Quitecontrary

Thanks, guys. I know that now, but then I had taken a small dosage of "cool pills," and thus was embarrassed to return. I'm just happy to find this site! The first thing I saw was the forum regarding conic wardings, and I was like, "These... These are my people... *sniffle*"

Funny how we define "cool" when we're younger. I say cool is whatever makes you deliriously passionate and happy.

There, there..stop sniffling. You're home.

My choice is Chrome, and it's not in the list. I have a Surface Pro that I barely use and do my best work online anyway, so I tend to just use the Chromebook for it. 

Why be so end-negative? The surge of good humor you get from a spiked drink will be worth it. You should try it sometime. Be courageous enough to snap.

Welcome! It's always good to be able to revisit something you were so passionate about long back, and finding you still feel the same way years later. 

There's no point being embarrassed about things you did then due to said passion.
 

It's nice to have passion about something you enjoy; after all, there's no point in growing up if you want be childish once in a while.

There's no point in growing up at all if it means you're not allowed to be childish once in a while. Or maybe I should rephrase that to childlike.

Congratulations. You just put my ninja count up to two ; )

What in Preservation's name is a ninja count?

I'm really interested to hear anything you might have to say about the Wheel of Time, actually. I'm slightly backwards in that I found Sanderson and only started to read Jordan because of his recommendation, but In have to admit that, three books in, the series isn't grabbing me the way I thought it should.

I guess you could say that liking Sanderson before Jordan makes me quite contrary, eh?

Thank you for the welcome. 

There were times in the WoT when the plot became too muddled and political, and Sanderson brought it back into focus. Stick with it, and it will reveal unexpected twists and twinges of pleasure. From Sanderson to Jordan, you might not find yourself quivering with excitement, but revealing the big picture will be totally worth it.   

That is by design, believe it or not. I like the contrast between what my username seems to imply and how I generally behave in the forums.

 

Cool username, by the way! It's been a looong while since I last heard that nursery rhyme.

It has always been my username, even during my spymac forum days. (OMG that was so long ago)

There is value in being underestimated, but the contradiction that you offer opens you up to fame. This dilemma seems to occur in a lot of the characters in the Sanderson books, too - Lightsong, Vin, Steelslayer - the average-looking rusty cog, that when polished reveals something precious.  

Interesting.

Hello, quitecontrary! Glad to see you finally posting!

 

Thanks skaa, I did lurk for a while scouting the scene. I'm sure to enjoy the forums now that I can get some sense where things are stored. I'm not Syl that I can weed out where things are with ease.

I don't know about others, but when I call you by your name, skaa, I can't help feeling a sense of superiority. It's wrong, but the feeling is there. 

I do love Brandon's books but I have very little interest in reading an excerpt from a yet to be released book. There is a reason the book is released as a whole and I feel like reading excerpts takes away from this. Of course I think it is awesome that the previews are released just isn't for me.

And I already know it will be awesome so I need no confirmation on that

It's nice to be in a state of mind where you can refuse to read the excerpt of a much awaited book. That's some strong EQ right there!

In my case I refused to read the last 3 books of WoT, until way later... when I had to accept that RJ is really gone and didn't leave any secret manuscripts.   I love how Sanderson rescued the saga. It could not have been easy, and yet he made it look effortless and improved on it even! I get how you just know that it will be awesome and worth the wait.

Oh but the pain of waiting.

I started reading him late last year, and finished all of his Cosmere books plus Steelheart and Rithmatist. I put off reading Alcatraz for last because I thought it was a kiddie book, and I reread tWoK. Planning to read all of Alcatraz this February while waiting for Words of Radiance. Firefight is also taking its sweet time, and the Reckoners read so much like a comic book or a movie.

Robert Jordan wrote much like Sanderson in Book 1-6 of WoT, but I have to admit that as much as I love RJ, Sanderson writes more fluid prose, and a tighter plot. Example, the last battle scene in WoK (Kaladin's rescue of Dalinar) left me breathless. I had to put the book down, as I can see the battle in my head, almost hear it.

I loved Lightsong (and his death felt like Egwene's death). It was right to kill the character but oh how I wish they could've lived! ... especially after showing so much promise towards the end.

Don't be shy! Jump in and don't get discouraged if it feels overwhelming with all of the "cognitive aspect" this or "Lerasium" that. We are nice folk and don't mind answering questions.

>> Obviously, I'm emotional and a romantic, and yes, I am overwhelmed with how people here expound and flay the magic that it becomes a science. I don't want to figure it out too much that I lose that jaw dropping moment when the plot takes the unexpected turn.

Oh. And I sincerely appreciate the welcome. All we're missing now is Rock's stew.

Hi all! I can't believe I'm doing this. It's been a decade since I last joined a forum. 

I was a skeptic determined to hate Sanderson because I was still mourning Robert Jordan's passing and did so for almost 6 years...absolutely not touching the last three books until they  were well and thoroughly out and reviewed. And of course, to my everlasting shame, I was proven wrong. Sanderson is gooood. 

So good, that I can't think of a witty and awkward metaphor (Steelslayer style) to describe him.

I hope to enjoy my time here, with so much material to peruse and so many brilliant theorists around me. I want to know more...there are days when even the Ars Arcanum is not enough!

I'm a Filipina businesswoman who loves the beach in her free time, and who absolutely does not look like a fantasy fan (if there is such a thing as a fantasy fan look). 

Thank you for allowing me this introductory post.

You have got to have some amazing self-control to be in this forum and NOT read the excerpts, or maybe just a tad masochistic.