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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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 Posted - 17 Nov 2006 : 12:38:41
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| FWIW, I also have a few copies of the Ravenloft anthology available. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2006 : 12:44:36
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Quick note to the folks who have requested copies of the FR anthologies:
This has been a fairly hideous week, and I haven't gotten to the post office, but I'll box up stuff over the weekend and get back to the European folk with a postage quote.
I have only three or four copies of the Floodgate, and those have been spoken for. In the good news department, I found another copy of Thornhold. |
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1273 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2006 : 14:12:55
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
In the good news department, I found another copy of Thornhold.
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1273 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2006 : 16:41:23
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Is any of those 3 books worth reading ?
Once Around The Realms
The Shadow Stone
The Glass Prison
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36876 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2006 : 16:47:47
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Originally posted by Skeptic
Is any of those 3 books worth reading ?
Once Around The Realms
The Shadow Stone
The Glass Prison
Heh, it depends on who you ask. Some people hate certain books/trilogies, while others love them.
Myself, I've not read The Glass Prison. I have read Once Around The Realms and The Shadow Stone, but it's been many years since I read them. I don't recall having any particular dislike for those novels, but I didn't think they were particularly noteworthy, either.
Others are certain to disagree with me, though, especially if they've read the books more recently than I. |
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Kalin Agrivar
Senior Scribe
Canada
956 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2006 : 16:59:35
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enjoyed Once Around The Realms (it's a parody book with Volo and the "around the world in 80 days theme) and The Glass Prison (wish that one would have caught on (about a half-demon, drizzt-ish but enjoyable)
didn't like The Shadow Stone
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2006 : 17:00:04
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As Wooly said tastes differ, but you asked for opinions so here's mine. Remember that this is purely subjective.
The Glass prison I have not read.
Once around the Realms is (in my opinion) a rather bad attempt at a realms comedy that isn't the least funny and tries to blend jokes from TV shows with the realms.
The Shadow Stone is better, my problem with that one is that it does not feel like the realms to me. The book was originally intended for Birthright I believe.
But as I said, different people like different things. You might like them even if I did not. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2006 : 17:45:52
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Originally posted by Jorkens
The Shadow Stone is better, my problem with that one is that it does not feel like the realms to me. The book was originally intended for Birthright I believe.
It was, however it birthed the concept of the Shadow Weave. |
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1273 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2006 : 21:06:02
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Originally posted by Kuje
quote:
Originally posted by Jorkens
The Shadow Stone is better, my problem with that one is that it does not feel like the realms to me. The book was originally intended for Birthright I believe.
It was, however it birthed the concept of the Shadow Weave.
I know that it was first written for Birghtright, it's why I ask.
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1273 Posts |
Posted - 07 Dec 2006 : 18:38:52
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Hi,
Below is my "black" list, those books that are in the Tethtoril's Bookshelf that I don't own and I don't plan to get.
Baldur's Gate Series
The Double Diamond Triangle Saga
Fistandantilus Reborn (Dragonlance Book)
Once Around The Realms
The Shadow Stone
The Glass Prison
Pool of Radiance: The Ruins of Myth Drannor
If some of you want to make me change my mind one of the time, go for it |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5696 Posts |
Posted - 08 Dec 2006 : 14:49:47
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Originally posted by Skeptic
Hi,
Below is my "black" list, those books that are in the Tethtoril's Bookshelf that I don't own and I don't plan to get.
Baldur's Gate Series
The Double Diamond Triangle Saga
Fistandantilus Reborn (Dragonlance Book)
Once Around The Realms
The Shadow Stone
The Glass Prison
Pool of Radiance: The Ruins of Myth Drannor
If some of you want to make me change my mind one of the time, go for it
Well met
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Kaladorm
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1176 Posts |
Posted - 08 Dec 2006 : 17:38:06
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Fistandantilus Reborn is worth getting if you have the rest simply to complete the lost gods set.
It's not a bad book, though not brilliant, and I will feel much happier when i get to read Tymora's Luck knowing a little about Emillo |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2006 : 12:19:07
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I'd certainly recommend The Glass Prison, Skeptic. I found the novel quite well done and enjoyable
I couldn't agree more that was well done as was a few of the Harper Series. |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2006 : 02:10:08
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| I have pretty much read all of these novels except for the Double Diamond books. How are they? What are they about? |
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quajack
Seeker
86 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2006 : 16:25:06
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The Double Diamond books were 9 short novels (less than 100 pages each) written by different authors with cover prices of $2.99 (except the first which was $1.99).
This storyline takes place primarily in the the Utter East and Waterdeep. The series is very paladine-heavy (Tyr, if I remember correctly) and includes one of Faerun's most notorious bad-guys as a main character.
Overall, this is a spectacular 9-ology of books with tremendous names such as Ed Greenwood and Dave Gross at the helm of this project. If you are lucky enough to read these tomes without having heard any spoilers beforehand, you're in for quite a treat.
The #1 gripe about the Double Diamond Saga is the price of these (I'm guessing quite rare) OOP novels. I purchased the set used on ebay for about $60. I am happy with the purchase and have no regrets.
These tomes offer a great (not just good, great) read, but are inconsequential to the overall "flow" of the realms. If you can afford them, I would highly recommend the DD Saga. If not, don't worry. You'll be fine without them. |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 23 Dec 2006 : 13:47:49
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| Alibris.com is a good online store for getting used and out of print books. Used it quite heavily to completely my conan collection. |
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Braveheart
Learned Scribe
Austria
159 Posts |
Posted - 24 Dec 2006 : 00:45:55
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Hm, on my last trip to Vancouver Island I found some used books in Nanaimo, so it can't be that difficult to find at least some of the books in second hand bookshops somewhere else in Canada  .
I've got some OOP books twice, so PM me if you're interested. Austria is a long way from the States or Canada, but if you're really desperate...  |
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Aglaranna
Learned Scribe
166 Posts |
Posted - 24 Dec 2006 : 00:54:44
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| Almost...Almost...But not quite that desperate. Eh, maybe later. My philosophy: Haunt used bookstores until the owners are so sick of seeing your face they call the police due to "Deranged Book-Seeking Harassers". My collection has improved remarkably...And I've only had to be bailed out of jail twice! |
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In some celestial voice
If you choose not to decide
You still have made a choice
You can choose from phantom fears
And kindness that can kill
I will choose the path that's clear
I will choose freewill." -'Freewill' by Rush |
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Mace Hammerhand
Great Reader
Germany
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 25 Dec 2006 : 15:36:57
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Originally posted by Aglaranna
Almost...Almost...But not quite that desperate. Eh, maybe later. My philosophy: Haunt used bookstores until the owners are so sick of seeing your face they call the police due to "Deranged Book-Seeking Harassers". My collection has improved remarkably...And I've only had to be bailed out of jail twice!
If only I knew of more used book stores around here. :-/ |
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