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Post by Relenoir on Apr 15, 2004 19:06:31 GMT
In my continuing curiosity, I also thought I'd pose this question as well.
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Post by Elix Nosferatu on Apr 15, 2004 19:39:50 GMT
I enjoyed tPoT the most because of how it tied multiple plots together (the resurfacing of Vonotar) while still exploring new landscapes with their own unique intrigue. And who can deny that the existence of a Plane of Fire is not cool?
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Post by outspaced on Apr 15, 2004 21:52:32 GMT
I voted for #10 Dungeons of Torgar, though if I could fudge the poll I'd probably group books 10-12 together since they follow directly on from one another and vote for that. ;D
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deiseach
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Champion of the Sommerswerd
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Post by deiseach on Apr 15, 2004 22:03:31 GMT
Has to be The Masters of Darkness. Not the best gamebook but it's a tremendously satisfying end to the series. Pointing the Sommerswerd at Gnaag...ah, I could almost feel the power of Kai flooding through my veins!
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Cry Havoc
Kai Lord
And let slip the cats of war!
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Post by Cry Havoc on Apr 15, 2004 22:03:57 GMT
I enjoyed TPOT because of the unique settings, even though I did see Vonotar coming from a mile away. ;D It felt good to take him down.
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Post by Ofecks on Apr 16, 2004 6:53:57 GMT
The Kingdoms of Terror for me. I love a cross-country adventure, and KoT is one of the best in the series. The lush, rolling hills of Lyris, the Silver Bow of Duadon, Castle Taunor, the wonders and perils of Varetta, those dirty tricks of Armory and the Tekaro sewers... it was a great way to start off the series.
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Post by Ghost Bear on Apr 16, 2004 13:04:56 GMT
My favourite is the Cauldron of Fear. There are so many cool set pieces. Breaking through the giak ambush, smashing those two arrows in the escape from the guard tower. That bit where you climb the rope ladder down to Zarynx. Very cool.
-GB
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Post by The Wytch-King on Apr 16, 2004 13:17:36 GMT
Kingdoms of Terror for me, too. The story is set in a fascinating environment that was a lot of fun to roam. (I'll have to conquer those Stornlands one day ...  ) Then there are Varetta, the travel down the Storn, the Cener druid's ceremony, Roark of Amory, a certain old magician, the rules for bows, and, of course, the Silver Bow of Duadon! (Yeah, okay, bows again. But they are rare here in Shadaki, so what?  ) Next one would be The Jungle of Horrors, I suppose. It may have its flaws, but Paido the Vakeros is my favourite travel companion so far! Fascinating origins (Dessi's great, would love to see more of it), has a certain humor (enjoyed that banter), capable (as long as he doesn't think with his stomach ), and the Vakeros are a great concept (as long as they are not usurped by power gamers, at least). So Gnaag killed my friend? Foolish fellow. He'll not try that again! Just you wait until I get you, Gnaag! (Next time, I mean.) To my shame, I have to admit that my memories of the latter books are somewhat ... rusted. (Hey, that metal face-plate has nothing to do with that, okay? Sheesh!) It's been some time that I have played them. But to redeem myself: I'm half-way there right now! (Just have to cross the Danarg once more. Almost there ... Wish I hadn't said that.) The Wytch-King "I claim no great understanding of the arcane [...]"  Hey, that was just a quote!
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Post by The Tagazin Poodle on Apr 16, 2004 13:45:57 GMT
The Dungeons of Torgar; the Isle of Ghosts was excellent fun.
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Post by outspaced on Apr 16, 2004 16:14:16 GMT
The Dungeons of Torgar; the Isle of Ghosts was excellent fun. Oh yes! Just a shame that Lone Wolf has to behave like a complete ass in order to get there.  |
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Nerethel
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I wear pants.
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Post by Nerethel on Apr 16, 2004 16:24:24 GMT
Kingdoms of Terror is my favorite, mostly for the feel of it. It felt like it flowed better than some, gave plenty of choices to make you feel as though you made a great impact on the story, and had fun characters and places to see.
No, that wasn't as eloquent as some, but it covered all the points. I'd say my second favorite would have to be Cauldron of Fear, though it's been a long time since I've read them all through to be sure.
As I think about it, I think much of my impression on the books comes from the cover art and how it relates to the story. I was only able to get ahold of the Berkley editions at first, so that's where my judgement comes from, I suppose. The cover to Kingdoms of Terror and Cauldron of Fear are really good, while I was almost disappointed in The Jungle of Horrors.
I also remember when I picked up books 11 and 12, I was a little concerned with the naming of the books all falling into a "The ____ of ____" pattern, too. Does anyone else feel this way?
Nerethel
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Post by Relenoir on Apr 17, 2004 0:24:02 GMT
That was my vote too, and I couldn't have said it better myself! Not necessarily. There is another way to get there after the Battle of Cetza, like I found out the last time through. Demonlord Tagazin killed me- several times over.  Yeah, it goes like that from #8 all the way through #14. I actually never noticed it until I drew up these polls, but it did seem a bit redundant...redundant...redundant... if you know what I mean. ;D |
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Post by outspaced on Apr 17, 2004 10:46:14 GMT
I never knew that!  I always assumed the only way to visit the Isle of Ghosts was to go the other route right from the beginning (hmm . . . trying to avoid spoilers is not easy). Oh well, live and learn. |
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Post by Cattfish on Apr 17, 2004 13:23:56 GMT
Castle Death... the first time I had to give up my beloved Sommerswerd...  |
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Post by Banedon on Apr 17, 2004 13:28:41 GMT
Book 6 is my favorite of those...after Book 8 or so, the difficulty level suddenly goes way up.
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) Then there are Varetta, the travel down the Storn, the Cener druid's ceremony, Roark of Amory, a certain old magician, the rules for bows, and, of course, the Silver Bow of Duadon! (Yeah, okay, bows again. But they are rare here in Shadaki, so what? 
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Hey, that was just a quote!
