Introduce yourself

[Emily]

Hi everyone! I was just thinking about rereading the series, and was bored so googled it and found this! There is nothing like finding someone who has read the series and being about to talk about it so this is pretty cool.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
My brothers had all started reading it and were at different points in the series, and I couldn't be left out. A few chapters into The Gunslinger and I was hooked, unfortunately I started reading them the week before finals, my grades took a serious hit haha

Who is your favorite charcter?
Jake, although I loved all of them really

What is your favorite book?
The Wastelands

How old are you?
I'm 19

Where are you from?
Connecticut

do you have a nickname?
My actual name is Emily, feel free to call me that if you'd like

[Hannah]

Hi Emily! Welcome to the site. I've been thinking of doing a reread too. :orely:

I'm pretty sure we have a specific thread for people rereading the series in MidWorld (which is the forum specifically for discussing the series). If you do decide to do a reread you should check it out. :D

[Emily]

Aha! Thanks, Hannah! That thread is awesome, I just posted in it, woo hoo!

[Jon]

WELCOME!!

[Jean]

welcome easilyamused!

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welcome Nanidesuka!

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welcome Tempus Frangit!

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[Matt]

Aha! Thanks, Hannah! That thread is awesome, I just posted in it, woo hoo!

Way to jump right in Tempus, welcome to the site. :thumbsup:

[alinda]

Welcome Y'all!!

[Matt]

Hey Maximus, welcome to the site. Love the av :thumbsup:

[Adam,Son of Roland.]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I've always loved SK, and my coworker let me barrow the Gunsliner and I've been a TOWER ADDICT ever sence.:panic:

Who is your favorite charcter?
Susie Dean, Cuthbert and Roland.

What is your favorite book?
All except for wizard in the glass BORING:(

How old are you?
26

Where are you from?
AZ

do you have a nickname?
Adam

[Matt]

Hey Adam, great to meet you. Welcome to the site.

[alinda]

Hey Maximus, it can look daunting at first (because it is huge) but there's so much to see and do , you'll will love it I am sure. It's a pleasrure to meet you :D

[Matt]

Hey Maximus, it can look daunting at first (because it is huge) but there's so much to see and do , you'll will love it I am sure

That was one of the first things I said to my wife. :ninja:

:lol:

[alinda]

:rofl: good one Matt!

[Emily]

Hey Maximus, it can look daunting at first (because it is huge) but there's so much to see and do , you'll will love it I am sure

That was one of the first things I said to my wife. :ninja:

:lol:

ahh you're too fast for me! I was just about to comment this and say that's what she said. I'm glad my immature sex jokes won't be wasted here!:rock:

[Matt]

:lol:

Not at all, the 4 of us that own the place are the most immature of all.

[Jean]

welcome Adam,Son of Roland!

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welcome Maximus!

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[Hannah]

Hello everybody.

Hi, and welcome to the site!

You av makes me think: "ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!"

:cool:

[The Lady of Shadows]

hello everyone new

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[Galdaran]

hello, everybody,

I'm a kind of new fan of Stephen King (The first king's novel I read was Insomnia, about 7 years ago), and I'm now at the fourth book of The Dark Tower series. Wizard and Glass is being the best DT book I read until now.

I'm not really a huge fan of the confusions on Marten/Walter/Flagg/Farson identities, I hope some day (not so far, I expect) that SK will be revising the entire series.

Oh, and I'm Brazilian, Astronomy's Student and a huge fan of DUNE either! So any Dune fans that doesn't like the new books you can talk to me any time!

Long days and pleasant nights!

[Matt]

Hey Galdaran, we are well met on the path of the beam.

Welcome to the site.

[Hannah]

Hello everybody.

Hi, and welcome to the site!

You av makes me think: "ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!"

:cool:

Funny, it makes me think that too.

:lol: As well it should.

***

welcome to the site, Galdaran! I've noticed lately that a lot of people who are reading the series for the first time have been joining the site while they are reading W&G. :orely:

[Opensoul]

Thanks for the welcome , and thankya Big Big !

[Jean]

welcome Galdaran!

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[Brice]

Welcome new friends! :)

[Galdaran]

Thank you very much for the welcoming! :thumbsup:

Well, Hannah, I don't know why, but I think it's because that when you come to W&G you are already settled has a fan of the series, and the W&G is the book where you really discovery about Roland's story.

[alinda]

Welcome Galdaran

[Jon]

Welcome!

[Buzzard]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I stumbled upon a review of The Gunslinger online. Seemed right up my alley, we'll see... I've never read a King book before, is that a crime? A google search for The Dark Tower landed me here, so I joined up!

Who is your favorite character?
No idea, I just started book 1.

What is your favorite book?
Of the Dark Tower series, no idea yet. I generally like the post apocalyptic genre, or survival books.

How old are you?
31

Where are you from?
New Hampshire

Do you have a nickname?
Buzzard

[Matt]

Great to meet you Buzzard, welcome to the site. We're all Dark Tower and SK all the time. :thumbsup:

[Buzzard]

Great to meet you Buzzard, welcome to the site. We're all Dark Tower and SK all the time. :thumbsup:

Hi Matt, thanks for the welcome. Looking around on this site has me pretty excited to get into the series. I probably won't be too active here until I've finished the 1st book.

[Jon]

Welcome!

[Guy Incognito]

Hello boys and girls.

I just signed up.
<3

[The Gray Dick]

GOOD NEWS!

Your empty little existence has meaning once again, now that I am here for you.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

A cousin told me to read The Gunslinger, and it was all over from there. I nearly lost the series during the LOOOOOOOOOOOONG wait between books 4 & 5, but I came back

Who is your favorite charcter?

Flagg

What is your favorite book?

V

How old are you?

29

Where are you from?

Iowa (midwest, represent)

does your penis have a nickname?

Of course, but decorum prohibits me from printing it here.

[Matt]

Hello Guy and TGD--great to meet you both :D


does your penis have a nickname?

Think you may have mis read that question.

[:Oygat:]

Hey all, long days and pleasant nights.

I just finished reading TDK a couple weeks ago. I've been on a Stephen King kick ever since I finished.

I think I read 13 Stephen King books in 2008, haha.

[:Oygat:]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
An amigo tipped me onto it, and I was immediately intrigued. I can't believe I didn't even know Stephen King had written a series.

Who is your favorite charcter?
Oy or Jake.

What is your favorite book?
Wizard and Glass. It showed a rare side to King. When it first got onto the real meat of the book I was a little wary, but I ended up loving it.

How old are you?
22

Where are you from?
:Oygat: of Michigan

do you have a nickname?
A4dicks

[Jean]

welcome Buzzard!

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welcome Guy Incognito!

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welcome :Oygat:!

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[Jon]

WELCOME!!!

[Django]

Welcome FlaggRGr8! :pirate:

[Matt]

do you have a nickname?
Sugar-pop

Welcome to the site Flagg, you are not the only one here with that nickname. :lol:

[Hannah]

Welcome to the site Buzzard, The Gray Dick, Guy Incognito, :Oygat:, FlaggRGr8!



do you have a nickname?
Sugar-pop

Welcome to the site Flagg, you are not the only one here with that nickname. :lol:

I was thinking the same thing. :lol:

[Jean]

welcome FlaggRGr8!

