Xander Freud

Guess I'm not meant to be any of them, as my highest was stoneward at 25%. The others all had around 10%. I think I'll stick to the other systems of the cosmere.

1 hour ago, Markus said:

 

9 hours ago, Mark Adrian said:

 @Xander Freud The Alcatraz Versus The Evil Librarians books and I've read a bit of Steelheart. I have all the books in the Reckoners series, but I'm very busy so I haven't gotten around to reading them yet.

Would you like to recommend any Brandon Sanderson books?

If you have time to enjoy a long, detailed book I'd say the Stormlight archives. For a shorter, but just as enjoyable experience, I'd recommend Mistborn.

Finish all the Ender/Bean books. I loved them and Orson Scott Card is also a great author. Which of Brandon Sandersons novels have you read so far?

20 minutes ago, maxal said:

I agree it was however, a very good book.

Well, we can agree on that. I can see your point, I'd make a few rebuttals, but I don't actually own a copy of the books and it's been too long for me to accurately remember what I'm trying to say.

9 hours ago, maxal said:

Apparently, Iron Gold will take place 10 years after Morning Star. It will be a multi-POV story so we won't just follow Darrow, but him and others (old and new characters alike). Most characters from the original trilogy will be back such as Darrow, Mustang and Sevro. Cassius and Lysander's story is not over, so yes they will have a role in the next trilogy (Cassius POV seems probable), but the author said Darrow would regret not having killed Cassius back in Morning Star... I for one do not believe Cassius will turn bad (just as I never believed he was bad to begin with), so it may merely be him ending up on the wrong side of the conflict, yet again. Or perhaps things do not happen as Darrow planned with the rebellion which puts him at odds with Cassius who merely wants a world where Julian isn't "expendable" or an "appendices which needs to be removed".

The Ash lord has apparently not said his last word and we can suspect the Rim will play a role into the future conflict.

I am also keen about the movie. As I was reading the book, I kept pestering my husband on how much this book would make a good movie, so I have faith they'll make it work even if a lot of it is internal to Darrow. There is ample action to carry on a movie and screen writers have ways to externalize inner conflicts. Casting Darrow is difficult though as he needs to be first portrayed as a Red and then as a Gold, but I guess special effect can be used to render Red Darrow. 

I disagree. I never liked Cassius, he was arrogant, selfish, and he had many chances to change and didn't take them. For the same reason I didn't like Roque. Roque was supposed to be the more progressive reformer that wanted a good world, and his reaction to Darrow being a red doesn't show that. However, the power of the series comes from the pure awesomeness of the conquering institute, reaping scythe, and pretty much whatever Darrow does. I was impressed with the feelings and thoughts that reading those scenes provoked.

No, I get you. But what really makes me love a character is when I can relate/imagine myself as the character. Characters that are willing to be sarcastic, willing to kill, willing to do the right thing or the wrong thing for the right reasons. I can kind of see why someone would like Titus, but as a rapist/murderer, he's not someone I really relate to or would want to be. Does that make sense?

I loved these books! I have to say though, I really differ on taste with you guys. I really only thought the first book was especially praiseworthy, and Titus only ever would have made it onto top ten least favorite characters. I loved the idea of the war game institute and I've always loved books that have that sci-fi personality/intelligence tests. 

Well I finally ordered Elantris as my library doesn't have it. Just 4-17 business days till I can read it. Is there anything worse than spending fall break without a good book? Feel free to talk about any books you are or were waiting for.

I'm not sure that ONLY reading Brandon Sanderson would work for me, but if I had to choose he wouldn't be the worst choice. Welcome!

also, if you have further questions/posts feel free to ask them in the proper forum.

I personally preferred Ender's Shadow. I really hope he gets around to Shadows Alive so we can conclude both series.

What is this about a new version?

Intuitively understands all necessary background information and motives to what he sees.  Super dexterity

cheesy name: Context

weakness: (excluding epics) people with mental disabilities or insanity. (Because the context of their actions lack logic)

driven to rage by people who's actions don't make sense (especially as that can lead to his weakness)

costume is a finely tailored dark blue/grey suit.

So my question is in the first section where Szeth kills gavilar. It mentions he takes care not to be hit by the shard blade because even the tempest he holds cannot revive wounds inflicted by shardblade. However, Kaladin heals his (arm?) after it was sliced through and his soul severed from it. Is it because Kaladin is bonded to a Spren? Or had he never tried it?

