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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Salt Lake UT Member No.: 9,299  |
I'm pretty sure it's pre-crash, they were using cyberdecks, and one character is actually called a decker
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Nov 8 2006, 12:49 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 16-April 02 From: the LI shadows Member No.: 2,607 |
Yes, the novel is set in October of 2063. The date is mentioned later in the book.
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Nov 8 2006, 12:56 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,002 |
wow you think you would support the current edition to help get it going. Just seems that shadowrun sure gets put on the back burner against everything else that fanpro does.
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Nov 8 2006, 01:45 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
I liked your book report OTP. I give you a B+.
Thanks guys, I like having a few differnet points of view before I go in and potentially waste hours of my life on a bad book. That' s what the internet is for after all. |
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Nov 8 2006, 01:52 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
What? Are you saying you wouldn't read it anyway just 'cause it's Shadowrun... even if every single person here said it sucked?
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Nov 8 2006, 02:00 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
Yup, that's what I'm saying. There have actually moments where I have been at the (used) book store, picked up a SR novel, and put it back down.
Actually, did that with Fallen Angels too. Just couldn't finish the trilogy. Too painful |
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Nov 8 2006, 02:05 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
Can't relate to that. I love the World too much, and don't really mind looking past whatever poor writing may or may not be present. I've read every single thing Shadowrun-related that is available (and some that isn't ;)) except the new books, which I just haven't been able to find as yet. :( And that is just not enough! I want more! Much more! |
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Nov 8 2006, 02:17 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
I've read bad stuff just becuase it had the logo on it. Not interested in doing it again. it makes me upset about the whole thing ,like I jsut wasted hours of my time and I get turned off to SR for a while. My wfie loves it. House work gets done. Screw that. :S
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Nov 8 2006, 02:19 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
I think it's that little bit of 'Ancient History' in me, that can't stand the thought of missing out on even the littlest tidbit of info, however deeply hidden or bady described. :D
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Nov 8 2006, 02:33 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
Well , did I miss anything important in Lone Wolf or Who Hunts the Hunter of Fallen Angels?
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Nov 8 2006, 02:48 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
Fluff, but fluff stuff's enough. :)
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Nov 8 2006, 03:05 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
I'm good with just fluff if it's well written or especially fluffy. They didn't seem to be either to me. Am I wrong? were they worth it?
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Nov 8 2006, 03:13 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
It's really subjective. If you're hesitant, then probably not, but I think that they are all worth the read. Each little tidbit gives you a deeper insight into the Sixth World, maybe in ways you've never thought of. Even if you find something you don't like, it usually starts you thinking about what that certain something would be like 'in your World', and that's never a Bad Thing™.
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Nov 8 2006, 03:15 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
That I understand. Striper Assassin for instance. I hated the book, but the idea of the assassin that didn't really know what was going on and the (I assume) shadow spirit and the soulwell or whatever were interesting. I may pick them up if I find them (with the exception of Fallen Angels), but I don't think I'll put a lot of effort in to getting them. At least not without a couple of good recommends. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of my SR-soul BTW.
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Nov 8 2006, 03:22 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
No problem. :) By the way, I've been meaning to comment, but since there's never going to be an appropriate (public) forum, I'll just do it here ... You've always protested about being called a specific name, yet what do we find listed under your Nickname?
:eek: I'm never going to hesitate in shortening your nom-de-plume again! :D |
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Nov 8 2006, 03:28 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
It's a... well it's not a long story, but I don't feel like telling it. Blame Adam.
And you must type it completely, or I will bring down the Fist(y) of Doom! :S :P (or just ad "of Doom" in parenthasies if ya do) |
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Nov 8 2006, 03:29 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Salt Lake UT Member No.: 9,299 |
OOOO! :eek: fistandantilus3.0 you said... I'm telling! GRINDER! fistandantilus3.0 mentioned those books AND that author again. It wasn't me either, I wasn't even there when he said it! :D I have an almost complete set of shadowrun fiction, I'm missing the last Smedman book about the wolf guy and the spirit, and Secrets of Power Volume 2. None of this fiction is great. That's not what I'm looking for, I can't think of an SR book that I'd give more than 3 stars out of 5. I take that back, "Night's Pawn" and "Worlds Without End" were both pretty good writing I'd give them 3.5 stars maybe 3.5 stars and a Thumbup. So you see while I found "fist full of Alice" a boring read I actualy rate it fairly high on the list of shadowrun fiction. |
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Nov 8 2006, 03:31 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
two words: less caffeine :)
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Nov 8 2006, 03:36 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
I always blame Adam! Night's Pawn is still my favorite Shadowrun novel. |
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Nov 8 2006, 03:40 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
That was the one where Alamaise got zapped, right? that's one I'm looking to get again. Been years since I read it.
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Nov 8 2006, 03:41 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
That's the one.
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Nov 8 2006, 09:29 AM
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Great, I'm a Dragon... Group: Retired Admins Posts: 6,699 Joined: 8-October 03 From: North Germany Member No.: 5,698 |
Sorry, my fault. I read your review and it gave me a good impression of the book, it's characters and the story. Thank you for that :) But everytime I read "Striper, Nyx Smith" I have to rant about it. Even if it's only a little rant. :) |
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Nov 8 2006, 09:32 AM
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Great, I'm a Dragon... Group: Retired Admins Posts: 6,699 Joined: 8-October 03 From: North Germany Member No.: 5,698 |
*insert rant about the book here* :D |
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Nov 8 2006, 10:17 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
Just what is it about Nyx Smith's books about Striper that you object to? Is your dislike merely limited to Striper: Assassin, or does it extend to Who Hunts the Hunter as well? Is your ire directed mainly towards the Striper books by Nyx Smith, or do you also include Fade To Black and Steel Rain on your hate list? :D
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Nov 8 2006, 01:27 PM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
As I understand it all... 1) The novel line was originally started up prior to 4th edition really being in teh works. Novel publishing requires an enormous lead time, as I understand it, and thus even the last couple authors had to start and plot out their books before the 4th edition changes were planned out. 2) The novel line was handled by WizKids and not FanPro. 3) The novel line was originally supposed to tie into SR Duels, which is why the characters in the first three books seem familiar to anyone who checked out the Duels toys. 4) The 6 books that are now out were the initial publication deal. Had Wizkids been a bit more finanically stable, and the initial books sold a little better, the plan was to continue the novel line, with the 7th and future novels taking place in 2070+. Bull |
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