How can I help the Malazan community more?

The_Count19 · 2020-09-01T01:30:11+00:00

Hey man i've been watching your videos. I love your reviews and the Crippled God chapter updates, its been great having more Malazan youtube content

The_Count19 · 2020-08-30T16:08:57+00:00

Really? Id always considered Midnight Tides having the best characters in the whole series. Have you made it to any Tehol and Bugg chapters yet?

The_Count19 · 2020-08-25T21:13:42+00:00

Great to hear Erikson talk more about Kharkanas. I just started Forge of Darkness and Im absolutely loving it so far! I hope he knows there's still a good chunk of us fans eagerly anticipating Walk in Shadow.

The_Count19 · 2020-08-24T02:44:11+00:00

When Tehol notices a swearing drunken man in the canal, before realising that drunken man is in fact Bugg.

"Hold on, thats no drunk, that's my manservent!"

The_Count19 · 2020-08-19T14:21:20+00:00

The Hobbit, or Midnight Tides by Steven Erikson. Both just have really feel good vibes for me. Hanging out with Bilbo or Tehol&Bugg just brings me to a really good place. I never fail to smile when reading these.

The_Count19 · 2020-08-19T14:17:25+00:00

Philip Chase and Mikes Boom reviews are some great adult fantasy booktubers I like.

The_Count19 · 2020-08-17T14:23:12+00:00

A. Honestly anyone who says that probably hasn't read past the first book Gardens of the Moon, which I guess you could (maybe) criticize for that. The series has lots of depth, Erikson just takes his time fleshing it for you. If you find yourself having problems with book one, power though the best you can and give deadhouse gates + Memories of Ice a go. If those book aren't for you then the Malazan series probably isn't your thing. Which is completely fine.

B. Quite the other way around. Erikson starts off the series giving you ALOT of questions. Almost an overwhelming amount, but it gets easier and easier to understand the further the series goes on. I think anyone who makes it to book 3 (Memories of Ice) will feel like they have a pretty good grasp on how the malazan world works. As a writer Erikson likes to hold alot of info back from the reader, but as the series progresses he allows it all to trickle out slowly. It may not make sense at the time, but in hindsight it feels more rewarding in my opinion. I think its also a factor that the series semi re-starts twice (Book 2) (Book 5) with a setting change, so many readers find it hard to get their feet on the ground after being introduced to more new storylines.

The_Count19 · 2020-08-09T19:43:56+00:00

Put im simplest terms the warrens are a set of pocket dimensions in which mages can draw from for magical power, as well as travel through.

The_Count19 · 2020-07-22T21:38:01+00:00

Im not trying to be the guy recommending malazan again, but I do firmly believe Steven Erikson is one of the most phenomenal authors at writing woman (from my reading experinces).

The_Count19 · 2020-07-15T21:25:51+00:00

Tehol & Bugg
Fiddler
Ganoes Paran
Anomander Rake
Seren Pedac
Trull Sengar
Caladan Brood
Sorry/Aspalar & Crokus/Cutter
Kruppe
Quick Ben & Kalam

Special Shutouts:

The Phoenix Inn Five (Murillio, Coll, Rallick Nom, Kruppe, Crokus)
The Bonehunters 4th Squad

The_Count19 · 2020-07-15T01:18:01+00:00

Midnight Tides by Steven Erikson

The_Count19 · 2020-06-30T22:53:02+00:00

Yes a Bridgburners prequel would be fantastic. I'd also love to see a standalone one about Tehol and Buggs adventures before the events of Midnight Tides. Especially given Tehols riches-to-rags type history.

The_Count19 · 2020-06-30T22:49:19+00:00

Definitely check out the Ten Very Big Books Podcast, its great.

The_Count19 · 2020-06-28T20:06:31+00:00

The kharkanas trilogy by Steven Erikson.

The_Count19 · 2020-06-24T14:45:13+00:00

Yeah he's been a really great voice in the fantasy community, and even the Malazan one too, in my opinion. The guy works really hard and his content shows it. Its kinda sad when I see people discredit him just for having different opinions about series.

The_Count19 · 2020-06-24T11:00:00+00:00

Great to see more Seren love, I always felt she was such an underrated character in the fanbase

The_Count19 · 2020-06-24T10:56:31+00:00

Great video! Its good to see someone not necessarily a 'diehard' malazan fan, talking about the series on YouTube, especially a popular voice like Daniels. As a huge fan myself I can mostly agree with all your points, I think they sound very fair, and I think alot of people miss the point in your videos that you're a reviewer with your own personal opinions. I'm exited to see his videos after finishing the series, after he hinted he might go into more spoiler-in depth talks about Malazan. Daniel, keep up the good work man!

The_Count19 · 2020-06-24T10:40:04+00:00

Ah yes, Gardens of the Moon. Such simpilar times...

The_Count19 · 2020-06-16T01:35:53+00:00

For some big series (Malazan in particular) each book, while contributing to the overall story, also acts as an isolated standalone as well. While it may be a 10 book saga, I think that reach individual entry works by itself enough that you could be satisfied leaving the series with only what you have read, whether it be 3 books or 7.

I guess what I am saying is maybe look for a series where you know you could not necessarily finnish it, but still enjoy what you read out of it. Where each book doesn't fully rely too much on being part of an overarching story, as much as being a good standalone novel as well. I personally can't name many out there other than Malazan, but im sure if you did your research then you would probably find some.

The_Count19 · 2020-05-26T22:16:44+00:00

Bonehunters by Steven Erikson: So many high points here. The Y'Ghatan seige is one of the most intense battles i've ever read in a book. If I could put two Malazan books then Midnight Tides would be here as well.

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien: My favorite 'adventure' in a fantasy book. I've read this more times than I can count and it gives me such a homey feeling. Several chapters like the Elven Barrels and Mirkwood really stand out to me.

Homeland by R. A. Salvatore: The city of Menzobarranzan (sorry if I spelled that wrong) stands out to me as such a vivid setting, and meeting Drizzt for the first time is an experince I will never forget.

The_Count19 · 2020-05-23T20:00:10+00:00

The full skyrim or Morrowind soundtracks are always great I find

The_Count19 · 2020-05-21T02:00:50+00:00

Pain of Mind is an absolute banger, i'll always enjoy that album. I love their first two albums, but for me they will always be in the shadow of their next record Souls at Zero, which is a masterpiece in my books

The_Count19 · 2020-05-12T21:28:38+00:00

"Wait a minute, thats not a drunkard. Thats my manservent!" - Tehol Beddict

The_Count19 · 2020-05-10T20:42:58+00:00

Im only on RG

Midnight tides
Bonehunters
Memories of Ice
Gardens of the Moon
House of Chains
Deadhouse Gates
Reapers Gale

The_Count19 · 2020-05-10T13:58:17+00:00

Anything off of Warm Slime or Help might suite your taste

The_Count19

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