[HoosierDaddy]

Actually, when you think about it... his lameness actually met then exceeded our high expectation of douchebaggedness.

[Terez]

Indeed. No one predicted it would be this bad.

[Myshkin]

Terez, on Jun 25 2009, 05:19 PM, said:

Indeed. No one predicted it would be this bad.

Bad? Bad? This is magnificent! Could we honestly have asked for better news than this concerning Tairy's new book? No.

This post has been edited by Myshkin: 26 June 2009 - 01:50 AM

[Werthead]

Word. I seriously thought he was going to go off and write bad right-wing thrillers, which are ten-a-penny these days. Instead, it sounds like we have something truly wondrous on our hands. Goodkind is indeed the gift that does not stop giving.

[HoosierDaddy]

Douchebag Thirty Fourth Rule: Nothing is given. It must be earned.

This post has been edited by HoosierDaddy: 26 June 2009 - 01:55 AM

[Terez]

Myshkin, on Jun 25 2009, 08:50 PM, said:

Terez, on Jun 25 2009, 05:19 PM, said:

Indeed. No one predicted it would be this bad.

Bad? Bad? This is magnificent! Could we honestly have asked for better news than this concerning Tairy's new book? No.

You know, it is possible for something to be both good, and really, really bad.

@HD - thanks to this forum, and I have a new and special appreciation for rule 34.

[Abyss]

Seriously... there was a real risk that Tairy would retreat from the world and live in a cave growing his beard beardier and scratching out the complete works of Ayn Rand in his own feces. Instead, we get years, possibly DECADES more of him to make fun of. I predict wild crazy lesbian fantasy sex between the two female leads in the first book and then a solid month of Goodkind insisting it's not a book about lesbians. Then in the second book there will be even MORE lesbians, a bit in the third, then no lesbians for four or five books until a lesbian appears again in the finale, but that's just Goodkind responding to the fans because he doesn't write lesbian stories, he writes THRILLERS, dammit, and the whole Rahl thing is just a coincidence...

- Abyss, ...for one, is thrilled. And bleeding from his eyes.

[Pig Iron]

Maybe the market for Goodkind books are the Goodkind-haters (plus Assail)? That would explain this new series and the blurb. As long as he keeps a straight face and talks about his not writing fantasy and objectivism and throwing in the occasional demon-chicken he's home free.

[bwgan]

I am at once awe, dumb and thunderstruck....and this thread broke my mouse!

I don't know whether to be delighted or horrified...I think I need to go and have a lie down in a dark room.

I think I can be happy about it as long as we have one (or probably a relay because it would be toooo much to ask one normal mortal to risk their sight forever) to read and give us the 'best' bits to...um...admire?*






*aka, kill ourselves laughing at...and yes I am PROUD to call myself a lemming of discord...I just haven't got round to throwing myself off a cliff yet...make me read this though and I just might!

[RangerSG]

Rahl, on Jun 26 2009, 10:48 PM, said:

Greetings. I am new to this forum, and this is my first post, but I believe I can contribute something to this discussion, which, in my mind, seems decidely one-sided.
As a long term fan of Terry Goodkind, I feel it is my duty to add to this.
The reason Terry is writing a similar project in the same vein as the magnificent, dare I say it, groundbreaking Sword of Truth series is simple.
It is because Not enough people understand his philosophy just yet.
Mr Goodkind's way of thought has set me free, and I can now embrace Truth. I think that it was a tragedy tha he had to end the Sword of Truth series, but all good things must end.
So, by writing a new series based around the same principles and life-changing mentality, Mister Goodkind has opened a new door for readers of a different genre of writing.
I truly believe that he will set the world free, mastering each and every form of writing.
God Bless you, Mister Goodkind.

You realize he would mock you for the source of the blessing you just gave, seeing as it is directly opposed to his "life-changing philosophy"?

Ah, irony.

[HoosierDaddy]

Uh-oh.

