'Lone Wolf: Book 1: Flight from the Dark' - Fantasy Game Book Review

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‘Lone Wolf: Book 1: Flight from the Dark’ - Game Book Review - Friday Fantasy Show - Episode 192.
Who doesn’t love a good quest? Thought so. The Bottled Imp steps into the game book world of ‘Lone Wolf: Book 1: Flight from the Dark’ written by Joe Dever and illustrated by Gary Chalk.
I must admit, these series of game books passed me by when they were first published way back in 1984. Not quite sure I missed them as they’ve gone on to sell over 9 million copies worldwide!
It wasn’t until a Bottled Imp fan asked if I’d be reviewing them that I discovered this vast and varied game book series. To date twenty-nine titles have been published spanning a thirty-two year time.
We had the privilege to interview Joe at the UK Games Expo in 2016 in June, and we found him to be gentleman, passionate about fantasy and writing. Joe sadly passed away in November that year. We feel very blessed to have met him, albeit, for a brief moment.
‘Flight from the Dark’ sets up this game book series. You are Lone Wolf. In a devastating attack the Darklords have destroyed the monastery where you were learning the skills of the Kai Lords. You are the sole survivor and have sworn revenge.
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@roberth4395 5 лет назад

This is my all time favourite game book. I know this is subjective, but the Lone Wolf books are far superrior to the Fighting Fantasy ones.

@thebottledimp 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching. Yeah, I think a lot of people may feel that way. I've only read/played this Lone Wolf book so I'm eager to read more. The latest Fighting Fantasy new book, The Gates of Death, is good fun. We'll be reviewing that soon.

@Democraps_are_narrow-minded 5 лет назад

Left or right, choose left West or east, choose east

@daisuke910 3 года назад

@@Democraps_are_narrow-minded is that to get the Magic Spear? Fricking Book 2

@Democraps_are_narrow-minded 3 года назад

@@daisuke910 U are correct. Must always choose left path throughout the entire LW series.

@Democraps_are_narrow-minded 3 года назад

Especially for book 13!!! If u choose the left path on a particular occassion, you will get to a chamber where a golden key or the map of Mxxxxx will earn u jars of herbs where one of them is Oede Herb! Most gamebook authors, like Dave Morris, Joe Dever, Jamie Thomson, Ian Livingstone are people with Leftwing political ideologies. But if the current political standard is applied, their books which typically demonise Orcs, Giaks and Drakarrims (the minorities) should be more qualified to be banned as compared to the contents of the 6 Dr Seuss banned books.

@robd9413 5 лет назад

All the main books (except the final one) is available in electronic form through Project Aon. They basically just scanned each page and illustration into HTML format and linked the "Turn to..." bits, so they just work through pretty much any web browser. There was some issue with the final book that was written years after the rest and it isn't included, but the main Lone Wolf story ran in three groups (1-5, 6-12 and 13-20) and the later books (21-28) feature a different character, so you get all of Lone Wolf's story and it is this second character that doesn't fully complete. The Aon Project also has the Grey Wolf set of 4 books and a one-off called Freeway Warrior that I'd never heard of.

@thebottledimp 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching and for the information. We're playing, live, the Lone Wolf books at the moment every two weeks on The Bottled Imp Facebook Page and starts at 7pm UK time. I read the book out and the viewers type their choices in the comments. Join us!

@ironpatriot2675 4 года назад

@@thebottledimp amazing

@ericbarlow6772 2 года назад

This definitely brings back memories from the 80s. I’m glad they are releasing the ‘uncut’ versions.

@StaalBurgher0 2 года назад

That specific book and specific cover was what got me hooked on reading.

@StephenBiggsAdams 5 лет назад

I first got into these books in the late 80's here in the States and have been the biggest fan eversince and to this day. Thank you for taking the time to take a look into this little-known but iconic series. If you can get a hold of one of the hardbound reprints from Mongoose a few years ago (c.2010?), it expanded the book with about 100 or so sections that had you fighting your way out of the Monastery, and it offered a richness tothe story we didn't have when we were kids. And of course, a d10 is a simple substitute for the random number table.

@StephenBiggsAdams 5 лет назад

Also, do you have a link to your interview with Joe Dever?

@thebottledimp 5 лет назад

@@StephenBiggsAdams Yes! I didn't know too much about the series then! It's here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Dd1eM9gdQwk.html

@thebottledimp 5 лет назад

Fantastic! Ah, thanks for letting me know that the Mongoose reprints added the Monastery scene. Bet that's great fun!

