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[H.Protagonist]

Neil Gaiman (Good Omens is secretly the best Pratchett book)
Kurt Vonnegut
GRRM
Haruki Murakami
Jon Ronson

There's a bunch more, but those guys are my favorites right now.

dingdingdingdingding

Great book, that.

Also:

The House of Leaves
William Gibson stuff
Greg Keyes The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone
The Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner
Neal Stephenson stuff
GRRM (of course)
Bill Bryson is a treat
etc, etc

 

[Broder Salsa]

H.Prot, for some reason you're not showing up in Tinychat. F5 some.

There's a stupid video limit on. Will have to wait until a spot is free to click broadcast (there's 12 spots, 13 including the youtube video one).

It will however make you think you are broadcasting and other people can see you, even if they can't.

 

[marrec]

Speaking of crap fantasy, I sat down and forced my way through one of the Dragonlance books a while ago, another one I hadn't read since I was a kid. I reviewed it on Goodreads:

The exact same response I had when re-reading the Dragonlance Chronicles.

It was very important to me growing up though.

 

[Teknoman]

Tell me about it... been sitting here for the past hour telling myself that I was going to play Dark Souls tonight.

Still haven't moved from the laptop.

Get into that asap...actually I need to beat that too. Hopefully after putting it down for awhile, there are more phantoms of all kinds.

 

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Guys, should I read Dune? I think I'm gonna read Dune. I got Dune here right now.

 

[Plywood]

Get into that asap...actually I need to beat that too.

Grinded up to level 40(or was it 50?) got to Blight Town and then I just said "fuck it."

 

[Puddles]

I read House of Leaves for a class in college. That book is pretty interesting.

If anyone wants to read something that will trip you out, track down the short story collection "Labyrinths" by Jorge Luis Borges. Really great stuff.

Guys, should I read Dune? I think I'm gonna read Dune. I got Dune here right now.

Yes. Great book, especially the first half.

 

[marrec]

Guys, should I read Dune? I think I'm gonna read Dune. I got Dune here right now.

Yep, then don't pick up another Dune book.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Also read a wizard of earthsea if you want some cool old fantasy. Or juniper & wild child.

 

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Alright, I'm gonna read Dune.

 

[ShinobiFist]

READ DUNE! You guys reminded me that I have to finish "American Gods" 1Q84 is in my list as well......

 

[H.Protagonist]

Speaking of crap fantasy, I sat down and forced my way through one of the Dragonlance books a while ago, another one I hadn't read since I was a kid. I reviewed it on Goodreads:

Nice. Well said. I also loved those books as a kid, but I haven't gone back to read them and thus still maintain a rosy glow about the whole series (though I'm very aware of just how painfully shallow they are). The bugle chips of fantasy novels? Heh.

H.Prot, for some reason you're not showing up in Tinychat. F5 some.

God, I would seriously love to, but I need to burn through at least 5 more files tonight before bed. I drop in on the RP thread while the monster file I was working on was saving because it literally takes that long for it to resolve itself. I hate work right now... ;_;

 

[Smiles and Cries]

I've watched only a handful anime movies, plus a bunch of Miyazaki stuff, which doesn't really count. Probably the most transgressive thing I've seen was Wicked City. That was a trip. Favorites are probably Sword of the Stranger and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust.

Tried to get into Evangelion, but I couldn't stand Shinji at all, so the series just made me really frustrated.

Anyone want to recommend me anything? The only rule is no loli shit.

I hate when the main male leads of these series get frustrating but most animes and mangas have very weak balls-less male leads.

My intro to Anime was Robotech in the morning before school when I was a kid
then I just watched american cartoons on saturdays.

Its only during my first year of Art school while working at Blockbuster in South Florida that I started to rent the anime films

AKIRA
Ninja Scroll
Crying Freeman

where my start getting back into it.

then it was years later when there was an anime on demand channel on my cable box.

Then learned about fansubs from GAF
but had trouble with my vision a few years in so I only watch things that wont waste my time now.

everything is Loli now so I have no idea what to recommend
start with the old school stuff

Golgo 13

XD

 

[Devolution]

Damn Devo, those legs...

hehehehe

 

[Ashes]

God, I would seriously love to, but I need to burn through at least 5 more files tonight before bed. I drop in on the RP thread while the monster file I was working on was saving because it literally takes that long for it to resolve itself. I hate work right now... ;_;

:/

I don't have work but I'm still on pst time... in london.

