Awesome, I'll defo be getting them
I only have one book series based on a game, the Resident Evil Novels and I LOVE them <3
Guild Wars 2 Lore To Be Told In Book Series
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Craywulf
This is going to be a good thing, this going to help the GW franchise regardless of how much pertains to the game. I hope these sell very well for them to warrant more books. I would love to see prequels to the books they are doing.
Vilaptca
I'll definitely buy these. Sometimes the books end up being better than the game.
strcpy
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I will most likely buy the first book. If the writing is decent enough to make me care about the characters, then I will buy the other two books as they are published.
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I am reminded of the Dungeons and Dragons or Star Wars books - there are some of them that I really want more when the books end (for Star Wars the Timothy Zhan sequels come to mind) and some I wish I had never even started, let alone finished (again, for Star Wars a Splinter of the Mind's Eye comes to mind).
In many of those cases it isn't so much that the author is good or bad, but more that they can work well within someone else's world. That is an *entirely* different skill than making your own up - I saw David Eddings listed a bit back. I like quite a number of his books/worlds but that is entirely a different skill (I don't recall if he has done stories in other worlds). Going back to Star Wars I like Zhan's novels there MUCH better than his own worlds - in fact I would say his novels set in other worlds are WAY better than his own worlds.
Eh - if they are good I will buy them. The first I will most likely read and make up my own mind - while I tend to agree with "community opinion" in most cases there have been cases where I didn't. While most Star Wars fans like the Zhan series some consider it hack work (and they are vocal about it), I've also found a few novels that have been highly rated that I thought the same thing of. So no matter the reviews I will give them a shot.
Neo Nugget
Sweet, i wanted these for a loooong time.
Hyper.nl
Interesting. If they're good I may get them. I'm not too much of a reader but still quite interested in the story behind the world of Guild Wars.
Lishy
Personally I would like it to be in the form of manga, like some of the concept art of Gwen.
But that is just me because I am a manga-obsessed otaku. =w=
Graphic novel fits GW best though.
But that is just me because I am a manga-obsessed otaku. =w=
Graphic novel fits GW best though.
upier
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I think graphic novels would work better with how good Anet's artists are ;p
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If the books won't be filled with illustrations I won't care.
Joe Fierce
Regardless of how well the books are written if they are from the perspective of a single player and of a player with a single class there will be a great amount of QQ with the "why isn't a necro or an ele or a rit the main character".
I'm sure this will not affect the sales, nor the content of the books but, forumites always have to have something to whine about, which i find rather entertaining.
I'm sure this will not affect the sales, nor the content of the books but, forumites always have to have something to whine about, which i find rather entertaining.
Sjeng
interesting. I hope I can buy them online somewhere, because books like these are hard to find in the Netherlands. I've bought many many novels based on the M:TG cardgame, and I loved them so much, I actually stopped playing and started reading.
Would be cool to see what happens after the defeat of the Great Destroyer, what new races and classes emerge in Tyria, and what story we will land in in GW2. We'll be continuing that story, so it would be cool to read what happened before we start in GW2.
Would be cool to see what happens after the defeat of the Great Destroyer, what new races and classes emerge in Tyria, and what story we will land in in GW2. We'll be continuing that story, so it would be cool to read what happened before we start in GW2.
Craywulf
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Regardless of how well the books are written if they are from the perspective of a single player and of a player with a single class there will be a great amount of QQ with the "why isn't a necro or an ele or a rit the main character".
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Pwny Ride
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I would speculate that it will be told from number of perspectives, most notably the lead characters from each of the campaigns along with potential new characters. I don't think the story is going to be from gamers vantage point, because of varied classes.
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see: Guild Wars Factions guide.
Everything in relation to history and lore in the guide is written from the persepctive of a historian. There's no mention of specific characters that are not directly relevant to drastic changes in history, the way it should be.
DarkNecrid
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I don't think I can read books based on games again after reading one terrible series that butchered everything.
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It will basically be no different than what it is now. Just 250 years later. Compare the stone age's beginning to 250 years after it. Very little changed.
The Legg
oh man, cannot wait!
Arduin
Interesting. Title of book one: Death of your Hero by Old Age.
4thVariety
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Guild Wars 2 is about as futuristic as medieval times was. 250 years isn't enough time to suddenly have 5 gajillion guns, gunblades, lasers, flying aircraft, nukes, vaporizing grenades, etc.
It will basically be no different than what it is now. Just 250 years later. Compare the stone age's beginning to 250 years after it. Very little changed. |
The books are also going to have some very hard challenges.
First of all there is the issue of danger to the group of heroes. Tyria is littered with reincarnation shrines and filled with healing magic. Almost nothing the author can do to the characters will be of relevance. Even if somebody dies, the fans will still be able to say "idiot noob team, didn't bring rez spell, lol."
Secondly, there is the magic itself. Magic in GW is only used for combat purposes, outside of battle, there aren't that many uses for magic, although one would expect people to use it for growing crops, heating houses and construction. We don't notice that in a combat driven game, but as soon as we expect a realistic fantasy setting those issues would be noticed instantly.
Third problem are distances and dimensions, naturally they are far from being realistic in any game.
