I got the impression, from the explanation in the Concordance of the term "Drunkard's Walk," that it doesn't really matter if he's getting "closer" -- more nearly parallel -- to his home universe, because the next Gate he opens may take him further away -- or may skip however many intervening worlds to drop him into Maggie's arms. And he has no way of knowing in advance which will happen.
You seem to be thinking more along the lines of an Amberite "hellride," where they transfer themselves into worlds that're more and more like the one they're looking for, until they're finally there.
Of course, I might be all wrong. I often am.
DHBirr
"Strygalldwir is my name. Conjure with it and I will eat your heart and liver."
"Conjure with it? I can't even pronounce it," I said, "and my cirrhosis would give you indigestion...."
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Big Brother is watching you. And damn, you are so bloody BORING.
You seem to be thinking more along the lines of an Amberite "hellride," where they transfer themselves into worlds that're more and more like the one they're looking for, until they're finally there.
Of course, I might be all wrong. I often am.
DHBirr
"Strygalldwir is my name. Conjure with it and I will eat your heart and liver."
"Conjure with it? I can't even pronounce it," I said, "and my cirrhosis would give you indigestion...."
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Big Brother is watching you. And damn, you are so bloody BORING.