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I recently bought "Shadowspawn's Guide to Sanctuary," "Thieves' World Players Manual" and "Murder at the Vulgar Unicorn."
EXCELLENT! Thanks Green Ronin!!
Thieves World is an excellent series. You should be able to fit it in and if your gamers have the thought that their thieves are top notch you can take them down a peg or two in Sanctuary! It is not described as the "most dangerous of fantasy cities" for nothing!

If you haven't read the new TW books yet, check them out. "Turning Points" is very, very good and "Enemies of Fortune" is fantasic!

I would also have to add:

Lord Soth

Strahd Von Zorovich

Just finished "Promise of the Witch-King." The book starts out with a bang! Love the opening battle-scene! Great job RAS!

I just wanted to post this to let people know that this was a good book. I worry that it might get overlooked, since it seems, at first glance, to just be a book about a barbarian, but there is so much more to it than that. If you have any interest in the Savage Frontier region of the Forgotten Realms, this books likely visits plot threads and hints that have been floating around the region for years (since FR4 came out). And its a fun action/adventure read as well. I would definately recommend this one.

I will check it out! Always enjoy the FR. Just finished "Promise of the Witch-King." Loved the opening battle at the start of the book!

There is a FR PBM game you might want to check out. Check out www.reality.com!

I have heard alot of great reviews so last week I bought "A Game of Thrones." I'm looking forward to a good read.

There have been a lot of "great" villians. Who are your favorites?

Tempus from Thieves World was always an awesome villian.

Rogi and Halot from the new Thieves World series are pretty cool little creeps.

Raistlin. Never liked him, but always interesting.

Dalamar. Always interesting.

Artemis Entreri. Don't like him but always waiting to see him humbled. Was cool to see him reduced to 3rd string in the Underdark.

This is just off the top of my head. Any thoughts?

Master Janos wrote:

Has anyone starting playing the new THIEVES'WORLD? I think it is by green ronin?

That is on my birthday wish list--I love Thieves' World and can't wait to sink my teeth into it.

what a great series! The latest book "Enemies of Fortune" is fantastic!

Has anyone starting playing the new THIEVES'WORLD? I think it is by green ronin?

I bought "King Arthur" and "Kingdom of Heaven."
Enjoyed them both. They also have great soundtracks.
Worth checking out.

saw the DVD. It was BAD!!! Stay away from this groaner!!

soundtracks to add on the list:

"Kingdom of Heaven" is excellent!

"King Arthur" is excellent!

The Mist of Avalon
The Man in the Iron Mask

also:
check out Blackmore's Night "Shadow of the Moon"
alot of Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson solo work are great too!

Thieves World remains a great place to visit. I haven't read the newest anthology, although I was very much taken with Sanctuary, the full-length novel to kick off the new series.

I must admit, I miss the Vulgar Unicorn and all its regulars, including Marion Zimmer Bradley's mage creation Lythande. He/She was a fascinating character.

I noted with interest in Wolfgang Baur's blog that when he wrote the Green Griffon Tavern for The Book of Roguish Luck, the Vulgar Unicorn was very much on his mind.

For roleplaying inspiration, I go back to those anthologies time and again.

Check it out! THIEVES' WORLD is rocking!

You mean like Promise of the Witch King which has been out for a few weeks now?

I saw that in the book store the other day. Will have to check it out!

On a side note: check out THIEVES' WORLD!! 3 books out now in this series and ENEMIES OF FORTUNE is a fantastic read!

I throw a "challenge" out to all gamers who think they can handle a gladitorial combat game that quickly decimates the weak and only rewards the strong!! ALL gamers out there that enjoyed the movie "Gladiator" or think they can go toe-to-toe with the best in gladitorial combat are asked to check out www.reality.com. Request a FREE set-up and rules to Duel2 and then request to start out in the "beginners" arena. After that shout out for me, Master Janos, and I will advise you to what transpires on this realm!

Good hunting!!

I am just finishing up "The Two Swords." I like his works. Not sure what he will do next though I heard he might do a solo on Jarlaxle & Artemis.

