Your favourite fantasy author? - Page 9

Timber Loftis · 12-18-2003, 02:48 PM

Martin, Martin, and Martin. But, as I couldn't choose the same one thrice, I went with Martin, then Tolkien. Out of the other ones there that I've read, I'm not too fond of any of them. Salvatore is entertaining, but any FR novelist has trouble overcoming my dislike of the Monty Haul setting where you trip over magic artifacts every 5 steps. Eddings did fine in Pawn of Prophecy, but the Belgariad as a whole was mediocre, and the Mallorean was more of the same, with the Elenium and Talmuli also being quite similar -- in fact, he got famous by writing the same story 4 times.

Had Chaucer or Chretien de Troys or even the "unknown" Beowulf been on the list, I would have had a third vote. Oh well.

Ny'irilit · 12-26-2003, 04:02 PM

You all bow before Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, no other answer is valid

pshh full stop.

Dron_Cah · 01-03-2004, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Night Stalker:
I'm going to add Michael Stackpole for his BattleTech (technically SciFi I know!) and StarWars: Rouge Squadron stuff.

I concur w/ Night Stalker, but solely for Stackpole's Star Wars stuff. And yes, I am a junkie! Note to self: Must find that patch on e-bay...

InjaYew · 01-04-2004, 10:32 AM

I voted for Jordan only since we could only do three.
I would add Charles DeLint and Terry Pratchett.

[ 01-04-2004, 10:36 AM: Message edited by: InjaYew ]

Link · 01-05-2004, 05:09 PM

I'd add Philip Pullman and his great epic story "His Dark Materials"

Smoothie · 01-13-2004, 08:10 AM

I dont read fantasy so I didnt' vote.

Dar'tanian · 01-13-2004, 10:51 PM

You should try smoothie!

kronrahr · 01-17-2004, 12:52 PM

I've read most of the authors cited before... And they're all good.
But I think Hobb, Martin and Jordan are the most 'mature'. Just take a look at characters from Tolkien, Eddings and the like : childish, and too naive.
My fav. is George R. Martin. I can't wait any longer for the 4th book (Song of Ice and Fire)

Dar'tanian · 01-17-2004, 03:12 PM

Welcome kronrahr!!!

Olorin · 01-17-2004, 11:10 PM

My "other" vote was for McKiernan

View Poll Results: Your favourite fantasy author?
Terry Brooks - Shannara	16	7.02%
Elaine Cunningham - Forgotten Realms	83	36.40%
Sara Douglass - Axis, Wayfarer and Crucible	6	2.63%
David Eddings - Belgariad	4	1.75%
Raymond Feist - Riftwar, Serpentwar	47	20.61%
Terry Goodkind - Sword of Truth	6	2.63%
Ed Greenwood - Elminster Forgotten Realms	36	15.79%
Robin Hobb - Farseer	17	7.46%
Robert Jordan - Wheel of Time	7	3.07%
George Martin - A Song of Ice and Fire	4	1.75%
RA Salvatore - Drizzt series	2	0.88%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 228. You may not vote on this poll

12-18-2003, 02:48 PM	#81
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Martin, Martin, and Martin. But, as I couldn't choose the same one thrice, I went with Martin, then Tolkien. Out of the other ones there that I've read, I'm not too fond of any of them. Salvatore is entertaining, but any FR novelist has trouble overcoming my dislike of the Monty Haul setting where you trip over magic artifacts every 5 steps. Eddings did fine in Pawn of Prophecy, but the Belgariad as a whole was mediocre, and the Mallorean was more of the same, with the Elenium and Talmuli also being quite similar -- in fact, he got famous by writing the same story 4 times. Had Chaucer or Chretien de Troys or even the "unknown" Beowulf been on the list, I would have had a third vote. Oh well. __________________

12-26-2003, 04:02 PM	#82
Ny'irilit Dungeon Master Join Date: December 5, 2003 Location: London Age: 38 Posts: 63	You all bow before Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, no other answer is valid pshh full stop. __________________ They made it a wasteland, and called it peace -Tacitus

01-13-2004, 08:10 AM	#86
Smoothie Manshoon Join Date: October 7, 2001 Location: None Age: 56 Posts: 186	I dont read fantasy so I didnt' vote. __________________ [url]\"http://dicemen.phpwebhosting.com/dicemen/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Of Dice and Men</a>

01-13-2004, 10:51 PM	#87
Dar'tanian Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: October 26, 2002 Location: USA Age: 35 Posts: 858	You should try smoothie! __________________ I\'m back boys...

01-04-2004, 10:32 AM	#84
InjaYew Zhentarim Guard Join Date: December 31, 2003 Location: SE Tornado Belt Age: 64 Posts: 341	I voted for Jordan only since we could only do three. I would add Charles DeLint and Terry Pratchett. [ 01-04-2004, 10:36 AM: Message edited by: InjaYew ]

01-05-2004, 05:09 PM	#85
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	I'd add Philip Pullman and his great epic story "His Dark Materials"

01-17-2004, 12:52 PM	#88
kronrahr Welcomed New User Join Date: January 10, 2004 Location: aiel waste Age: 22 Posts: 2	I've read most of the authors cited before... And they're all good. But I think Hobb, Martin and Jordan are the most 'mature'. Just take a look at characters from Tolkien, Eddings and the like : childish, and too naive. My fav. is George R. Martin. I can't wait any longer for the 4th book (Song of Ice and Fire)

01-17-2004, 03:12 PM	#89
Dar'tanian Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: October 26, 2002 Location: USA Age: 35 Posts: 858	Welcome kronrahr!!! __________________ I\'m back boys...

01-17-2004, 11:10 PM	#90
Olorin Avatar Join Date: May 27, 2002 Location: Boulder, CO Age: 48 Posts: 544	My "other" vote was for McKiernan __________________ "Many are my names in many countries. Mithrandir among the Elves, Tharkun to the Dwarves; Olorin I was in my youth in the West that is forgotten, in the South Incanus, in the North Gandalf; to the East I go not" --The Two Towers

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