Hatrack River Forum: Hi! I'm new

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Posted by want2write (Member # 6253) on :

I haven't read the books of OSC, but either I'm willing to, listen to audio CDs or wait for a movie to come out.

Posted by Trogdor the Burninator (Member # 4894) on :

Go away.

Posted by Toretha (Member # 2233) on :

hey! you're welcome, and having read his books is hardly a requirement, although most people have, considering this is his website [Razz]

but stay and welcome

Posted by A Rat Named Dog (Member # 699) on :

That was mean [Smile]

Welcome to Hatrack, want2! If you don't have an opinion on gay marriage yet, I think we've got a few extras lying around ...

Posted by Trogdor the Burninator (Member # 4894) on :

Okay fine.

Welcome want2write, we're glad you're here.

[Smile]

Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :

If you want to talk about movies based on OSC's books, you've come to the right forum. [Big Grin]

I recommend Ender's Game as your first book by OSC. That's the first one I read (although when I read it he didn't have quite the volume of titles that he does now). It's also arguably the most referred-to book around here.

But you don't have to have read lots of OSC to participate here. Plenty of topics get tossed around.

Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :

Don't listen to these "you don't have to read his books", sugar-coated replies. You do have to read one, or you'll be shot.

Posted by Hi (Member # 5289) on :

Hi, welcome.

Since you have never read any of OSC's books, I'm assuming (judging from your nick), that you originally came here for the writer's workshop?

I myself came here first from a link from an old Ender's Game movie article, then to the writers workshop, then worked my way through various forums here, before finally settling into the open discussion area. I'm no longer the insatiable OSC fan I once was but I still stay and read the forums regularly because this is indisputably the best online community I've ever encountered.

Me thinks honestly, that you will love it here. [Smile]

Why don't you give OSC's books a shot? Rather than listening to a book on tape or just waiting for the movie to come out, why don't you actually read one of his books? Trust me, it's infinitely enjoyable that way. Read Ender's Game. I've lent it to a number of my friends and they have all come to the unanimous conclusion that it was a great book. I've read his other books too and while they are not, in opinion quite up to par with Enders game, they're still quite good.

<grin> You will like it.

Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :

Hi, I'm your resident misanthrope. Feel free to ignore my posts.

Posted by Frameshifter (Member # 2967) on :

And I take it Da_Goat is the head of the Hatrack Gestapo.

Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :

Welcome to all newbies ! [Smile]

Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :

quote:
Hi, I'm your resident misanthrope.

(((((((((((Primal Curve))))))))))))))

Posted by aka (Member # 139) on :

Welcome, w2w!

You don't have to read the books, though print is by far the best way to experience them, (either by reading them or having them read to you). Listening to them on tape or CD is second best, so long as you give them your full attention. Watching the movie is a distant third. Especially since we may all grow old and die before the movie ever gets made. [Smile]

Hatrack has reading services available, for the reading impaired, if you want to take advantage of them. Volunteers will read OSC books to you over AIM, as well as other popular SF or Fantasy titles, or other things as well, as it suits you and your reader. Lord of the Rings is very popular lately, for instance, and The Hobbit.

If you use the service because you just like being read to, as many of us do, the ideal way is to listen and read along in your own copy as you go. Because the bandwidth of the online voice channels is not the greatest, it helps to keep things understandable, and cuts down on the need to stop your reader for repeats.

You have to have a sound card and speakers, of course, to make this work. (People who want to volunteer to be readers have to have a microphone as well, but they are available for like $10 at Wal-Mart or CompUSA.)

If you'd like to get set up with a reader, contact me at the email address in my profile. (annekateard@bham.rr.com)

[ February 29, 2004, 11:18 AM: Message edited by: aka ]

Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :

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And I take it Da_Goat is the head of the Hatrack Gestapo.

No, not yet. I don't make the rules; I just remind total strangers of them when I'm in the mood for it.

Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :

ahlan wsahlan, new one. I would also recommend you read EG, and the subsequent books in the Ender/Bean series. Then Alvin Maker. Then the Worthing Saga. Then Women of Genesis. Then Pastwatch. Then...

ak, I didn't know Hatrack did that! You aren't pulling the poor newbie's leg, are you?

[ February 29, 2004, 11:01 AM: Message edited by: sarcasticmuppet ]

Posted by aka (Member # 139) on :

SM, of course not! Would you like to volunteer to be a reader? It's great fun getting to read your favorite books to people!

Get a microphone and join us!

Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :

Welcome, want2write. My advice... just dive in. Grab one of his paperbacks and begin reading. Even his books written in series are fairly easy to get into without feeling as if you've missed something. In fact, read them out of order. That could be kind of fun.

aka... that really is cool. Maps would be a really good candidate for something like that.

Try Maps in a Mirror: The Short Fiction of Orson Scott Card, want2. It's out in paperback form.

Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :

Welcome to Hatrack, want2write! [Wave]

Don't worry about not having read OSC, I was a member of the forums for about 8 months before I finally picked up "Ender's Game" and read it. That's the only one I've read so far. So don't worry, you're not alone. [Wink]

I'm Raia, and it's nice to meet you! [The Wave]

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

Ak, could you keep me in mind for reading aloud... I can't do it now, there's school, but I could do it over the summer.... [Big Grin]

Thanks!

Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

Welcome.

If you have any questions about shoes, I'm your girl. [Wink]

Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :

Welcome. [Hat]

Posted by aka (Member # 139) on :

Sure, Abby! I'll count you in for the summer, then. Anyone else who wants to be a reader or be read to, give me a shout.

Posted by Stan the man (Member # 6249) on :

Holy haberdashery, Batman. i'm not the newest guy around here any more.

Batman: I'll do everything I can to rehabilitate you.
Catwoman: Marry me.
Batman: Everything except that.

Posted by Phanto (Member # 5897) on :

(((want2write)))

It's great to have you here with us, actually. I always like greeting new members. Ignore the trolls, they mean no harm.

Anyway, welcome to our community! [Wave]

Posted by lcarus (Member # 4395) on :

And the irony award goes to . . .

Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :

...LOTR: ROTK!

Well, it's won everything else tonight.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

rofl, imogen.

Welcome wtw. Good screenname. Even when you aren't posting, we'll know that you want to.

Maybe if you told us a little about yourself, we could suggest a good OSC series/book to start with. The default choice is really Ender's Game but there are many great ones to choose from.

As for wanting to write, you've also come to the right place. And you might poke around the other parts of the website to see what sorts of things Hatrack has to offer.

Great place for aspiring writers.

Posted by Sachiko (Member # 6139) on :

Hi, nice to meet you! Hope to see you around. If you get scared (these folks have very long teeth, and can sometimes nibble) you're welcome back at my newbie's campsite for some hot chocolate and dried squid. See you around!

Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :

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If you get scared (these folks have very long teeth, and can sometimes nibble) you're welcome back at my newbie's campsite for some hot chocolate and dried squid.

Sachiko, that really only applies to Slash, and you hardly ever see his teeth when he eats you. He usually just swallows ya whole... one gulp. No chomping involved. No mess... no fuss... at least for him anyways. [Big Grin]

Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :

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Sachiko, that really only applies to Slash, and you hardly ever see his teeth when he eats you.

What about Trogdor?

Posted by Trogdor the Burninator (Member # 4894) on :

[Mad]

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

Welcome W2W.

Don't worry. Reading anything by Card, while appreciated, is not neccesary (though it would help keep Hatrack alive).

Reading everything by Tolkien, however, is mandatory.

As is being able to do a darn good pirate impersonation when the mood hits the forum.

Posted by IvyGirl (Member # 6252) on :

Welcome want2write!!

I'm semi-new here too, but I've been reading for quite some time. But basically we're in the same boat. And don't let those other mean guys scare you off!! [Big Grin]

Just kiddin, guys. [Razz]

Posted by Phanto (Member # 5897) on :

(((Trogdor)))

Ignore the burniator, Trogdor. He's a softy in his heart, really. I know.