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jornan
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Firestorm
Senior Scribe
Canada
826 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 02:53:22
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F that. Let them stay dead. While at it, pretend Pwent did not rise as a vampire. Explore Drizzt's dark side more, while exploring Entreri's softer side. They both took strides in the right direction, but suddenly reverted to good guy bad guy upon being in each other's company. Need more grey area. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 03:02:32
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quote: Originally posted by jornan
Now if only Richard Lee Byers was only on the same two book a year contract...;)
You are not the only one wishing for it. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 03:06:16
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Bleh. I stopped reading Drizzt books after the Hunter's Blades Trilogy. I just feel like these poor characters are being milked for all they are worth and the entire story is suffering because of it. |
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
1714 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 03:55:16
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quote: Originally posted by jornan
Judging by this product description I would say The Sundering is bringing the CotH back.
I was hoping Drizzt would move forward with new companions and new adventures, but I trust RAS to do what is right for his story. The fact that he was basically forced to kill everyone off makes it a bit better if he brings them back.
Pardon me Dwarvish, but what in the Hells are ye talkin' aboot?
That description says that Drizzt reflects on the lives of the Companions. It doesn't say they come back. It just says they are thought about.
What's the big deal about that? People think about the fallen, all the time. Family matters. Memories of the goods times keep us going. And sometimes thoughts of the good ol' days help us to pull through tough times.
I'm not predicting whether Bob is actually bringing them back. I don't do predictions.
I'm just saying there's no way in all the Nine Hells you can say that it sounds like he's doing so off of that description. |
"'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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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 06:32:38
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Frankly I hope that they don't come back, it would seem very forced and artificial. Drizzt has made new friends and allies and grown emotionally and i think that it the right path for the books to take. I agree with BEAST though, whats written in that description doesn't mean all of them shall be resurrected once more. |
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phranctoast
Learned Scribe
USA
151 Posts |
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Firestorm
Senior Scribe
Canada
826 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 13:36:13
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quote: Originally posted by Entreri3478
Bleh. I stopped reading Drizzt books after the Hunter's Blades Trilogy. I just feel like these poor characters are being milked for all they are worth and the entire story is suffering because of it.
You may have liked Gauntlgrym |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 14:49:18
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quote: Originally posted by Firestorm
quote: Originally posted by Entreri3478
Bleh. I stopped reading Drizzt books after the Hunter's Blades Trilogy. I just feel like these poor characters are being milked for all they are worth and the entire story is suffering because of it.
You may have liked Gauntlgrym
I'm sure I will come back to the series some day. I just need a LONG break from these characters so they feel fresh again the next time I pick it up. |
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phranctoast
Learned Scribe
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 15:12:02
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quote: Originally posted by Entreri3478 I'm sure I will come back to the series some day. I just need a LONG break from these characters so they feel fresh again the next time I pick it up.
Are you aware of what happens with the characters? |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 16:21:29
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quote: Originally posted by phranctoast
quote: Originally posted by Entreri3478 I'm sure I will come back to the series some day. I just need a LONG break from these characters so they feel fresh again the next time I pick it up.
Are you aware of what happens with the characters?
I have heard about alot of what happens with certain characters mostly because some scribes forgot to put spoiler tags on their posts. |
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phranctoast
Learned Scribe
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 18:54:13
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quote: Originally posted by Entreri3478
quote: Originally posted by phranctoast
quote: Originally posted by Entreri3478 I'm sure I will come back to the series some day. I just need a LONG break from these characters so they feel fresh again the next time I pick it up.
Are you aware of what happens with the characters?
I have heard about alot of what happens with certain characters mostly because some scribes forgot to put spoiler tags on their posts.
Then look on the bright side. Unless you're anti Drizzt, there's not a hell of a lot to endure. |
Currently reading: Spider and Stone by Jaleigh Johnson: Sequel to Mistshore |
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jornan
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2012 : 20:35:48
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I was moreso making an educated guess based on a few things. RAS has stated that Iruldoon (sp) was his answer to the spellplague and he has mentioned in interviews about the Sundering that it made the contingency plan that that he put into place work out.
I'm not saying I know for sure, but I would bet money on it! An I don't gamble.
