Movoda Manual : Entropy

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Entropy's Skills

Woodcutting Level 33 (1,329,057 Exp)
Combat Level 32 (1,273,048 Exp)
Construction Level 30 (998,147 Exp)
Fishing Level 28 (704,340 Exp)
Speed Level 26 (538,578 Exp)
Cooking Level 25 (470,851 Exp)
Crafting Level 24 (430,042 Exp)
Harvesting Level 24 (400,230 Exp)
Mining Level 23 (388,918 Exp)
Magic Level 23 (357,150 Exp)
Smithing Level 11 (36,744 Exp)
Trading Level 9 (16,124 Exp)
Cards Level 2 (562 Exp)

Introduction
Book Recommendations for Adults
Book Recommendations for Teens and older
Book Recommendations for Younger readers of all ages
My stat section
Graph
Advice
Footnotes
Guestbook

Intro

I'm starting a list of books here that I loved reading. While I could go on and on, I will try to limit myself to just the books that stand out. Many of my recommendations are intended for mature readers! Some of them have inappropriate material, and some will simply be beyond most young readers.
There are also some suggestions for younger readers as well.

Books for Adults

“The Fionavar Tapestry” by Guy Gavriel Kay
I don't recommend this series for younger readers, some of the subject matter is inappropriate for kids.
I read quite a bit of fantasy fiction and sci-fi, and this is my favorite trilogy so far. Before reading this series I couldn't have picked just one favorite. Kay is remarkably good at provoking an emotional response, and you will truly come to care about the characters in these books. The titles in order are The Summer Tree, The Wandering Fire, and The Darkest Road.

The Burning Heart of Night by Ivan Cat and
The Eyes of Light and Darkness by Ivan Cat and Darren Sarvarri
Both are excellent stand alone sci-fi novels. If you like Sci-Fi, do yourself a favor and pick up one or both of these.

The “Ender's Game” quartet by Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card is one of my favorite authors, I have read many of his books which range in genre from Lost Boys (a horror/suspense novel)to Enchantment(fantansy fiction). I recommend reading the Ender's Game books first though. The titles in order are Ender's Game, Speaker for the Dead, Xenocide, and Children of the Mind. There are several more books that also take place in the Ender's Game universe, but these four were the first ones written.

Ursula K. Leguin is another of my favorite authors. My first experience with her writing is the “Earthsea Cycle” series of books, which are very good. The first three are appropriate for the teen section, but some of the later books are more dark. She has also written some fantastic Sci-Fi. The Dispossesed and The Left Hand of Darkness will both give you food for thought for many years to come.

Books for teens and up

“His Dark Materials” series by Phillip Pullman. The movie based on the first book was pretty good they did a good job with casting I thought and were faithful to the spirit of the book. That said, the books are excellent. As with almost every book-to-movie translation the books have far more depth. The books in order are The Golden Compass (aka Northern Lights), The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass.

“World of the Alfar” is a great series by Elizabeth Boyer. Her stories are heavily influenced by Norse mythology and follow the old legends and stories as faithfully as a work of fiction can (she studied Scandinavian Mythology in college after all). Because of this, it helps to have some basic knowledge of Norse myths, but it also lends a very unique atmospher the world she has created. Scarpse didn't “feel” like any of the other fantasy worlds had already experienced

“Incarnations of Immortality” by Piers Anthony
the titles I remember are On a Pale Horse, Wielding a Red Sword, and Being a Green Mother, but the series should be pretty easy to find.

The Discworld novels by Terry Pratchet are hilarious. Discworld represents* some of the best satire I've ever read and it gets better as you get further into the publishing series**.

Elizabeth H. Boyer's “World of the Alfar” series consists of four stand-alone novels based on Norse mythology. The Sword and the Satchel, The Elves and the Otterskin, The Thrall and the Dragon's Heart, and The Wizard and the Warlord. They aren't lengthy sagas, but it does help to have at least a passing familiarity with Norse myths. Good sword and sorcery stories with a different feel from your standard fantasy realms. I haven't gotten around to her “Wizard's War” or “Skyla” series yet, but I plan to check them out when I get a chance.

Books for younger readers

“The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis. Most of you are probably familiar with these books already. Yes they do have a decidedly christian message which permeates the entire series, but that isn't surprising considering that Lewis is an established Christian author. I read them when I was young and am still perfectly able to think for myself. The books are great by the way.

“The Dark is Rising” sequence by Susan Cooper. This series is very good. The various books follow the adventures of Will Stanton and others as the try to stop “The Dark” from turning the world into a place of evil. The first book was made into a movie called “The Seeker” which was kind of so-so. Don't let the mediocre movie put you off though, these books are excellent. I first read them when I was about 12 and enjoyed them immensely.

“Danny the Champion of the World” by Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl has written many excellent children's books including “The Witches”, “Matilda”, and of course “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. I have yet to read a book written by him that disappointed.

Some of my stats

Entropy's Skills

Woodcutting Level 33 (1,329,057 Exp)
Combat Level 32 (1,273,048 Exp)
Construction Level 30 (998,147 Exp)
Fishing Level 28 (704,340 Exp)
Speed Level 26 (538,578 Exp)
Cooking Level 25 (470,851 Exp)
Crafting Level 24 (430,042 Exp)
Harvesting Level 24 (400,230 Exp)
Mining Level 23 (388,918 Exp)
Magic Level 23 (357,150 Exp)
Smithing Level 11 (36,744 Exp)
Trading Level 9 (16,124 Exp)
Cards Level 2 (562 Exp)

Monsters killed by Entropy

12 Baby Flame Giant
12 Baby Frost Giant
3,405 Bear
3,598 Cougar
27,671 Deer
1 Dennech Cehuvah
19,195 Elephant
13,701 Fox
6 Ghost
30 Giant Bomb Beetle
34 Giant Bug Beetle
34 Giant Ravager Beetle
688 Grizzly Bear
1,595 Hawk
1 King Bear
12,279 Lion
2 Lizard Warrior
5 Lizardman
3 Mountain Goat
7 Mountain Lion
27 Nagaromi Infantry
366 Nagaromi Miner
1,659 Nagaromi Scout
23 Nagaromi Spearman
383 Nagaromi Woodcutter
1 Quarter Master
1 Raging Tree
220 Saphirik Warrior
482 Wolf

Graphs

Advice

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Footnotes (footnoted)

*Insofar as any inanimate objects can be said to represent anything
**I say publishing series because there is seems to be some debate*** about whether you should read the books in publishing order, chronological order, character-based order**** or completely disregard any order whatsoever and just pick the cheapest one first.
***Such a debate is (in my opinion) contrary to the spirit of these books, not to mention, just plain silly.
****character order refers to grouping books that involve the same character(s)(e.g. reading all the stories with Rincewind the wizard), although, if you truly needed this footnote, perhaps something like “See Spot Run” would be more appropriate*****.
*****I hope I haven't offended any die-hard fans of “See Spot Run”.
-->back to the Terry Pratchet review (it's about time)

The preceding joke was entirely too long and even more unforgivable... not funny. Rest assured that the writers of that joke have been severely chastized and sent to bed without any dinner.

I appologise fer da last apologee and da joke b4 it, da uther writters seamed to tink dat steeling jokes frum bettur writters wood go unotice. Da writters hav all bin sacked.

Just to be clear, I know that I totally stole that joke from Monty Python. I am OK with that and if your aren't then... Ni! ;)