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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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 Posted - 01 Jul 2005 : 03:19:21
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And, Faraer's comment about the general feeling of Prince of Lies is also something I could relate to. At times, the novels seemed also beyond what the Realms should be...
Didn`t Elminster say in Elminsters Daughter that only fools believe that Faerun is a fair place?
Hehe...
It wouldn't be the first time somebody's thought me the fool for believing that...  .
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 01 Jul 2005 : 03:48:15
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by khorne
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Originally posted by The Sage
And, Faraer's comment about the general feeling of Prince of Lies is also something I could relate to. At times, the novels seemed also beyond what the Realms should be...
Didn`t Elminster say in Elminsters Daughter that only fools believe that Faerun is a fair place?
Hehe...
It wouldn't be the first time somebody's thought me the fool for believing that... .
Oh, it's not only that belief that makes us think that of you.  
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 01 Jul 2005 : 03:51:38
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Oh, it's not only that belief that makes us think that of you.
I had to go there before anyone else could!
::Shakes head::
"Never ever give them an opening... Isn't that what old Mournblade once said." 
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ode904
Learned Scribe
Finland
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Posted - 03 Jul 2005 : 22:46:53
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Yes, ironically, the first three are more important for understanding what major events have happened recently in the Realms, but the last two books, while less important than the first three from a "explanatory" point of view, are, in my opinion, a much better read than the first three, especially Prince of Lies.
I'll agree with that. 
I'll second that also.
And, Faraer's comment about the general feeling of Prince of Lies is also something I could relate to. At times, the novels seemed also beyond what the Realms should be...
I agree with you three.
Some books can give you a lot different view. And depends a lot of the writer, what kind of view she/he is going to show us(im not here for arguing who is good author, so dont comment on that)
For example I started with Salvatore's first nine books. When I started reading Cunningham's books my 'view' changed too. And then the same thing happened with reading Greenwoods(and so on all writer's) books.
But that was a little out off topic.(But not off your converstation)
I recommend you to read first some books. From all writer's!!
Then when you have read enough(you can yourself imagine what's enough..) start to read the RPG books, like Villains Lorebook, Faiths and Pantheonss and so on.
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If you have something in your mind taht confuses you, you can ask from us, I think this forum was made for taht kinds of things. |
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 03 Jul 2005 : 22:55:20
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I agree with what ode said. It's good to read from a lot of different writers when reading about FR. I know a lot of people that just read the Drizzt series by RAS and they base everything they "think" they know on those novels.
I think sourcebooks should be used as background info for novels. The sourcebooks provide some basic info that allow you to read the novels without confusion or misunderstanding some Realmslore. |
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ode904
Learned Scribe
Finland
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Posted - 04 Jul 2005 : 18:44:28
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| Yeah, exactly. We must honor author's work. They create this world. Sourcebooks add more information for RPG products and for them who are interested. |
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