I would rather they stay dead too, but RAS has proven that when he is FORCED to do something he likes to make it right in his own way....like bringing back Wulfgar. |
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Euranna
Learned Scribe
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2012 : 03:46:17
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That description almost sounds like Drizzt's life is flashing before his eyes kinda thing. Which I hope it is not because that would be a disappointment. I want my favorite goodly drow to move forward in life (even if miss the CotH), and preferably not with the child Dahlia. |
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Simon Phoenix
Acolyte
11 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2012 : 03:53:36
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quote: Originally posted by Euranna
That description almost sounds like Drizzt's life is flashing before his eyes kinda thing. Which I hope it is not because that would be a disappointment. I want my favorite goodly drow to move forward in life (even if miss the CotH), and preferably not with the child Dahlia.
Dahlia will end up with Entreri, so don't worry about that. That's gonna be one hell of a fighting band with drizzt, Entreri, dahlia, jarlaxle, and possibly vampire pwent and maybe dahlia's kid for a caster. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2012 : 17:13:37
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quote: Originally posted by Simon Phoenix
quote: Originally posted by Euranna
That description almost sounds like Drizzt's life is flashing before his eyes kinda thing. Which I hope it is not because that would be a disappointment. I want my favorite goodly drow to move forward in life (even if miss the CotH), and preferably not with the child Dahlia.
Dahlia will end up with Entreri, so don't worry about that. That's gonna be one hell of a fighting band with drizzt, Entreri, dahlia, jarlaxle, and possibly vampire pwent and maybe dahlia's kid for a caster.
Yeah I wouldn't want to mess with that crew. They would have enough power to overthrow entire kingdoms. Well maybe at least the smaller ones. |
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
1714 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2012 : 17:44:01
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quote: Originally posted by Thauranil
quote: Originally posted by Simon Phoenix
quote: Originally posted by Euranna
That description almost sounds like Drizzt's life is flashing before his eyes kinda thing. Which I hope it is not because that would be a disappointment. I want my favorite goodly drow to move forward in life (even if miss the CotH), and preferably not with the child Dahlia.
Dahlia will end up with Entreri, so don't worry about that. That's gonna be one hell of a fighting band with drizzt, Entreri, dahlia, jarlaxle, and possibly vampire pwent and maybe dahlia's kid for a caster.
Yeah I wouldn't want to mess with that crew. They would have enough power to overthrow entire kingdoms. Well maybe at least the smaller ones.
I started imagining that scene in Reservoir Dogs when the guys were all walking down the sidewalk together, strutting their stuff at what BA's they all were.
And then I thought of something like Breakfast Club, complete with cheesy '80s music: - Drizzt: pretty preppy boy
- Entreri: bad boy
- Dahlia: angry punk slut
- Jarlaxle: womanizing playa
- VamPwent: lovable dumb oaf
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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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Euranna
Learned Scribe
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 00:07:30
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If they travel with Pwent, they are going to only be able to travel at night, or the Underdark. I have to admit, I really would prefer Drizzt to not travel with such an evil group (VamPwent is not evil..yet...)I am not fond of evil Drizzt. |
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 01:01:02
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quote: Originally posted by Firestorm
while exploring Entreri's softer side.
I fear this. I don't really want to rehash the argument beast and I had in the Charon's claw scroll, but I really can't seem to get past how badly I do not want this. |
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 01:01:51
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quote: Originally posted by BEAST
[*]Dahlia: angry punk slut
Hahaha! So true. |
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Firestorm
Senior Scribe
Canada
826 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 01:10:25
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quote: Originally posted by Yoss
quote: Originally posted by Firestorm
while exploring Entreri's softer side.
I fear this. I don't really want to rehash the argument beast and I had in the Charon's claw scroll, but I really can't seem to get past how badly I do not want this.
Sorry. I would strongly prefer for him to become more of a grey area character |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
2708 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 04:35:40
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I'm probably in the minority here, but I much prefer CotH to Drizzt current companions, though I do like Entreri. Drizzt had his "period of darkness" in HB trilogy, he doesn't need it again. I love Drizzt, but the last three books have been...meh to me, and I'm actually still trying to work my way through CC (been reading other FR books), but it just doesn't hold the same flavor it used to. I no longer recommend the Drizzt books to those who haven't read any Realms books. I feel like RAS is just writing about the drow ranger because of fanbase (which WotC seems to listen to, unlike it's been doing with other drow novels...) and other demands. Drizzt is no longer Drizzt to me, and I'm aware others like the current path he's on, but I do not. I miss the old Drizzt, and I'd still like to know what the prologue and epilogue in the OK, but then again, RAS will probably kill those characters, since he seems to be on a killing spree lately...