I read "Legend" several years ago and thought it was pretty good but never got around to reading any of his other stuff though I see it on the shelf. So many books, so little time...

I just finished "The Thousand Orcs" & "The Lone Drow" and am now into "The Two Swords." I am really enjoying it. I think the Realms are big enough that there is still plenty of good story lines to go. I am interested in seeing where it all ends up. I like all the characters except Wulfgar's new family.
I also agree that the new art work is excellent. Some of those old book covers were terrible.
Here's to Drizzt!

I would say half-elf Ranger or Ranger/Druid. Just seems to bea good fit.

What exactly is it like? Also, I find it hard to believe that there is no cost involved. Thanks,

WaterdhavianFlapjack

there is a charge for their games. Not sure what Forgotten Realms or Hyborian War charges are, but Duel2 depends on what you run.

I found this page on a google search of "forgotten realms reality pbm". I figured I would post to add my name to the list of Reality Sim's FR gamers.

It is a great game for strategists. They have partial PBeM capabilities which is my preference. Someday I hope they can be 100% electronic, which should lower everyones costs. I have been playing for 1 1/2 years consistently and I have no plans of stopping. The website address is www.reality.com . Check it out!

thanks for the feedback! I have been playing their gladitorial combat game "Duelmasters" since 1985! It is now called "Duel2" since Hasbro bought the name for their cartoon/toys.

Check out Duel2 also! Pretty fun. They have 2 "face-to'face" tournaments a year. 1 is in Arizona every February and the summer one is somewhere on the east coast.

good gaming!

Just finished "Wizards' Conclave" by Douglas Niles. I was not too excited about where Dragonlance was going in the "Age of Mortals" but this book, and Richard Knaak's Minotaur trilogy are very good and have me interesed in Dragonlance again. I also recently finished Niles' Book 1 in "The Rise of Solamnia trilogy-Lord of the Rose." It was very well done also. So I think he is worth checking out. I also have his "Emperor of Ansalon" and "Moonshae Trilogy" I am planning on reading.

I thought his "Twilight Giants" trilogy in Forgotten Realms was really good. Check it out if you haven't.

from the short flashes they put on the commercials it looks like it would be worth checking out.

I recently saw 2 new paperback books set in the world of Conan at Waldenbooks. Has anyone checked them out?
I'll probably get them.

Soloman Kane rocks the Casbah! Also, his character El Borak was great. I'm also a bigger fan of Kull than Conan, though.

If you like SK's adventures, you might want to check out Edgar Rice Burroughs Martian Tales.

I recently completed my collection of ERB's Martian Tales by hitting the used book stores. It has been many years since I've read them so going threw them again. John Carter was a pretty cool hombre.

Recently finished book #2 of his Minotaur Wars trilogy- "Tides of Blood."

I've always liked all his books on the Minotaur race. Very well done.

I never really read much of his work but he has a story in the new THIEVES' WORLD book "Enemies of Fortune." The story is titled "The Man from Shemhaza." Wow! What a story!! Even if you don't know anything about Thieves World, you have to check out this story! You'll probably be hooked after it. "Enemies of Fortune" is a GREAT book. A new TW RPG is coming out also. Enjoy!

Green Ronin is publishing the Thieves World Setting later this year.

I heard the first release was supposed to be in August? I have heard some good things about it. Anyone know for sure?

Thieves World remains a great place to visit. I haven't read the newest anthology, although I was very much taken with Sanctuary, the full-length novel to kick off the new series.

I must admit, I miss the Vulgar Unicorn and all its regulars, including Marion Zimmer Bradley's mage creation Lythande. He/She was a fascinating character.

I noted with interest in Wolfgang Baur's blog that when he wrote the Green Griffon Tavern for The Book of Roguish Luck, the Vulgar Unicorn was very much on his mind.

For roleplaying inspiration, I go back to those anthologies time and again.

The Vulgar Unicorn is back in business and has a great story take place there in "Enemies of Fortune."

I also understand a Thieves World RPG is to be released very soon and I have heard some good things about it!

