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Glad to be of service :D
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I can't see myself gaming in this world... though maybe... Is it a horror game? Maybe. Maybe more of a psychological thriller. Is it a game of ethics? Absolutely. I don't know if you do simulate the spread. Does it become less of an ethical questio…
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I thought it was really wonderful when I first read the book, back in our early Google years. This time around I also still liked it, but because I was listening to the Audio version, wasn't really able to make any particular notes. I do remember th…
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Before I started reading this book for the second time, I read a number of reviews. I gave this 5 stars after my first reading, 4 after my second. But I was surprised to see a lot or low reviews - on average the GoodReads rating is about 3.5. Why th…
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Very interesting question! I think the word 'donation' is probably a simplification. A donation is something you give voluntarily, but the word bears no implication as to the reason for the giving. Why give anything? When you give a gift to a family…
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This discussion has already surpassed my expectations. Thanks all :)
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Good to have you back... but what about the sack of Bag End by the Sackville Bagginses?
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TIP: HOW TO SET UP NOTIFICATIONS FOR THREAD CATEGORIES: Some members like to set up notifications for discussions, so they can be notified when new monthly book discussion start, or when new Slow Read discussions are posted. Here's how you can do t…
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I think the 'world' (and yes, World Priest sounds totally like a GM! I may steal that) is unreliable in that we know things can change unpredictably in time and place. But I don't think that Priest is hinting at slap-dash world-building. I think he'…
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Discussion has started, in case anyone missed it: https://www.ttrpbc.com/discussion/541/the-islanders-week-1-introduction-and-island-of-winds#latest There will be a new thread each week, so keep an eye on that category.
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(Quote) Remember when we couldn't convince him to introduce us to sub books?
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Yes, started on Tuesday: https://www.ttrpbc.com/discussion/541/the-islanders-week-1-introduction-and-island-of-winds#latest
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(Quote) Yes, exactly. The book is often described as a 'puzzle box' in reviews, so you're certainly not alone.
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There are definitely some similarities with Always Coming Home in that we get a mix of place description and stories. And even the place descriptions are not all strictly about geographical elements. Unlike Always Coming Home, there is a least one n…
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When I was young, I always assumed the thrush was really Gandalf in disguise, and hence his ability to speak.
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(Quote) Yes, when you can justify all your misdeeds by quoting a verse from scripture. Not that that's what's happening here, of course!
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It’s also available on Audible, for those so inclined.
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So nice that you have read this book countless times, but still find new things in it upon rereading.
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Coolio! (as @catty_big used to say)
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Also, please note that our discussion of The Islanders starts this Tuesday!
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I'm going to give @WildCard a nitro boost and pick his book for May. ;) (Not a real threat!)
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I have now posted the full schedule for the Dream Archipelago novels at: https://www.ttrpbc.com/discussion/537/the-dream-archipelago-slow-read-2021-introduction-and-schedule#latest This reading includes a total of 3 books by Christopher Priest, sp…
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(Quote) Oh, earlier is fine - especially if the book is only available 'used' in print. Gives people more time to get it.
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Note that half-orcs are another mixed race in AD&D - but this surely is also a Tolkienism - one of the patrons in The Prancing Pony is described as looking like a half-orc, if memory serves.
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As I recall, Wood Elves never came west of the mountans. Grey Elves (Sindarin) cross the mountains, but never crossed the sea. Light elves crossed the sea to the land of the two trees. Of those, the Vanyar (high elves) lived on the surface and ende…
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Great stuff, @Ray_Otus . I'm enjoying this as well.
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A little over a week has passed, so I think we can wrap this up. If anyone missed out and would still like to join we can easily add them to the end of the rotation. Going from highest to lowest, this is our next rotation: Book #98 - March 2021, w…
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> @BarnerCobblewood said: > (Quote) > I don't know if I would call it a style - it's still quite SF, but the conceit is detecting chains of previous events. I was really impressed with Chain of Chance. Thanks, I’ll look for it.
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> @NeilNjae said: > Was that New Fire the mesoamerican RPG? If so, the PDF's been sitting around unread for years. It's large and dense, and I need some impetus to actually engage with it. If you do plan to read it, let me know, and perhaps w…
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Len wrote in a third style? I haven’t read those, but will keep an eye out for them.