I know this sounds like I'm ridiculing Salvatore, and I don't mean to, because I have great respect for him, but Drizzt just isn't the same to me. I understand people change, and he is likely trying to show that, but personally, it's not one I like. Drizzt was a different drow, and he stood for a lot (just like Eilistraee and her followers). I'd like to see him reunited with Guen, and being the sap that I am, I'd like him to be with Catti again. Let Entreri and Dahlia be together. Dahlia's just turned Drizzt into a lusty, bitter drow (though granted he's been bitter since the Spellplague). If/when RAS kills Drizzt, I hope he is reunited with CotH, at least Catti. There was so much build up to their relationship, they were together for two books, and then zap! Catti-brie dies.
I'll still read the books, because I want to know what happens, and I don't stop reading in the middle of a saga, but I hope the series improves. BEAST could be right in that he simply reflects on his old friends, but even that could change Drizzt for the better. I think he also deserves to know where their spirits are, but that's a hopeless romantic talking and one who likes the Realms having afterlives *shrugs*
Again, I'm probably in the minority here, but that's my opinion. I miss the old Drizzt, and the CotH. |
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Krafus
Learned Scribe
246 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 16:24:26
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As described at the WotC forums, I thought The Companions involved his new companions, not his old ones:
http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29321285/Gencon_and_The_Sundering
quote: 1. The Companions by R.A. Salvatore - Drizzt finds his ideals compromised when his new allies butt heads with him
I think the part about "reflect[ing] on the lives of the trusted allies who stood by his side throughout his early life" will be in Drizzt's musings/short essays that are typically interspersed throughout a novel. |
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phranctoast
Learned Scribe
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 16:48:01
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quote: Originally posted by BEAST
quote: Originally posted by Thauranil
quote: Originally posted by Simon Phoenix
quote: Originally posted by Euranna
That description almost sounds like Drizzt's life is flashing before his eyes kinda thing. Which I hope it is not because that would be a disappointment. I want my favorite goodly drow to move forward in life (even if miss the CotH), and preferably not with the child Dahlia.
Dahlia will end up with Entreri, so don't worry about that. That's gonna be one hell of a fighting band with drizzt, Entreri, dahlia, jarlaxle, and possibly vampire pwent and maybe dahlia's kid for a caster.
Yeah I wouldn't want to mess with that crew. They would have enough power to overthrow entire kingdoms. Well maybe at least the smaller ones.
I started imagining that scene in Reservoir Dogs when the guys were all walking down the sidewalk together, strutting their stuff at what BA's they all were.
And then I thought of something like Breakfast Club, complete with cheesy '80s music: - Drizzt: pretty preppy boy
- Entreri: bad boy
- Dahlia: angry punk slut
- Jarlaxle: womanizing playa
- VamPwent: lovable dumb oaf
Don't forget eveyones favorite morning star dwarf. |
Currently reading: Spider and Stone by Jaleigh Johnson: Sequel to Mistshore |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 17:48:03
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quote: Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
I'm probably in the minority here, but I much prefer CotH to Drizzt current companions, though I do like Entreri. Drizzt had his "period of darkness" in HB trilogy, he doesn't need it again. I love Drizzt, but the last three books have been...meh to me, and I'm actually still trying to work my way through CC (been reading other FR books), but it just doesn't hold the same flavor it used to. I no longer recommend the Drizzt books to those who haven't read any Realms books. I feel like RAS is just writing about the drow ranger because of fanbase (which WotC seems to listen to, unlike it's been doing with other drow novels...) and other demands. Drizzt is no longer Drizzt to me, and I'm aware others like the current path he's on, but I do not. I miss the old Drizzt, and I'd still like to know what the prologue and epilogue in the OK, but then again, RAS will probably kill those characters, since he seems to be on a killing spree lately...
I know this sounds like I'm ridiculing Salvatore, and I don't mean to, because I have great respect for him, but Drizzt just isn't the same to me. I understand people change, and he is likely trying to show that, but personally, it's not one I like. Drizzt was a different drow, and he stood for a lot (just like Eilistraee and her followers). I'd like to see him reunited with Guen, and being the sap that I am, I'd like him to be with Catti again. Let Entreri and Dahlia be together. Dahlia's just turned Drizzt into a lusty, bitter drow (though granted he's been bitter since the Spellplague). If/when RAS kills Drizzt, I hope he is reunited with CotH, at least Catti. There was so much build up to their relationship, they were together for two books, and then zap! Catti-brie dies.