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[alinda]

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[Jon]

Welcome!

[Kes]

Hello Everyone:)


How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I've been a long time Stephen King reader. Never could quite break into the Gunslinger...BUT...seemed to love all the Tower related stories and books, (Like "Insomnia" for instance) and friends kept telling me, "Christy, you should read TDT series...you will LOVE it." Well, many many many years later and about 90 days ago I picked up "The Gunslinger" and I just must have been ready. I've been chewing through the series like mad for the last three months and kicking myself for waiting so long.

Who is your favorite charcter?


Eddie Dean. I think that I *am* Eddie Dean.

What is your favorite book?

It's a tough cross between "Wizard and Glass" and "The Dark Tower". I think the last book wins.

How old are you?

My Grandmother used to say that a woman who will tell her age will tell anything.




Okay, I'm 46.


Where are you from?

Born in Dallas, Texas. Most of my family from So. Illinois where I still own 4 acres and a graveyard. Lived most of my live in Southern California.

do you have a nickname?


I have a few, starting with "Brick" in High School as in Brick House because my last name is House.

Weirdly enough I have a very close friend who has always called me "Kes", for no known reason that he could ever tell me. I happen to know he has not read TDT. Imagine my amazement when it turns out that "Kes" is another word for the strength of the Beam. That's why I'm using it here.

[obscurejude]

Great to have you Kes. Look forward to reading your thoughts. :)

[Hannah]

Welcome to the site, Kes! :grouphug:

So you own a graveyard? That's spooky! Is it a family plot?

[Ric]

Been away for the holidays but wanted to say Thanks for the nice welcome.

I think I'm getting my Artist Edition of LSOE today!!! I'm stoked!

[Matt]

Great intro Kes, welcome to the site.

It's great to have you here and I totally agree on your comment about The Long Walk

[Jean]

welcome Kes!

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[Hannah]

Been away for the holidays but wanted to say Thanks for the nice welcome.

I think I'm getting my Artist Edition of LSOE today!!! I'm stoked!

Ric, are you a collector? We have a whole forum dedicated solely to discussing collecting. Also ... one more post and you'll have five. :dance:

[mhelgers]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I've already had some books from King , And once I have read the gunslinger I was hooked

Who is your favorite character?
Roland

What is your favorite Dark Tower book?
The Gunslinger

How old are you?
almost 30

Where are you from?
Einighausen , The Netherlands

do you have a nickname?
no

[Matt]

Great to meet you mhelgers--is that you in your av?

[mhelgers]

yes that me and my almost finished tat

[Kes]

Welcome to the site, Kes! :grouphug:

So you own a graveyard? That's spooky! Is it a family plot?

Yes, it's the old graveyard that was on the family farm. The farm was held by family members up until the last few years. Most of the land got sold off, but I saved a bit of it. I guess it IS a little spooky...but mostly it's peaceful. It's smack dab in the middle of a cornfield. You find shed deer antlers and the like because they move through it at night. Only about 70 graves or so...

http://genealogytrails.com/ill/perry/housecemeterymap.html

It's hard to say but late 1700's is the oldest KNOWN grave. My parents were buried there and digging is always a bit tricky because many of the folks buried there over the years we lost track of...

[Kes]

yes that me and my almost finished tat

Wow...awesome tat.

I'm been toying with the idea of doing something like this but with the Sandlewoods:

[Matt]

I thought that was you for a moment Kes. :drool:

[Kes]

hehehehehehe....I WISH...my stomach is not quite that flat...

But I'm thinking the gun tats might dress it up a bit;)

[alinda]

Welcome Kes & mhelgers

Your introductions are fascinating, and I look for ward to reading your thoughts and getting to know you .:)

[Ya'qub Ishaq]

Salaam, I am Ya'qub Ishaq. I come accross Dark Tower while beating down fellow studentbeing sweet to a fellow student. As the winner [of her heart] I was entitled to [borrow] her belongings and thus began my love affair with Dark Tower.

[Matt]

Nice to meet you. Interesting story about your journey to the path of the beam.

[Ya'qub Ishaq]

Shukran, my friend. God willing she will never approach me without mouth covered ever again. I will break her teeth. I will be overcome with desire at her plush, red lips. Currently I am reading Gunslinger. Very interested. But I think he should been more discrete with the bar owning white whore lady. That is only trouble. You know what I am saying, true?

[Matt]

Ummmm...

No, I really don't get it. But if we're talking about beating up a woman then I must say I am appalled.

[alinda]

:idea: Do you mean the woman Alice in the story? Otherwise I am confused.:orely:

[Matt]

Sounded like he was saying he assumed Roland would be a bit more diplomatic with Alley.

Still confused by the original post though.

[Ruthful]

Hello Everyone:).

Hey there, stranger!

:)

I'm so glad you joined.

:clap:


-good times, G.

[alinda]

Cool, you two are friends? I knew I liked you right from the start Kes :rose:

[Jon]

WELCOME!

[mhelgers]

Around april the tat will be finished , I will post a photo of it , but I think it never will be ready , because I want it to expand to my front . just like S.K never ready with the dark tower always expanding

[Jean]

welcome mhelgers!

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[alinda]

Will you keep us posted in the tatoo thread please?

[Kes]

Cool, you two are friends? I knew I liked you right from the start Kes :rose:

:) Awww shucks Lady-sai:)

Which, by the way, I didn't give Ruthful credit when I joined (because I didn't know his handle over here.) Anyway we can fix that?

[alinda]

Psst....*whispers*Kes, he's Ruthful here too:wtf:

[Matt]

I think I can add the referral to your profile Kes.

Edit--yep, that's done. :couple:

[alinda]

I totally missed that reference about the referral, what language do I speak?:lol:

[PPKNexus]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I found out about it through the album "Touched by the Crimson King" by the Power Metal group Demons & Wizards.

Who is your favorite charcter?

Randall Flagg as of right now.

What is your favorite book?

At this moment The Wastelands

How old are you?

27

Where are you from?

Chicago IL.

do you have a nickname?

The~Nexus

[Jean]

welcome PPKNexus!

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[Brice]

Welcome! :)

[Hannah]

Welcome to the site, Nexus! :cool:

[PPKNexus]

Hi

[Ford]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I remember it well. It was the late eighties, and I was in a bookstore not unlike the one described in DT3. I was growing tired of reading comics, and something in my head told me to look for a Stephen King series that wouldn't be told all in one book, so I picked up the paperback edition of the Gunslinger.

Who is your favorite charcter?

Roland Deschain of Gilead.

What is your favorite book?

It's a tossup between DT3 and DT5

How old are you?

40

Where are you from?

Ohio

do you have a nickname?

Online, it's Ford.

[Letti]

Welcome Ford.

[girl at the window]

Hi everyone,

I'm girl at the window. I'm from NYC and I finished the last book in the Dark Tower Series a few weeks ago. I'm looking forward to discussing what I've read (especially the ending) with other readers.

The first book I read in the series was The Drawing of Three. I read it many,many years ago. I had just finished reading The Stand (I loved it) for the first time and wanted to read something else by Stephen King. I had no idea The Drawing of Three was part of a series when I started to read it. It was like nothing else that I had ever read before. I quickly found and read The Gunslinger. I was looking forward to the 3rd book, The Wastelands. When it came out I quickly bought it and then the strangest thing happened. For some reason I just couldn't get through that book. I just couldn't get into it.