@hectorconcepcion2127 5 лет назад

I use a D10 for this game

@oliverizzard8751 4 года назад

Same

@Atom.Storm. 3 года назад

Fantastic. Flight from the Dark was the very first thing in my roleplaying life. I adore those books and I think that edition you are holding is the very same one I first read.

@ARC--5973 3 года назад

As a passionate D&D fan who struggles to play consistently with my friends, these books are a perfect way to scratch that itch. My uncle introduced me to this series a few years ago and I have absolutely loved them. The fact that it is both an interesting story as well as a fun RPG is great. I've recently shown them to the rest of my friends, and I hope they enjoy them just as much as I do.

@ronaldsanfran 4 года назад

I LOVED these books as a kid! I recall the 1st book being the shortest and the least interesting, basically because it was a short overland trek. But perhaps it had the most replayability because there were so many paths to take. The subsequent books are more involved and take you around the world of Magnamund and encounter more of the evil beasts that travel the realm.

@davedogge2280 5 лет назад

Free on Android, tried it today. Wish I had played it when the books first came out. Yes I am that old. There was a ninja choose your own adventure out around that time also, Way of The Tiger or something. Ah great times.

@thebottledimp 5 лет назад

Good stuff Dave! Yeah, not sure why I didn't get into these. Just didn't see them in the bookshops. Great they're still going in one form or another.

@davedogge2280 3 года назад

@@retrorevivalsuperturbo9428 sadly Joe Dever who created the Lone Wolf series died in 2016. It seems as someone is carrying on the series maybe with these 'new order' series of books.

@krushjones6596 2 года назад

As a child during the 90s i picked this book up in a charity shop with my mother. I was hooked by Lone Wolf and my fantasy journey began. Give it a try its really enjoyable.

@wayneadams9102 6 месяцев назад

I played through 4 or 5 of these as a kid.. amazing books!!

@johnm.withersiv4352 2 года назад

Joe Dever's Lone Wolf is one of the best Adventure Gamebook series. It inspired me to write my own Castles of Imagination (linked so that choices in book 1 matters later in the series). Five of six books are currently available. 3d6 and an imagination are needed to play.

@goncaloferreira6429 5 лет назад

so about the combat. is it not overly complicated? it seems even the easiest of fights will take a lot of time.

@kimballcrocferd9988 3 года назад

for the random number table you can use a d10 , they wear originally going to have the die with each book. but the cost way back in the 1980's was to much.

@thebottledimp 3 года назад

Ah, I didn't know that. Makes sense they would use the table system then. Yes, I use a d10 as it's more fun!

@kimballcrocferd9988 3 года назад

@@thebottledimp they did do it however with the asterix adventure books, I remember them being really pricy at the time.

@thebottledimp 3 года назад

Yes, a fine balance between cost and better product.

@sagenerd419 2 года назад

I was loned the first book from a friend. I thought of the book being on a bookclub online and that led me to this channel. Pretty cool to revisit this thanks for the upload 🖖🏽❤️

@sagenerd419 2 года назад

Forgot to say here, I was a young teenage boy, so we talkn a WHILE ago 🤭

@invaderboy7187 5 лет назад

great vid mate.

@thebottledimp 5 лет назад

Cheers Invader Boy!

@RNmedicSeniorservice 2 года назад

The Lone Wolf series. My first introduction to the world of fantasy and RPG. Since those days I have come along way, trying to lead humanity against the force of chaos..... Just give me 40 thousand years to sort it out......

@mijiale 4 года назад

just want to say that i love your voice, tone and accent!

@adcaptandumvulgus4252 5 лет назад

Is it true the iron tower trilogy (dark tide, etc.) is just a lord of the rings derivative?

@jackclements2163 5 лет назад

Fantastic, thank you. I'm sure I had at least 3 of these books and found them slightly more challenging at times than Fighting Fantasy (FF). Speaking of which, checkout the FF video games online. I saw a couple last year.

@thebottledimp 5 лет назад

Ah, cool Jack. Yeah, I've only played one Lone Wolf book but I suspect they might be harder. Going to play a few more. Yes, we've played the Nomad Games version 'Fighting Fantasy Legends'. Here's a link to a play through and review we did: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8Z3XbiUpRvg.html and the review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e73y4cl6mZw.html

@jackclements2163 5 лет назад

@@thebottledimp Thank you. I actually live in Saitama City, Japan and just joined a games club. It seems they hold meet-ups once or twice a month. Not sure when I can attend but I'll post a link to their photos etc once I go. I think something's taking place in Akihabara, Tokyo soon and I'm relatively close.

@Democraps_are_narrow-minded 5 лет назад

I have 9 copies of lw28 the hunger of sejanoz

@thebottledimp 5 лет назад

Fantastic! If you love 'em, you love 'em!