I'll still read the books, because I want to know what happens, and I don't stop reading in the middle of a saga, but I hope the series improves. BEAST could be right in that he simply reflects on his old friends, but even that could change Drizzt for the better. I think he also deserves to know where their spirits are, but that's a hopeless romantic talking and one who likes the Realms having afterlives *shrugs*
Again, I'm probably in the minority here, but that's my opinion. I miss the old Drizzt, and the CotH.
I can see where you are coming from , even I had a bit of a shock when i first read Gaungtlgrym but frankly the old gang was kind of played out. Their issues were resolved and their lives were settled. In a word they were in a rut. So I have to agree with RAS decision to sort of use 4e to both reboot Drizzt and make him develop into a more well rounded and believable character. It was either that or else just stop the series entirely because people were starting to lose interest. I mean I love Drizzt but even i didn't enjoy the last few 3e books very much. |
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
1714 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 17:57:46
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quote: Originally posted by Thauranil
It was either that or else just stop the series entirely because people were starting to lose interest. I mean I love Drizzt but even i didn't enjoy the last few 3e books very much.
I don't know--the Drizzt books are ranking higher on the best seller list and more often with the recent books than they ever did with the old ones.
Many longtime fans are growing up and away. But the Drizzt Saga is still terribly popular. |
"'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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Chosen of Asmodeus
Master of Realmslore
1221 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 18:32:24
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quote: Originally posted by jornan
I was moreso making an educated guess based on a few things. RAS has stated that Iruldoon (sp) was his answer to the spellplague and he has mentioned in interviews about the Sundering that it made the contingency plan that that he put into place work out.
I'm not saying I know for sure, but I would bet money on it! An I don't gamble.
I would rather they stay dead too, but RAS has proven that when he is FORCED to do something he likes to make it right in his own way....like bringing back Wulfgar.
He wasn't forced to kill Wulfgar; he chose to do that, and was forced to bring him back. |
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
1714 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 21:24:39
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quote: Originally posted by jornan
I was moreso making an educated guess based on a few things. RAS has stated that Iruldoon (sp) was his answer to the spellplague and he has mentioned in interviews about the Sundering that it made the contingency plan that that he put into place work out.
OK, guessing is one thing. But originally, you said that you were judging by this product's description on Amazon. Those are two different things.
Yeah, now, I would agree with you completely that Bob and Ed have both made comments to the effect that when they didn't like the direction 4E was taking, they still took their marching orders dutifully--but they both plotted to outlast the powers that be so that they could have a chance to make things right again. Bob has worded it vaguely like that, IIRC, rather than coming right out and calling Iruladoon a contingency plan. But it obviously very much feels like that it is exactly what it is. It smacks of an all-too-convenient deus ex machina.
quote: Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
BEAST could be right in that he simply reflects on his old friends, but even that could change Drizzt for the better.
Again, let me clarify that I was just saying that the product description only indicates that that Drizzt reflects on them. But I don't know the actual full extent of the Companions' involvement in this next book. I was just contrasting the product description against jornan's initial summary of that description.
quote: Originally posted by Chosen of Asmodeus
quote: Originally posted by jornan
I would rather they stay dead too, but RAS has proven that when he is FORCED to do something he likes to make it right in his own way....like bringing back Wulfgar.
He wasn't forced to kill Wulfgar; he chose to do that, and was forced to bring him back.
I can see how you might think from that wording that jornan was implying that RAS had been forced into killing Wulfgar off before. But I'm pretty sure that he wasn't saying that killing off Wulf was something that RAS was forced to do. jornan was saying that when RAS was forced to do something, his particular scheme for bringing Wulfgar back was an act of making the situation right in his own way.
So I guess jornan was implying that when RAS was forced to kill these characters off for 4E, he did it in his own way--with an apparent giant escape clause. |
"'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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Tanthalas
Senior Scribe
Portugal
508 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 23:01:18
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Personally, I also wouldn't like the CotH to come back. Not because I don't like them, I do (I actually hated how Catti-Brie and Regis were killed). Its just that all 4 of them returning would really seem contrived.
I think I could handle Catti-Brie and Regis coming back, but Wulfgar and Bruenor already had full lives and a heroes death. And if he brings them all back will he de-age them all? When Catti-Brie died RAS was already writing about how Cattie-Brie was getting old. Wulfgar already had two feet in the grave when he died. So will they all return in their prime except Bruenor?
Its just that I'm really expecting that they'll all come back conveniently with the same age they had back when they were the CotH, just because.
Bleh, enough whining from me.
