Author Topic: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans *some book spoilers*  (Read 11612 times)

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Welcome to the arena. Here shall be the Proving. Show us all how you are the most hardcore of Brandon Sanderson fans.

And... go!
« Last Edit: January 10, 2010, 01:09:14 PM by Brenna »
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2010, 05:14:39 AM »
Well Chaos we aren't allowed to compete considering... well we made him.
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2010, 05:20:31 AM »
I spend all day every day (even during work hours!) thinking and obsessing about the tiny details of Brandon's books. And when I go home at night I still read his forums, facebook posts, and even check the emails that people send to him. And most of my social activities are at his house.
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2010, 06:12:02 AM »
Chaos are we really letting Peter compete?
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2010, 07:12:19 AM »
You just don't wanna lose. Wimps.
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2010, 07:17:38 AM »
I have several. One, my cousin works for Brandon.   ;)

Two, I have a 22+ page Brandonology for all of the beyond book quotes (HoA Q&A, Barnes & Nobles, etc). And I can speak fairly decent Eastern Slang.

Three, I was the first one to suggest Hoid as Terrisman in HoA. I even asked him it, but he dodged my question! (It's true, look at Barnes & Nobles)

Four, I figured out Clod is Arsteel. And I asked the question that gave us the planets names, and a Warbreaker shard (The Voice aka Endowment).

I think that's pretty good for a late comer.
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2010, 03:20:53 PM »
Chaos are we really letting Peter compete?

He's employed by Brandon, so... no.
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans *some book spoilers*
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2010, 03:46:07 PM »
The usual rules for most contests rule out employees of a company (in this case, person) and their immediate families.

Peter, I ought to worship you in your own right (regardless of whether you're allowed to compete)...you're actually paid to be a top fan.

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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans *some book spoilers*
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2010, 07:01:31 PM »
Why would I be afraid of losing in a competition that i can not compete in....Chaos designed Brandon and I made him therefore we are not involved.



P.S. remember that Chaos is omniscient while i am omnipotent
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans *some book spoilers*
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2010, 11:51:53 PM »
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Four, I figured out Clod is Arsteel.

Not to be a party pooper, but pretty much everyone figured out Clod is Arsteel.  8)

Can't say I'm an überfan. I mean, I've read every book he's published, I stood in line at the Warbreaker launch, and I've read all the Mistborn annotations, but that's just ordinary stuff. I've never been willing to do superfan crap (like drive hundreds of miles for a launch party, and come in costume) for anything.

Honestly, though, this contest is pointless. Either Miyabi or FRR is going to waltz in here and trounce us all.
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans *some book spoilers*
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2010, 01:02:19 AM »
Ya, I was in class with Brandon and watched FRR force Brandon to sign about a dozen books after class, then they had a long discussion about things I had no idea about. She was talking about books he's written that aren't even published.
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans *some book spoilers*
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2010, 01:21:50 AM »
Hey, 10 of those books were Mr. J's.  I only had him signing three books for my little brother.

And as for the title, someone else can have it.  I DON'T want to  be a super fan, unless I have no say in the matter.
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans *some book spoilers*
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2010, 03:05:19 AM »
I would hereby like to put my name in for the title of Superfan, on the following grounds:

One: I read all of EUOL's books from Elantris to Warbreaker in a five day period.

Two: As was mentioned by Erik and FRR, I have a bunch of copies of Mistborn. I currently have 12 in my possession, nine of which are First Edition Hardcovers. All are signed.

Three: I've had dinner with EUOL, in part to ask his advice about getting a webcomic up and going.

Four: EUOL told me (and a select number of others) an approximate timeline of the Adonalsium Mythos.

Five: EUOL has Tweeted about me.

Six: I went to three of EUOL's signings in the space of fourteen days, at one of which, I stood next to him while he signed and folded his nifty book inserty things.

Seven: I have several of EUOL's unpublished works on my computer.

Eight: I've seen the finished artwork for both the Axehound and the Sky Eel from the upcoming book "The Way Of Kings"

Nine: I'm one of EUOL's test readers.

Ten: I met my girlfriend at one of EUOL's signings, and have attended his class with her (yes, it's where I got some of the books signed.)

Thank you all for your consideration.
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans *some book spoilers*
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2010, 06:42:58 AM »
Aren't test readers employees....
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Re: The Arena of Ultimate Brandon Sanderson Fans *some book spoilers*
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2010, 06:44:15 AM »
Aren't test readers employees....

Nope. Just giving EUOL some feedback on the next book before publishing. Besides, employee implies I'd be getting paid to do it.
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