 

[Pau]

Neil Gaiman (Good Omens is secretly the best Pratchett book)
Kurt Vonnegut
GRRM
Haruki Murakami
Jon Ronson

There's a bunch more, but those guys are my favorites right now.

Jon Ronson? Looking him up he did The Men Who Stare At Goats, which I saw and liked enough. What of his stuff do you recommend?

books you say...

read some of the stuff from this week's creative writing thread. They're short...

edit: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=456097

I should probably start joining these to force myself to write creatively... but I think for now I'll just read. You guys cool with me commenting on them without showing my own work?

dingdingdingdingding

Great book, that.

Also:

The House of Leaves
William Gibson stuff
Greg Keyes The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone
The Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner
Neal Stephenson stuff
GRRM (of course)
Bill Bryson is a treat
etc, etc

Never read/heard of any of these. Can you expand on some if possible/sell me on these? I always need more stuff to read.

And Night Watch still beats out Good Omens for the best Pratchett book.

If anyone wants to read something that will trip you out, track down the short story collection "Labyrinths" by Jorge Luis Borges. Really great stuff.

ANOTHER BORGES FAN. YES. Did you read a translation, Puddles or in the original language?

And listen to him. Borges is the shit.

 

[Ryaaan14]

God, I would seriously love to, but I need to burn through at least 5 more files tonight before bed. I drop in on the RP thread while the monster file I was working on was saving because it literally takes that long for it to resolve itself. I hate work right now... ;_;

Your loss!

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Damn Devo, those legs...

these are the areas Anime >> Manga for the lulz

 

[Fjordson]

last stuff I watched
Liefen Lied (manga was better)

Last Exile

Mushi-Shi

How's Mushi-Shi? I think it's on Netflix streaming still, been thinking about watching it.

I'm going through Darker Than Black at the moment. Didn't realize until like two weeks ago that there was so much anime on Netflix.

 

[Takao]

Might have to check that out. Anything coming out/recently run similar to Witch Hunter Robin or Blood +? I would watch Persona, but I bet Meguro didnt compose for the show...and that just wouldnt feel right. Also miss shows like Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo...great action set to a cool soundtrack.

EDIT: I still need to try gator or snake at some point.

There's actually Blood-C, which is part of the whole Blood universe. Though I've heard some interesting things about that show, largely that it gets crazy, haha.

I'm not that well-versed in the moody, and atmospheric shows like Robin, but I think you might like Baccano, or Tigger & Bunny. Though the later will be the furthest removed from the moody types, haha.

As for Persona 4, I looked it up, Meguro did indeed compose the show's music. I haven't seen an episode of it, so I can't comment on if it's worth the time.

I will read this series just because I agree with the premise. I wish to conquer the animal kingdom, one meal at a time.

Just remember though, it is a Jump show so there's going to be a lot of guys fighting (sometimes animals) and that stuff. As a fan of the Shonen genre when it's fun and not too melodramatic, I do know it's an acquired taste.

 

[Lissar]

Ohhh, book talk? My kind of talk.

Hey, who else read a lot of Piers Anthony as a kid and then recently decided to read them again and got really creeped out halfway into the first book?

Just me? Oh.

I read quite a good deal of Xanth. I enjoy my memories of reading them more than actually reading them... Also, I'm a sucker for puns. I know they're bad, but I can't get enough of them!

Speaking of crap fantasy, I sat down and forced my way through one of the Dragonlance books a while ago, another one I hadn't read since I was a kid. I reviewed it on Goodreads:

I had a good deal of THESE too. I went back and read one of trilogies (not the first one) when I was 18 and realized just how BAD they were. Of course they are varying quality since they are all by different authors, but I'm pretty sure it can be applied to the whole series. I mean there would be significant plots that would just vanish part way through the book! No explanation. I am ashamed I spent so much time reading these things.

 

[Puddles]

ANOTHER BORGES FAN. YES. Did you read a translation, Puddles or in the original language?

And listen to him. Borges is the shit.

I read the English version. Someday my Spanish will be good enough for the original, but that is not this day. I mean I could probably power through using a dictionary occasionally, but it would be frustrating.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

How's Mushi-Shi? I think it's on Netflix streaming still, been thinking about watching it.