Then late last year I finished it and quickly raced through the rest of the books. It was really convenient for me that during the time I took a hiatus from The Dark Tower books, Sai King was busy writing his butt off. Talk about instant gratification, as soon as I was done with one book I was right onto the next. I think my kids were getting really annoyed with me always reading all the time.

Anyway I'm looking forward to many future discussions of the books.

[Letti]

Girl at the window, really great to have you here. I hope we can get to know you even more. Enjoy the site. :rose:

[ChicagoMolly]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I put off reading it for years. I didn't think I would like it. Finally my husband told me I wasn't much of a King fan if I wasn't going to read the DT series. That same weekend I found a copy of The Gunslinger at the library's sidewalk sale. I am glad I did!

Who is your favorite character?
Roland and Jake

What is your favorite book?
Wolves of the Calla

How old are you?
45

Where are you from?
born in IL, at home in NY

Do you have a nickname?
Molly
:harrier:

[Hannah]

That's okay to fix it just go ahead and remove the [quote=Aaron] from the beginning and the [ /quote] from the end and it should fix it up.

And welcome to the site! :D

[Jon]

Welcome!

[Jean]

welcome Ford!

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welcome girl at the window!

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welcome ChicagoMolly!

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[ChicagoMolly]

Thank you Hannah, I did it!

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

ETA: I have been searching around the board, but I can't seem to find what I am looking for. I would like to know all the stories and books that are related to the DT series, but more importantly, I would like to know if there is a certain order in which to read them. As of now, I have read everything King ( that I know of) except The Talisman. I have to go back and read that, as soon as I am done with Black House. Backwards, I know. But I want to reread the DT series, adding in all stories or books that are related. Once I found a flowchart online, but it is gone now, can't find it anywhere. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[idk, my bff jill?]

Welcome, Nexus, Ford, Molly, and girl at the window!

Molly, I know which flowchart you mean, but I haven't been able to find it either.
Try going here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Tower_(series)#Connections_to_King.27s_ot her_works). They have a list of all the related books and short stories.
Hope that helps. :)

[ChicagoMolly]

Thanks so much! I will use that. I don't know how I missed it yesterday.

:harrier:

[Darkthoughts]

When I read your username I instantly thought of Molly Carpenter from the Dresden Files! She's a Chicago Molly too :thumbsup:

Welcome! :D

[ICry4Oy]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

From a DT fan who posts on a hockey message board.

Who is your favorite charcter?

Oy. I cried like a little baby when he died.

What is your favorite book?

Too many to choose just one. Depends on my mood.

How old are you?

52

Where are you from?

Dallas, Texas

do you have a nickname?

Not one that I'm willing to reveal! ;)


Greetings Sai(s)! I finished the 7th book about 7 months ago. A friend on a hockey message board turned me on to them and I started with book one and was hooked by the end of the first sentence..."The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.". No matter how much I tried to read them slowly to savor the experience I just couldn't stop reading. The most I was able to put one down was about a day and a half. It was almost like being in a trance or being in a different world. I don't think my mind has completely left Midworld though - I'm still looking for my door out!

[Letti]

ICry4Oy, welcome. Long days and pleasant nights.
Your tattoos are beautiful.

[Matt]

Welcome Icry, we are very well met along the path of the beam. :clap:

[Jean]

welcome ICry4Oy!

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[El Cid]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?


I was and still am hungry for books specially for Stephen King stories, then suddenly I found in a bookstore an English version of "The drawing of the three" and purchased it. After reading the introduction I had to have all of em and was rather surprised that the last three weren't even written then.



Who is your favorite charcter?


Hmm...
Tough one, I would say all the main characters including sub characters like Cort, Susan, Steven, Gabrielle, Marten, Walter, Gasher, Jonas...
You get my point, the only Character I could have done without is Cordelia Delgado, she somehow seemed to be non-developing at all.



What is your favorite book?


Since I would count all seven as one book, I'd say The Dark Tower as a whole. But for the questions sake I would guess both "Tdott" and "Wag".



How old are you?


30 and counting



Where are you from?


Mid-World (Or Central Europe if it please ya, Switzerland).



do you have a nickname?


I go mostly by the name "Cid"

Meanwhile I read The Dark Tower several times, don't remember how many times in English, twice in German and twice in Spanish (Just to make it clear, the German translation is awful. After the second read I found so many mistakes in it...).
The main problem I have at the moment, is that theres almost no story left that feels right, everything pales comparing it to The Dark Tower and this is not good. Thanks to some good writers out there, there might still be hope I find a good book somewhere again. Most books I read, I just read em once and that's it but with stories like "The Stand, It, Insomnia, Eragon, Lord of the rings and other similar ones" I can take them over and over again as well as this one.

Long days and pleasant nights to all of you.

[Matt]

Hey Cid, welcome to the site.

Great to meet you

[alinda]

Welcome to all the new comers, so many since I've been away! So welcome to you all!!
:grouphug:

[Gunkslinger]

Welcome aboard you all! Just avoid eye contact with Jon!:P

[Jon]

Welcome aboard you all! Just avoid eye contact with Jon!:P


This only applies to sheep.


WELCOME FOLKS!!!

[Brice]

Welcome everyone! :)

[girl at the window]

Thanks for the welcome,

I know exactly what you mean ICry40y. I think you worded it perfectly. Reading DT is like being in a trance. Total escapism from my busy world. SK is the master.
I still feel like I haven't had enough of it. I am currently reading DT Concordance and the first hardcover of the DT Marvel Comics. I usually don't read comics but I am so hooked on the storyline that I am enjoying this one. I hope that what El Cid says about finding another good book to read after finishing DT is wrong. I haven't tried yet. It would completely stink if that was true.

[Jean]

welcome El Cid!

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[alinda]

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/images/icons/radioactive.gif Watch out for spoilers!http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/images/icons/radioactive.gif

And welcome to the site ;)

[Wuducynn]

Welcome all new folk. We've got a great site here, just watch out for the crazies. :harrier:

[El Cid]

It's not that bad really. I read a few books after finishing the first time and I was looking for new and different writers. Before that I was pretty much hooked on SK and it might have to do with the style of these other writers. Also after reading a story like this, (also Tolkiens Lotr and Paolinis Eragon) I had always the feeling that after the one book it can't be over yet :orely: if you understand my meaning.

I will be looking out for other stories that catch me like this one did. Currently I'm carrying again Wolves of the Calla with me ;)
Sometimes I think I'm not quite normal for reading it again, but there are so many details and implications that it sometimes even makes sense...

[alinda]

:wtf: What are you suggesting Matthew?:wtf:

[KaleKatt]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I was in fourth grade and was a SK fan from the movies I had seen. I saw a bargain book with a train on the front and SK’s name on it, so I bought it. I tried to read it in fifth grade, but realized that it was part of a series. So I picked up the Gunslinger the next year and started reading.