Fourth problem are the badguys in GW. They are usually a bunch of moronic, yet powerful beings, perpetrating deeds of evil for the sake of evil itself. GW is deeply rooted in a "black vs. white" battle of "good vs. evil". Popular fiction, be it comics, books or movies are rooted in conflicts between different shades of grey. Good guys doing bad things for the greater goods and bad guys who initially had honorable intentions. Not something current GW lore is known for. You're either a red dot or a green dot and that's how the game is perceived while cutscenes and dialogue is being skipped.
balordoman
i love fantasy novel/book and the story line in GW is very nice i hope in a good work ^^
DarkNecrid
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From the things they have shown of GW2, it is still going to be fantasy with the slight hint of sci-fi thru magic (like the golems and grenades.).I highly doubt they would change their technology aspect of the whole world, that would turn off way too many players.
drekmonger
If it reads like a sourcebook for an RPG and is filled with the badass guildwars concept art, then excellent.
If it reads like a novel, then bleh.
If it reads like a novel, then bleh.
4thVariety
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The US didn't become a global superpower during medieval times, which is generally the technology level (+ magic) of all fantasy powers.
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If it reads like a sourcebook for an RPG and is filled with the badass guildwars concept art, then excellent.
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Odinius
I really like the idea, would still like to have an illustrated hardcover GW1 book of lore!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Senrath
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Fourth problem are the badguys in GW. They are usually a bunch of moronic, yet powerful beings, perpetrating deeds of evil for the sake of evil itself. GW is deeply rooted in a "black vs. white" battle of "good vs. evil". Popular fiction, be it comics, books or movies are rooted in conflicts between different shades of grey. Good guys doing bad things for the greater goods and bad guys who initially had honorable intentions. Not something current GW lore is known for. You're either a red dot or a green dot and that's how the game is perceived while cutscenes and dialogue is being skipped.
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HawkofStorms
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You don't really know the Prophecies story well, do you? As the "hero", you do plenty of "evil" things in the name of "good". Some of your enemies are the same, while some others are as you say. And then there is the BBEG (big bad evil guy) who wishes to awaken an ancient power so he can control the world. Not exactly evil for the sake of evil.
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Basically, you can't please everybody.
4thVariety
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You don't really know the Prophecies story well, do you? As the "hero", you do plenty of "evil" things in the name of "good". Some of your enemies are the same, while some others are as you say. And then there is the BBEG (big bad evil guy) who wishes to awaken an ancient power so he can control the world. Not exactly evil for the sake of evil.
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As far as the Lich goes, he is even more generic in his plan than Dr. Evil who in himself is a parody of badguys. "I do convoluted things to destroy the world, muwahahahaah". Axe > Head -> End of plot.
Winterclaw
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and some I wish I had never even started, let alone finished (again, for Star Wars a Splinter of the Mind's Eye comes to mind).
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For me it's everything during and after the New Jedi Order series. Haven't finished it and I don't plan to, nor move on to the legacy of the force.
own age myname
http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/08/...ies-announced/
If you read you see "Plans to be released in 2009". I don't know how true it is, but it's something...
If you read you see "Plans to be released in 2009". I don't know how true it is, but it's something...
Rhamia Darigaz
if anet doesn't release gw2 on 1 January 2009 i will send them an unpleasant letter.
Taurucis
I think they meant that the book would be released in 2009.
However, it would be nice if they did release GW2 in 2009.
However, it would be nice if they did release GW2 in 2009.
own age myname
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I think they meant that the book would be released in 2009.
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Guild Wars series of games and the upcoming full sequel Guild Wars 2, scheduled to launch sometime in 2009. No author or release dates for the novels were revealed.
Gregslot
Nice, a novel!
I allways liked those "lore" stories at the guildwar's website.
Too bad they stoped after the first 6 months.
I allways liked those "lore" stories at the guildwar's website.
Too bad they stoped after the first 6 months.
cthulhu reborn
a possible maybe is not news.
The beta was supposed to happen this year initially and it was postponed. It's impossible to predict what the release date will be because Anet themselves do not say more than 2009/2010. So maybe they are right about 2009 maybe not...
The beta was supposed to happen this year initially and it was postponed. It's impossible to predict what the release date will be because Anet themselves do not say more than 2009/2010. So maybe they are right about 2009 maybe not...
own age myname
I count the novel as news enough, as it explains what happened that makes us have to save the world again?
Dark Desicration
My bet still goes on 2010.
the Puppeteer
Taurucis
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I don't see this meaning a book:
Guild Wars series of games and the upcoming full sequel Guild Wars 2, scheduled to launch sometime in 2009. No author or release dates for the novels were revealed. |
That's what I get for skimming.
However, I would much prefer a 2010 release and a stable, exploit-free, finished game, rather than a 2009 release that gives us a buggy, half-baked game.
MisterT69
december 31st 2009...is my guess just to screw with us, and everyone who buys it just ends up getting rickroll'd when they try to install it. Oh I'd lol.
Chasing Squirrels
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if anet doesn't release gw2 on 1 January 2009 i will send them an unpleasant letter.
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Age
Is is the book just novel gave it away for me I would say the game to be released in 2010.
isamu kurosawa
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If gw2 is released in jan/09 I will eat my own shit.
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On a more serious note: Anet have stated many times that if news on release dates is not posted on their site or on wiki by an anet employee then it is to be treated as a baseless rumour.
Breakfast Mc Rit
A lore novel is more than good enough for me! I'm still itching to find out the rest of the story.
Exploit-free? Highly unlikely. They can take 4 more years and someone will find some sort of exploit within the game. As for bugs, I don't know of a game free of them.
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However, I would much prefer a 2010 release and a stable, exploit-free, finished game, rather than a 2009 release that gives us a buggy, half-baked game.
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