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Zebra3 Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 1/9/06 7:29pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc) - Date Edited: 1/9/06 7:30pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Zebra3
	Thanks BroodingLion! I realy appreciate the run downs of the different stories Ex- It's fun stuff to read and that's all that really matters to me. Have you actually read any of the books? -----signature----- recipient of the coveted Corellian Ewokstripes with bronze cluster My icon archive -- > http://zebra3icons.bravehost.com/main1.html I'm currently reading Han Solo's Revenge I'm currently playing Tomb Raider Anniversary
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Excellence Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 1/9/06 7:38pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Not at the moment, I have 9 alone waiting on my shelf. I did look the home site up and researched feedback in the Ampitheatre forum, but it wasn't enough. I dislike the typical fantasy cliche (elfs, dwarfs, dragons, orcs) so what fantasy I can read is very limited. What do you recommend as the best written FR book, Zebra? -----signature----- The Brits gave the world Doctor Who We owe them
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Zebra3 Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 1/10/06 7:37am Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	The War of the Spider Queen series really has been quite different as far as Forgotten Realms goes, so you might like those books. Most of the main characters are Drow and there is very little goodness in the books at all. So there are no true heroics, it's everyone for themselves, the two leaders are constantly plotting to kill eachother, everyone betrays everyone else, there's quite a bit of homosexuality, most of the ones in charge are all female and they have secretely lost most of their powers. So, it's really pretty good if you're looking for some more edgy FR books. here are the books in order: Dissolution Insurrection Condemnation Extinction Annihilation Resurrection -----signature----- recipient of the coveted Corellian Ewokstripes with bronze cluster My icon archive -- > http://zebra3icons.bravehost.com/main1.html I'm currently reading Han Solo's Revenge I'm currently playing Tomb Raider Anniversary
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FlareStorm Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 1/10/06 9:01am Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	I've read the books focusing on Drizzt and Co. books from Crystal Shard onward and enjoyed most of them. But this most recent Hunter's Blade Trilogy was very dissapointing. Nothing new at all. Meh, another invasion. Excellence posted: I'm tediously playing though this Shadows of Amn, and know I will meet this Drizzt and co in a later assault on a major villain. You also meet him in Baldur's Gate 1, but very briefly. If you happen to kill him and steal his stuff, then take your character over to Baldur's Gate 2, him and his friends will kick your ass
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BroodingLion Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 1/10/06 10:47am Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Paul S. Kemp's Erevis Cale trilogy is on the grittier end of the FR spectrum; I like that a lot. There are some other books/shorts that feature some of the characters, but over on the RASalvatore.com boards Kemp is great about answering questions and all that. Erik Scott de Bie's debut novel Ghostwalker is great too. -----signature----- Beyond the Saga: Of Virtue and Violence - Hunt for the Lionheart http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=24329169&brd=10477
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Svebor Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 1/10/06 1:28pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Amon_Amarth posted: Hmm... I can't remember any FR books that I've read that mentiones some big adventure in Amn... Can anyone reccomend me some? The D&D game. Baldur's Gate II. You simply must play it. One of the best computer RPGs ever.