Who is your favorite character?
Mike Noonan, Ben Hanscom, and of course (after crying after finishing the DT VII) Roland
What is your favorite book?
It, Bag of Bones and DT II

How old are you?
23
Where are you from?
Born in Western Kansas, currently live in Eastern Kansas

[Jon]

WELCOME!!

girl at the window. Have you used this SN before or was it someone different I knew?

[Irish_Eyes]

Hello my name is Jaimee, and
I'm 28 and live in washington state.
I was interduced to the dark tower books by my mother.





Here are two of my favorite quotes:
"Friends help you move, real friends help you move dead bodies."

"Before you judge someon walk a mile in their shoes; That way your a mile away and you have their shoes."

[Jean]

welcome KaleKatt!

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welcome Irish_Eyes!

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[Letti]

Irish_Eyes, welcome to the site, pretty lady. I have three suggestions for you.
post
post
and post
:rose:

[ManOfWesternesse]

Welcome all you newcomers.

girl_at_the_window - worry not, there are many other great books out there, and there are always DT re-reads to look forward to!

Irish_Eyes - with that name and that firey hair, I take it you're one of 'us'! Dia dhuit!

[Sai Stevens]

Hello all, I've been lurking around this board for some time and finally decided to make an account so that I can chime in on some of the discussions. And as for the TC's questions:

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
A good friend of mine told me about the series long ago before I read any of Sai King's books, years later after reading a few of his books (namely IT, Desperation, and Insomnia), I became obsessed with King's multiverse and simply had to read the Dark Tower series.

Who is your favorite charcter?
Very hard to say, but i think I have to go with either Jake Chambers or Randal Flagg.

What is your favorite book?
Once again, hard to say, either Wastelands or Song of Susannah

How old are you?
I am 27

Where are you from?
south Texas

do you have a nickname?
not really, sorry.

Anyway, this board seems really awesome and I'm very excited to start discussing all things King related, thanks. :)

[turtlex]

Sai Stevens - Welcome ! And thanks for joining up and posting... We love opinions and look forward to your thoughts!

[AlChron77]

I'm brand spanking new and I'm a little nervous about hanging out here since I am only half way through Wizard and Glass - I don't want to find out too much before I get a chance to read it.

Anyway, here's some answers to some questions

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I've read Stephen King for years and years and once I heard the final DT was coming out I decided to finally see what all the fuss is about. Glad I did.

Who is your favorite charcter?
This is hard. Probably Blaine - I'm a sucker for bad guys.

What is your favorite book?
So far the Wastelands.

How old are you?
28

Where are you from?
Salt Lake

do you have a nickname?
His Highness, Your Majesty, or Sir (if you're into the whole brevity thing).
No, I don't have a nickname.

[Matt]

Hey! Great to meet you. Watch out for Spoilers.

[Hannah]

Welcome to the site, everyone!

AlChron77, try to stay out of any areas that are marked with a spoiler icon and you should be fine. :D

[alinda]

Sai Stevens & AlChron , Welcome to the site. It's good to meet you!!:couple:

[girl at the window]

Hi All,

I'm really enjoying the site. It was a great find. Sorry to disappoint, Jon, but I'm a brand new girl at the window. Hope you don't hold it against me. Looking forward to lots of future discussions with everyone.

[idk, my bff jill?]

Welcome, El Cid, Irish Eyes, Sai Stevens, and AlChron77. http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/POW-lah/Smileys/icon_biggrin.gif

El Cid - Is your name a reference to El Cid Campeador?

Irish Eyes - Your mom got you into the DT? You must have a really cool mom. http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/POW-lah/Smileys/icon_xd.gif

[gsvec]

So many new members I've missed! A huge welcome to you all - you're gonna love this place! :D
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[Jean]

welcome Sai Stevens!

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welcome AlChron77!

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[El Cid]

El Cid - Is your name a reference to El Cid Campeador?


Exactly, supposedly my profile pic shows his sword. I love his legend even though he was known to fight for many different sides during the wars that were. Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar received his nickname from the moorish folk who saw him as a lord or master (sidi). And myths proclaim he was invulnerable even though the legend explains why this is believed. :wtf:

In a way after reading the Dark Tower, while thinking about such tales (also William Tells tale in Switzerland) I come to believe these characters were gunslingers of their times.

[idk, my bff jill?]

Awesome! http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/POW-lah/Smileys/icon_surprised.gif

I love El Mio Cid.
I've read it over five times, and it never gets old. :)

I've never seen his swords, though.
Is that supposed to be Tizón or Colada?

[El Cid]

This is supposed to be Tizona, Colada was the swooshy one.
http://cusoon.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/colada.jpg

My name is Cid, that's why I was interested. You're right it's been a long long time since I read Mio Cid, should look for it again.

[alinda]

Welcome to the site Cid :D

[Noble Gunslinger]

I shoulda found this place long ago..:cry:

[Brice]

Lots of time to make up for it, my new friend. Welcome! :D

[Noble Gunslinger]

True True..

[Jean]

welcome Noble Gunslinger!

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[Rangely]

Hi, I'm Rangely AKA Jack Rangely from tdt.net. You can call me Jack or Rangely whichever you like. I doubt anyone remembers me anymore because I've been off the forum scene for so long, but maybe I'll stick around a while this time.

[Rjeso]

Good to meet you, dude! :)

[Rangely]

Thanks. It seems like I remember your name, but it's been so long I might just be imagining things...

[Jon]

Jack!!! It's Walter/Jim Beam!!!


Welcome everyone!

[Rangely]

Hey man it's good to see that you're still around :)

[Jon]

I and my sheep are still alive.

[Brice]

Hey Jack! It's good to see you again. :)


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[alinda]

Hi Jack, Great to see you, welcome to the site!! Your gonna love it here :D

[Matt]

Thanks. It seems like I remember your name, but it's been so long I might just be imagining things...

I remember you. I was Rio over there.

Welcome to the site.

[TheJoker1x]

Hile. Long Days and Pleasant Nights, May It Do Ya Fine.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
-Through an Audio Book

Who is your favorite charcter?
-Roland

What is your favorite book?
-Drawing of the Three

How old are you?
-32

Where are you from?
-Detroit Area, MI

do you have a nickname?
-Joker

We are well met!

[turtlex]

Welcome new friends!
Make yourselves at home!
You are all well met.

[ATG]

Hile Gunslingers.

My mind draws me back to The Tower.

I trust we shall speak again when I redux.

[Jean]

welcome Rangely!


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welcome TheJoker1x!

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welcome back ATG!

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[Jon]

Welcome Folken!

[Matt]

Hile. Long Days and Pleasant Nights, May It Do Ya Fine.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
-Through an Audio Book

Who is your favorite charcter?
-Roland

What is your favorite book?
-Drawing of the Three

How old are you?
-32

Where are you from?
-Detroit Area, MI

do you have a nickname?
-Joker

We are well met!


Hile Gunslingers.

My mind draws me back to The Tower.

I trust we shall speak again when I redux.


Wonderful to meet you both, welcome to the site. :rock:

[wolverine0712]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
Web search for the Dark Tower.

Who is your favorite charcter?
Probably Eddie.

What is your favorite book?
I'm reading Wolves of the Calla right now and I'm liking it more than any of the other books.

How old are you?
29

Where are you from?
St. Louis MO

do you have a nickname?
Nope.

