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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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 Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 15:56:50
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Poll Question:
Ok so we had the Rogues series and the Priests series. We will be getting the Fighters and then the Wizards. Which class series do you want to see most come afterwards??
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 16:00:43
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| I voted the Commoners because it would be interesting to have more stories akin to the one in "Spine of the World" (and I am not referring to the half of the book dedicated to Wulfgar). Just to get a grasp of life for commoners. It could be anything from romance stories set in the realms to horror stories where there are no adventurers nearby to confront the evil. There are a plethora of possibilities with this. |
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Jindael
Senior Scribe
USA
357 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 16:14:17
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Personally, I’d like to see a focus on more multiclass characters. But what would they name that? The “Can’t make up their mind” series, or, hehe, the “Twinked out Ubermunch!” series! =P
I guess it goes against the grain of having a class series, but I prefer when the character doesn’t fit directly into an archtype. Remember the first Drizz’t book when he’s picking locks?
But, if forced to vote on just one class, I’d guess I would have to say Sorcerers. That would be fun, I think. These wild talents blowing stuff up. Might be a challenge though, considering that Sorcerers seem to work okay as a game mechanic, but might be tougher to explain in a “real life” context.
I chose to view the votes before I replied, and now I can’t go back and get the option to vote. :(
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 18:43:52
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The Rogues series included Bards and Rogues, The Priests included Clerics and Paladins, I am sure The Wizards series will include both wizards and sorcerers, and we know it includes at least one prestige class. Each book in The Fighters series focuses on a different PrC if the titles are any indication. That really only leaves the wilderness classes and monks to be covered.
My guess is they would make a Ranger/Druid series, although a monk series would be interesting. Seeing things through Sefris' point of view in The Black Bouquet was interesting, I'd love to see more of that. A series focusing on NPC classes is highly unlikely, but I agree it could be interesting. I don't think a whole series on commoners would go over all that well, but maybe one book for each NPC class? |
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Snotlord
Senior Scribe
Norway
476 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 20:15:22
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The rogue books I read was cool, but classes is IMO a horrible theme for a novel series. FR books should focus on great stories, not rules concepts like classes.
I would very much like to see a series of Waterdeep books, religous books, cloak & dagger stuff, planar books, roguish books, pirate books and so on. Not classes. |
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Faraer
Great Reader
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Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 20:22:41
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| I'd much prefer to see novels featuring adventuring companies than lone heroes or single-class organizations. |
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 20:30:20
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| I voted other.I really think that after the 4 classes that they are doing,or have done.This should be the end.No need to do paladins,druids,monks etc..etc..I think it would be rather boring after a while...Faraer has a great idea about adventuring companies.There quite a few out there that have gotten some ink in accessory books.How about some novel material about them????? |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Jindael
Senior Scribe
USA
357 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 21:02:45
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Originally posted by Faraer
I'd much prefer to see novels featuring adventuring companies than lone heroes or single-class organizations.
I'll gladly second this. Actualy adventuring companies would be the way to go.
I honestly think that all the CLASS novels that are coming out now are exist to find "the next Drizz't".
Hopefully the Knights of Myth Drannor books will sell very well, and we will get more group novels. |
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Faraer
Great Reader
3308 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 23:27:23
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| Of course, Drizzt emerged from the Companions of the Hall, not a deliberate attempt to engineer a popular hero. Erevis Cale appeared in an anthology. If 'next Drizzt' is the goal, more protagonists = more chances. |
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1272 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2005 : 02:02:01
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I voted for The Prestige myself because I would enjoy reading about assassin or dwarven defender characters.
