Larry Correia's Shivworks AAR

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04-20-2021, 08:24 PM
Joe in PNG

Larry Correia's Shivworks AAR

Author Larry Correia (MHI, Son of the Black Sword, Hard Magic, and others) has just published an AAR of his ShivWorks ECQC class.

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This weekend I attended the ECQC class from ShivWorks held in Utah.

I’ve heard about ECQC for years. Even among my most hard core training junkie friends, this is the class they all recommend and keep going back to. I was supposed to go last year but had to cancel when I got sick (stupid Corona). I am so glad I got to go this time because it was honestly one of the best training experiences I’ve had in my life.

Craig Douglas is one of those instructors that you can tell is passionate about his job. He truly loves this stuff. He’s got a hell of a resume, but he’s also testing, evaluating, and evolving. You can tell he really gives a shit about his students and wants to help them be successful.
04-20-2021, 08:42 PM
Artemas2

What does your favorite author do in his spare time?:cool:

That was a really good write up, Ive seen a few AARs of Craig's classes, but Larry's write up and the video really hit home how much of a quality class it is.
04-20-2021, 08:49 PM
Slalom.45

There is a small green smiling monster face sticker on the back window of my Tundra..... Still waiting for someone in the know to come up and comment on it. Love me some MHI!
04-20-2021, 10:26 PM
Totem Polar

Two of my favorite things: those MHI novels, and any Shivworks class that I’ve been in.
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04-20-2021, 10:42 PM
Lon

“Evil Looms. Cowboy Up. Kill It. Get Paid!!”
04-21-2021, 07:07 AM
SouthNarc

More than one person has asked if Earl Harbinger is based on me.
04-21-2021, 09:48 AM
Totem Polar

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More than one person has asked if Earl Harbinger is based on me.

You certainly eat enough barely cooked red meat.
04-21-2021, 09:54 AM
RevolverRob

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Originally Posted by SouthNarc

More than one person has asked if Earl Harbinger is based on me.

You got a minotaur hide leather bomber jacket hiding some place? I'm 100% down with this whole mental image.

One of these days, when Larry does another book tour, I'll have to go an meet him.

Will it be too tacky if I bring every Correia book I have for him to sign? Because he's gonna be signing for awhile.
04-21-2021, 03:28 PM
Coyotesfan97

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You got a minotaur hide leather bomber jacket hiding some place? I'm 100% down with this whole mental image.

One of these days, when Larry does another book tour, I'll have to go an meet him.

Will it be too tacky if I bring every Correia book I have for him to sign? Because he's gonna be signing for awhile.

I’ve got several autographed copies of books. I got the self published copy of MHI autographed on his first book tour. I’ve also been fortunate enough to have eaten dinner with him several times here in Arizona. He’s a great guy!

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The MHI Arizona patch designed by a buddy of mine. I had it made up not too long ago.
04-21-2021, 03:36 PM
Coyotesfan97

Here a photo of one of them. I had to go take one and it’s off center.:rolleyes:

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04-21-2021, 03:44 PM
RancidSumo

I haven't thought about Larry Correia in a LONG time. If I remember right, he was a moderator on The High Road way back in the day - my first gun forum. I know that is where I first learned about his book at least. Somewhere around here I have his first book that I think I bought on that forum.

Didn't end up following the rest of his work and didn't realize he had written so many more until now. I remember enjoying the first one.
04-21-2021, 03:55 PM
Lon

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Originally Posted by RancidSumo

I haven't thought about Larry Correia in a LONG time. If I remember right, he was a moderator on The High Road way back in the day - my first gun forum. I know that is where I first learned about his book at least. Somewhere around here I have his first book that I think I bought on that forum.

Didn't end up following the rest of his work and didn't realize he had written so many more until now. I remember enjoying the first one.

One of my favorite authors
04-21-2021, 04:05 PM
Joe in PNG

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Originally Posted by RancidSumo

I haven't thought about Larry Correia in a LONG time. If I remember right, he was a moderator on The High Road way back in the day - my first gun forum. I know that is where I first learned about his book at least. Somewhere around here I have his first book that I think I bought on that forum.

Didn't end up following the rest of his work and didn't realize he had written so many more until now. I remember enjoying the first one.

He's got some pretty good chops. His "Son of the Black Sword" fantasy series is excellent- and it's nice to see something that isn't the usual Euro D&D sort of thing. This one is highly influenced by India and similar cultures.
04-21-2021, 10:33 PM
Robinson

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Originally Posted by Joe in PNG

He's got some pretty good chops. His "Son of the Black Sword" fantasy series is excellent- and it's nice to see something that isn't the usual Euro D&D sort of thing. This one is highly influenced by India and similar cultures.

The third book in the series wasn't quite as good as the first two IMO, but still it's a good series. Ashok is a great character.

