![]() You may enjoy reading some of his quotes here. Pratchett had a lovely sense of humor which was evident in his books, as well as in his public speaking and interviews. All the best moments have been in the shadows. I'm in it for the sneaking, but I like the free form nature of the game, the fact that you can ignore the quests and set off into this big, complex world. TP: "I'm a thief and an assassin, and treat the game as a continuation of the Thief universe. PCZ: "What do you make of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion? What have been your favourite moments? TP: "Far Cry, Call Of Duty, Half-Life 2 and a great many fan missions for Thief! A good fan mission is a joy, because the author reads your mind." PCZ: "What have been your favourite games of the past few years?" ![]() He favored "intelligent" games that "have some depth", citing Half Life 2 and Thief fan missions as examples: According to an interview with Pratchett by PC Zone, he was an avid video game player, collaborating on several game adaptations of his books. He was also an avid Thief fan, playing both the original games and many fan missions and was active in Thief gaming groups during the 90's and 00's. In 2009 he received a knighthood for his services to literature, and in 2010 he received the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement. In 1998, Pratchett was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He sold more than 85 million books worldwide, and his books have been translated into 37 languages. He was perhaps best known for his Discworld series of books, but was a prolific author of fantasy works, writing on average two books per year. Terry Pratchett, beloved British author and avid Thief fan, passed away on March 12, 2015.
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