Of course, the term "assassin" is quite a bit generalized as anyone who kills for payment could be considered an assassin. Lol. |
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SomeDude
Acolyte
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2005 : 05:22:35
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| I voted barbarian. I would love to read more about the different Uthgardt tribes. |
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
785 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2005 : 07:14:19
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| I voted paladin instead, it would be nice to see how the Realms' paladins in action and how they deal with the various evil faiths while questioning their own faith. A tale of a paladin turned faithless then back to faithful would be not so bad at all. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36965 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2005 : 11:24:40
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Originally posted by Shadovar
I voted paladin instead, it would be nice to see how the Realms' paladins in action and how they deal with the various evil faiths while questioning their own faith. A tale of a paladin turned faithless then back to faithful would be not so bad at all.
We've actually had that before, but not in novel form. In the comics, we saw Priam Agrivar, a paladin, fall from grace when he arms were withered by a magical attack. He turned to alcohol, and was living on the streets of Waterdeep.
He later got a chance to find a magical item that would return strength to his arms. He got it, and slew the guy that had withered his arms. After that, he cleaned up and resumed being a paladin. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2005 : 14:56:41
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quote:
Originally posted by Faraer
I'd much prefer to see novels featuring adventuring companies than lone heroes or single-class organizations.
I quite agree.
Ed's Knights trilogy is a very good start.
By extention, and concentrating more on organisations rather than adventuring companies, most of the Harpers novels come close, but the not close enough.
Of course, a series focusing on the creation of the Moonstars and perhaps elaborating more on the reasons for their creation would be a dream worthy of consideration, at least for me (and I know there's probably one other scribe here who will agree with me ecstatically ).
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1272 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2005 : 17:14:07
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| Sage, perhaps a series about the Zhentarim? It would be nice to able to read more about Manshoon and Fzoul, and how they run their organization. |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2005 : 18:55:45
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I don't want them thinking about another CLASS series until the Bladesinger novel is back in the fighter line up and coming out SOON.  |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36965 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2005 : 23:49:39
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Faraer
I'd much prefer to see novels featuring adventuring companies than lone heroes or single-class organizations.
I quite agree.
Ed's Knights trilogy is a very good start.
By extention, and concentrating more on organisations rather than adventuring companies, most of the Harpers novels come close, but the not close enough.
Of course, a series focusing on the creation of the Moonstars and perhaps elaborating more on the reasons for their creation would be a dream worthy of consideration, at least for me (and I know there's probably one other scribe here who will agree with me ecstatically ).
Ooh, ooh, are you referring to me? 
Truly, rather than the class novels (which I have admittedly not read any of, yet), I'd rather see novels focusing on various power groups (other than the Harpers, obviously). A book or two on groups like the Eldreth Veluuthra, the Tel'Teukiira (written by Steven Schend, of course), the Twisted Rune, the Zhentarim, and so on...
Ooh, and how about a Manshoon trilogy? Have each book be loosely tied together, but each focusing on a different Manshoon clone (ideally, to me, at least one book would focus on a Manshoon other than the "official" three). |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 01 Jul 2005 : 03:25:30
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Originally posted by DDH_101
Sage, perhaps a series about the Zhentarim? It would be nice to able to read more about Manshoon and Fzoul, and how they run their organization.
You're right DDH_101. A series focusing exclusively on the Zhentarim would be a real hoot! However, and as much as it pains me to say this, I'd be interested in learning a little more about Fzoul to begin with. We already know a little about Manshoon, and Fzoul's received the odd treatment here and there, but I'd like to read more if the opportunity ever presented itself.
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Ooh, ooh, are you referring to me?
I'm surprised you even had to ask old friend  .
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Truly, rather than the class novels (which I have admittedly not read any of, yet), I'd rather see novels focusing on various power groups (other than the Harpers, obviously). A book or two on groups like the Eldreth Veluuthra, the Tel'Teukiira (written by Steven Schend, of course), the Twisted Rune, the Zhentarim, and so on...
Having a published Tel'Teukiira book written by Sage Schend would rank right alongside Ed's Knights trilogy in my opinion. The Twisted Rune is another, with the Rundeen following close behind.
