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SiriusBlack
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 Posted - 12 Mar 2005 : 07:42:04
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Ironically, in the interview in Dragon magazine, RAS specifically said he didn't want Drizzt to turn out like the Fonz! 
 He did? What issue? Priceless. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 12 Mar 2005 : 07:43:08
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Well, as long as he doen't end up acting oposite Adam Sandler or dueling with Mork . . . Good Lord I know way too much about Henry Winkler's career . . .
Drizzt versus Mork? I'd pay to see that movie more than most of the tripe currently found at the box office. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 12 Mar 2005 : 07:44:48
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
RAS could simply end the series, and we readers could use our imaginations to decide what happened next.
Sounds like the old adage, always leave them wanting more. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 12 Mar 2005 : 18:01:36
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Ironically, in the interview in Dragon magazine, RAS specifically said he didn't want Drizzt to turn out like the Fonz!
He did? What issue? Priceless.
Page 80 of issue 188, the same interview where he discusses how Drizzt was created.
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Many readers admire Drizzt as well, but the author worries that the drow's reputation may get a little out of control. He doesn't want the character to lose his vulnerability and become "Fonzie-ized."
"Remember back on the first season of Happy Days, the Fonz was a well-written character," Salvatore said. "He was the coolest of the cool. Then, as the series progressed, here's a guy from Milwaukee, right? Suddenly he's going out to the West Coast and winning surfing contests, he's jumping his bike farther than anyone's ever done before. He became invincible. Under his leather jacket there appeared a big S -- Superman. That's not going to happen to Drizzt."
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 13 Mar 2005 : 05:43:33
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
"Remember back on the first season of Happy Days, the Fonz was a well-written character," Salvatore said. "He was the coolest of the cool. Then, as the series progressed, here's a guy from Milwaukee, right? Suddenly he's going out to the West Coast and winning surfing contests, he's jumping his bike farther than anyone's ever done before. He became invincible. Under his leather jacket there appeared a big S -- Superman. That's not going to happen to Drizzt."
A very interesting quote given when it was made and the current time frame for the character. |
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Acolyte
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Posted - 21 Mar 2005 : 17:47:40
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| I like Wulfgar. His character isn't too boring or stereotypical, at least no more so than any other companion. He's well placed in the novels and serves his role well. I must admit the supposed death plot twist was interesting as was his change in character. I liked him as a ruthless thug. Alas, the companions of the hall aren't whole without him and I think reading the novels wouldn't be the same without him either. |
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Weiser_Cain
Seeker
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Posted - 23 Mar 2005 : 05:56:44
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| Bringing the characters back to life cheapens their death and makes it just about meaningless. I never liked the barbarian. I always thought the drow would get the girl and I'm glad that happened...eventually. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 23 Mar 2005 : 06:19:45
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Originally posted by Weiser_Cain
Bringing the characters back to life cheapens their death and makes it just about meaningless.
Excellent point. A heroic death doesn't have the same impact if readers expect the inevitable return. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 23 Mar 2005 : 11:30:01
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Weiser_Cain
Bringing the characters back to life cheapens their death and makes it just about meaningless.
Excellent point. A heroic death doesn't have the same impact if readers expect the inevitable return.
That's why I think RAS would be making a mistake to kill off Wulfgar again... |
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Sorenna_Melruth
Acolyte
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Posted - 03 Apr 2005 : 20:54:27
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My big problem with Wulfgar had to be the fact that when he was alive he was suppose to be wedding Catti but he never showed any interest in her through the pages of the book, where we could clearly see the relationship between Catti and Drizzt we could not with Wulfgar and Catti. I disliked him mainly because he was so I am might and poweful, though this faded as the books went on, which I am greatful for.
After Wulfgar's death however, I found myself glad that he had gone, there seemed to be a weight lifted off the whole books, then he came back. I was with Drizzt and Brunnor if Wulfgar ever hit Catti again that he should indeed be killed and let me tell you friends that an axe to cut you down to size is a mean concept!
His sudden fixiation with Catti brie over it was like he attatched himself to Deli decided to get married and adopt a kid to hell with the rest of his friends and his companions whom not a couple of books ago he'd go into hell for. I know that demon torturing is bad, but Salvatore did more then break Wulfgar's spirit, he broke the character, in my opinion. I was dis-satisfied with this and I still dislike his wife.
I read all the books faithfully and I do love Ra Salvatore's work he's been my favorite writer until recently with Rich Baker he's topped my favorites list.
I don't mind angst but the constant seperation of the characters, and the includants of new ones Like Innovindel has made me go -sigh- another girl for compitition. There is something about her that I just don't like, and after waiting for ages for him and Catti to hook up he finds her after grieving over the fact he feared them dead, and just leaves in the morning...please thats just ...I don't have words for it because it somehow seems wrong to me.
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