Ok, I've admitted somewhere around here that my sole experience with D&d is the Baldur's gate series and IWD. I got the notion I'd like to read a few books in the D&D universe...so I wandered into Amazon.com and plugged in Forgotten Realms. YIKES ! Got something like 79 hits....ack! HELP!

Any suggestions for a total neophyte? I can't see myself sorting through quite that much to start with.


Cloudbringer

Try the IceWind Dale series. VERY good! Introduces Drzzt & gang. You'll love that series-guaranteed

LoA, thanks, I think I saw the titles there...so many....( no wonder I got dizzy!)
Love the sig...hahaha

RealmsVirgin

If we're recommending games here, sorry Alcohol Lord, I'd have to recommend Planescape Torment hands down. Did you ever buy that? You said you found it somewhere for $20.00! As much as CB likes to read and write, I REALLY think Planescape is the game for her. I loved that game. I have never played anything that actually effected my emotions, and turned out to be a great RPG experience as well. Just my opinion.

LadyW:

I was looking for books, but I think I will pick up Planescape Torment - CompUsa had it cheap last time I was in there.

CB

Lady Cloudbringer, I think Crystal Shard is first, then Streams of Silver, last is Haflings gem. I would suggest you order all three, you'll end up getting them anyway. Glad you like the signature!

LoA: Yes, I know I did see those titles, thanks!

Cloudbringer

The Drizzt saga is a good starting point, however I would also suggest that you read 'Evermeet' by Elaine Cunningham and 'Cormyr' by Ed Greenwood & Jeff Grubb, for historical infomation + they are very good books.

Thanks, Valen...I'll just collect all the recommendations and hope it doesn't end up being all 79!

Cloudbringer

Oh for world changing events you should read 'Avatars' and 'Threat from the Deep' series both of which change Abeir-toril for ever. (3 in each)