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vajumperdude
Acolyte
Iraq
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 Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 08:03:14
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All I have to say here, is that if you decide to read the R.A. Salvatore books, read them in order! I just finished the Passage to Dawn book and I had already read most every other book printed by him, and it really ruined alot of the suspense of the book. All thirteen of his books (may be more now, not quite sure)are pretty much a continuing story, so be sure to read them in the correct order.
My rant is done.
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
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Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 08:12:48
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For anyone interested in such an order - it is listed here:
Drizzt Books & stories in Reading Order
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Edited by - Ergdusch on 21 Feb 2007 08:13:25 |
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Mazrim_Taim
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 17:38:33
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| I read the Icewind Dale Trilogy before the Dark Elf Trilogy, which I think is fine. |
And if the PCs DO win their ways through all the liches to Larloch, “he” will almost certainly be just another lich (loaded with explosive spells) set up as a decoy, with dozens of hidden liches waiting to pounce on any surviving PCs who ‘celebrate’ after they take Larloch down. As the REAL Larloch watches (magical scrying) from afar. Myself, as DM, I’d be wondering: “Such a glorious game, so many opportunities laid out before your PCs to devote your time to, and THIS fixation is the best you can come up with? Are you SURE you’re adventurers?” -Ed Greenwood
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 18:48:24
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Originally posted by Mazrim_Taim
I read the Icewind Dale Trilogy before the Dark Elf Trilogy, which I think is fine.
Agreed. |
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Tyr
Learned Scribe
225 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 19:43:41
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 21:25:32
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I've read them both ways, chronologically and by publishing order. It really isn't a big deal, either way. But my preference is to always read books in chronological order.
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Ilztfryn Claddghym
Seeker
Canada
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Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 23:21:52
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| I read the HBT first and then the rest in order and that didn't bother me one bit! |
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BARDOBARBAROS
Senior Scribe
Greece
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Posted - 03 Dec 2007 : 17:47:11
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Originally posted by Ergdusch
For anyone interested in such an order - it is listed here:
Drizzt Books & stories in Reading Order
Very helpful site... |
BARDOBARBAROS DOES NOT KILL.
HE DECAPITATES!!!
"The city changes, but the fools within it remain always the same" (Edwin Odesseiron- Baldur's gate 2) |
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 03 Dec 2007 : 18:06:47
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| Helpful indeed...I didn't know there was so much out there on Drizzt... |
'Everyone dies...I only choose the time and place for a few.' --Eric Destler |
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Karzak
Learned Scribe
196 Posts |
Posted - 03 Dec 2007 : 18:37:12
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| There's suspense in these books? |
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 03 Dec 2007 : 18:39:42
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| To a moderate degree... |
'Everyone dies...I only choose the time and place for a few.' --Eric Destler |
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BARDOBARBAROS
Senior Scribe
Greece
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Posted - 03 Dec 2007 : 19:10:24
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Originally posted by Karzak
There's suspense in these books?
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BARDOBARBAROS DOES NOT KILL.
HE DECAPITATES!!!
"The city changes, but the fools within it remain always the same" (Edwin Odesseiron- Baldur's gate 2) |
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Karzak
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 03 Dec 2007 : 19:13:30
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 04 Dec 2007 : 13:33:11
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| I also prefer Chronological order as it can be fixed better that way after the first ones are published. |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 04 Dec 2007 : 22:47:44
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| I am in the process of re-reading the series and am now going in chronological order instead of published order. I really had no problem sorting the story in my mind, although it is disppointing to find out about events that you aren't supposed to know about. I don't find the stories all that suspenseful, I actually find them a little predictable (I guess when you read too much everything becomes predictable) but I like the characters so I like the series. |
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He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness. 
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Hawkins
Great Reader
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Posted - 05 Dec 2007 : 02:13:32
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Originally posted by Brynweir
(I guess when you read too much everything becomes predictable)
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