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Jazuela · 11-27-2008, 10:48 AM

How do you figure Dragonriders of Pern is either medieval -or- dark-agey, -or- "slightly backwards?" How do you come up with those words to describe the Acorna series, which is both sci-fi AND high-fantasy, all at the same time? How about George R.R. Martin, or Tolkien, or hey what about the Wizard of Oz, which took place in rural Kansas and transported Dorothy to an alternate state of reality? How exactly is that "medieval" or "dark-agey?"

Most fantasy doesn't even take place on the planet Earth. So you really need to clarify more what you're talking about. If you honestly and truly are that limited in your reading experiences, I recommend Barnes and Noble. They have a terrific Sci-Fi/Fantasy section.

11-27-2008, 10:48 AM	#7
Jazuela Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New England Posts: 849	Re: Why does fantasy have to be medieval? How do you figure Dragonriders of Pern is either medieval -or- dark-agey, -or- "slightly backwards?" How do you come up with those words to describe the Acorna series, which is both sci-fi AND high-fantasy, all at the same time? How about George R.R. Martin, or Tolkien, or hey what about the Wizard of Oz, which took place in rural Kansas and transported Dorothy to an alternate state of reality? How exactly is that "medieval" or "dark-agey?" Most fantasy doesn't even take place on the planet Earth. So you really need to clarify more what you're talking about. If you honestly and truly are that limited in your reading experiences, I recommend Barnes and Noble. They have a terrific Sci-Fi/Fantasy section.