gryphon_42

Yay! Though I voted for Thrawn, I am incredibly skeptical of SW novels since the Legends retcon. SW: Rebels and Zahn are two of the best things in life though... Let me see if I can find a box big enough to store my bias in for a few weeks.

I also really appreciate the magic system. Another aspect of the magic system that appeals to me is the different degrees of "prowess" from rural witchcraft (Ged's Aunt), unrefined sorcery (Jasper's fate according to Vetch), and formal wizardry (Ged). My experience with the book this time was largely affected by the Audible audiobook narration. The book was read by Rob Inglis. I was already familiar with him from his reading of The Hobbit and LotR. Tolkien's Middle-Earth has many pastoral scenes full of fields and woods and "people of the land". Inglis's narration of Earthsea evoked many of the same images, particularly in Gont and Iffish. Despite this, Earthsea still felt diverse, unique, and independent of other fantasy works which only adds to my love of Le Guin. It was a great read.

Good catch! I've never looked into Magic Duels. The official site says you can. I'll have to poke around at that during the weekend.

If you ever feel like playing a casual game over Skype let me know! I don't mind super casual play at all. I used to teach at weekly new player events in my old city.

Yall still around for MtG? I love tier 2 and 3 modern, pauper, commander. I recently moved to a small city where people really only play standard (weird) or have $400 modern and vintage decks. Every few months I drive to visit friends back where I used to live and get in a weekend of gaming, but I'd be interested in a couple of skype games now and then. I'm a graceful loser, just love the game

Probably going to wrap it up this weekend. I picked it up on Audible too and the reader's presentation has given me some thoughts on the book that the text didn't.

Hey-o! Still in Trial but @Elisel pointed me over here. Count me in for A Wizard of Earthsea! It is one of my favorites. A good summer re-read y'all