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Excellence Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 1/10/06 2:08pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc) - Date Edited: 1/10/06 2:09pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Excellence
	I know, FlareStorm. And he'll get hostile if you have his same name too, I heard! But I'll need him when assaulting Bodhi. Despite being an Undead Hunter Paladin, I just realised turning undead can scare low-level vampires away! They wouldn't approach my party yesterday! Not the best, Svebor. Whilst KOTOR is designed for those who've never played a RPG game, Baldur's Gate 2 assumes you have, and the walkthrough is useless. Good game with good depth, I admit, but it can be utterly overwhelming for newcomers, as it was for me. I still don't understand spells, so hardly used them. That's right---I killed the famous Kangaxx and Red Dragon without spells. Homosexuality in the Spider Queen septrilogy, Zebra? That's something I don't want. Curious, I've never seen a single review mention it. -----signature----- The Brits gave the world Doctor Who We owe them
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FlareStorm Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 1/10/06 2:23pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Excellence posted: Homosexuality in the Spider Queen septrilogy, Zebra? That's something I don't want. Curious, I've never seen a single review mention it. You'll get a bit in Baldur's Gate 2, if you take Imoen into the Underdark and make the right choices. Alas, it's all hinted to and off screen... (I actually might be totally wrong. I know its in the novelization, but I think its in the game)
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Zebra3 Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 1/10/06 2:33pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Excellence posted: Homosexuality in the Spider Queen septrilogy, Zebra? That's something I don't want. Curious, I've never seen a single review mention it. Well you asked for something different Anyway, it's not much of a big deal storywise. Quenthel, the high priestess and one in charge of the party, is seduced by the battle prisoner (Danifae) of one of the other priestesses (Halisstra) on her orders. This all creates an interesting twist on who's loyal to who and who's really pulling the strings in the group. It's all just normal politics in Drow society -----signature----- recipient of the coveted Corellian Ewokstripes with bronze cluster My icon archive -- > http://zebra3icons.bravehost.com/main1.html I'm currently reading Han Solo's Revenge I'm currently playing Tomb Raider Anniversary
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Excellence Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 1/10/06 2:55pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc) - Date Edited: 1/10/06 2:57pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Excellence
	Ah, lesbianism then, is it? That's more readable for a man, then man-man relationships. Did Salvatore show it, or just tell it? If it's engaged to the plot, then, that's not as gratuitous . . . -----signature----- The Brits gave the world Doctor Who We owe them
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Zebra3 Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 1/10/06 3:04pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Excellence posted: Ah, lesbianism then, is it? That's more readable for a man, then man-man relationships. Call me totally nutty, but I thought you'd say something like that Excellence posted: Did Salvatore show it, or just tell it? If it's engaged to the plot, then, that's not as gratuitous . . . That subplot begins in Insurrection, by Thomas M. Reid, book two of the series, and he went for a 'show don't tell' policy with it. The other authors did a good gob with it too and didn't make it nasty. Salvatore didn't write any of the books but I'm pretty sure he was the main editor for keeping te story in line. -----signature----- recipient of the coveted Corellian Ewokstripes with bronze cluster My icon archive -- > http://zebra3icons.bravehost.com/main1.html I'm currently reading Han Solo's Revenge I'm currently playing Tomb Raider Anniversary
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VadersLaMent Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 1/10/06 3:16pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	There is an entry in the Forgotten Realms campaign book for the city of Eversult where the city's female leader has a female consort and travelling campanion. Lesbians are all the rage. -----signature----- Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic--Arthur C. Clarke Any sufficiently advanced extraterrestrial intelligence is indistinguishable from God--Michael Shermer I am a sexy, shoeless GOD OF WAR!
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Excellence Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 1/10/06 4:10pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	What? I'm not into lesbianism. I raged over Martin's two totally and pointless moments in Storm of Swords. I'm just saying what man is going to read an ongoing homosexual relationship over a les show? Only the most free-minded intellectual. Okay, I thought Salvatore did those books. I should have known; he's done so many Drizzt he couldn't have had time for 6 Spider Queens. Oh, Erikson hinted once in books 3 and 4 of lesbian romance, but never more than a offhand comment. That's okay. -----signature----- The Brits gave the world Doctor Who We owe them
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MarcusP2 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 1/11/06 5:28am Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	FlareStorm posted: Excellence posted: Homosexuality in the Spider Queen septrilogy, Zebra? That's something I don't want. Curious, I've never seen a single review mention it. You'll get a bit in Baldur's Gate 2, if you take Imoen into the Underdark and make the right choices. Alas, it's all hinted to and off screen... (I actually might be totally wrong. I know its in the novelization, but I think its in the game) Is that with the Drow woman that you have to rescue? I don't think it's in the game (though she does hit on your male character) but it has been a good while since I've played it. I've heard the novelisations are absolutely dire...are they? -----signature----- Darth Revan Fan Club: Technical Specialist Uncle Eddie was my favourite wrestler Gentle Giant owns my bank account.
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Excellence Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 1/11/06 5:33am Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	In a manner of speaking . . . yes. And the forthcoming Bane book is done by the same author. But benefit of the doubt. -----signature----- The Brits gave the world Doctor Who We owe them
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