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The Bar / Re: Weird? Pretty much.
« on: July 10, 2020, 07:50:45 AM »
 ;D ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Dina)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ;D

I'm great thanks :D Are you well?

Excited for Peace Talks releasing, thought I'd pop by and see how the forums are doing. Can't go anywhere near Spoilers section, just based on some of the tpic headings I'm guessing there are a few chapters already out there which I'd rather wait for whn the whole book is out.

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The Bar / Re: Weird? Pretty much.
« on: July 10, 2020, 06:23:18 AM »
4 more days!!!!! The hype is real! ;D

And hello again everyone  ::)

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DF Spoilers / Re: Whose memoir would you read?
« on: December 05, 2017, 10:50:23 AM »
Rashid the Gatekeeper needs to be added to this list...

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DF Books / Re: Brief Cases to be released Summer 2018!
« on: September 21, 2017, 10:33:52 AM »
So I looked at my Alex Verus books and confirmed that Ace is a Penguin Random House entity, but why doesn't this one have the ROC label like all the other Dresden Files books I briefly checked before posting this question?

I'm asking from a relative position of ignorance, not knowing the relationship between Ace and ROC other than that they are both Penguin Random House entities.
I can probably shed some light on this, Ace and Roc are what is known in the book trade as "imprints", smaller divisions of the larger entity that is Penguin Random House. The logo on the book will display which imprint the book was published by, so Roc with the previous ones and Brief Cases should have the Ace logo on it.

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There was a second post underneath Kat's, some or other advertising crud. It's been removed.

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To add to the list SoI = Spirit of Intellect
Added :)

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I've made the change, and you were right, it does look a lot better and easier to use. :)

I'm also thinking of dropping the following due to age:
BM = Bolshevik Muppet
CF = Chlorofiend

GG has been dropped, once we found out it's identity it seemed to go out of use.

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Display Case / Re: Perfect Casting, part 2
« on: August 16, 2013, 06:44:51 AM »
I'd rather cast Malkovich as one of the Big Bad's, or at least someone who scares the crap out of Harry i.e. Nicodemus, Erlking, Cowl  etc.

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1. We have been told that Nicodemus has a very specific target in mind, ostensibly kept in the Labyrinth of Daedalus.  What is Nic trying to get his hands on and why?

I think this is part of the con. The question isn't what is Nic after, but who is he after... I have several ideas regarding this:

Harry - This is why he wants Harry along, to either coerce (although he knows that won't work) or trick Harry into touching a coin again. Lasciel's coin, more than likely.

Persephone - As per Greek mythology, Persephone was responsible for the life cycle of vegetation throughout the seasons, and could possibly challenge Titania, since she isn't held in check by Mab) ((Side note: on the topic of masks from Cold Days, I wonder if Persphone isn't Titania)) . if Nic can corrupt her then he wouldn't need a holy relic like the Shroud to cause insane levels of chaos around the world.

Nic has tried several times throughout the books to recruit powerful figures (Harry, Ivy, Marcone), he could be trying something similar here again...

2. Nicodemus apparently called in a marker from Mab to get Harry on the team.  Does he have a specific plan for using Harry or did Mab twist his request?  Which of Harry's capabilities will he admit to needing, and (given that this is Nicodemus after all), which abilities is he scheming for Harry to use?

I think Nic has managed to get his hands on Lasciels coin, and wants to try to con Harry into picking it up again.

Will continue this at a later stage...

3. Jim has mentioned that the book will be "Ocean's Eleven".  Who else did Nicodemus recruit?  How will they interact with Harry?

4. Harry's general method of operation is to call on his friends for help.  In this book, Harry is (initially) allowed one extra backup member on the crew.  Who will it be?  Which of Harry's other allies will "interfere" before the plot is over?



5. This is a Denarian book, so (unlike the last "end of the world" showdown), the Swords will almost certainly be present.  In fact, there have been various hints...  Which Sword wielders will appear in the next book and how will their interference/help affect the plot?



6. Mab is apparently against Nicodemus succeeding in this heist.  In the Cold Days, we found that Mab had complex reasons for wanting Harry to kill Maeve.  What are Mab's reasons in this book?  Is it simple thwarting or is there something deeper?



7. At the end of Cold Days, Harry needs to stay on the island to keep his growing headaches at bay.  The start of Skin Games implies that those headaches will need to be resolved by the end of the book.  Who or what is causing those headaches, and how will the whole thing get resolved by the end of the book?



8.  One of the key components of the "Ocean's Eleven" movie is that there is a final twist/reveal.  Given that we've got Nicodemus, Harry, Mab, and potentially Hades (and who knows who else) all trying to get the better of each other, if there's one thing you can count on it's some sort of last minute quintuple-cross.  What will be the nature of the twist and how will it all fall out?



9.  (Extra Credit) There are many WAG ("Wild A$$ Guess") theories on the boards, some crazier than others.  Write up to three WAG theories (or make up your own) you believe are correct that will be confirmed (or at least have evidence in favor of) in Skin Games.



10. (Extra Credit) This is that "free form" question where you can come up with anything else you think will be in this book.  Specific quotes Harry might say (will he actually quote Ocean's Eleven?  The movie will have come out already in Harry's timeline)? Tidbits about the White Council? The fate of Molly? Write down anything you want.  Note that whatever you write must be specifically mentioned or hinted at in Skin Games in order to be worth credit. 



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You've also got:

LC = Little Chicago
AT = Arctis Tor
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The Bar / Re: Edumacation And Enlearnment
« on: June 12, 2013, 06:42:31 AM »
I have finally, at the age of 30, started a fire under my ass and began studying part-time. I've finished my first module and a small side course that's necessary for my next module, everything looking good so far, have yet to drop under 85%. I'm on my way to becoming one of the worlds most boring people: An Accountant!

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