Posted by Narev on April 9, 2000 at 20:30:30:
In Reply to: There are no new stories (some text).. and check out www.lordoftherings.net !!! posted by Gobnait on April 9, 2000 at 00:16:52:
Compare Tolkien with a no talent ripoff like RJ just cause he took inspiration for a few RIDDLES? Yeesh. Tolkien basically created fantasy as we know it, and you certainly can't do things like:
Lan = Strider
Rand = Frodo
Mat, Perrin, etc = Friends along for the ride
Moiraine = Gandalf
Main character has a destiny the depth of which he does not fully understand. Aided by a Wizard type who sees the need for the overall quest even when the main character doesn't, as well as an excellent swordfighting strong silent type who just happens to be a king.
Jordan took an old favorite and basically rewrote is, consciously or not... When he had to start running on his own ideas, he chose to fill books with a dash of story and 72 pounds of smelly, overripe description...