Legend of the seeker
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judgedredd
Sr Member
I cant beleive they didnt make a Truth sword for this series its all very dissapointing ! Zena all over again 
vaderdarth
Master Member
The Sword of Truth would rock as would a Rhada Han and a Red Leather Agiel.........those would be my favorites.
Jack T Chance
Sr Member
Frankly, about the only interesting thing about the show IS the costumes and props. Other than that, it deviated far too much from the books for my taste. It's like the difference between E.E. "Doc" Smith's Lensman novels, and the anime adaptation. If you've never read the books, you might enjoy the TV series for what it is. But if you've read the books and loved them, as is generally the case with fans of Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series, the only reaction you can really have to the TV series is one of utter disgust. :unsure
Goodkind held off on signing away film production rights for YEARS, because he was sure whoever filmed it would ruin it. Then Sam Raimi came in with his producing partner Rob Tapert, and gave Goodkind a pitch that supposedly demonstrated their love for the books, and showed that they wanted to remain true to the novels. So Goodkind gave them the rights. And then the show premiered... and it's almost nothing like the books. Everything's been changed for NO GOOD REASON. My best friend (who introduced me to the books) and I had both stopped watching the show by the end of season 1. We both gave up on it. I only watched it as long as I did because I like the actress that plays Kahlan. She was the only reason I gave it as much of a chance as I did. :unsure
Goodkind held off on signing away film production rights for YEARS, because he was sure whoever filmed it would ruin it. Then Sam Raimi came in with his producing partner Rob Tapert, and gave Goodkind a pitch that supposedly demonstrated their love for the books, and showed that they wanted to remain true to the novels. So Goodkind gave them the rights. And then the show premiered... and it's almost nothing like the books. Everything's been changed for NO GOOD REASON. My best friend (who introduced me to the books) and I had both stopped watching the show by the end of season 1. We both gave up on it. I only watched it as long as I did because I like the actress that plays Kahlan. She was the only reason I gave it as much of a chance as I did. :unsure
Kodiakc
Well-Known Member
I tired reading the first book of the series but it fell flat for me, I have not been able to get into any of his series.
To me the the TV show takes some of his core ideas for the world and improves on it like HBO is doing with True Blood.
but yes they do have some neat prop ideas I think
To me the the TV show takes some of his core ideas for the world and improves on it like HBO is doing with True Blood.
but yes they do have some neat prop ideas I think
Darth Gius
Active Member
I would like to see a sword of truth replica as well. I've looked around online and only found one someone made for themselves. Maybe if the series stays popular enough someone will make some props.
I haven't read the books, but enjoy the TV show for what it is. The props have a good look to them, without appearing to be too difficult to reproduce. For instance, none of them look like they'd require unobtainable magic/technology to make (HP Marauder's Map, I'm looking at you!)
Anyway, as a fan of Earthsea, I'm right there with you.
Anyway, as a fan of Earthsea, I'm right there with you.
blownhemi
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I didn't mind the series, from what I saw of it. The books, on the other hand, have so far been the only literature I've ever put down in disgust. I just can't get behind using rape and sexual assault as trite plot devices. And the reactions from the characters and victims is so far removed from reality that it's obvious that Terry Goodkind did no research and may have some issues himself.
I don't watch the show but my wife loves it. I happened to catch the very last minutes of the recent episode, Touched, and thought the "compass" Richard was holding was pretty cool looking. (Sorry, no caps)
Is this it?
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Nope... It split open similar to a pocket watch but with even halves and there was a jewel in a holder at the center line between the two halves. The insides appeared to have very intricate writing and patterns.
