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thomas b.
Acolyte
24 Posts |
 Posted - 29 May 2005 : 09:05:42
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Poll Question:
Who is the best character in The Dark Tlf Trilogy?
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 30 May 2005 : 14:51:19
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| This one was easy.Jarlaxle all the way. |
LIFE,BIRTH,BLOOD,DOOM---THE HOLE IN THE GROUND IS COMING ROUND SOON----BLS |
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thomas b.
Acolyte
24 Posts |
Posted - 30 May 2005 : 17:08:21
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| yes i totally agree.hes an awseome charactor.so unpreedictable he may have anything up his sleeve.i love that about him. |
THOMAS BENJAMIN |
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Neo2151
Learned Scribe
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2005 : 05:11:55
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When was Jarlaxle even in the Dark Elf trilogy? And if you can point that out to me... c'mon... Zak's got him beat hands down.  |
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Icewolf
Learned Scribe
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2005 : 05:21:06
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Jarlaxle was NOT in the Dark Elf Trilogy*
And, I agree with Neo. Zak was awesome!!
*I, as always, reserve the right to be utterly, completely, and absolutely wrong. |
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Kaladorm
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1176 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2005 : 12:21:44
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You forgot to include Clacker in the poll!  |
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Lucius
Seeker
98 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2005 : 17:40:55
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Jarlaxle was in the trilogy from what I remember. He hired himself out to both House Do'Urden, and that other which escapes my memory at the moment.
Drow with eye-patch? That is Jarlaxle, right? |
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Fletcher
Learned Scribe
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2005 : 20:43:04
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| Bivrip! |
Run faster! The Kobolds are catching up! |
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Lucius
Seeker
98 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jun 2005 : 12:34:29
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| What/Who's Bivrip? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36797 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jun 2005 : 18:01:45
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quote:
Originally posted by Lucius
What/Who's Bivrip?
It was the command word to activate the magic of Belwar Dissengulp's enchanted prosthetics. |
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Fletcher
Learned Scribe
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jun 2005 : 20:40:46
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Lucius
What/Who's Bivrip?
It was the command word to activate the magic of Belwar Dissengulp's enchanted prosthetics.
Nothing like a reference to the minutiae to show the world the depth of your geekyness eh?
Be nice to your local neighborhood geek, because you may be working for him in 10 years.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36797 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jun 2005 : 23:35:49
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Originally posted by Fletcher
Nothing like a reference to the minutiae to show the world the depth of your geekyness eh?
What about being able to recognize and explain that reference, entirely from the top of your head?  |
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2005 : 17:38:16
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Sad thing is a knew exactly what Bivrip meant.... |
LIFE,BIRTH,BLOOD,DOOM---THE HOLE IN THE GROUND IS COMING ROUND SOON----BLS |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jun 2005 : 22:47:39
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My favorite character would have to be Vierna.. she was awesome. It was a shame she turned into a crazed priestess in the legacy of the drow books (or should I say, book).
But Zak was a close second... he was a natural bad mutha and you know he could have whooped every other weapon master. Oh well, looks like all good drow (sans Jarlaxle) seem to go to quickly to the Spiderweb Pits.
C-Fb |
Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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Piergeiron
Acolyte
Sweden
11 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 13:37:43
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| Double post due to mixup between the "reply" and "edit" icon :-/ |
Edited by - Piergeiron on 30 Jun 2005 07:28:20 |
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Krafus
Learned Scribe
246 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 17:16:40
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| I voted for Zaknafein. Yeah, Jarlaxle is cool, but I have a weakness for really badass fighters. |
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Piergeiron
Acolyte
Sweden
11 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 19:22:20
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Originally posted by Piergeiron
quote:
Originally posted by Lucius
Jarlaxle was in the trilogy from what I remember. He hired himself out to both House Do'Urden, and that other which escapes my memory at the moment.
Drow with eye-patch? That is Jarlaxle, right?
House Hunett and had dealings with Matron Beanre. It's all there in Exile. Yes it's the same Jarlaxle with the shaven head, the eye-patch and the general swashbuckling demanour.
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ode904
Learned Scribe
Finland
193 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2005 : 22:06:11
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| NOt hard one. Jarlaxle. I like Servant of The shar because of JArlaxle |
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ode904
Learned Scribe
Finland
193 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2005 : 20:07:41
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Originally posted by VEDSICA
Sad thing is a knew exactly what Bivrip meant....
What does it mean the VEDSICA?
IF someone said it here i didnt notice... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31726 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2005 : 02:35:18
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Originally posted by ode904
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Originally posted by VEDSICA
Sad thing is a knew exactly what Bivrip meant....