[Matt]

Welcome wolverine, glad you made it.

All kinds of stuff to see and do here. Watch out for Spoilers

[turtlex]

Welcome Wolverine! Welcome ATG !

[Letti]

wolverine0712, welcome
long days and pleasant nights

[Spawn]

Hello! I am new here.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

Since I found Carrie in my old grandma's attic, I have been a Stephen King fan. After many of his books, I found The Gunslinger (revised version) in a bookshoop and fell in love with it until now.

Who is your favorite charcter?

Roland Deschain (of course) and Henry Dean.

What is your favorite book?[/B]

Drawing of the three, my all-time favourite book.

How old are you?

Eighteen

Where are you from?

Im from Spain, but I live in Northern Ireland at the moment.

do you have a nickname?

No, not really. I have chosen "Spawn" for this forum because I am a huge Spawn fan.

[Merlin1958]

Well, I don't think I ever posted here but, I could be wrong.

I have enjoyed SK since he was drinking beer and pissing his pants. lol Long time fan I have read the DT series from first publishing to the end.

I have many favorites: The Shining, Black House Dark Tower etc. and have ALWAYS enjoyed his writing. In spite of the fact that I am a Yankee fan tried and true (Boston Sucks!!)

Was a DT.Net member during the last 3 books times. And I am an avid collector (I have a Galley Proof of "Bag of Bones" of which only 20 exist) that is my pride and joy.

I'm also older than dirt and a died in the wool New Yorker (I'll take that knish now!!)

In anycase Hi!! to all and long days and pleasant nights!!

[Jon]

Welcome to new and old!

[ClicheGuevara]

Hello everyone, I'm Aaron. Looking forward to meeting you all.


How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I came across The Gunslinger at a used book store when I was thirteen. I had read just about everything Stephen King had written by then. I picked the book up and read the first few pages, I was hooked instantly. Over the next year I read all of The Gunslinger, all of the Drawing, and half of The Wastelands. Over the next few years I kinda lost touch with the series and left it unfinished. About 3 years ago (at age 25) I rediscovered the series. I started over with The Gunslinger and finished the entire series. Right now, I'm on my fifth reading thru, and I just started The Wolves of the Calla.


Who is your favorite character?

After lots of thought, I have to say Eddie Dean. I feel I can relate to him the most. I too have had a monkey on my back that I have overcome, as well as an overbearing sibling that haunted my every move. I believe he is the glue of the Ka-tet, holding everything together with his humor. My second favorite would have to be Cuthbert though his is such a small role in the saga.

What is your favorite book?

Right now it's Wizard and Glass, I love Roland's back story. It is truly epic. . the budding of his one true love, the conflict with the Big Coffin Hunters, The double crossing and the demise of Susan. .Epic is the best word I can come up with.. . Close second would have to be Wolves of the Calla. I love how King brought Father Callighan into the story.


How old are you?

I'm 27, 28 in March.

Where are you from?

Tucson, Az

Do you have a nickname?

My Girlfriend has many nicknames for me, none that I can post here though. :blush:

[Letti]

Good to see you, Aaron. Thank you for joining. Cannot wait to know more about you.

[Noble Gunslinger]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
Web search for the Dark Tower.

Who is your favorite charcter?
Eddie.

What is your favorite book?
Wastelands

How old are you?
25 on friday..

Where are you from?
Kentucky.

do you have a nickname?
Red

[alinda]

Welcome, Wolverine,Merlin,Spawn, Cliche Guevevara, and Noble Gunslinger!Good to meet you all!! :rock:

[Jean]

welcome wolverine0712!

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welcome Spawn!

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welcome ClicheGuevara!

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[Matt]

This is one of the most interesting threads out here, I love hearing stories of how people came to The Dark Tower. :wub:

Welcome to the site everyone. :grouphug:

[turtlex]

You are all well met!

Make yourselves at home. :grouphug:

[Hannah]

Welcome to the site Spawn, Wolverine, Aaron, ClicheGuevara, and Noble Gunslinger! And a delayed welcome to Merlin, who has been here for a while but just now posted in this thread.

I hope you all like it here. :grouphug:

[ClicheGuevara]

thanks everybody for the warm welcome. .This is a nice site you have here.

[Matt]

Did I say hello? I can't remember but there can never be enough welcome hugs...

So welcome Cliche, great to meet you. :couple:

[ClicheGuevara]

Ha Ha, thanks Matt, appreciate that.

[necromanticize]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I got into SK a bit in high school thanks to my father, and then some of my close friends began DT, and I followed after them. I finished before them, despite them introducing it to me!

Who is your favorite character?
Hmm...Cuthbert was always one of my favorites, for sure. But I sure do love Jake and Oy.

What is your favorite book?
I don't think I could choose! They're all so good in their own ways. Though Wizard and Glass sticks out to me because I remember getting used to Roland's new ka-tet and thinking "Oh great...more characters? But I was just liking these guys!" Yet once I was familiar with Roland's old ka-tet I didn't want to go back!

How old are you?
20 years old, college junior.

Where are you from?
Wisconsin

Do you have a nickname?
You can call me Rianna, RJ, Necro...or anything you see fitting.

Nice to meet you all, and long days and pleasant nights! :] :rose:

[Matt]

Hey RJ--great to meet you!

Welcome to the site and let us know if you need any help getting around.

[Jon]

Well Welcome!

Come, reap!

[Qvistus]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
-I read the Drawing of the three maybe 15 years ago. It swept me away.

Who is your favorite charcter?
-Roland

What is your favorite book?
-Waste Lands

How old are you?
-26

Where are you from?
-Finland

do you have a nickname?
-I am a Legion

[starberry]

[QUOTE=PPKNexus;325420]How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I found out about it through the album "Touched by the Crimson King" by the Power Metal group Demons & Wizards.

Who is your favorite charcter? Roland

What is your favorite book? Eyes of the Dragon, but in this 'series' Songs of Susanna

How old are you? 25

Where are you from? origionally Iowa but now Los Angeles

do you have a nickname? Dream song

[alinda]

Welcome Ovistus,
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and I can see a starberry too!
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[Matt]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
-I read the Drawing of the three maybe 15 years ago. It swept me away.

Who is your favorite charcter?
-Roland

What is your favorite book?
-Waste Lands

How old are you?
-26

Where are you from?
-Finland

do you have a nickname?
-I am a Legion


[quote=PPKNexus;325420]How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I found out about it through the album "Touched by the Crimson King" by the Power Metal group Demons & Wizards.

Who is your favorite charcter? Roland

What is your favorite book? Eyes of the Dragon, but in this 'series' Songs of Susanna

How old are you? 25

Where are you from? origionally Iowa but now Los Angeles

do you have a nickname? Dream song

Welcome to you both, I hope you enjoy the site. :thumbsup:

[AlishaRiley]

Hi, guys. :D I found this site whilst browsing for DT tattoo ideas, and thought I'd go wild and register. :)

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I've always been a huge Stephen King fan, and due to this, my dear Mum bought Wolves Of The Calla for me one Christmas, a few years back. Not wanting to start mid-series, I put off reading it for a while, but then the temptation just corrupted me!
I couldn't put it down, and still stands as possibly THE best book I've ever read. The Drawing Of The Three stands alongside it.


