
Misanthorpe
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 19:15:39
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mmmmm
Ilira Nathalan is hawt and has mad skills..... and dances superbly .... |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
My FR fan fiction
Magister's GAmbit
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 19:21:16
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Originally posted by Fellfire
Vampires by de Bie? And that Fox? I can't wait.
Not in Shadowbane, but the next novel. Oh yes.
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Originally posted by sfdragon
mmmmm
Ilira Nathalan is hawt and has mad skills..... and dances superbly ....
Through shadows, no less.
A piece of advice: Never try fighting a shadowdancer in a room full of magical shadow.
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 21 Aug 2011 : 19:23:57
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Originally posted by Fellfire
So, as I reread all of Paul Kemp's work, a thought occured to me. Although author's like Meyer have done extremely well despite much criticism of her work, why is it that WotC has not seen fit to make a really good movie of the Realms? It's not as if the funds or the interest is not there. I have long thought that several Drizzt books would make for not just entertaining eye-candy, rife with infravision and swordplay, but also compelling scripts. I also believe Erevis Cale to be a big-budget worthy character. I would LOVE to see this on the big-screen. Surely, I am not alone. So, why not?!?
There are threads here about WotC's hesitation in doing a movie, but in brief: we all know what befell the D&D movie.
Generally, it's important for it to be done RIGHT, rather than just done for the sake of doing. The will, resources, script, and talent all have to be there, and we must wait until they all arrive at the same time.
Hmm. Script . . . hmm . . .
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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