What does it mean the VEDSICA?
IF someone said it here i didnt notice...
From the Rupert's reply earlier -
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Originally posted by Lucius
What/Who's Bivrip?
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It was the command word to activate the magic of Belwar Dissengulp's enchanted prosthetics.
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Faraer
Great Reader
3308 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2005 : 03:46:42
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1. Am I wrong to view the popularity of Jarlaxle, a villain or at least an antihero, with suspicion and distaste? Why might I not particularly like the character when some others do?
2. How accurate and honest are these results? How representative might they be of Salvatore readers in general? If they are honest and representative, why haven't there yet been Jarlaxle or Zaknafein novels? |
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
785 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2005 : 04:01:52
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quote:
Originally posted by Faraer
1. Am I wrong to view the popularity of Jarlaxle, a villain or at least an antihero, with suspicion and distaste? Why might I not particularly like the character when some others do?
2. How accurate and honest are these results? How representative might they be of Salvatore readers in general? If they are honest and representative, why haven't there yet been Jarlaxle or Zaknafein novels?
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- High Prince Telemont Tanthul, Lord Shadow
In a speech given to the citizens of Shade Enclave
At the celebration of the Shinantra Battle victory when he revealed that he was THE Lord Shadow of legend. |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2005 : 09:19:32
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quote:
Originally posted by Faraer
1. Am I wrong to view the popularity of Jarlaxle, a villain or at least an antihero, with suspicion and distaste? Why might I not particularly like the character when some others do?
2. How accurate and honest are these results? How representative might they be of Salvatore readers in general? If they are honest and representative, why haven't there yet been Jarlaxle or Zaknafein novels?
1. Not gonna go there today
2. 52 votes when I write this, so not particularly representative, although probably honest and accurate within those limits. And don't ask us, ask the TSR/WotC book department people. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2005 : 14:23:18
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quote:
Originally posted by Faraer
2. How accurate and honest are these results? How representative might they be of Salvatore readers in general? If they are honest and representative, why haven't there yet been Jarlaxle or Zaknafein novels?
Isn't this point because internet browsers are just a small segment of novel readers and internet users ones who come here a small percentage of that group? Thus, take results of any online poll with a grain of salt. |
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Anthor The Unforgiver
Acolyte
Turkey
15 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2005 : 06:59:18
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| In spite of Zaknafein and Jarlaxle are cool guys, I voted for Dizzt because he is the coolest |
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magnakanus
Acolyte
Germany
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Posted - 11 Jul 2005 : 18:08:12
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| Jarlaxle tickles my affinity for unpredictable rogues. Perfect in all aspects. |
All good things come to those who wait... |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36797 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2005 : 22:23:40
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I like Jarlaxle because he's unpredictable, always keeps his head, and has got style. Bad guys with panache are the best.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31726 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2005 : 02:15:24
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I like Jarlaxle because he's unpredictable, always keeps his head, and has got style. Bad guys with panache are the best.
Echoes this.
Of course, he's not my favorite character in the 'Dark Elf' trilogy, but Wooly's point about "bad guys" having a certain charismatic style is certainly valid. 'Tis probably why Elaith is also so popular.
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2005 : 03:20:55
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Originally posted by The Sage
Wooly's point about "bad guys" having a certain charismatic style is certainly valid. 'Tis probably why Elaith is also so popular.
Elaith isn't bad. He's just misunderstood. But, villians do have a great deal of popularity with audiences of many mediums. |
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Sariss Eldariss
Acolyte
Lesotho
11 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2005 : 21:30:49
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by The Sage
Wooly's point about "bad guys" having a certain charismatic style is certainly valid. 'Tis probably why Elaith is also so popular.
Elaith isn't bad. He's just misunderstood. But, villians do have a great deal of popularity with audiences of many mediums.
Misunderstood? Although he has calmed down a lot and has had a new tack in life, Eliath is bad. He may one day end up redeeming himself of all the lives he has taken and all the wrong that he has done or not, but he is bad (very likeable as a character but bad nonetheless) |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36797 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2005 : 22:31:53
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Originally posted by Sariss Eldariss
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by The Sage
Wooly's point about "bad guys" having a certain charismatic style is certainly valid. 'Tis probably why Elaith is also so popular.
Elaith isn't bad. He's just misunderstood. But, villians do have a great deal of popularity with audiences of many mediums.
Misunderstood? Although he has calmed down a lot and has had a new tack in life, Eliath is bad. He may one day end up redeeming himself of all the lives he has taken and all the wrong that he has done or not, but he is bad (very likeable as a character but bad nonetheless)
Friend SB was making a tongue-in-cheek post. He does that, from time to time.  |
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