I'm going through Darker Than Black at the moment. Didn't realize until like two weeks ago that there was so much anime on Netflix.

Mushi-Shi reminded me of Spirited Away in some ways but it is a bit deeper with the supernatural stuff. I enjoyed it. I still need to do a re-watch to fully understand it.

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

I've watched only a handful anime movies, plus a bunch of Miyazaki stuff, which doesn't really count. Probably the most transgressive thing I've seen was Wicked City. That was a trip. Favorites are probably Sword of the Stranger and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust.

Tried to get into Evangelion, but I couldn't stand Shinji at all, so the series just made me really frustrated.

Anyone want to recommend me anything? The only rule is no loli shit.

Higurashi no naku koro ni. Go in blind. Read nothing about it. My favorite series from the past decade was probably The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Great slice of life show with an amusing narrator and endearing cast. It really is an amalgam of several different genres, which is what I loved about it.

 

[Puddles]

Did anyone read the Dragonriders of Pern series when they were kids? I liked those books.

 

[Puddles]

Higurashi no naku koro ni. Go in blind. Read nothing about it. My favorite series from the past decade was probably The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Great slice of life show with an amusing narrator and endearing cast. It really is an amalgam of several different genres, which is what I loved about it.

Any place to watch it online?

 

[CountAntonius]

Favorite Books: Magazines

 

[freenudemacusers]

I read a lot of the Ravenloft books many years ago. Some of the better d&d stuff. Not that I played any of that nerdy shit!

Spoiler

denial total

 

[Teknoman]

Grinded up to level 40(or was it 50?) got to Blight Town and then I just said "fuck it."

Yup...Blight Town will do that to you. I think im close to setting foot into Anor Londo. At some maze with a bunch of lizardmen.

There's actually Blood-C, which is part of the whole Blood universe. Though I've heard some interesting things about that show, largely that it gets crazy, haha.

I'm not that well-versed in the moody, and atmospheric shows like Robin, but I think you might like Baccano, or Tiger & Bunny. Though the later will be the furthest removed from the moody types, haha.

As for Persona 4, I looked it up, Meguro did indeed compose the show's music. I haven't seen an episode of it, so I can't comment on if it's worth the time.



Just remember though, it is a Jump show so there's going to be a lot of guys fighting (sometimes animals) and that stuff. As a fan of the Shonen genre when it's fun and not too melodramatic, I do know it's an acquired taste.

Cool thanks for the recommendations, also now I know I have to watch. Dramatic pointing and all that.

 

[Pau]

I read the English version. Someday my Spanish will be good enough for the original, but that is not this day. I mean I could probably power through using a dictionary occasionally, but it would be frustrating.

It'd be frustrating pero así es como se aprende! But it's super cool that you're learning Spanish and sticking to it! So many people just take mandatory languages in high school/college but never try to become fluent. Respect bro.

Also, noob question: what you have to do to become a Member? I thought it was 300 posts but I fear I might be a Junior forever.

 

[Fjordson]

Did anyone read the Dragonriders of Pern series when they were kids? I liked those books.

I read the original trilogy when I was very young. Loved 'em. RIP Anne McCaffrey =(

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Higurashi no naku koro ni. Go in blind. Read nothing about it. My favorite series from the past decade was probably The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Great slice of life show with an amusing narrator and endearing cast. It really is an amalgam of several different genres, which is what I loved about it.

Netflix streaming is missing both... I think the first one is "When they Cry"

I always wanted to finish The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

I'll sign up to Hulu plus if they had those right now

 

[Emitan]

Also, noob question: what you have to do to become a Member? I thought it was 300 posts but I fear I might be a Junior forever.

I have good news...

You can thank me later.

 

[Fjordson]

Also, noob question: what you have to do to become a Member? I thought it was 300 posts but I fear I might be a Junior forever.

:lol have no fear.

 

[Puddles]

It'd be frustrating pero así es como se aprende! But it's super cool that you're learning Spanish and sticking to it! So many people just take mandatory languages in high school/college but never try to become fluent. Respect bro.

Also, noob question: what you have to do to become a Member? I thought it was 300 posts but I fear I might be a Junior forever.

It seems you're now a member.

I, however, will be a junior forever for trolling the gaming side.

 

[Lissar]

Did anyone read the Dragonriders of Pern series when they were kids? I liked those books.

