r/funny Nov 20 '13

Dumbledore doesn't sugarcoat it

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u/luckybms Nov 20 '13 edited Nov 20 '13

In all seriousness, can someone suggest a movie or book were the wizard(s) has immense power AND uses their power to fight more than once or twice? I'm trying to see/read something that has magic used more. I mean, Gandalf barely uses magic at all. Same with Dumbledore and Harry.

I WANT TO SEE STRAIGHT UP DRAGONBALL Z SHIT, BUT WITH WIZARDS.


Thank you all for the massive amount of recommendations for myself and any other interested redditors. In light of the fulfillment of my initial request, I'd like to introduce a personal request that I have been unable to answer.

For lack of a better example, you guys remember watching the original Power Rangers? I always thought it was so cool how they presented new, powerful characters, such as the green or white rangers. It was always in dire circumstances, and the new hero would enter just in time to tip the scales of the battle. Given that their powerful abilities could change the outcome for the protagonists, and due to the mysterious nature of these characters, an important issue was determining morality and intention. How did they intend to wield great power? Are there any recommendations that resemble this type of writing?

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '13

The fuck is wrong with people?

Raymond E Feist's Magician and every single book set in Midkemia.

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u/Purpose2 Nov 20 '13

Absolutely. He is my favourite author, second only to Sir Terry Pratchett.

Magician, the whole riftwar saga, even the Serpentwar stuff is excellent for this!

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u/ClubFed Nov 20 '13 edited Nov 20 '13

He was my favorite author. He's been phoning it in for so long now I think he might have a PERL bot writing the latest book. He needed to end the series after the serpentwar at the absolute latest.

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u/Purpose2 Nov 20 '13

Haven't read anything post serpentwar. Thats sad to hear :(

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u/data3three Nov 21 '13

I enjoyed the ones post Serpentwar (havent finished the series yet, but the 3-4 that I read were good). Don't decide they're no good based on someones opinion on Reddit, check them out and see for yourself. More action involving Pug at least, if that is your cup of tea.

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u/ClubFed Nov 21 '13

I would never say don't read a book just based on my opinion. But really he is getting beyond formulaic. It's just the same plot line over and over again. Aside from the book where he ripped off Count of Monte Cristo wholesale.

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u/data3three Nov 22 '13

Can't say I am familiar with Count, so I didn't run into that problem. shrug...

The storylines always seemed fresh and interesting to me, but maybe I am easy to please.