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koz
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 Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 09:10:35
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| I am currently reading Dawn of Night. I am almost finished and have enjoyed it immensely. It's very dark and features Skullport, which is one of my favorite locations. I have yet to find a book by Mr. Kemp that I haven't enjoyed. Looking forward to Midnight's Mask and Shadowbred but those will have to wait while I catch up on some other series first. |
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 10:55:38
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I have to tell you - I stopped reading the King Pinch - not because It was boring but somehow I could not wait any longer to read the Rouge series. So that's what I did - I read Alabaster staff and Black bouquet and liked both. thereafter I started with the Last mythal series. I am in the middle of book 2, and yo far I am not convinced of this series yet. It is a great plot no doubt but somehow the story is somewhat watered down. To me it seems not much is happening and the story is somewhat foreseeable. Well I will keep on reading anyhow.
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"Das Gras weht im Wind, wenn der Wind weht." |
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koz
Seeker
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 22:19:54
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| Right now I am reading The Mage in the Iron Mask. I know that it has not gotten the best of reviews but I like the "lighter" story. It is a nice contrast to Dawn of Night which I just finished and loved. I think it shows a different side of the realms than most books. The book and author don't take themselves too seriously and because of that it has been a smooth and enjoyable read so far. Will it continue to be so? Hopefully, yes. |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 19 Feb 2007 : 15:14:43
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| I have read 45 and have 15 more on my shelves waiting to be read. Next up for me? Not sure. Perhaps Road of the Patriarch. Or the Year of the Rogue Dragon series |
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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
765 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2007 : 04:55:35
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| Just finished The Yellow Silk last night. Awesome, awesome read, despite the fact (or perhaps due to it) that "the Rogue" in question was actually a bard. I was also impressed with The Alabaster Staff, but felt the ending left something to be desired. Frostfell didn't fail to impress, tight read right to the end. My internet order should be waiting at my post office (I have a postbox, no street delivery) this afternoon, just in time. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2007 : 18:56:12
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Finished Bladesinger, and will start on The Jewel of Turmish tonight. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Ricven Chorster
Acolyte
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Posted - 23 Feb 2007 : 23:06:54
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Forgotten Realms books currently on my bookshelf;
The Parched Sea, Elfshadow, Red Magic, The Ring of Winter, Crypt of the Shadowking, The Veiled Dragon, Soldiers of Ice...all from the Harpers series.
Black Wizards and Darkwell from the Moonshae Trilogy
The Complete Finder's Stone trilogy with Azure Bonds, The Wyvern's Spur, and Song of the Saurials.
The Lost Library of Cormanthyr from the Lost Empires series.
Elminster: The Making of a Mage and Elminster In Hell.
The City of Spendors from The Cities.
Realms of the Underdark and Realms of Valor
Baldur's Gate, Pool of Twilight, Rising Tide (Threat From the Sea series), and Final Gate from The Last Mythal series.
Along with Midnight's Mask which I am currently in the process of reading (unfortuntale, that's the only one in the series that I currently own...soon to be remedied, though, of that there is no doubt), those are my non-R.A. Salvatore writings from the Realms, but Salvatore's writings do take up a good portion (about half maybe) of my collection;
Homeland, Exile, and Soujourn from the Dark Elf Trilogy.
The complete Icewind Dale Trilogy...The Crystal Shard, Streams of Silver, and The Halfling's Gem.
The Legacy, Starless Night, Siege of Darkness, and Passage to Dawn.
The Silent Blade, The Spine of the World, Servant of the Shard, and Sea of Swords...Promise of the Witch King too.
The Thousand Orcs, The Lone Drow, and The Two Swords.
Canticle and The Chaos Curse from the Cleric Quintet
As you might be able to see I'm kind of all over the place with some of my books, as I have this occasional bad habit of buying (and reading) the second or third book of as trilogy before reading the original. I do try to hold off a little bit in that regards, but it's quite difficult seeing and not picking up a book like Midnight's Mask in the stores after reading so many positive things about the series and lead character(s)...I held out for a whole day on that one before going back the next day to purchase it.
Anyways, that's what I have, which admittedly isn't much in comparision to some/most FR novel collections, but I'm quite satisfied with what I currently have as of now, and I know that what I do have has given me at least few hundred hours of great enjoyment.