Before the rest of the scary mob comes in and starts pointing you towards the thread where the SoT is discussed, let me just warn you. Many others have made an attempt to convert this unholy heathen mob onto Goodkind. You will be belittled as a lover of Tairy. You will see the series you love get thoroughly stomped on, trashed, discarded, and brutalized. Most here (either a very loud majority, but more probable dominant majority) loathe the Sword of Truth. I read the entire series, and find his philosophy to be not only as subtle as a blunt instrument to the head, but also quite appalling.

Just be forewarned. If you take take the heat without getting too upset over it, you will surprises many and earn a very well deserved reputation as thick-skinned. If, however, you do not have a thick skin and are a true Tairyite... well, I've warned you.

However... the wording of your post makes me think you might be being very facetious about your admiration.

That being said: Welcome to the forum!

[Terez]

Rahl, on Jun 26 2009, 10:48 PM, said:

Greetings. I am new to this forum, and this is my first post, but I believe I can contribute something to this discussion, which, in my mind, seems decidely one-sided.
As a long term fan of Terry Goodkind, I feel it is my duty to add to this.
The reason Terry is writing a similar project in the same vein as the magnificent, dare I say it, groundbreaking Sword of Truth series is simple.
It is because Not enough people understand his philosophy just yet.
Mr Goodkind's way of thought has set me free, and I can now embrace Truth. I think that it was a tragedy tha he had to end the Sword of Truth series, but all good things must end.
So, by writing a new series based around the same principles and life-changing mentality, Mister Goodkind has opened a new door for readers of a different genre of writing.
I truly believe that he will set the world free, mastering each and every form of writing.
God Bless you, Mister Goodkind.

Preach on.

In particular, the bolded bit was a nice touch.

[HoosierDaddy]

The more I read it the more I read it as being sarcastic. Perhaps someone took up a guest-alt.

[Slum]

Rahl, on Jun 26 2009, 11:48 PM, said:

Greetings. I am new to this forum, and this is my first post, but I believe I can contribute something to this discussion, which, in my mind, seems decidely one-sided.
As a long term fan of Terry Goodkind, I feel it is my duty to add to this.
The reason Terry is writing a similar project in the same vein as the magnificent, dare I say it, groundbreaking Sword of Truth series is simple.
It is because Not enough people understand his philosophy just yet.
Mr Goodkind's way of thought has set me free, and I can now embrace Truth. I think that it was a tragedy tha he had to end the Sword of Truth series, but all good things must end.
So, by writing a new series based around the same principles and life-changing mentality, Mister Goodkind has opened a new door for readers of a different genre of writing.
I truly believe that he will set the world free, mastering each and every form of writing.
God Bless you, Mister Goodkind.

TROLL! Seriously? This is surely an alt having a bit of fun...

[Myshkin]

Rahl, on Jun 26 2009, 09:05 PM, said:

Perhaps that is true. However, I believe that Mister Goodkind is accepting of all creeds and cultures. He is no dictator, no. He is simply a man trying to show us Truth, and a better way to live our lives.
But if you take umbridge with my blessing of Mister Goodkind and believe he would not be at least amused by it, then I shall refrain from doing so in the future.
Regards,
Rahl

Also, thank you for your welcome.

You're not the first to try this schtick. That would probably be a boarder named The Shining Enigma. He even used the different font thing, just like you. Perhaps you are The Shining Enigma come back to try again. Either way, I'm not buying it.

[Terez]

Rahl, on Jun 26 2009, 11:05 PM, said:

Perhaps that is true. However, I believe that Mister Goodkind is accepting of all creeds and cultures. He is no dictator, no. He is simply a man trying to show us Truth, and a better way to live our lives.
But if you take umbridge with my blessing of Mister Goodkind and believe he would not be at least amused by it, then I shall refrain from doing so in the future.
Regards,
Rahl

Also, thank you for your welcome.

I believe the word you are looking for is "umbrage". "Umbridge" is the evil woman from the Harry Potter books that took over Hogwarts.

[HoosierDaddy]

Hmmmm... when was Assail going to boot camp?

Looks like Rahl's typing up a big-one, btw.