Dragonlance: The movie - Page 2

Nightwing · 01-03-2007, 08:58 AM

The first three books of Dragonlance were very enjoyable and quick reads. Good comedic relief when needed. WoTC didn't own the TSR license when it was written back in the day. I haven't liked any of the new weis, hickman stuff however.

SpiritWarrior · 01-03-2007, 02:06 PM

The Twins trilogy was just the best I think. Yes, WoTC are almost forcing out new novels. Back in the day the realms was a huge mysterious place.

PurpleXVI · 01-04-2007, 03:16 AM

DragonLance is the sort of thing that seems really cool when you're 13, but there's really no excuse for liking it beyond that.

Kinda like Harry Potter.

SpiritWarrior · 01-09-2007, 08:08 PM

I have to agree to a point. I read the twins trilogy (the sequel to the original novels) when I was about 14-ish and loved it. Then, only about two years ago did I finally read the original novels (Dragons of XX), expecting a great adventure story but instead, found them horribly simplistic and cliche. I guess reading them backwards wasn't the best thing to do.

Weis and Hickman did get better as they went on and are capable of some amazing and deep storytelling. Stories like Darksword I felt were more adult and far more immersive and these were written pretty early on too. The later prequels like Soulforge were actually quite charming to read, kind of takes you back a bit. In these books you can see just how much the authors have grown in their writing and style.

PurpleXVI · 01-10-2007, 02:04 AM

I just feel that the underlying philosophy being espoused is just a tad too easily spotted once you've got a few years behind you and know some stories aren't told just to be stories, but are instead meant to be hidden advertisements for certain ethics, morals and religions.

Despite being as easily seen through, though, I always felt Death Gate was better written and in general a better story than Dragonlance.

Memnoch · 01-23-2007, 04:41 AM

Is this a cartoon series? I'll still watch it, of course...but the actors are all credited as "voices".

PurpleXVI · 01-23-2007, 05:22 AM

Could be full CGI. After all, they're going to need tons of dragons, monsters and magic. Hell, they'd probably need more green-screen time than real stuff if they decided to do it the "normal" way and then just patch the other stuff on.

Mack_Attack · 01-23-2007, 06:25 AM

I think it will be a cartoon thing.

Memnoch · 01-23-2007, 07:21 AM

Either way, it sounds good.

Balintherlas · 01-23-2007, 12:26 PM

So when is it coming out and will it be in theatres?

01-03-2007, 08:58 AM	#11
Nightwing Baaz Draconian Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: Neb. Age: 60 Posts: 725	The first three books of Dragonlance were very enjoyable and quick reads. Good comedic relief when needed. WoTC didn't own the TSR license when it was written back in the day. I haven't liked any of the new weis, hickman stuff however. __________________ HoHo What!

01-03-2007, 02:06 PM	#12
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	The Twins trilogy was just the best I think. Yes, WoTC are almost forcing out new novels. Back in the day the realms was a huge mysterious place. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

01-09-2007, 08:08 PM	#14
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	I have to agree to a point. I read the twins trilogy (the sequel to the original novels) when I was about 14-ish and loved it. Then, only about two years ago did I finally read the original novels (Dragons of XX), expecting a great adventure story but instead, found them horribly simplistic and cliche. I guess reading them backwards wasn't the best thing to do. Weis and Hickman did get better as they went on and are capable of some amazing and deep storytelling. Stories like Darksword I felt were more adult and far more immersive and these were written pretty early on too. The later prequels like Soulforge were actually quite charming to read, kind of takes you back a bit. In these books you can see just how much the authors have grown in their writing and style. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

01-23-2007, 04:41 AM	#16
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Is this a cartoon series? I'll still watch it, of course...but the actors are all credited as "voices". __________________

01-23-2007, 06:25 AM	#18
Mack_Attack Osiris - Egyptian God of the Underworld Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Sherwoodpark,Alberta,Canada Age: 52 Posts: 2,929	I think it will be a cartoon thing. __________________

01-04-2007, 03:16 AM	#13
PurpleXVI Emerald Dragon Join Date: April 6, 2005 Location: Denmark Age: 39 Posts: 903	DragonLance is the sort of thing that seems really cool when you're 13, but there's really no excuse for liking it beyond that. Kinda like Harry Potter.

01-10-2007, 02:04 AM	#15
PurpleXVI Emerald Dragon Join Date: April 6, 2005 Location: Denmark Age: 39 Posts: 903	I just feel that the underlying philosophy being espoused is just a tad too easily spotted once you've got a few years behind you and know some stories aren't told just to be stories, but are instead meant to be hidden advertisements for certain ethics, morals and religions. Despite being as easily seen through, though, I always felt Death Gate was better written and in general a better story than Dragonlance.

01-23-2007, 05:22 AM	#17
PurpleXVI Emerald Dragon Join Date: April 6, 2005 Location: Denmark Age: 39 Posts: 903	Could be full CGI. After all, they're going to need tons of dragons, monsters and magic. Hell, they'd probably need more green-screen time than real stuff if they decided to do it the "normal" way and then just patch the other stuff on.

01-23-2007, 07:21 AM	#19
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Either way, it sounds good. __________________

01-23-2007, 12:26 PM	#20
Balintherlas Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 22, 2003 Location: Ohio, Go Tribe Age: 39 Posts: 1,131	So when is it coming out and will it be in theatres? __________________ Veni, Vidi, Vici

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