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koz
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 24 Feb 2007 : 10:19:32
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| Just finished The Mage in the Iron Mask and have started Farthest Reach. |
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Snotlord
Senior Scribe
Norway
476 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2007 : 13:05:31
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I just finished Shadowbred, which I liked quite a bit, I have
Vanity's Brood in my to-read pile and I am eagerly awaiting the new Byers book. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2007 : 17:48:41
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I will, this evening, finally start reading the fabled Sembia seires.
Hope you enjoy. I thought it was mostly good. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 24 Feb 2007 : 23:59:36
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I will, this evening, finally start reading the fabled Sembia seires.
Hope you enjoy. I thought it was mostly good.
Indeed.
In fact, I consider Halls of Stormweather a necessary FR novel for new readers when being introduced to Realms fiction for the first time.
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Delzounblood
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Feb 2007 : 11:26:25
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Originally posted by The Sage
Indeed.
In fact, I consider Halls of Stormweather a necessary FR novel for new readers when being introduced to Realms fiction for the first time.
I'm sure I have a copy, Is it that good a read? if so I will read it myself before I sell it.
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koz
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 27 Feb 2007 : 08:46:52
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| I just finished Farthest Reach and I have to say that I was very impressed. I wasn't sure how it would be since I found it difficult to get into Forsaken House but I was pleasantly surprised. Next up is Midnight's Mask. |
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Delzounblood
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
578 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2007 : 11:25:23
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My next book will be...
The Shadow Stone by Richard Baker
followed by
Halls of Stormweather
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 27 Feb 2007 : 22:47:21
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Originally posted by The Sage
In fact, I consider Halls of Stormweather a necessary FR novel for new readers when being introduced to Realms fiction for the first time.
I don't feel as strongly about that book (or the series, for that matter--I'm not fond of the whole "Gateway to the Realms" promontional stamp) as you do, but I'd certainly consider the series "recommended". |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Edited by - Rinonalyrna Fathomlin on 27 Feb 2007 22:49:31 |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 27 Feb 2007 : 23:36:42
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by The Sage
In fact, I consider Halls of Stormweather a necessary FR novel for new readers when being introduced to Realms fiction for the first time.
I don't feel as strongly about that book (or the series, for that matter--I'm not fond of the whole "Gateway to the Realms" promontional stamp) as you do, but I'd certainly consider the series "recommended".
Well, as I recall, Ed recommends Halls of Stormweather as a suitable novel to give new FR readers a grounding in the breadth of FR fiction.
That's usually how I've looked at it.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 28 Feb 2007 : 04:03:17
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I recall the very same thing...but as I said, I don't feel as strongly as Ed does. *shrug* At least, not so far as to call it a must-read, or a must-read-early-on, but I can agree that if you are looking to dip your toes into a lot of different Realms areas, it's well worth checking it out. Plus, the urban drama and intrigue found in the series is usually welcome (at least, to my tastes!).
As for the "Gateway to the Realms" subtitle: to be completely honest, I don't really think one can take any single area of the Realms (not even Waterdeep or the Dalelands) and label it THE "gateway to the Realms". Sembia is a gateway to the Realms, but not...well, you get the idea. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Delzounblood
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 15:20:21
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Originally posted by Delzounblood
My next book will be...
The Shadow Stone by Richard Baker
Delz
I hate to quote myself but i just did *grins*
But The Shadow Stone by Richard Baker (though I have only read about a quarter is really good, congrats sofar Rich
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 02 Mar 2007 : 01:55:14
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"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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koz
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 06 Mar 2007 : 04:50:19
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| I just finished Midnight's Mask last night. I have to say that it concluded one of the better series I have read lately. I liked how each book started where the previous one left off. It made for a very smooth transition from book to book. It set up The Twilight War very well. Next up for me is The Ruby Guardian. |
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koz
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 12 Mar 2007 : 03:58:43
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| I just Finished the Ruby Guardian. It didn't grab me like The Sapphire Crescent did but it was a very enjoyable read. It had a tough act to follow though. I loved The Sapphire Crescent and thought it was one of the better Realms novels I have read and I have read a lot of them. I know it was a middle novel or "bridge" book but to me it just set up events for the third book instead of telling a story as well. That was my only gripe though. It was very well written and I liked the characters. I just started reading Master of Chains. I am only about 20 pages in so far so I haven't formed any opinions yet but it starts out very promising. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 12 Mar 2007 : 05:22:23
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| I'm just about done with Shadow's Witness. It's pretty good, thus far... I had planned on continuing straight thru the Sembia books, but I just picked up Depths of Madness. So I'm making a sidetrek into those depths before resuming my journey thru Sembia. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 13 Mar 2007 : 00:03:21
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Finishing The Shadow Stone (which to my surprise is quite good), and will begin Depths of Madness when I receive my signed copy. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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yargarth
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 13 Mar 2007 : 05:16:32
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| Unfortunately I have yet to get a new realms book, the last one I read was the year of the dragon series and Elminster mage in making. I have been reading othe books. |
"You take a step, then another. That's the journey. But to take a step with your eyes open is not a journey at all, it's a remaking of your own mind."