Yes, of course these too. Talked about it in the recent thread for Anne McCaffrey's death :<

Actually after her death I began reading The Rowan again. Since I read it so often as a child I've just been reading it bit by bit between other books. I... actually don't like it very much. The first part of it is fine actually, it is when she meets the love interest of the book that things go downhill. He's a jerk who pushes her around and she falls instantly in love with him the moment their minds touch. It makes me feel dirty. Also the fact that she's so messed up and he's pretty much perfect and never does anything wrong... drives me mad.

 

[Ashes]

I should probably start joining these to force myself to write creatively... but I think for now I'll just read. You guys cool with me commenting on them without showing my own work?

You're already in my good books for turning rpj towards the light of literary godliness. And that nabokov comment didn't pass me by...

Anyone is welcome to comment, critique, whatever... I think it's fair to say, I'm not only amongst the harshest critiques there, I'm probably the harshest... :/

I r serious poster.

Anyways, since the big old neogaf furore a couple of months ago, most of us post off site sources...

Cyan won the thread, and my own no1 pick was John Dunbar's story.

NeoGAF Creative Writing Challenge #87 - "Balance"

 

[Lissar]

Also, noob question: what you have to do to become a Member? I thought it was 300 posts but I fear I might be a Junior forever.

Haha, well, I guess some congratulations are in order!

*breaks out champagne*

 

[Ashes]

oh there's a poetry thread as well. And in that thread, we just put every single entry [ever] into the archive of thread.

The NeoGAF Poetry Corner - Challenge #41: Escape

 

[Puddles]

Spent the last few hours doing shredding exercises on the guitar, and now my fingers are... shredded.

 

[Professor Beef]

Our pal Pau is all grown-up.

 

[kitchenmotors]

Great legs and everything but any legs that can dance like partypigs are better

Wow, amazing. Thanks WoodenLung! <3

 

[Puddles]

Our pal Pau is all grown-up.

Obligatory:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KALJy9fw2Q

 

[Zekes!]

I didn't feel like making a topic for this, so I figured I'd ask ya'll what you think of this illustration of Snow White? I'm heavily considering getting it as a tattoo sleeve on my left arm.

 

[Barbacoatl]

Borges talk woo! I love Borges too (who doesn't silly), and I also love his friend and collaborator Adolfo Bioy Casares. Together they -along with Silvina Ocampo- wrote some fantastic stuff. I'm reminded I've been neglecting my reading time, right now I'm hooked on perhaps my favorite Spanish contemporary author, Enrique Vila-Matas, superb essayist and novelist.

 

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Pretty cool.

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

Netflix streaming is missing both... I think the first one is "When they Cry"

I always wanted to finish The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

I'll sign up to Hulu plus if they had those right now

Yeah, the series is called "when they cry" in the US (title referring to cicadas) and do check out Haruhi. They recently released a film for it, which is also great.

Spent the last few hours doing shredding exercises on the guitar, and now my fingers are... shredded.

That's one of my resolutions, to not slack at guitar.

 

[Kisaya]

I didn't feel like making a topic for this, so I figured I'd ask ya'll what you think of this illustration of Snow White? I'm heavily considering getting it as a tattoo sleeve on my left arm.

I love this illustration ;D I posted it up on my art blog a while ago

 

[Pau]

I swear when I posted that it still said Junior and it only appeared when I edited it in. Naturally...

Haha, well, I guess some congratulations are in order!

*breaks out champagne*

Gracias!

You're already in my good books for turning rpj towards the light of literary godliness. And that nabokov comment didn't pass me by...

Anyone is welcome to comment, critique, whatever... I think it's fair to say, I'm the not only amongst the harshest critiques there, I'm probably the harshest... :/

I r serious poster.

Anyways, since the big old neogaf furore a couple of months ago, most of us post off site sources...

Cyan won the thread, and my own no1 pick was John Dunbar's story.

NeoGAF Creative Writing Challenge #87 - "Balance"

Haha yeah I'll probably be fairly harsh but I don't want to be seem a dick if I don't post my own work. I probably will eventually... I just have a really strange relationship with writing.

The poetry stuff - man I always feel so terrible for saying this, but a lot of English poetry is hard for me to enjoy. I don't know why. Maybe I just haven't been introduced to enough good English poets.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Any place to watch it online?

crunchyroll has The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya