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Introduction threads
« on: May 26, 2012, 01:55:58 PM »
UPDATE: After a lot of thought, it seems silly to have a forum with just one thread, so new members, feel free to start your own threads introducing yourselves. People who are shy and don't want their own, please feel free to use this thread to say hi!

The board is still new, but eventually I expect us to have more activity and I don't want to see this area of the forum become cluttered with a bunch of introduction posts, so please use this thread to say hi to everyone and tell us a bit about yourself.

For myself, I'm Crystal, the founder of the site. I'm located in Honolulu, Hawaii and first read Ender's Game when I was 12 way back in 1991 or so. I've been waiting ever since then for a movie, so I'm so happy to see it finally being made.
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Re: INTRODUCE YOURSELF HERE
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2012, 08:19:38 PM »
Hello! I was just wondering how much influence and insider information this website and the facebook page has. Are they just fan based and run? Are they influenced by Card or the decision makers in the film making process?
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2012, 09:02:04 PM »
I'm just a fansite, but I do have a publicity contact with Summit. I recently got to visit the set, but I can't disclose any specific details until they say it's okay.
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« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2012, 05:52:29 PM »
Hi everyone! My name is Mike. I'm from Baltimore, Maryland (Go Ravens/Orioles!!), I am 20 year old computer science student; my hobbies are music, biking, programming, math (seriously!) and food (cooking and eating). I come from a large Italian family, and all we ever talk about when we get together is what we're eating next. XD

I first read Ender's Game in 2005 or 2006 at 13 or 14. I loved the book and went right on to Speaker, but at that age I only read a few chapters and was completely uninterested. I absolutely loved the Bean saga at that age though, and devoured it. It wasn't till about 17 or 18 until I finally matured enough to really understand all the complex ethical issues behind Speaker, and since then, it has been my favorite book in all the Enderverse.

I love the Ender series, I'd love to get to know you guys and get a great community started, so here's to getting along and having fun!
Cheers!  ;D
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2012, 09:01:05 PM »
Hello!  My real name is Tyler, but I'm a huge Science Fiction and Fantasy fan.  Ender's Game was a thrilling read, though I'll admit I'm still not finished reading the rest of the series.  Just recently picked up Ender's Shadow.  Have been storming through the Game of Thrones series as well.

I'm also an avid movie watcher and gamer, and am currently in grad school seeking a Phd. in History.  I also have ambitions of writing some novels of my own!  If only my studies and projects gave me more time to pursue such a dream (something to look forward to.)

(I know I took the protagonists name, I just haven't joined a community in years and it was the first name that came to mind.... Likely due to the site address.  In any case, hopefully the administration will have no problems me using the name.)
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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2012, 10:47:15 PM »
The name is fine, no worries. :) Welcome and thanks for joining! What GoT book are you on now?
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« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2012, 08:55:07 AM »
I'm nearing the halfway point of A Feast of Crows.  I find it kind of odd that I'm starting to like characters I despised before, namely Jaime.     
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« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2012, 10:12:58 AM »
Yeah, that's how Martin is. Which is why it was weird watching the show. I'd already moved past my hatred for him and really started to like him and feel sorry for him. He does it again in Dance with Dragons.
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« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2012, 02:12:09 PM »
Hi All-

My name is Daniel, I'm 17 years old, and I live in Hamburg, Michigan.  I'm into books, movies, videogames, law work (no joke) and minor writing, and I plan to attend Hillsdale College this coming fall.  From the time I picked up Ender's Game to the time I put down Children of the Mind, I've been hooked on Card's work, and though I'm not a very excitable person, I was bouncing off the walls when I heard they were making a serious movie.

When I applied for college, I was asked to write an essay on anyone, real or fictional, that I modeled my life after, and I wrote on Ender Wiggin, so I think I'm a fairly die-hard fan.  Not much will stop me seeing this movie opening day/night, and if any of you live in my area, let me know, because I'm the only one among my friends who likes the series :P
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« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2012, 05:18:31 PM »
The obvious solution is to start nagging people to read it! I actually bought and sent the book to one of my friends hoping she'd read it. :)
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« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2012, 10:04:34 PM »
I am using the moniker "Bean" and I feel safe until Ender gets removed for his choice of name. I feel safe hiding in "Ender's Shadow" I may be the old man of the group. I will turn 49 this year and I did not read "Ender's Game" until 2008. I then quickly devoured the entire series, I have read ALL the published, novels, short stories, and prequels in the Enderverse. I can't wait to read "Shadow in Flight"  I have also read all the Game of Thrones books, I see others here on the forum have too. Those are great. One thing in common between, G.o.T. and EnderVerse books are the way that the Point of View shifts between characters. Orson Scott Card does it masterfully, and George R.R. Martin does it frequently. The concept of retelling the entire events of "Ender's Game" from the point of view of a 'minor' character was bold and made me a fan for life.

There is a game people like to play called desert Island. You imagine that you are stuck on a desert island and have the bare necessities for life, food, shelter, etc. You get to have ONE book on the island what book would you take? Five years ago, my answer would have been Piers Anthony's "Macroscope"  My answer today is a cheat. I say I would like to bring a large book titled "The complete Ender Saga"  That would keep me going for the next 50 years for reading material. ( and I am a very fast reader )
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« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2012, 02:05:16 PM »
I'm fine with people using those names. One of the perks of registering early. :)
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« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2012, 08:06:30 PM »
Hello, all.

I'm Patrick from Georgia and I'm 17. I read Ender's Game two summers ago and just fell in love with the series. Last summer I read all of the Shadow books. I think it's awesome that the book has spanned 30 years of readers now and we're all able to unite over the creation of this movie. It's a little sad that it took this long to be made, but at the same time it probably needed to be made now with all of the technology available. Also, it feels good to be apart of the wave of fans who knew about the books before the movie. I can act like the hipster to all of my friends who will undoubtedly flock to the book just like they did when Hunger Games was announced. I've never cared much for those books though. I'm an OSC fan and proud of it.

Anyway, I was so excited to hear that the movie was being made that I decided to jump into this website and find out as much as I can while it's being made. Valentine, you did make the facebook page for this website, right? If so, thank you so much for dedicating your time to bring us information on it. I found out about the movie through you and I can't express how glad I was to see it.

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« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2012, 11:14:22 PM »
Hi Patrick, welcome! Yes, this site has a Facebook page and so hopefully you saw it there. It'll be really fun interacting with all of you over the next year and a half. :D

And thanks so much for the nice things you said. I'm so happy you heard about the movie through the FB page!
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« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2012, 02:05:17 PM »
Hi Crystal and everyone, my name is Ning, I am originally from China and now living in Providence Rhode Island, I just finished my master in Brown University. I started reading ender's game and ender's shadow series when I was about 12, or 13, I have been reading the Chinese version, (the translation was really good by the way, it captured the essence of the book). Now I am re-reading the english version of the books and getting myself ready for the movie. It is like a dream come true to me that a great crew of people are working to make our imaginations into reality, based on the posts of the set visits, I just feel like it's too good to be happening...  Fingers crossed for the movie and love to all of you guys.
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