tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post6770588048492341310..comments2024-03-25T22:48:31.750-04:00Comments on Dreams in the Lich House: Malazan Book of the Fallen... and Your CampaignJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18031181424520125213noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-81271811786752964612020-09-20T22:30:58.599-04:002020-09-20T22:30:58.599-04:00I have only read Ian C. Esselmont's stuff and ...I have only read Ian C. Esselmont's stuff and the first three Erikson books. I prefer Esslemont's stuff as it takes a more personal approach to things and I really enjoy his writing style. Both authors are fantastic though. DM Crimson https://www.blogger.com/profile/11922840939370122263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-16287052520957102582020-07-01T05:53:10.754-04:002020-07-01T05:53:10.754-04:00I know what you mean. I'm trying to remember w...I know what you mean. I'm trying to remember what happened in them, and I'm struggling. But by god, when the 3rd one comes out, I'll be re-reading the first two! Blakey UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596329488350919857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-80927663192637651402020-06-25T05:11:07.656-04:002020-06-25T05:11:07.656-04:00That's my main criticism of those books. They ...That's my main criticism of those books. They are well written and engaging, but they take their time to get anywhere.thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-62848526648293846282020-06-25T04:30:00.639-04:002020-06-25T04:30:00.639-04:00I've read both The Kingkiller Chronicles books...I've read both The Kingkiller Chronicles books and they're odd - they're mostly about very little happening ("How do I pay my tuition fees?") but are entirely engrossing based on the strength of Rothfuss as a writer.<br /><br />Rocinantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775746608769762225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-14884493176031467832020-06-24T09:53:52.613-04:002020-06-24T09:53:52.613-04:00I replied above to Blakely UK, but yes - my wife f...I replied above to Blakely UK, but yes - my wife forced Name of the Wind on me and I have no regrets - Rothfuss is a fine story teller!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18031181424520125213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-35952370215888129252020-06-24T09:52:22.797-04:002020-06-24T09:52:22.797-04:00Circling back on this - I've started reading T...Circling back on this - I've started reading The Name of the Wind at my wife's insistence, and will pick back up with Malazan after catching up with Patrick Rothfus (since his is only two books). Erikson is a fine world builder, and I'm interested in the stories for the world building ideas and scope. But Rothfus is foremost a writer and storyteller - his tale is enchanting. Very happy to be reading it!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18031181424520125213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-1748788733362331442020-06-15T12:43:30.961-04:002020-06-15T12:43:30.961-04:00I got through four books, but some of the rest, bu...I got through four books, but some of the rest, but found them a bit of a slog. I admire him for inventing new races. Everything by Joe Abercrombie is terrific.Matthew Mantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516805202174430356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-22380583987530849122020-06-14T14:17:41.277-04:002020-06-14T14:17:41.277-04:00That's a really good idea. They call them &qu...That's a really good idea. They call them "Moranth Munitions". I like the idea of incorporating damage kickers as consumables or gear used by exotic groups like the sappers.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18031181424520125213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-88487980317381128632020-06-13T19:18:42.486-04:002020-06-13T19:18:42.486-04:00Great recommendation and list of things to integra...Great recommendation and list of things to integrate into a campaign.<br />Apropos Martin/Westeros: If I recall correctly, Westeros/ASOIAF was inspired by a visit to Hadrian's Wall in England. <br />However, a GURPS campaign in which Martin played became the basis for the Expanse, and his Wild Cards novels are also based on a superhero rpg campaign from the days of yore.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409682699250002259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-934498787273601442020-06-13T13:35:50.250-04:002020-06-13T13:35:50.250-04:00My main takeaway from Malazan has been an increase...My main takeaway from Malazan has been an increased emphasis on explosives as loot and core tools for the players to use, lol. Love the sappers. Maplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125740523827661666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-59589786759422180962020-06-13T12:09:41.787-04:002020-06-13T12:09:41.787-04:00I'm thinking of taking a detour to read the tw...I'm thinking of taking a detour to read the two Patrick Rothfuss books before continuing on with the rest of Malazan - it'll be something for us to talk about. She was never interested in "The Black Company", so I don't think Malazan will stick either even if she picks up the first one - too focused on the military.<br /><br />@Stealth - thanks for the suggestion on Joe Abercrombie, I'll add him to the list too - "The First Law" looks interesting.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18031181424520125213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-66131495773418566492020-06-13T08:36:37.222-04:002020-06-13T08:36:37.222-04:00I haven't read it, but isn't there also a ...I haven't read it, but isn't there also a lot of Tekumel references as well?widderslaintehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364618128943330961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-24940969538883833002020-06-12T22:11:53.709-04:002020-06-12T22:11:53.709-04:00Kingkiller chronicles is pretty good if you can ma...Kingkiller chronicles is pretty good if you can manage to pry it away from your wife, I'd recommend it.<br /><br />As to the rest I suspect it is more that dungeons and dragons content is often built from whatever the most interesting bits of fantasy literature are available. There are only so many kinds of broad strokes in which to paint, after all. Similarities will be noticed. And then the endless detailing of course. ;)<br /><br />Another author suggestion for you would be The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. It's on the low magic end of things, where all magic is scary powerful with visible downsides. Similar to Conan but more dark, and with many different point of view characters spaced across the nation, much as you describe here.Orinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546591408905227731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-33058627855525540732020-06-12T20:47:42.298-04:002020-06-12T20:47:42.298-04:00I read the whole thing! I enjoyed it - it bogs dow...I read the whole thing! I enjoyed it - it bogs down in places but Erikson managed to finish the thing. There are a lot great ideas in it - especially for a high level D&D campaign. The power attracts power is something that I tend to use to justify coincidences in my own campaign. I also like the idea of the ascendants and the constant machinations of the gods to manipulate mortals and others to do their will. A fun game when reading is to figure out what standard AD&D creature (his campaign started with AD&D) is the basis for the various races and monsters of Erikson's world. ligehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00652431558688176341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-8092848530894730582020-06-12T18:17:08.191-04:002020-06-12T18:17:08.191-04:00I've not read the Malazan books, but I can abs...I've not read the Malazan books, but I can absolutely recommend The Kingkiller Chronicles. Best books I've read in a long time, although the last one isn't out yet (and it's been a while - come on Patrick!)Blakey UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596329488350919857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353391426294254427.post-24136091971995409272020-06-12T17:18:34.442-04:002020-06-12T17:18:34.442-04:00I haven't read any of the main Malazan series ...I haven't read any of the main Malazan series but I have read some short stories by Erikson set in the world. They were more comedic than I was expecting, and there were some interesting ideas in there, like a tower inhabited by a lich, but everyone knows the lich is there, he doesn't bother anyone, and everyone leaves him alone. thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.com