I know I am behind the times, but recently picked up Gamecube "Forgotten Realms-Baldurs Gate: Dark Alliance." Just about done, pretty good game.

Guess no one has tried this. Check it out, you might enjoy it.

The new Thieves' World book "Enemies of Fortune" IMO is one of the BEST heroic-fantasy books ever! I know that is a bold statement but Dennis McKiernan, Steven Brust, C J Cherryh, Andrew Offutt, Robin Wayne Bailey and several others write one great book! IMO this is a MUST read! Has anyone else read it or any other of the Thieves World series? A true "D&D" realm if there ever was one.

I am curious if anyone else has tried this game??

Jethro Tull
Rush
Blackmore's Night
Clannad
Loreena McKennitt
Lord of the Rings (all 3)
Last of the Mohicans
Conan the Barbarian
Braveheart
The Mists of Avalon

I would say THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy! They should count as 1 movie!

If I couldn't get away with that I'd say BRAVEHEART.

My players know I like (not in order):

1. Giants. Hill, Mountain, Fog, Frost, Fire...these guys are always at war with the party. (maybe its because their are 2 Gnomes in the group.) I use wyverns as mounts quite often.

2. Goblins. They always seem to be about. Again, the Gnomes in the party lead to great conflict. Worgs are usually with them.

3. Vampires. They like to use Nightmares as mounts and normally have ghouls at their disposal. Always gets the players chewing their finger nails.

4. Evil Human Wizards. Our current #1 enemy has a female drow elf as a consort. My wizards like using elementals and golems.

5. Green Dragons. The treasure and experience points are so tempting but the cunning and treachery always puts more than a little fear into the party.

I have played a Play-By-Mail (PBM) game for over 20 years called "Duelmasters" (now called Duel2 since Hasbro bought the name.) It is a gladitorial combat game and loads of fun. There are 2 face-to-face tournaments a year and lots of role-playing. This company (RSI) also runs a Forgotten Realms and Conan war game. (I don't have any ties to the company-just a player but check out www.reality.com)
Otherwise I play AD&D a couple times a year and I have picked up a few gamecube games, "Gladius" and "Lord of the Rings" have been fun.

I have enjoyed all his Drizzt books. I like the straight forward get-to-the-action pace. I like the fact that I don't have to read half the book to see the universe/planet/realm created nor do I need 12 pages to describe the origins of the latest monster to pop in. His writing is descriptive enough and the FR world understood & developed enough that we don't need all that.
His development of Drow society and the politics/realities of Menzoborranzan is great. I really hope he writes another trilogy or two on Drizzt.
I would also like to see him write in the "Thieves World" series. There is no tougher town than "Sanctuary" (on the surface world at least) and he would REALLY be able to deliver a tale that would fit into the dark, cut-throat world of Thieves World. If you have not checked out this series, you need to do so!

I just finished the 2nd book in the new Thieves World series titled "Enemies of Fortune." This is a fantastic book! I think it is a better effort than any of the original 12 books from the "old" series and that is saying alot! Dennis McKiernan, Lynn Abbey, C J Cherryh, Andrew Offutt, Jeff Grubb, Steven Brust, Robin Wayne Bailey and others REALLY write some wicked stories! There is no tougher town in all of heroic fantasy than Sanctuary!
I have also enjoyed all of R A Salvatore's Drizzt books! Good, fast moving stuff for sure. Elaine Cunningham's trilogy on the drow is also A1.

Greetings. I was pleased to note on page 60 of Dungeon #120 an advertisment for RSI's Forgotten Realms Play-By-Mail game. Check it out! They also have Conan's Hyborian War game and I have played their gladitorial combat game Duel2 (formerly Duelmasters) for 20 years! If anyone starts in Duel2 and needs some help, call out and me and my alliance will try to get you headed in the right direction. Good role-playing game and you'll meet a lot of other gamers, plus Duel2 has 2 face-to-face conventions/tournaments every year. Setups and rules are free. Check out www.reality.com. I have nothing to do with the company, just a player for 20 years. Salute!