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Imrahil · 01-29-2003, 11:22 PM

The book (& the SoA book) largely ignore all NPC's & side-quests. Most of the people you meet (Imoen, Jaheira, etc.) are in there, but just imagine if you took a plain Human Fighter only through the essential quests & ignored all other NPC's & side-quests & you'll get a pretty good idea of how "interesting" the books are.

- Imrahil

Byrd · 01-30-2003, 03:39 PM

I much prefered the dark elf trilogy by Salvatore. If anyone else has read this what did you guys think about it. I thought it was well written and Salvatore has become one of my favorite authors.

andrewas · 01-30-2003, 06:15 PM

The BG2 book was recently described on these forums as "needless erotica". I havent heard anything better of the BG1 books. In other words avoid. Read the older Forgotten Realms books, I have heard good things about them.

I wish my name was Baggins · 01-31-2003, 02:12 PM

I saw this piece of Literature at Waldenbooks and sat down in the asile to begin to read it...After about twenty minutes all I could do was breathe a heavy sigh and thank the ones above that I didn't spend any money on it...in my opinion the book would be best described as drivel.

Wumpspawner · 02-01-2003, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Byrd:
I much prefered the dark elf trilogy by Salvatore. If anyone else has read this what did you guys think about it. I thought it was well written and Salvatore has become one of my favorite authors.

I thought the trilogy ROCKED!!! I love Salvatore's work. If I wasn't born with the wrong set of equipment, I'd go as far as to say I'd have the man's baby.

Horatio · 02-02-2003, 10:42 AM

I wouldn't use any of the books to line my bins with. They are total trash, and really do take the pi$$ out of every good author out there. I hated them all, and that's saying something, as I'm usually very leniant.
And yes, it was I who described the BG2 book as needless erotica. My comment was quickly dismissed with "There is no such thing as 'needless erotica'

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Byrd · 02-03-2003, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wumpspawner:
I thought the trilogy ROCKED!!! I love Salvatore's work. If I wasn't born with the wrong set of equipment, I'd go as far as to say I'd have the man's baby.

I think thats going way to far man. I know he's a great author but have you seen his picture?

Wumpspawner · 02-03-2003, 11:23 PM

Yes, I've seen his picture, and yes, he's an ugly sot. But, fortunately, I can't have children, being improperly equipped, so I can easily sidestep any obligations created by my previous statement.

Or something.

Morgeruat · 02-05-2003, 11:13 AM

R. A.'s books are great, until you get past siege of darkness, that's where it all really started becoming more of the same to me, and Spine of the World, his novel about Wulfgar is a horrid piece of trash, abysmal even. sea of swords wasn't much better, as if you've read Homeland in the dark elf trilogy you know who the villain is before any of the tell-tale clues begin appearing. I really enjoyed the cleric quintet, and recommend it highly. Servant of the shard is also highly recommended, as it provides a very nice look into the psyche of the villain Drizzt battle all the way through the IWD trilogy and many of the later books

Maj · 02-07-2003, 06:57 PM

BG1 the book did kinda stuck, I thought it looked good at the store. I was so excited to see it because I was playing BG1 and found it fascinating that someone wrote a book about it. I have only read 2 forgotten realms books so far (I got a little bored with them), but I would love it if you other forum members would recommend some that you liked. And to answer your question I really wouldn't want to ruin the book for you so I'll keep it basic ... there aren't many NPC's in the book, they are just like minor characters in any other book. And you do have a group in a way: some people like Jaheria and Khaild travel with you.

01-30-2003, 03:39 PM	#12
Byrd Dungeon Master Join Date: January 9, 2003 Location: Oregon Age: 40 Posts: 67	I much prefered the dark elf trilogy by Salvatore. If anyone else has read this what did you guys think about it. I thought it was well written and Salvatore has become one of my favorite authors. __________________ ~The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.~<br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[monster13]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/monster13.gif\" />

01-30-2003, 06:15 PM	#13
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 43 Posts: 4,774	The BG2 book was recently described on these forums as "needless erotica". I havent heard anything better of the BG1 books. In other words avoid. Read the older Forgotten Realms books, I have heard good things about them. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

01-31-2003, 02:12 PM	#14
I wish my name was Baggins Elminster Join Date: September 7, 2002 Location: Upstate, SC Age: 52 Posts: 463	I saw this piece of Literature at Waldenbooks and sat down in the asile to begin to read it...After about twenty minutes all I could do was breathe a heavy sigh and thank the ones above that I didn't spend any money on it...in my opinion the book would be best described as drivel. __________________ I went this way while he went that way, so I scream to my partner, \"WHERE\'D HE GO?\" only to have my partner answer, \"WHERE\'D WHO GO?\"

02-02-2003, 10:42 AM	#16
Horatio Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 19, 2001 Location: Behind these metal bars Age: 42 Posts: 3,117	I wouldn't use any of the books to line my bins with. They are total trash, and really do take the pi$$ out of every good author out there. I hated them all, and that's saying something, as I'm usually very leniant. And yes, it was I who described the BG2 book as needless erotica. My comment was quickly dismissed with "There is no such thing as 'needless erotica' [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ I <b>am</b> the party!!<br /> [img]\"http://zert0.net/iuti/img2/1381585-vi.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

02-03-2003, 11:23 PM	#18
Wumpspawner Manshoon Join Date: September 25, 2002 Location: St. George, Utah Age: 49 Posts: 166	Yes, I've seen his picture, and yes, he's an ugly sot. But, fortunately, I can't have children, being improperly equipped, so I can easily sidestep any obligations created by my previous statement. Or something. __________________ \"I\'m a simple man. All I want is enough sleep for two men, enough whiskey for three, and enough women for four.\" - Walter Slovotsky

01-29-2003, 11:22 PM	#11
Imrahil Elminster Join Date: November 4, 2001 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 469	The book (& the SoA book) largely ignore all NPC's & side-quests. Most of the people you meet (Imoen, Jaheira, etc.) are in there, but just imagine if you took a plain Human Fighter only through the essential quests & ignored all other NPC's & side-quests & you'll get a pretty good idea of how "interesting" the books are. - Imrahil

02-05-2003, 11:13 AM	#19
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 44 Posts: 5,421	R. A.'s books are great, until you get past siege of darkness, that's where it all really started becoming more of the same to me, and Spine of the World, his novel about Wulfgar is a horrid piece of trash, abysmal even. sea of swords wasn't much better, as if you've read Homeland in the dark elf trilogy you know who the villain is before any of the tell-tale clues begin appearing. I really enjoyed the cleric quintet, and recommend it highly. Servant of the shard is also highly recommended, as it provides a very nice look into the psyche of the villain Drizzt battle all the way through the IWD trilogy and many of the later books __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

02-07-2003, 06:57 PM	#20
Maj Drow Warrior Join Date: December 30, 2002 Location: Colorado, USA Age: 39 Posts: 272	BG1 the book did kinda stuck, I thought it looked good at the store. I was so excited to see it because I was playing BG1 and found it fascinating that someone wrote a book about it. I have only read 2 forgotten realms books so far (I got a little bored with them), but I would love it if you other forum members would recommend some that you liked. And to answer your question I really wouldn't want to ruin the book for you so I'll keep it basic ... there aren't many NPC's in the book, they are just like minor characters in any other book. And you do have a group in a way: some people like Jaheria and Khaild travel with you. __________________ ...

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