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Morrowind, without a doubt, but this is perhaps because it was my first experience of a Sandbox game and, back then, I really enjoyed games without a plot. Additionally, Morrowind appealed to my imagination and I created my own story! My first character was a Dark Elf who was forever searching for her fellow prisoner, a male Dark Elf she had fallen in love with on the ship. My second character, an Argonian, was a freedom fighter who freed prisoners, killed those who wished to oppress others, and made a clean getaway by diving into the nearest lake and swimming to where no man, elf of Khajit could touch her. After Morrowind, I really hoped to enjoy Oblivion; the opening was highly effective and exciting. Unfortunately, I hated the Devil gates or whatever they were! Having to complete these, I wasn't interested in progressing through the story. Skyrim promised a lot, but the landscape was far too normal for my liking. I walk in the Lake District often, which is not QUITE as varied, but still breathtaking, exciting and picturesque. I prefer the real experience! The gameplay also grew old quickly for me. I have never found satisfaction in levelling up, in creating strong tanks that can bulldoze through dungeons! I prefer strategic, turn-based gameplay.

The past two movies have been my only experience of Star Trek (apart from one episode of Voyager) and I enjoyed both. I preferred the first film, but Benedict Cumberbatch played an excellent villain! Which of the classic tv series/films should one watch?

I found Elend incredibly charming in the first Mistborn book. I liked his sense of mischief and the way he teased Vin, but also his desire to do good and to break away from the system. Realistically though, I would probably choose Raoden. He becomes incredibly kindhearted and thoughtful over the course of the novel. Elend, on the other hand, is a little too immature and selfish - he has his charming qualities, but significant flaws too.

The magic system/s in the Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss is very interesting! It's been a while since I read one of the two books, but I remember one system being based on two objects, which were linked together. The stronger the link (e.g. a candle and fire, both of which have a flame) the more effective the spell was. The caster of the spell could manipulate what happened to the second object by affecting the state of the first - after creating a link between the two, of course.

I have read quite a bit over the past 2 weeks, which as been nice as I haven't been able to read anything other than the texts I taught this year! The first book I completed was Brandon Sanderson's third book in the Mistborn series! I started reading this back in September 2012, before I started to teach. I have to say, the final 200 pages were fabulous, but my favourite book in the series remains the first. After this, I read through 'Hard Frost' by R.D. Wingfield. I have now read all of the books in this series and am looking for another crime series to explore. If anyone has any suggestions, please send a PM! Last week, I read 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' which was recommended to me several times this year. I think one teacher told me that the book always made him cry... I'm not sure it's a tear-jerker, but it's certainly a very good book and I really enjoyed the writing style. Last night, I started 'The Princess Bride' and am 90 or so pages in. I have started to read more quickly! 'Life of Pi,' 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Hitchhiker's Guide' are on the list for the next 2-3 weeks!

Do you mean if one gives up books, they can no longer read them using technology? Either way, I'd give up technology. This would make it a LITTLE difficult to teach English and I'd miss Final Fantasy, but apart from that, I could cope. Having said that, giving up books would make it impossible to teach English! At least I could get by with hand-written notes and artistic presentations.

Currently reading the second Mistborn (I can't believe I called it Mistwalker O_o) book. I'm very nearly at the end! Few books have made me feel this emotional! I'm nearing the end of the HUGE battle... I shall be reading Mistborn book 3 after this. No doubt alongside loads of PGCE-related books.

I read 'The Name of the Wind' roughly four years ago during my first year at Uni. I absolutely loved it! I have always preferred the more concentrated stories which revolve around characters as opposed to political events, battles and/or epic journeys. Kvothe is absolutely fantastic and I really enjoyed reading about The magic system was also very unique and the science behind it seemed quite intricate. Keenly, I awaited the second instalment, 'Wise Man's Fear.' WMF finally arrived during third year, which unfortunately was a very busy time. I read about half of the book before putting it aside to focus on work. I haven't picked it up since - but I will as soon as I finish Mistwalker!

I have read through quite a few books recently. First and foremost, Warbreaker, which is absolutely splended! I already want to return to the world and characters! Alongside that, I read through The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas in preparation for my PGCE (teacher's training course), followed by The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Both were great and so I'm looking forward to the possibility of teaching them. Yesteday (or possibly the day before), I finished reading Skellig by David Almond, another book on my reading list for the PGCE. I wasn't too sure about it for the first third, but the rest was beautiful and quite gripping! The imagery and characters are wonderful. There's so much to talk about! Now, I'm reading through the first Mistwalker book. Alongisde that, I'll read through some Shakespeare! I'm very keen to finish Hamlet and re-read MacBeth. I haven't read that since I was 13/14! I may also read through Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss. I read the first half the week it came out but Uni got in the way and I haven't picked it up since!

I'm working through several games at once at the moment. Final Fantasy IV, VI and VII, Tales of the Abyss and Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the 3DS. I'm near the end in both FF IV and VII, but methinks I have quite a way to go before I complete Final Fantasy VI! I have played Ocarina of Time before - on the Gamecube - but my save file corrupted after I won Epona! And then my friend decided I had GIVEN her the disc I said she could borrow. The remastered version on the 3DS is quite spectacular though.

I've always been into fantasy books and came across his debut novel, Elantis, a few years ago. I didn't buy it, however, until I received my Kindle last Christmas. When I did finally get around to downloading it, I couldn't put it down! I remember reading the last third or so in one night! It had been years since a book had made me feel quite so absorbed and excited. A month or two later, I picked up Warbreaker in Waterstones using a voucher. Once again, I was drawn deep into a glorious world with a fantastic, original magic system, strong female characters and an excellent cast. The writing is pretty flawless. I am now working through his Mistwalker trilogy! Ah, how I would love to be in one of Sanderson's classes.

I heard of Robert Jordan first, and even read a few pages of one of his books, but I was a Brandon Sanderson fan first! I haven't yet tackled a complete text by Jordan! However, 'Elantris' and 'Warbreaker' are two of my absolute favourite books. I'm reading the Mistwalker trilogy at the moment.