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#1681 Abey1245

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Posted 19 March 2012 - 12:02 AM

Hi! I am nearing the end of my second read through of the entire series (including Esslemont's books), I felt the need to go back and read them all back to back to get a better picture of the overall story. I couldn't believe how much I'd forgotten of the earlier books and story lines by the time I reached the end. The second time through I enjoyed it far more and it made way more sense this time around since all threads were fresh in my memory and no months of waiting (and reading other books) in between. I am officially a convert!! I can't wait to continue reading future Malazan books and to trade ideas & opinions with other fans :wallbash:

#1682 Lady Bliss

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Posted 19 March 2012 - 04:56 PM

Welcome to the forum Abey! We look forward to your insights!
Karsa's Dream, most of us feel that way. These books are great for rereads and as you can see endless discussion. Welcome!

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#1683 Oddball

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Posted 22 March 2012 - 08:55 PM

Hello, all. I'm currently working my way through The Bonehunters on my first Malazan read-through.

Am I hooked? Let's just say that where Lord of the Rings used to be be my "reference point" for all things Fantasy, I now refer to the Malazan universe in general.

Favorite characters (in order of personal preference):

Toc the Younger
Tehol Beddict
Fiddler
Greyfrog
Karsa (Of course he was going to make the list. How could he not?)

#1684 kokosdera

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 04:36 AM

Hi all! I have read GotM twice (it is too much for my brain at my first read), DG, MoI, and NoK once. Now I am reading RotCG. I still have so many to catch up in Malazan world.

Sorry if my English is not so good, it is not my first language.

"It's that hurt we feel that makes us keep going, Sergeant. And maybe we're not going anywhere, but at least we're not running away from anything."
- Fiddler in GotM

#1685 Kanese S's

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 06:40 AM

That's kind of an odd read order, lol.

But welcome to the site!

Laseen did nothing wrong.

I demand Telorast & Curdle plushies.

#1686 Gust Hubb

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 11:16 AM

kokosdera, on 23 March 2012 - 04:36 AM, said:

English seems fine. We have a lot of people here that have English as a second language so no worries man.

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#1687 worry

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Posted 23 March 2012 - 09:38 PM

And some of us talk English as a first language, but still don't talk it too good anyways. Please, no judge me.

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#1688 HoosierDaddy

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Posted 24 March 2012 - 07:27 AM

Welcome new members! For everyone of you we lose a member that no longer provides adequate postings anymore! Happy posting!

Trouble arrives when the opponents to such a system institute its extreme opposite, where individualism becomes godlike and sacrosanct, and no greater service to any other ideal (including community) is possible. In such a system rapacious greed thrives behind the guise of freedom, and the worst aspects of human nature come to the fore....

#1689 ansible

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Posted 26 March 2012 - 09:52 PM

H.D., on 24 March 2012 - 07:27 AM, said:

Welcome new members! For everyone of you we lose a member that no longer provides adequate postings anymore! Happy posting!

Yeah, usually to to something better, like Mafia, or even more Mafia, or just Mafia in general. Something like that.

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#1690 Eltar

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Posted 27 March 2012 - 05:38 AM

Hm. Well, I've made a bunch of posts elsewhere on the site, but I suppose I'll introduce myself. You can call me Eltar, and I joined up rather recently. I've been aware of the site's existence for over a year now, but the 2012 Suvudu Cage matches pushed me over the edge to join up. So far I'm enjoying myself, as I haven't had a true fansite to call home since the dissolving of Wotmania several years ago. Here's hoping for a long and ~~kinky~~ beautiful time as an active member.

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#1691 Loki

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 05:08 AM

WoTMania huh? Aware of us for a year (Suvudu Cage Match 2011?)......SLEEPER AGENT!!! :wine:

Welcome to the Forums, Eltar. Any questions, just ask. And of course, continue to keep us company in the Games Forum :wub:

This post has been edited by Loki: 28 March 2012 - 05:09 AM

Wry, on 29 February 2012 - 10:50 AM, said:

And you're not complaining, you're criticizing. It's a side-effect of being better than everyone else, I get it sometimes too.

~TQB~

#1692 Kanese S's

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 05:15 AM

Welcome, Eltar.

I do hope you will be voting Rake in the match-up? Or rather, continuing to vote Rake in upcoming rounds should he advance.

Laseen did nothing wrong.

I demand Telorast & Curdle plushies.

#1693 Eltar

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 07:40 PM

Loki, on 28 March 2012 - 05:08 AM, said:

WoTMania huh? Aware of us for a year (Suvudu Cage Match 2011?)......SLEEPER AGENT!!!

Welcome to the Forums, Eltar. Any questions, just ask. And of course, continue to keep us company in the Games Forum

If only I had possessed the time to be a sleeper agent... then imagine all the fun I could have had with advanced knowledge of everyone and their habits!

And I hope to continue asking questions and participating in the Game Forums for a long time to come Posted Image

Kanese S, on 28 March 2012 - 05:15 AM, said:

Welcome, Eltar.

I do hope you will be voting Rake in the match-up? Or rather, continuing to vote Rake in upcoming rounds should he advance.

But of course! I'll cheer Rake on until the cows come home. And if he doesn't win... then shenanigans. Lots and lots of shenanigans.

"Whether you believe me or not is up to you."
~Xelloss

#1694 Princess

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 08:25 AM

Hello Eltar! Welcome to the site, enjoy your stay! (Also swing by chat, we're awesome there.)

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#1695 Faolchú Droch

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 01:07 AM

Hey anyone, everyone, the awesome Abyss (I should be so lucky). So I guiltily admit to never reading a Malazan book but Suvudu 2012 has convinced me, due mainly from the courteous and reasonable behaviour from the Rake fans I
might add (truly awesome the lot of ye

) to add it to the top of my reading so I shall be buying them from work tommorrow and spend the rest of my weekend utterly immersed (hopefully ;D).
Umm.. God I'm awkward

Rake for the win (yeah I got nothing)

#1696 Lady Bliss

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 01:50 AM

Welcome to the forum Faolchu! You have an amazing adventure ahead of you! Please feel free to stop by chat if you have any questions.

This post has been edited by Lady Bliss: 31 March 2012 - 01:50 AM

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#1697 Loki

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 04:18 AM

Faolchú Droch, on 31 March 2012 - 01:07 AM, said:

) to add it to the top of my reading so I shall be buying them from work tommorrow and spend the rest of my weekend utterly immersed (hopefully ;D).
Umm.. God I'm awkward

Rake for the win (yeah I got nothing)

Welcome to the Forums. Nice to have another Suvudu enthusiast on the boards.

You're plan to read tMBotF over the weekend is quite ambitious - you realise that there are ten books, right?

First four are the best in my opinion so I suggest aiming for that - still ambitious though

Any questions just ask away and be careful looking at the book forums - you may come across spoilers.

Wry, on 29 February 2012 - 10:50 AM, said:

And you're not complaining, you're criticizing. It's a side-effect of being better than everyone else, I get it sometimes too.

~TQB~

#1698 Kanese S's

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 05:21 AM

Yes, be careful with the book forums.

All the subforums contain spoilers up to and and including the book they're devoted to. For example, the Memories of Ice subforum contains spoilers for all books in the series up to and INCLUDING Memories of Ice.

General Book Topics or whatever it's called contains spoilers for EVERYTHING. You have been warned. However, the discussion and information available is really great and was what really drew me to sign up on this forum. Welcome!

Also, chat is fun and you should totally go on it.

Laseen did nothing wrong.

I demand Telorast & Curdle plushies.