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koz
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 14 Mar 2007 : 09:57:32
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| I just finished Master of Chains. Very good book with a lot of things that I have never seen in a Realms novel before. Undead Giants for example. I thought it was very well written and I love the ending. Now if only I knew if there was a follow up novel planned. All the seeds are planted for one but so far I have not heard anything about one. Here's hoping there is though. Next up is Final Gate. I made the mistake of reading one of the scrolls about it and was surprised at how much negative response it has gotten. I admit Forsaken House didn't grab like I had hoped but Farthest Reach more than made up for it and set up the finale very well. The amount of bashing by one person in particular really surprised me. I understand criticism but this went a bit far in my opinion. Next time maybe they will tell what they liked about a book as well as what they didn't like so it doesn't make others who haven't read it yet not want to. I for one am a big fan of Richard baker's writing. Is everything he writes perfect, no, but don't discard him because you didn't like one of his books. If anyone hasn't read Raven's Bluff I highly recommend it. It is one of the best novels I have read. Ok I am stepping down from my soapbox now. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 14 Mar 2007 : 20:20:05
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I don't know if you were talking about me, koz, but for the record:
--I did mention the parts of Final Gate that I actually liked, or thought were well done, even though for the most part I didn't like the book.
--I haven't "discarded" Rich Baker as an author...in fact, as I wrote only a few posts above, I found The Shadow Stone to be pretty entertaining and well done, even though some aspects of the plot were a bit hokey.
--I can't "make" someone avoid a book or not. People can choose to pick up and read a book or not. I simply give my opinion...I don't expect everyone to agree with it, nor do I expect people to make their reading decisions based upon it.
I'm not trying to derail this thread, but I'm not going to let certain things koz said to go unchallenged, either. My last point in particular probably applies to most reviewers (or those who simply comment) here, not just myself. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
Edited by - Rinonalyrna Fathomlin on 14 Mar 2007 20:22:33 |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 14 Mar 2007 : 20:50:50
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Finishing The Shadow Stone (which to my surprise is quite good), and will begin Depths of Madness when I receive my signed copy.
Speaking of which, it is indeed on its way, though it might not get there until Monday, as the foul necromancers at UPS seem to have decided to screw the process.
Last time I send something with them again. 
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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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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 14 Mar 2007 : 21:06:21
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Finishing The Shadow Stone (which to my surprise is quite good), and will begin Depths of Madness when I receive my signed copy.
Speaking of which, it is indeed on its way, though it might not get there until Monday, as the foul necromancers at UPS seem to have decided to screw the process.
Last time I send something with them again.
Cheers
No worries--I am a patient lady. Thanks for the update. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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koz
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 15 Mar 2007 : 08:28:48
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| Relax Rinonalyrna, I wasn't talking about you. I have always thought you give equal voice to both positive and negatives about the books you have read. I was looking through another scroll about this book and the very first post basically buried the book in question. I am all for criticism but at the same time like to show praise where it is due. Maybe what I read just came across as very harsh but that is why I voiced my opinion on how it sounded. While no one can make someone read or not read a book, comments can influence people. It just seemed like the only point of starting the scroll was to bury the book. I'm only a little ways into it and I'm sure ther will be things that I like as well as dislike but if I don't like the novel in general I am not going to start a scroll just to say how much I hated it. To me that is just rude. I do like how a lot of people stated what they liked about the novel as well as what they didn't like. It turned the scroll from purely negative to a good balance of positive and negative. Do I fault the author of the scroll for his opinions.....no. How they went about stating them is what caught me off guard. Oh, by the way Rin, I did read some of your posts in that scroll and I must say that you stated how you felt but you didn't hammer anyone over the head. You even went so far as to say that you and someone else had differing opinions but that you would never dampen someone's enthusiasm. That is what I thought should have been shown by the author of the scroll. |
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