I still love the Dead Six series, one of my all time favorites. I wish we knew what really happened at the Crossroads toward the end of the battle that messed Lorenzo and Reaper up, but I think that will remain a mystery.
04-21-2021, 10:41 PM
Coyotesfan97

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The third book in the series wasn't quite as good as the first two IMO, but still it's a good series. Ashok is a great character.

I still love the Dead Six series, one of my all time favorites. I wish we knew what really happened at the Crossroads toward the end of the battle that messed Lorenzo and Reaper up, but I think that will remain a mystery.

I’ve always wanted to know but I don’t think it’ll ever be explained.
04-21-2021, 10:48 PM
Joe in PNG

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I’ve always wanted to know but I don’t think it’ll ever be explained.

The International Lord of Hate* has said as much.

*his nickname after Sad Puppies happened.
04-21-2021, 11:08 PM
Robinson

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The International Lord of Hate* has said as much.

Okay I missed where he said that, but that figures. There was one scene in the first book that hinted at the supernatural, then whatever happened at the Crossroads fight was something really out there -- but he probably didn't want the series to go too far in that direction.
04-21-2021, 11:14 PM
Joe in PNG

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Originally Posted by Robinson

Okay I missed where he said that, but that figures. There was one scene in the first book that hinted at the supernatural, then whatever happened at the Crossroads fight was something really out there -- but he probably didn't want the series to go too far in that direction.

I believe it was in a FB post, but it's been a while.
04-22-2021, 12:05 AM
RevolverRob

I have the entire Son of the Black Sword Trilogy sitting on my desk as I type this. They are currently functioning as a riser for my laptop.

To be honest, I found it to be Correia's weakest series. One caveat, I am not big on fantasy literature or sci-fi for that matter. Horror, Action Adventure, and Mystery are my gotos for fiction. So, I was already kind of predisposed to not be the biggest fan, still being a big fan of Correia, I bought Son of the Black Sword and gave it a fair shake.

I came away, whelmed, neither under nor over. But nothing in the series really made it a page turner for me. it was more much of a slog to read than I was used to with Correia who is often a, "Can't put it down until I finish it." author for me. I found the pacing to be slow, the world building to be a bit jumbled overall, and the characters to be kind of flat. Except the sword...the sword was cool.

Again, I am not a fantasy novel guy. Tolkien might as well be SnoreKing for me and I'd rather punch myself in the nads than try to slog through Game of Thrones. It's probably not fair to judge Correia's fantasy work compared with his non-fantasy work and as far as fantasy fiction goes I didn't hate it. Which is about as close to a ringing endorsement of a fantasy novel as I generally can give. In fact, overall, I'm very ambivalent about the series. That said, i have all three books, because I like Correia as an author and I tend to buy the works of my favorite authors, even if I don't care that much for them.

As I often say, "Every artist has a Rubber Soul work and every artist has a Magical Mystery Tour work."
04-22-2021, 08:10 AM
SouthNarc

Grimnoir Chronicles are some of the best fiction ever written.
04-22-2021, 08:29 AM
Guerrero

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Originally Posted by SouthNarc

Grimnoir Chronicles are some of the best fiction ever written.

I wondered about those. They don't get much visibility, but I dig the whole magic-1930's-noir thing.
04-22-2021, 09:23 AM
Robinson

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Originally Posted by SouthNarc

Grimnoir Chronicles are some of the best fiction ever written.

I liked that series much better during my second read-through. Not sure why, the story and characters just came alive the second time. I have the signed hard-covers.
04-22-2021, 11:37 AM
RevolverRob

Any of y'all notice that Craig drops the, "More than one person has asked me if I'm the real life inspiration for Earl Harbinger." But then when queried he changes the subject to Grimnoir.

Now I have to ask...has anyone actually seen @SouthNarc on a full moon?
04-22-2021, 12:27 PM
Guerrero

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Originally Posted by RevolverRob

Any of y'all notice that Craig drops the, "More than one person has asked me if I'm the real life inspiration for Earl Harbinger." But then when queried he changes the subject to Grimnoir.

Now I have to ask...has anyone actually seen @SouthNarc on a full moon?

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04-22-2021, 12:33 PM
RevolverRob

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I should probably stop asking questions. I'm gonna get a visit from Agent Franks if I'm not careful.
04-22-2021, 01:55 PM
Coyotesfan97

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I should probably stop asking questions. I'm gonna get a visit from Agent Franks if I'm not careful.

WWAFD?

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Sure hope you’re “read in” :cool:
04-22-2021, 03:34 PM
NickA

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I should probably stop asking questions. I'm gonna get a visit from Agent Franks if I'm not careful.

Clearly Paul Sharp is the Agent Franks to Craig’s Earl Harbinger.