And while we're on the subject of wishing for what novels *could* be... I'd definitely place a vote down for something based on the Imaskari -- though not an "organisation", they certainly would provide an intriguing focus for a novel I think.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2005 : 04:30:42
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To answer one sorta implied question back there: In the Fighters series, the base class (fighter, ranger, barbarian, paladin) is kind of open game -- I'm pretty sure there's at least one barbarian in the lineup, but don't quote me on that.
I've long seen the "Classes" series as a followup to "The Cities". . . so you know this (what's next) could be broadened as well. . .
Who knows?
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Smyther
Learned Scribe
Canada
121 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2005 : 05:08:16
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I've actually done a bit of my own predictions on this topic on my own. First, let's analyze patterns in the standalone series (oxymorons!):
The Rogues
The Priests
The Fighters
The Wizards
The Nobles
The Cities
The Harpers
The Lost Empires
Sembia
Well, apart from Sembia, we have all series focusing on 'the people' and two on 'the places.' Therefore, I propose the next series will focus a little more on 'the places' and a few on 'the people.'
Here are my possible predictions:
The Secrets/Mysteries/Legends
The Urchins/Commoners/People
The Heroes
The Villains
The Dungeons
The Monsters
Any thoughts, agreements, or predictions?
PS, voting 'The Commoners.' I'm sure it will happen in some form. |
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2005 : 06:18:41
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| I kind of like The Villians idea |
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ode904
Learned Scribe
Finland
193 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2005 : 08:27:00
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Perhaps one of the prestige.
We have for example Danica(monk),many series of sorcerers and wizards,bards and paladins in Songs & swords, rangers in Legend of the Drizzt, so my vote goes to Prestige. Something different would be nice.. |
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
785 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2005 : 08:32:24
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| I say the "commoners" would also be a better idea besides the paladins I voted, it would be good for a change to see how commoners fare in the Realms rather than be seen as monster fodder or fodder for some RSE or villain plots. I would rather see a commoner in the Realms rise to a hero status through unexpected circumstances than watch them end up as some kind of fodder. |
We have fostered trust, recruited loyalty, and gathered the faithful. We have trained thousands. Our legions can cover the land, fill the sky and travel through the darkness. We can hunt any and all that would deny our heritage. Now is our time, now is the time of the Dark Reign(Rain) of the Empire of Shadows.
- 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. |
Edited by - Shadovar on 02 Jul 2005 08:33:06 |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2005 : 12:51:14
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| I voted other because frankly...I just don't care what the next class series of novels ends up being. I simply want novels with good writing. That's something I haven't always encountered in the class series of novels. |
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Enialus Meliamne
Acolyte
Portugal
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Posted - 02 Jul 2005 : 13:36:28
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Since I'm a ranger, paladin and cleric fan, I'm for party books myself mainly :-) Once I catch up on my reading from the old school books in FR, I'll head back to the Rage line of books. But that will be a while off yet since I have the Elminster series, Songs and Swords, Starlight and Shadows, Return of the Archwizards, etc to finish  And incidently, I voted ranger class for class specific series since priests were just covered. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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DeathRage
Acolyte
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Posted - 04 Jul 2005 : 02:09:57
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
It looks like The Dungeons is the next series...
Really, then please, tell me what will it be about? |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2005 : 13:44:24
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quote:
Originally posted by DeathRage
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
It looks like The Dungeons is the next series...
Really, then please, tell me what will it be about?
Check out this blog. |
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Smyther
Learned Scribe
Canada
121 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2005 : 19:06:17
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Good lord, a prediction came true?! Honestly, I had no idea about this Dungeons series when I thought about it - it just made sense. I wonder what dungeons they will be covering? (I think Undermountain could be excluded due to a profusion of products and novels in that area).
Mmm, better get writing in case of an open call...
And so the class novels do come to an end. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2005 : 19:52:40
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| Too bad there won't be an Undermountain novel by Ed Greenwood. |
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