Quixus Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 I just hope that GW does not close the animation loop hole before The Lord Inquisitor is completed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3517822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord-Captain Cepinari Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 If Dan Abnett was to die suddenly, and GW decided to hand all of his unfinished work to C.S. Goto, how would you react? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3520957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumah Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 If Dan Abnett was to die suddenly, and GW decided to hand all of his unfinished work to C.S. Goto, how would you react? I'm not going to dignify that with an answer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3520983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't jinx it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3521000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 If Dan Abnett was to die suddenly, and GW decided to hand all of his unfinished work to C.S. Goto, how would you react? To learn from or complete? I think we know which we'd prefer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3522795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Sergeant Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Abnett really is fascinated with the whole "I am Alpharius" thing, huh? /sigh Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3528603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Abnett really is fascinated with the whole "I am Alpharius" thing, huh? /sigh Idk, I don't see it as such a bad thing, he writes Alpha Legion stuff really well. That whole scene was quite artfully done. The real beauty of the AL is when you set it up so well that all it takes is that single statement to blow your readers' minds through the roof. I really enjoy having this crazy nefarious 'wheels within wheels' approach to the legion. I love the Legions' insanely convoluted and fractious nature. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3528733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Abnett really is fascinated with the whole "I am Alpharius" thing, huh? /sigh Idk, I don't see it as such a bad thing, he writes Alpha Legion stuff really well. That whole scene was quite artfully done. The real beauty of the AL is when you set it up so well that all it takes is that single statement to blow your readers' minds through the roof. I really enjoy having this crazy nefarious 'wheels within wheels' approach to the legion. I love the Legions' insanely convoluted and fractious nature.Not to mention writing the Ecclesiarchy getting into bed with the Word Bearers? Wow wee wow that was awesome. Thank god for actually developing the characters of the bad guys! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3528784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Abnett really is fascinated with the whole "I am Alpharius" thing, huh? /sigh Idk, I don't see it as such a bad thing, he writes Alpha Legion stuff really well. That whole scene was quite artfully done. The real beauty of the AL is when you set it up so well that all it takes is that single statement to blow your readers' minds through the roof. I really enjoy having this crazy nefarious 'wheels within wheels' approach to the legion. I love the Legions' insanely convoluted and fractious nature.Not to mention writing the Ecclesiarchy getting into bed with the Word Bearers? Wow wee wow that was awesome. Thank god for actually developing the characters of the bad guys! Right? The Word Bearers chasing for a key to the effective usage of Enuncia was perfect. So many cool plot threads, I can't wait for the next one in the series. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3528822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 . . . I gotta get this book. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3528900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 It's obviously too late for me but I advise you to wait until the trilogy is finished. Unfinished series are so frustrating, especially if you are already waiting for other series to continue: Gaunt's Ghosts, Ciaphas Cain, Dresden Files etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3528905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Anticipation in the wait builds suspense. Besides, the best story is the one that never ends. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3528911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I get what you mean, Quixus. Getting into a good series that's been finished can be a treat, as you can knock the whole thing out in one go. But Kol's got the right idea. Besides, when you're a voracious reader like me, having multiple series that you're into can be more fun. By the time you finish a book of one series, another book has been added to another series. Juggle enough of them, and you're never out of new reading material. Unfortunately for me, as a skim reader by nature, I need a lot of series to have that happen, and sadly having authors like George R. R. Martin on that list means I can never juggle enough. But skim reading does, admittedly, mean that I miss things when I read through, which has the positive side effect of increases re-reading value. So whenever I hit a rut with nothing new, I got plenty to re-read to keep things fresh in my mind. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3528922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I do the same thing Cormac. I'm on my second re-read of the Gaunt's Ghosts series right now and I think I've read the Night Lords trilogy at least 3 times now. I love waiting for all the details on a series to go fuzzy, then re-reading it and realizing I had forgotten so much awesome stuff. It's getting to that point where I think I might have to pick up Horus Rising again after I finish the Ghosts series. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3529361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I'll be honest, I'm rereading The First Heretic. The feels, they be warm and fuzzy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3529373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Anticipation in the wait builds suspense. Besides, the best story is the one that never ends.While anticipation does build suspense, a story that does not end because it does not continue is not the same as an unending story. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3529398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Anticipation in the wait builds suspense. Besides, the best story is the one that never ends.While anticipation does build suspense, a story that does not end because it does not continue is not the same as an unending story. Don't recall saying they were Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3529403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carach Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 ha ur all mentioning things going fuzzy and re-reading, building suspense etc; i had completely forgotten this scene in the book. reading the thread has brought back the memory, somewhat similar to others (going bolt up-right with a giant smirk on my face - like.. "ohhh you rascal") Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3543908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 All I know is that when the 'Warblind' (epic name there, too. Abnett's the :cuss ing man.) said, "I am Alpharius", I threw my book down, pointed at it, looked at my wife and said, "Holy :cuss ing :cuss, that did not just happen! Wait, who's he working for? Who's playing who?!? Arrrrrgh!" I was able to talk her into not dialing psychiatric help a few minutes later. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3544241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Heathens, what'd we tell you about using chloroform? :P Kidding. But yeah, it was a complete and total blindside. Heck, I remember Excessus ranting and raving about it and here I am, expecting an Alpharius reference to pop up somewhere and then BAM! my jaw hit the floor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3544245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 What I love is that Abnett made it feel natural. I was shocked, yes; I kinda lost my mind for a moment. But, it was well done, and artfully placed. Plus, if I have faith in anybody to write about the AL, it's Dan. I'm really looking forward to more interaction between the AL operator and Eisenhorn. I would love to know who working for who, and how the hell they met in the first place. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3544256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yak Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I think everyone is missing the real question... When the Hell is Penitent coming out??!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3558626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumah Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 The answer to that, of course, is not soon enough! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3558959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 It was in the back of my shiny new paperback edition I got last week... April I think it is.... Oh, and Pariah is in paperback now... Why does nobody tell me these things.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3558981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Unfortunately for me, as a skim reader by nature, I need a lot of series to have that happen, and sadly having authors like George R. R. Martin on that list means I can never juggle enough. But skim reading does, admittedly, mean that I miss things when I read through, which has the positive side effect of increases re-reading value. So whenever I hit a rut with nothing new, I got plenty to re-read to keep things fresh in my mind. Skim reader here as well. I have read the Eisenhorn trilogy a good ten times, and still go back, read it and discover new details that I failed to pick up on/forgot about. It's a real joy, especially with an author like Abnett. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281887-pariah-no-one-expects-the-alpha-legion/page/2/#findComment-3559072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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