Looking for Recommendations

[Lozza2929]

Hello, I hope I am posting in the right place. I am just getting into game books and have a few already including Destiny Quest and The sword of the ba***rd elf. I also ordered some others but they are really not very large.

Does anyone have any recommendations for one player gamebooks, not just choose your own adventure, but the use of dice too, without them being too complex.

Ideally I am looking for a large page count so I can really enjoy them for a while.

Any help would be so much appreciated, of course if I have posted this wrong please just say

Thanks so much

[philsadler]

Lone Wolf.

Bloodsword.

I almost forgot: Way of the Tiger.

[thealmightymudworm]

Hi Lozza, welcome to the forum.

Your question is a bit ambiguous as to whether you want particular Fighting Fantasy books recommended or if you've exhausted those...?

There are many different series. (I'm sure others will agree that Phil's suggestions are among the best.)
One of our own members on here has recently started one up that you might want a look at.

[lordomnibok]

Thanks for the link to my book, Mudworm. The Demon Sorcerer is a bit larger than a fighting fantasy book, and the upcoming sequel has a linked storyline, meaning that you can continue your adventure with the same character. The books can be read separately but also add up to form a large quest, so you might like it, Lozano. Phil has given you some good recommendations too.

[officemimic73]

Hello my name is Gary and I am very new to this but it all sounds very fun and I would like to get into it, my job is very boring and I think this will be fun to do as I can do things while I am pursuing my job. Does anyone have any recommendations for books to start with, I am not the best with the internets and googles and the like so would like to purchase a physical copy of a book, what can you all tell me? Many happy returns

[kieran]

May 18, 2022 12:48:16 GMT officemimic73 said:

Hello my name is Gary and I am very new to this but it all sounds very fun and I would like to get into it, my job is very boring and I think this will be fun to do as I can do things while I am pursuing my job. Does anyone have any recommendations for books to start with, I am not the best with the internets and googles and the like so would like to purchase a physical copy of a book, what can you all tell me? Many happy returns

The Warlock of Firetop Mountain and Forest of Doom are both easy to find and suitable for beginners.

[CharlesX]

May 18, 2022 12:48:16 GMT officemimic73 said:

Hello my name is Gary and I am very new to this but it all sounds very fun and I would like to get into it, my job is very boring and I think this will be fun to do as I can do things while I am pursuing my job. Does anyone have any recommendations for books to start with, I am not the best with the internets and googles and the like so would like to purchase a physical copy of a book, what can you all tell me? Many happy returns

Agree wi Kieran make Warlock Of Firetop Mountain your first read (it's a bestseller and in libraries) other than that, maybe one or two of the first 25 Fighting Fantasy published (there is a helpful list in the Fighting Fantasy Solutions thread)? Because after that, Fighting Fantasy becomes more ambitious.

[scouserob]

Hi Gary
I’d third that.
The early classics would be great for a first foray.
I’d go for one from Warlock of Firetop Mountain, Forest of Doom, City of Thieves and Deathtrap Dungeon.

[vastariner]

I'd suggest Island of the Lizard King, because it does not have any frustrating mazes or difficult-to-find must-haves. I think it's something of a gentle way in but is also classic Livingstone atmospheric writing without the classic Livingstone unfairness/implausibilities.

[Peter]

Agree. Start with the early ones by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. But then branch out into different authors, for a variety of settings and styles. Don't be fooled by the names on the front covers; the actual authors can be found on the title pages (or check the reviews on this forum).

I would suggest you sink yourself into one book at a time. Some have many interesting encounters on non-victory routes, helping to create a more immersive experience.

If you're buying second-hand, don't be put off by the comment: "some writing on adventure sheet". I never use the sheet in the book, I use a piece of paper.

[pip]

My first gamebook was Deathtrap Dungeon. It remains my favourite to this day, and it's what got me into gamebooks, so that's the one I'd recommend.

[philsadler]

I'd start easy with Forest of Doom and Keep of the Lich Lord.

[CharlesX]

You know what? I think Ian Livingstone's new FF Shadow Of The Giants would be good for a newcomer. There's a couple of necessary items, but it's probably easier to map out than Forest Of Doom, the difficulty is easy but not too easy, and there are different ways of completion.

   Alternatively, I liked Ian Livingstone's Temple Of Terror growing up, it has a simple but enjoyable magic system, and a couple of epic fights.

   You can hear a pin drop lol.

[alziel]

I'd also recommend Steve Jackson's Sorcery! series for an epic experience, keeping it simple by playing it through as a Warrior first and then maybe tackling it as a Wizard once you're comfortable enough to try that. :-) (Books in the series - in order - are The Shamutanti Hills, Khare: Cityport of Traps. The Seven Serpents and The Crown of Kings - all available in the latest Scholastic reprints, now!)