Though, I'd really like it if RAS would write novels about other characters than Drizzt. Would be nice to see other characters pop up. I really liked the Sellswords series and The Spine of the World was fantastic. |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
2708 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 23:53:05
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quote: Originally posted by Thauranil
quote: Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
I'm probably in the minority here, but I much prefer CotH to Drizzt current companions, though I do like Entreri. Drizzt had his "period of darkness" in HB trilogy, he doesn't need it again. I love Drizzt, but the last three books have been...meh to me, and I'm actually still trying to work my way through CC (been reading other FR books), but it just doesn't hold the same flavor it used to. I no longer recommend the Drizzt books to those who haven't read any Realms books. I feel like RAS is just writing about the drow ranger because of fanbase (which WotC seems to listen to, unlike it's been doing with other drow novels...) and other demands. Drizzt is no longer Drizzt to me, and I'm aware others like the current path he's on, but I do not. I miss the old Drizzt, and I'd still like to know what the prologue and epilogue in the OK, but then again, RAS will probably kill those characters, since he seems to be on a killing spree lately...
I know this sounds like I'm ridiculing Salvatore, and I don't mean to, because I have great respect for him, but Drizzt just isn't the same to me. I understand people change, and he is likely trying to show that, but personally, it's not one I like. Drizzt was a different drow, and he stood for a lot (just like Eilistraee and her followers). I'd like to see him reunited with Guen, and being the sap that I am, I'd like him to be with Catti again. Let Entreri and Dahlia be together. Dahlia's just turned Drizzt into a lusty, bitter drow (though granted he's been bitter since the Spellplague). If/when RAS kills Drizzt, I hope he is reunited with CotH, at least Catti. There was so much build up to their relationship, they were together for two books, and then zap! Catti-brie dies.
I'll still read the books, because I want to know what happens, and I don't stop reading in the middle of a saga, but I hope the series improves. BEAST could be right in that he simply reflects on his old friends, but even that could change Drizzt for the better. I think he also deserves to know where their spirits are, but that's a hopeless romantic talking and one who likes the Realms having afterlives *shrugs*
Again, I'm probably in the minority here, but that's my opinion. I miss the old Drizzt, and the CotH.
I can see where you are coming from , even I had a bit of a shock when i first read Gaungtlgrym but frankly the old gang was kind of played out. Their issues were resolved and their lives were settled. In a word they were in a rut. So I have to agree with RAS decision to sort of use 4e to both reboot Drizzt and make him develop into a more well rounded and believable character. It was either that or else just stop the series entirely because people were starting to lose interest. I mean I love Drizzt but even i didn't enjoy the last few 3e books very much.
Honestly, I wish he HAD left it at Hunter's Blades trilogy, with perhaps a slight tweak of the end or a short expansion to make it more of an "ending" (not everyone read the short story Comrades at Odds. I think RAS should have included that, so some adjustments would have had to have been made). It has been stretched a bit far, IMO. I love Drizzt too, and that's why I'm so disappointed with the way things have gone. I enjoyed Sellswords, and I think he could have expanded on that series, if he still wanted to do Barrabus the Gray as Entreri and all.
Some people would want to know what happens to Drizzt after the Spellplague, but Drizzt isn't the only character who would fall in that category (I can think of others). Drizzt is a "classic" if you will, and I think they're just dragging out his story too far. I know a lot of people like the new, "darker" Drizzt.
I agree with you that Bruenor and Wulfgar had heroic deaths, but Catti-brie and Regis--especially Regis--had rushed, anti-climatic deaths. Yes, that happens in RL, but I want my Realms to be different from the RW. That's just me. If I had my way, as I said, if/when Drizzt dies, I wanted him to be reunited with at least Catti, and Zak. Just where is this "good place" his soul is in. Yes, I am hung up on that XD
Anyway, I'd like to see more Jarlaxle. And RAS could probably make a whole book about the events going on with Tiago (sp?) and the other drow, without Drizzt. |
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Euranna
Learned Scribe
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - 01 Dec 2012 : 01:52:14
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I think there is more to tell in Drizzt's story. I don't think it has gone on too long. He is not a 2D character in my head. I like that he is growing (not how he is growing). I am hoping for a redemption of sorts. For him to realize how much his new "allies" (in the truly drow sense of the word) are opposed to all he has lived his life believing. I like Drizzt to be a goody too shoes. I like my D&D to be good versus evil. Some grey is okay..but I love my heros to be heros and my villains to be villains. I am a traditionalist. |
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