I would like to put this up for anyone who might be interested. Am involved in a play by post game taking place in the Dune Universe centuries before the time of the novels. Below is a copy of the ad place on PBEM web site. We would love to have more folks come join us if your interested. For more information please e-mail the moderator at directorate@questforarrakis.com

"There is no escape--we pay for the violence of our ancestors." ― Frank Herbert, Dune

Quest for Arrakis II continues the decade long history and political machinations of the original Quest for Arrakis. It is an intense setting that stays true to the canon as set forth by Frank Herbert and focuses primarily on power politics and grand story telling. Much like the in the novels most anything is possible...if the player is willing to pay the right price.

The setting is an alternative universe to the world as designed by Frank Herbert and taking place some twelve centuries before the time of Paul Atreides. The Corrino Empire has suffered through a devastating war which has taken the life of the previous Emperor and plunged the human race into a period of economic collapse and massive social unrest. Old houses have fallen or been reduced in power leaving a vacuum for the ambitious to make a name for themselves. Under the watchful eye of a new sovereign the Empire begins the long road back to prosperity. New houses seek to establish themselves as old ones try to return to glory.

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I just read the 6 Dune chronicles, the sequel series (hunters and Sandworms of Dune), and am reading Paul of Dune now before I begin the legends trilogy. Dune is my favorite sci-fi story of all time and the first Dune book is an absolute masterpiece. While reading, I noticed similarities with Star Wars and GoT. Conversely, I remember reading that George Lucas said Dune was an inspiration for his story.

However the other day I saw a trailer for the Foundation show on Apple+ where they said the Issac Asimov books were actually the inspiration for SW. Also, the trailer presented Foundation as a story very similar to Dune. As a Dune loyalist and enthusiast, this was upsetting, as I feel Dune is wildly unique.

I have two questions:

1) Since Dune was written in 1965 and Foundation in 1950, did Frank use Foundation as an inspiration?

2) Since I have never read Foundation, which is better, Foundation or Dune?

Dune is both the name of the first novel that was published and the works that followed, but the author never finished it. Over time, Brian Herbert's son and Kevin J. Anderson were able to finish the work that his father had begun.

This is a fascinating story. Senior Herbert had only been left for two months in the back of his life, during which he had suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism, and he was composing another story when he was recovering in the hospital. Frank was the only one who could succeed at the band's work, so when he died, the future of the series was doomed. The entire universe was against her: either not wishing her success or having anything to do with her, but she continued to take all of them, one by one, with either luck or wit.

After ten years, Brian finds previously unknown safety deposit boxes under his father's name in St. Louis. As Brian searched through all the journals, he found an outline for Dune 7. A few minutes later, he found another 1,000 pages of useful reference material. And, in order to satisfy the wishes of his father, Anderson joined forces with him to complete the vision.

"The Dune books had two spin-offs: Dune Hunters and Dune Sandworms" (2007). "Franchise" included epics about the noble houses before the trilogesis, trying to hold on to their influence, and the long history that led to the subsequent storylines.

Herbert Senior's contributions to science fiction have been recognized for a long time. As persuasive and spellbinding as the concepts in the work of J.R.R.R.R. Tolkien. However, the book is notable for exploring how our social patterns, our technological advancements and governance can be changed under different circumstances.

All of this is linked to Herbert's view of human evolution, his belief in various social Darwinisms, as well as his personal philosophy and politics. I'd like to have a conversation later, after you've had the chance to absorb and understand the whole novel.

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While I finish up Sandworms of Dune, I ended up ranking the 7 books (6 Chronicles and 1 sequel) I’ve read so far. It also left me curious how other readers viewed each book. So I did a top four and bottom three.

Top Favorites

1. Dune

2. Hunters of Dune

3. Heretics of Dune

4. Children of Dune*

*I really like Sandworms of Dune so far but went mostly on traditional storyline nuances, rather than action.

Least Favorite

1. Dune:Chapterhouse

2. God Emperor of Dune

3. Dune: Messiah

What are your favorites? how do they rank?

Personally I would like them to stop at Messiah (making it a Trilogy), and make a Children of Dune Limited-Series (since I don't think Denis would make a two-parter again since the book is super-long).

I just finished reading the first trilogy and it was incredible. I just began God Emperor of Dune and couldn’t stop thinking that throughout Children of Dune and GEoD, Frank Herbert referred to Leto as Leto II. However, I thought that Chani birthed Leto II in Dune I, who was subsequently killed during a Sardaukar raid. Wouldn’t that mean Leto (God Emperor) is actually Leto III. Just curious as it was bugging me.

Thanks!