Who is your favorite character?

Eddie Dean wins all.

What is your favorite book?

Wolves Of The Calla/The drawing Of The Three. :excited:


How old are you?

18.

Where are you from?

Liverpool, ENGLAND. ><

Do you have a nickname?
Many.
lili, predominantly.

[alinda]

Welcome Lilli, I am so glad you found us!
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[Matt]

Hi, guys. :D I found this site whilst browsing for DT tattoo ideas, and thought I'd go wild and register. :)

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I've always been a huge Stephen King fan, and due to this, my dear Mum bought Wolves Of The Calla for me one Christmas, a few years back. Not wanting to start mid-series, I put off reading it for a while, but then the temptation just corrupted me!
I couldn't put it down, and still stands as possibly THE best book I've ever read. The Drawing Of The Three stands alongside it.


Who is your favorite character?

Eddie Dean wins all.

What is your favorite book?

Wolves Of The Calla/The drawing Of The Three. :excited:


How old are you?

18.

Where are you from?

Liverpool, ENGLAND. ><

Do you have a nickname?
Many.
lili, predominantly.

Welcome to the site, I'm so glad you found us too.

Drawing of the Three is in the top spot for our Constant Reader Awards

[boomstick75]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
-Waited impatiently to receive it from the Lincoln Trails library system when I found that there was a King book I hadn't read (I was in junior high and the month long wait was EXCRUCIATNG)

Who is your favorite character?
-Roland; although he might be supplanted by Jake at some time...

What is your favorite book?
-Considering I just finished The Dark Tower a few hours ago, I don't think I'm far enough removed from it to decide that yet.

How old are you?
-33

Where are you from?
-NYC area

Do you have a nickname?
-Ash

[turtlex]

Ash - Welcome to the site!

Wow, you just finished a few hours ago.... take a breath, man and then dive right in.

[AlishaRiley]

Thanks, guys. :)
Although, I must say, I'm so glad I found you, too!
It's amazing to actually be in a world in which everybody shares my obsession, rather than just rambling on and on about DT to people who have no idea what I'm talking about!
:D

[alinda]

That's just how we feel Lilli, now I can say welcome "home"!:grouphug:

I see we have another new member today too, so Welcome BoomstickAsh!
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[Ralford]

Someone said in another msg that the 1st post is the hardest. I haven't posted anything on any type of forum for about 4 or 5 years.......but here goes:


How did you discover the Dark Tower?

X-wife bought me Gunslinger for my birthday. I had been an avid King reader before that with the exception of DT and Eyes of the Dragon. Not horror, SO not Stephen King was my reasoning. But, I read it out of obligation. Obligation became intrigue became fascination became obsession, etc, etc, etc.....

Who is your favorite character?

Would have to go with Eddie Dean. Roland was raised in the gunslinger lifestyle. Eddie, on the other hand had a lot to over come (personal problems, culture shock) to become what he was destined to be.


What is your favorite book?

The Stand. That is the only book that really ever scared me. I was 13 years old, and alone in our huge OLD farmhouse. I was at the part where Larry Underwood was going through the Lincoln Tunnel. S C A R Y! To say the least, i had to wait for daylight to resume reading.


How old are you?

39


Where are you from?

Missouri, but currently residing in New Mexico.


Do you have a nickname?

Depends on who you ask.

[alinda]

Welcome Ralford
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That was a good first post! Welcome to the site, you may have a new obsession, we all do!! ;)I hope you you have found a home with us.

[Shauna]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
Randomly. My Dad was always a SK fan, so I began young. I had already read several books when I was 14, but my Dad didn't have the Dark Tower series. I didn't find the Gunslinger until I was 17. A friend of mine was being domestically abused by her step-dad, and I helped her escape. After I helped her move, I found the Gunslinger in my back seat. I read it in a day, then went out and got copies of the others. My friend said she doesn't know where it came from, and nobody else drove my car (which had just been cleaned.) Ka, maybe? lol

Who is your favorite charcter?
Oy

What is your favorite book?
Wolves of the Calla

How old are you?
27

Where are you from?
Pittsburgh, PA. Currently living in Indiana, PA, birthplace of Jimmy Stewart and Christmas Tree capital of the World.

Do you have a nickname?
No practical ones. I have one friend who calls me Shamus, though. lol

[Hannah]

Welcome RJ, Ovistus, starberry, AlishaRiley, boomstick75, Ralford, and Shauna! I hope you enjoy the site!



How did you discover the Dark Tower?
Randomly. My Dad was always a SK fan, so I began young. I had already read several books when I was 14, but my Dad didn't have the Dark Tower series. I didn't find the Gunslinger until I was 17. A friend of mine was being domestically abused by her step-dad, and I helped her escape. After I helped her move, I found the Gunslinger in my back seat. I read it in a day, then went out and got copies of the others. My friend said she doesn't know where it came from, and nobody else drove my car (which had just been cleaned.) Ka, maybe? lol

Who is your favorite charcter?
Oy

What is your favorite book?
Wolves of the Calla

How old are you?
27

Where are you from?
Pittsburgh, PA. Currently living in Indiana, PA, birthplace of Jimmy Stewart and Christmas Tree capital of the World.

Do you have a nickname?
No practical ones. I have one friend who calls me Shamus, though. lol

My dad also played a big part in getting me to read King when I was younger. It's weird how influential I guess he's been on my life because of that. :lol:

[alinda]

Welcome Shauna,
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nice to meet you!

[ClicheGuevara]

Hola all you new Dudes and Dudettes! I've only been here a few days but this site rocks!

[Jon]

Welcome!

[herojuana]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

In high school. Ate up every Stephen King book I could find.

Who is your favorite charcter?

Roland.

What is your favorite book?

Wolves of the Calla

How old are you?

32

Where are you from?

Canada. Now living in China.

do you have a nickname?

hero

[Jon]

Welcome Hero!

[VAN HILLE]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
Quite a while ago !!! I've been a constant reader since 1985. I was 16 when I started to read Stephen King books and I immediatly became addicted to his universe... Needed to read more and more... Being French, I only had access to translated books. But I needed more. So I started to try to read them in English too. In the beginning, it was quite hard but little by little, it all got better... I discovered that some of the novels had not been translated... I needed them... I started to collect more and more and more... And I came across The Dark Tower path and THAT was some revelation !!! The Tower haunted me for years after that !!!
In 1992, I wanted to share this passion with other readers. I then created a club in my university : CLUB STEPHEN KING LILLE. And I was really surprised to see that there were so many people wanting to share. The club spread threw the years. We released a fanzine in French that dealt with Stephen King books (their studies, analysis etc.). We called it "Steve's Rag" (lol).
In 1996, my university sent me to Maine to work on King books... It was so great discovering Maine. And that was a really lucky time. At the University of Orono, I met Burton Hatlen and had an "interview" with him about Stephen King as a student. I went to the Foggler Library when I got access to a famous box containing rare manuscripts from King. I also got lucky enough to get a hand on some Maine Campus texts I thought I'd never found.
I was also lucly to meet Stuart Tinker from Bett's Bookstore who helped me a lot around Bangor. Thanks to him, I had access to the Bangor airport where the wreck of the plane used for the Langoliers film was displayed... I went to Lisbon Falls, Durham... And some cool place along route 15 where the real Pet Sematary was... I found the house where the book was written (thanks to a picture found in George Beahms books) and the two old ladys who lived in way back then were kind enough to let me in.
But the moment I'll treasure my entire life was when I met Stephen King at a signing !
Some pictures of that moment here : http://club.stephenking.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=142
Back in France, with friends, we developped a website about King and I started working on a huge study about the Dark Tower.
But life, some times, also give bad surprises... And I got quite bad ones...
I had to quit for a while... In a few months, I lost several people that meant a lot to me... Some died... Some got away with no reasons... And I started to slowly go down and down and down... Started to lose interested in life...
It took me 5 whole years to regain strength and fight back.
Now, I feel a lot better and I try to fill the years I lost...
Glad to be back !


Who is your favorite charcter?
Jake !!!!!

What is your favorite book?
The Waste Lands

How old are you?
I'll turn 40 next september

Where are you from?
France

do you have a nickname?[/
Lou (for my friends)
Lounours (for my lover)

[herojuana]

Thanks a lot.

I wish I had found this site back when I was reading the books, but I have them all at home so a good reason to read them again.

Roland, although he's my favourite character, makes me a little sad. He's such a noble guy, really selfless and brave.

The Dark Tower series has consistently brought me to tears in the past, there are some moments that are actually painful to read (Oy, for example).

I have a friend who is reading them for the first time right now and he is out of his mind with excitement, literally bursting with the need to talk about TDT and all of the characters.

Father Callahan is another favourite of mine.

That settles it, starting to read The Gunslinger today.

Thank you for making this site a reality, it's very cool.

[Jon]

Good to have you.

[alinda]

Welcome Hero!http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:MBTMha9hTREf4M:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/1994580451_657c7659f3.jpg

Welcome Lou!http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:t2eluBbfOio_KM:http://www.backwoodscottage.com/welcomehyd.jpg

Your stories are great, I am delighted that you have found us at last, come on in theres so much to do.We here are all so happy to have more folks to talk about the series, and countless other subjects too...I think you'll come to love this place as much as we do! :grouphug:

[Jean]

welcome necromanticize!

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welcome Qvistus!

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welcome starberry!

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welcome AlishaRiley!

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[Hoot]

Besides my school forums [where I turn in homework], this is the only forum I've ever partaken in, due to my [relatively new] obsession with Stephen King's series.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

Well, there isn't really a back story. I remember I just finished a reread of A Song of Ice and Fire, and I was lost on what to read afterwords. I found the Gunslinger on a bookshelf. It was short [I usually like a long, winded story], but Stephen King was a name I've heard [but never read], so I decided to give it a go. Frankly, I didn't like the Gunslinger that much at all. The mood of the book was supposed to be dark, spooky, quiet, all those things. But it sorta sounded dull at key points. Admittedly, the landscaping was superbly done, and the details about the fight in Tull were great, but it was mostly the stories of Roland's childhood that kept me on the road of the Beam. Especially that of Hax. I thought [and still think] the man's a hero. Whoever he works for. I was pleased to see that in Drawing, the story really picked up, and I soon became obsessed. I whizzed through the second and third book, but I couldn't get a copy of Wizard and Glass here in Warsaw, so I was stuck for a month in that aggravating Blaine cliffhanger. Waiting was very painful. I almost skipped a party, that actually I was very happy not to skip, it was kickass, just to read Wizard and Glass when it came through mail. =P

Who is your favorite character?

It used to be Cuthbert Allgood, but now I think Father Callahan overtook him. His story in Wolves was excellent. Although I've never read Salem's Lot, I thought the confrontation with Barlow[?] was the best part of Wolves, and I'm planning to read Salem's Lot after I finish the Dark Tower series.

What is your favorite book?

Uhhh. I really don't know. I tend to forget books relatively easily. But the ones that always stayed in my mind were Xenocide by Orson Scott Card, A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin.
If that was concerning my favorite book in the Dark Tower series, I'd say Wizard and Glass.

How old are you?

14


Where are you from?

Seoul, Korea. If I was born two days later I'd be born in Los Angeles, California. But right now I'm in Warsaw, Poland. If anyone cares I've interviewed Szpilman's wife. t'was amazing =D


Do you have a nickname?

Um. Not really. People just call me by half my first name or my last name.

[Matt]

Hey Hoot!

It's great to meet you and welcome to the site.

Wonderful intro :rock:

[Jean]

welcome Hoot!

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[ClicheGuevara]

Sup Hoot. :thumbsup:

[Jon]

Welcome Hoot!

[jhanic]

Hoot, I got a kick out of your "long" wait before reading Wizard and Glass--I read the books as they came out, and my long wait was almost six years! When I got to the cliffhanger in Waste Lands, I almost threw the book across the room.

John

[TheJoker1x]

Hile,
I recently joined this awesome website and am very pleased that I did so.

I'm wondering if anyone has seen or has the complete "Camala (spelled right?) Poem" from the 6th book, Song of Susannah.

Long Days and Pleasant Nights.

[Matt]

Great to meet you Joker. I'm sure someone has some information on that.

Enjoy the site.

[darkgunslinger]

hi every1ne been looking at this site for a while and thought i would join up as it seems cool
look forward to posting more regards darkgunslinger:)

[candy]

hi, i am new to computers networks and forums , but i saw this site and got really excited that i could discuss my favourite books.

i found the gunslinger book way back when i was a teenager, a real gem of a find hidden in a 2nd hand book store at the back of the shop. i had been reading stephen king for a while and was curious about this little hidden book.

after i read it i was excited to find wizard and glass in another 2nd hnd bookd shop (its a hobby of mine) and the rest is history

[Matt]

hi every1ne been looking at this site for a while and thought i would join up as it seems cool
look forward to posting more regards darkgunslinger:)

Welcome darkgunslinger--glad you decided to join up.


hi, i am new to computers networks and forums , but i saw this site and got really excited that i could discuss my favourite books.

i found the gunslinger book way back when i was a teenager, a real gem of a find hidden in a 2nd hand book store at the back of the shop. i had been reading stephen king for a while and was curious about this little hidden book.

after i read it i was excited to find wizard and glass in another 2nd hnd bookd shop (its a hobby of mine) and the rest is history

So glad you found us candy, great to meet you.

Plenty of fun stuff to see and do all over the site. :rock:

[Hoot]

Hoot, I got a kick out of your "long" wait before reading Wizard and Glass--I read the books as they came out, and my long wait was almost six years! When I got to the cliffhanger in Waste Lands, I almost threw the book across the room.

John

Hahaha,
My condolences.
Although my month long was painful, I can't begin to comprehend having to wait almost six years to read the next installment. Your wait does indeed dwarf my own.

[Matt]

It's the case for a lot of us on here. We try to do our best to deal with the pain. :lol:

[ClicheGuevara]

hello all you shiny new people. . enjoy your stay!:wtf:

[alinda]

Hi everyone, some interesting introductions, welcome to the site, I am glad you found us, come on in , your gonna love it here! ;) :D

[The_Nameless]

Okay...
I am not exactly a new member, I feel I should reintroduce myself.
I used to visit quite frequently. I have, however, been absent these past couple of years.
I used to be "Roland_Delgado" years ago; now I feel my username fits me all the more lately.

