In which Sci-Fi and/or Fantasy world would you choose to live?

[Riselka]

I don't know if this has ever been asked here - a short search didn't seem to turn up anything, without looking through the entire board, but, it's a question that was asked today on another forum, and I thought it would make an interesting discussion topic here.

So, what world would you choose to live in, of all the worlds you've read? And, if you'd like, tell us why.

As for myself ... I'm going to have to think about it for a while, as there's a few worlds that I've found quite appealing. (can't seem to narrow it down to just one)

edited to add: I'm leaning towards one of Guy Gavriel Kay's worlds though.

[Switchback]

The Land, from the covenant books.

[Rane Longfox]

None of them. Far too much danger - I'm fine right where I am without being thrown back into the dark ages

[chopper]

Peter F Hamilton's Confederation Universe would be very interesting - I've always liked train journeys....

Otherwise, I'd tend to agree with Rane: the whole point of fantasy worlds is that they are beset by turmoil and danger.

(I've always wanted to fly a snowspeeder.....but i think that's a different thread)

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[Clansman]

For me, it is a really tough call.

Middle Earth, if I was an elf (and that way I wouldn't need the non-existent medical care), and then I could always build a boat and go to Valinor. Although life in the Shire looks very, very pleasant: "You can have your fancy ales, you can drink them by the flagon, but the only brew for the lad that's true -- comes from the Green Dragon!" (sorry for any liberties with the lyrics)

Athera, after Arithon and Lysaer make up and defeat Desh-Thiere once and for all, etc. and so on (they are not there yet), because I'd like to hear the sunchildren sing, and see the unicorns gallop on Daon Ramon.

Fionavar looks like a lovely neighbourhood now that the resident evil has been eradicated...

Post-thread Pern might be nice, but only because I would really, really, really like to impress a dragon. What a great companion to have. Big grocery bill, though.

[Talysia]

Oh, I completely agree about post-Thread Pern - that would definitely be high on my list. And who wouldn't want to Impress a dragon?

Other than that, I rather like the Six Duchies region in Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy. I may have to give this one further thought.

[Razorback]

It would definitely be a SF world, since that’s what I read primarily. I can’t imagine life without hot showers. I’ll have to think some more about which one. Some danger and adventure elements would be fine with me, as long as there are adequate creature comforts.

[chopper]

As your friendly local travel agent, can I respectfully suggest a visit to the Culture? I think they have hot running water....

[pyan]

I'd rather like to live in the Galactic Milieu, from Julian May's books.

[Overread]

my answer:
ITS TOO HARD TO CHOOSE!

also - dragon+barrel of water = hot water
barrel+high up+many holes = falling water

put the two together and you get a shower powered by dragon!

[chopper]

dragon+(barrel-of-water)+naked human=dinner

[Overread]

that's why you impress it first chopper
then you not dinner!
(or tame, or raise from an egg, or control by finding out its 'real' name)

[Clansman]

I think dragons would be better than natural gas, electricity, etc., because they would not be as great an impact on global warming.

The barrel better be metal, though.

[Overread]

would depend on dragon species - if its one with inner fire (i.e. always very very warm) then you jsut have to set the barrel next to them!

[chopper]

hmmmm. i'm starting to have another idea. dragons.......

damn. here we go again......

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