9 hours ago, Drake Marshall said:

Feruchemy is myriad.

Feruchemy is myopic.

Feruchemy is mycenaean.

And perhaps my favorite, feruchemy is mycorrhizic.

 

 

Anyway, with your concert example... I feel that (assuming you aren't compounding) we are still following the laws of feruchemy which means that at most you are going to break even with that luck of yours. So... Probably if you store and expend equal amounts of luck in the time leading up to the concert, overall your chances of getting to the concert couldn't be any better. In your example, it probably wouldn't be able to cancel the concert and then move it to your house. That's a net gain of luck. I would bet that the luck you stored when the concert got cancelled would only be roughly capable of getting the concert rescheduled as if you hadn't interfered, but not giving you a net gain.

This, however, assumes that during this time your chances of getting to the concert are uniform. In actuality, only a small number of moments in this span of time actually matter with regard to getting you into that concert. So... If you stored luck most of the time and expended it all in the instant where they award the tickets over the radio, maybe it would work.

The point I bring up I guess is that timing is very important I think. You can't use luck feruchemy to solve any immediate problems unless you already have a reserve. This is probably a big limiting factor in luck feruchemy, assuming you can't compound.

Also, another thing to consider... If the luck is indeed cosmic luck... There would be some interesting interactions between multiple chromium users. If one person wanted the concert cancelled and the other one wanted it to not be cancelled, for example (presumably nothing would happen if they expended an equal amount of luck... or would it do something like cancel it to the public but grant the person who wanted the concert some boon like it moving to their house like you earlier said?)... Also this magic would have to divine what exactly you want to happen by chance, and do that... But maybe you don't know what's best for you? This seems a little arbitrary. Actually the more I look at it, the more difficult it seems it would be to implement cosmic luck. It still sounds awesome of coarse. I'm just not sure Sanderson actually intends it to work like that because it poses some logical challenges.

Agreed, I'm hoping we have a chromium ferring in the next trilogy so we have a bigger reference for what these powers look like. Did Brandon already announce a Nicrosil Ferring as the character? Or am I dreaming that?

Well, I am unable to find any quotes from Brandon on the subject, and my typical method for determining how it works is whatever sounds coolest. In my opinion, having you win the concert tickets (probability change) sounds awesome. So that's that.   Also, the canceled concert would turn into a private showing at your house once you start to tap luck again.

I would have to agree with bleeder. The knowledge of feruchemy is ancient and widespread, at least before the ash world began. I would assume that they had knowledge of all 16 metals before the Lord Ruler oppressed all knowledge of it. Then again, I haven't referenced the book. I always have been particularly interested in chromium compounders. Exactly what would all this "luck" do for you?

Welcome! Although I am rather new myself, I feel obliged to offer you a cookie (whatever that means). Have an up vote and enjoy your stay. Orson Scott Card is also one of my favourite authors, he is quite similar to Brandon, but with a more intense writing style. Card's novels, especially the later Ender novels, involve children faced with so many challenges that they break. Which turns out to be fascinating to watch.

Strange, I've always thought of it as the curse. I guess we'll all find out in Dalinar's book.

Yes, I know a little about the cosmere, I'm currently planning on reading Elantris and then working out how it's all interconnected.

I would probably choose a zinc compounder, what with the enhanced mental speed. You would be able to instantly comprehend the situation and determine which emotions need a subtle nudge. Along with that, I feel constantly thinking at a faster pace than everyone else would give me a boost to gain a place of respect rather quickly. It's hard to outthink someone who can understand every thought that framed your plan, thus allowing me to avoid the trap (or whatever) 

Hope that made sense, I'm kind of rambling.

To whomever has read the two series (I highly recommend it, I believe Card has created a world just as thrilling and ensnaring as Sanderson) I would love to here your thoughts. Also, any books with notable magic systems and or sci-fi themes would be amazing. 

Well, as I am new to the forums and an introduction is deemed polite I'll  acquiesce. I've now read the first six Mistborn novels, the first two released Stormlight Archive novels, Steelheart, and downloaded war breaker with the intention to finish it this week. I play piano and drum set, read a lot of classic literature, and enjoy creole food. Other than Brandon Sanderson, I especially enjoy Orson Scott Card's novels.