Hello again.

[Letti]

Okay...
I am not exactly a new member, I feel I should reintroduce myself.
I used to visit quite frequently. I have, however, been absent these past couple of years.
I used to be "Roland_Delgado" years ago; now I feel my username fits me all the more lately.

Hello again.

Amazing to see you. *hugs*

[The_Nameless]

Okay...
I am not exactly a new member, I feel I should reintroduce myself.
I used to visit quite frequently. I have, however, been absent these past couple of years.
I used to be "Roland_Delgado" years ago; now I feel my username fits me all the more lately.

Hello again.

Amazing to see you. *hugs*


I say the same.
It is wonderful to see familar names and faces.
Almost feel as if I never left.

[Jean]

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welcome candy!

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[Jean]

Daniel!!! where have you been, you mahfah?!

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[speedyparkus83]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I was really big fan of "The Talisman" and "The Black House". While reading the latter, I noticed references to "gunslingers of old" and "Ka". After doing further research, I obviously found my answer, so I immediately went out and bought "The Gunslinger". I have been a fan ever since.

Who is your favorite charcter?

Probably, Jake; only because he reminds of Jack Sawyer age 12.

What is your favorite book?

"The Wolves of the Calla" so far; I am just starting book VII, so that could change.

How old are you?

25

Where are you from?

Houston, Texas

do you have a nickname?
Who doesn't

[Jean]

welcome speedyparkus83!

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[alinda]

Welcome speedyparkus83
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[Jon]

Welcome all!

[Darkthoughts]

Where are you from?

Liverpool, ENGLAND. ><

Brilliant! We totally need more Brits showing some DT lurve :huglove:

[AlishaRiley]

Where are you from?

Liverpool, ENGLAND. ><

Brilliant! We totally need more Brits showing some DT lurve :huglove:

True. I'm finding myself to be quite in the minority here. :P
Maybe I'll pretend I'm from the US, just for kicks.

[Chap]

To everyone who has posted here recently:
welcome to what is possibly the best forum on the net :) :grouphug:

[The_Nameless]

Daniel!!! where have you been, you mahfah?!

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Here. There. Just about everywhere in between.

I am not even sure where to start, really.
Presently I am working in a restaurant and livng in an apartment near-by, with my lovely girlfriend, Hannah.

I was purusing some email the other night and rediscovered my username and password for the site.
So I found myself hoping the site was still active.

And here I am.
There are several large gaps in the story, but I'll fill those in as we go along.

[Letti]

Where are you from?

Liverpool, ENGLAND. ><

Brilliant! We totally need more Brits showing some DT lurve :huglove:

True. I'm finding myself to be quite in the minority here. :P
Maybe I'll pretend I'm from the US, just for kicks.

Minority?
I am the minority. :P



Daniel!!! where have you been, you mahfah?!

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Here. There. Just about everywhere in between.

I am not even sure where to start, really.
Presently I am working in a restaurant and livng in an apartment near-by, with my lovely girlfriend, Hannah.

I was purusing some email the other night and rediscovered my username and password for the site.
So I found myself hoping the site was still active.

And here I am.
There are several large gaps in the story, but I'll fill those in as we go along.

I am so happy for you. I hope we can know more about your life.

[Darkwing]

Hello.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I can't really remember now. Think I just heard about it somewhere.

Who is your favorite character?
Probably Eddie or Walter.

What is your favorite book?
The Gunslinger.

How old are you?
21.

Where are you from?
Bucks, England.

do you have a nickname?
...No.

[Matt]

Hey Darkwing, welcome to the site.

So glad you found us. :rock:

[Chooch]

Welcome all...come lets pavaler about the ways of the beam.

I say Thankee

[alinda]

Welcome everyone.:rose:

[sleeplessdwarf]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? Long time King fan

Who is your favorite charcter? Just starting

What is your favorite book?

How old are you? 34

Where are you from? Florida

do you have a nickname? ofc

[Letti]

Long days and pleasant nights, Sleepless.

[Jon]

Welcome!

[Jean]

welcome Darkwing!

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[alinda]

Welcome Sleepless!
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[RBoz3]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? Always been a SK fan. A friend of mine turned me on to the Dark Tower and have read the series twice since.

Who is your favorite charcter? Tough one. Maybe Oy. However, RF is a big part for me since I read Eyes of the Dragon prior to DT.

What is your favorite book? Wizard and Glass

How old are you? 25

Where are you from? GA, USA

do you have a nickname? Boz

I look forward to being a part of this community. So many people that are interested in fantasy need to be exposed to the macroverse!

[Jean]

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[Matt]

Great to meet you RB-welcome to the site. :thumbsup:

[alinda]

Greetings Boz, and welcome to the site!:)

[Hannah]

Welcome to the site, Boz! I'm glad you found us and hope you like it here. :D

[roland1919]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? Seemingly by accident one day when I decided to go into the local book store. I was never referred by anyone. Actually the Wizard and Glass book jumped out at me when I was walking by, I saw that it was part of a series so I picked up the The Gunslinger. The rest is history....

Who is your favorite charcter? I'd say my fav is probably Jake.

What is your favorite book? Drawing of the Three and Wastelands

How old are you? 28

Where are you from? OH, USA

do you have a nickname? Sometimes Ruke....I actually go by Roland in an online playstation game

[Hannah]

Welcome, Roland1919! :)

[Rcampebll]

howdy folks Ryan here how is every one

[Rcampebll]

hey im new on here and i love meeting new people and i was hoping that some people would like to get to know me. Its great to meet new people who like the same thing and the Dark Tower is a major part of my life so yea

[Matt]

Hey Ryan, welcome to the site.

Great to meet you.

[AlishaRiley]

Hello, Ryan. :)
I'm Alisha, (obviously) how d'you do? :D

[Matt]

Hey Ryan, welcome to the site.

Don't be offended if this thread get's merged with our "introductions" thread.

I'm sure you'll find all warm cyberhugs on this site, it's a great community. :grouphug:

[alinda]

yes welcome Its nice to meet you. :grouphug:Also came to say ... we have a thread called "Introduce Yourself", in it you can tell us all the How I came to be a Towie Junkie factoids.:wtf:
i hope you enjopy these forums ...we have all come to call it our HOME! :couple:

I came back to give you this link...http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=67&page=160 but saw you had already been there.;)

[Hannah]

howdy folks Ryan here how is every one

Hi Ryan - welcome to the site. :D

I would be doing a lot better if I wasn't staying late at work tonight, but that seems to be the new trend. :arg:

[Jon]

Welcome!!!

[Jean]

welcome roland1919!

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[Nedmonds]

Hi all Glad i found this place :D


How did you discover the Dark Tower? Well I work offshore in the north sea i was on a danish oil rig and was bored one night i got to books out of the tiny library one of them i cant remember because it turned out to be in dansh and the other the Stephen kings: The gunslinger

Who is your favorite charcter? Roland by far

What is your favorite book? I love them all

How old are you? 21

Where are you from? Sunny Scotland

do you have a nickname? Lefty -- im left handed :S

[Hannah]

Welcome to the site, Nedmonds! :D

[alinda]

Welcome Lefty!

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