killjoy32 wrote:"Dai San" - Eric Van Lustbader (fantastic story - i love the characters in this so much)
TollHouseGolem wrote:Bill, The Galactic Hero - even if you only read the first (and best) book, if you don't smile at least once, you have no soul. "Death to Chingers!" "Don't be a bowb!"Deathworld Trilogy - what a shitty place to be. The entire freaking planet is trying to kill you! Enjoyed this one tremendously.
MetamorphosisSigma wrote:There are two authors (one "SF", one "Fantasy") whom I never see mentioned in lists like these, Cordwainer Smith and Peter S. Beagle. Is it just that their stuff doesn't quite fit the bill for gaming inspiration, or what?
killjoy32 wrote:i've never heard of them i have to say....could you point me at some of their works that you would recommend a look at? willing to have a look if you spill the beans Al
jasonw1239 wrote:A good series that captures the medieval lifestyle feeling is the Brother Cadfael series by Ellis Peters.
JasonZavoda wrote:The TV show isn't bad either but more stylized and less realistic.