What to expect at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024!

In this episode of Next Chapter, we get hyped for DragonSteel Nexus 2024 with special guest Hayden Dille! Hayden, a board game designer and veteran of multiple DragonSteel conventions, joins us to share his insights and excitement about Brandon Sanderson's upcoming event.
Join us as we discuss what makes DragonSteel Nexus such a unique experience, Hayden's past convention highlights, and what attendees can look forward to in 2024. From panels and signings to exclusive previews and community events, we cover everything that makes this convention a must-attend for Sanderson fans.
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[@jaredpoulter6762]

Robin Hobb wrote the Realm of the Elderlings which is a series of series that take place in the same world. The first trilogy is the Farseer trilogy which consists of Assassin's Apprentice, Royal Assassin, and Assassin's Quest. There are 4 more series following up on that (16 books total). I am on the third trilogy, called the Tawny Man trilogy, but paused after book 2 for my Stormlight reread. I am very excited to see her at Dragonsteel.

[@NextChapterYT]

Wow! We definitely need to check out her work!

[@Ponderingbooks]

The con games are some of my favorite things. For the Lost Metal one, you kind of stumbled upon it. There were Wayne hats with QR codes scattered around, and they led you to the next hat location. For Defiant it was much more apparent what to do because you joined a “flight” and you had to pick your team. If you completed your team’s mission, you got a pin themed to your team. I’m excited to see what they do for Stormlight!

[@samuelleask1132]

The hype is real boys! Still have my fingers crossed to see you guys get a panel 🤞

[@NextChapterYT]

Us too!! 🤞🏼

[@exaggeratedhistory]

Tooo late already hyped my first nexus con was last year been looking to come back all year!

[@NextChapterYT]

Soooo excited!!! 😆

[@mattheauperry8358]

I also work all night long and sleep all day lol i work until 3am

[@Ms.Pronounced_Name]

I appreciate the return of the floating ghost hand

[@NextChapterYT]

Just for you ;)

[@teancumsjavelin363]

If you want a good tie-in game, you should try out Dune Imperium. Most tie-in games are pretty mediocre, but this one is one of my favorite board games, period.

[@NextChapterYT]

Oh nice! I think I’ve actually heard of this game! May have to try it out!!

[@exaggeratedhistory]

The Farseer trilogy is on my reading list I have heard that is a great introduction to her writing by robin hobb fans. Please correct me if I am wrong if there is someone who is a big robin hobb fan in the comments

[@NextChapterYT]

Great! Maybe we will have to start there!

[@StephenRitter]

@@exaggeratedhistory www.robinhobb.com/images/rhinfographic.jpg This is a helpful graphic to see the various series all set in the same world

[@elayne_trakand]

Go talk with 17th Shard, they have a list of questions that will probably get RAFOed, but are less likely to be RAFO if asked by not a Sharder

[@NextChapterYT]

Very cool! Definitely will have to check those out!

[@graden989]

If you want to have a Rafo card to display I can loan you mine and we can get dinner/lunch sometime! (I work in American Fork)

[@StephenRitter]

My brothers… Robin Hobb is THE #1 reason I’m going to Dragon Steel. I didn’t even know if she’d be there but I had a deep hope she’d show up. If you decide to read her stuff prior to DS let me know and I can help point you in the right direction.

[@NextChapterYT]

That's awesome! Honestly there is a good chance that we do before the convention! Any recommendations on what we should start with?

[@StephenRitter]

@@NextChapterYT So, all but 3 of her books are set in the same world. Almost everyone reads them in publication order, but there are three options on where to start which can depend on your personal preferences about books and style. 1st option: Start at the beginning with Assassin’s Apprentice. This is the first book chronologically as well as publication date. It’s the beginning of Fitz’s story. Fitz is the central character in three distinct trilogies. These three trilogies are all written in first person from his point of view. Some people struggle with 1st person pov, so… Option 2 is starting with the Live Ship books. Ship of Magic is the first in the trilogy. These three books are set a ways south of the Fitz trilogy and have only passing nods to Fitz’s books, which are concurrent in the timeline. They have multiple perspectives and are written in third person. They’re a little more action oriented as well. Though it’s Robin’s character work that really sets her apart and is very strong in all her books. Option 3 is the least usual. You could read the Soldier Son trilogy. These are her only books not set in The Realm of the Elderlings. I love these books, but they are again 1st person and from a singular perspective. Also, they’re not widely regarded as her best work… which is odd because I think they’re fantastic! I guess it boils down to what kind of story telling you like. If you are ok with 1st person then I’d say start at the beginning. If you don’t then give Live ships a go and see if she books you there. Here is a helpful graphic of the books in the series www.robinhobb.com/images/rhinfographic.jpg

[@rosssims7224]

I read Assassins Apprentice, but DNFd the second one. Fitz is just insufferable to me, does he ever get better? I love her writing though.

[@StephenRitter]

@@rosssims7224jump to Ship of Magic. No Fitz and it’s written in 3rd person.

[@NextChapterYT]

⁠@@StephenRitterwow thank you!! This is super helpful info! Looking forward to diving into her books. The infographic isn’t something I’ve seen before from an author and I love it!

[@Ponderingbooks]

The con games are some of my favorite things. For the Lost Metal one, you kind of stumbled upon it. There were Wayne hats with QR codes scattered around, and they led you to the next hat location. For Defiant it was much more apparent what to do because you joined a “flight” and you had to pick your team. If you completed your team’s mission, you got a pin themed to your team. I’m excited to see what they do for Stormlight!