Guild Wars 2 Lore To Be Told In Book Series
Issac
Interesting stuff lets see what happens lol.
own age myname
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by the Puppeteer
|
Rexion
yay!!!!!!!!!!!!! more rumors for more speculation threads to be created.
wilebill
I will not read novels. What I would like instead would be something like the old Dune Encyclopaedia, or one of the Encyclopaedic Guides to Lord of the Rings.
I always found it easier to pick up the story as a side effect of reading the background material than the other way around.
I always found it easier to pick up the story as a side effect of reading the background material than the other way around.
Gregslot
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by 4thVariety
Fantasy is almost never in a real medieval setting. Fantasy almost always includes political structures and ideas FAR beyond medieval times. The whole mindset of characters in GW is not that of people living in the middle ages. There is nothing medieval about Tyria, Kryta or any of the other Kingdoms. Their societies are vastly different from the middle ages, the structure of their society is different, the motivations of the people are different and the goals of people seek are different. There are no estates of realm, no hierarchy beyond a king, no system of fiefdom. Religion seems to be separate from state and of little influence in daily life. A book will have to develop all of these aspects or risk describing a very bland generic world.
|
I want to see what happens to Cantha! they are BY FAR the most rich and powerful kingdom we know (not to mention the manpower they have), im sure they overruned the Kurzicks and the Luxons.
Hyper Cutter
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by own age myname
I count the novel as news enough, as it explains what happened that makes us have to save the world again?
|
ShadowsRequiem
You know you're a nerd when......
Big_Daddy
Interesting stuff.
Any word on who the writer will be? If it was up to me I'd choose Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Their first Dragonlance run tells a story of gods and mortals not unlike the GW's lore.
Any word on who the writer will be? If it was up to me I'd choose Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Their first Dragonlance run tells a story of gods and mortals not unlike the GW's lore.
wetsparks
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by 4thVariety
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.
|
And I would definitely buy the books, in fact I created a thread about it a long long time ago except my thread suggested books to fill in the holes that they story tellers left in the games (some got filled up with the Bonus Mission Pack). I just hope they don't let Mel Odem write the books. He did a horrible job with the Diablo book and Hellgate London books. A big name author would probably want to big of a cut so they would have to get someone who would be willing to work for less. Someone mentioned Jeff Grubb and I think that would be a good choice, he already worked on Nightfall and Eye of the North so he is familiar with the game and I liked his Starcraft book that he did for Blizzard.
fenix
GW2 release is in 2010. Books 2009.
Dr.Jones
i was defently there! i am and that explains everything that they said about this at the pannle on the note of the pannle i would like to say that most of the questions that were asked were imo lame, mainly because they could be found on the wiki. i think it was also noted/asked for a art book to be made to which they said things are in the works but to check out some unofficial page. where anet employees post a lot of there artwork, both for game and out side of it. sorry i dont remember the site.
also my understanding of the books was that the first book was going to really be the focus of the 250 years and the other books were going to be a lot more lore based and diving into allot of other things like past events though i could be completely wrong about that.
also my understanding of the books was that the first book was going to really be the focus of the 250 years and the other books were going to be a lot more lore based and diving into allot of other things like past events though i could be completely wrong about that.
The Little Viking
Ive pretty much lost all interest in GW2. By the time it finally reaches the market (if ever) I will have found better ways to spend my time. So lore books? Id rather not, thank you.
aaje vhanli
I'd be completely interested in reading these. Especially if the events covered are a link from GW to GW2. I honestly couldn't care less about the drama/relationships between individuals, but would definitely read them for the lore and historical elements. I've never been a fan of Dragonlance or Wheel of Time, StarWars novels or any of that fantasy/sci-fi fiction sort, but when I consider how I've enjoyed the lore of GW so far, I'd give these a go. Let's just hope that the writing/dialogue is better than that we've seen in the games if, indeed, we are to care about individual characters.
I expect I'll also purchase the first book right away (likely, ordered online) because I am a proud supporter of aNet and would like to see that money support them in their work toward GW2. I would not buy the second or third books, however, if the first one blows goats.
Ultimately, I'm surely interested, but I'm not going to bust a nut over anything.
I expect I'll also purchase the first book right away (likely, ordered online) because I am a proud supporter of aNet and would like to see that money support them in their work toward GW2. I would not buy the second or third books, however, if the first one blows goats.
Ultimately, I'm surely interested, but I'm not going to bust a nut over anything.
Calaval
I'll definitely be buying these! I hope at least one book mentions the fate of familiar heroes and henchmen during the many years between games.
I’m also looking forward to viewing the cover art of these books, I love the talent of Anets artists.
I’m also looking forward to viewing the cover art of these books, I love the talent of Anets artists.
Don Doggy
Sounds interesting I will probably read the first book and if I like it read the others.
D8tura
"Yet possibly even more exciting was a small tidbit of news we got from Chris Lye, ArenaNet's Director of Marketing, regarding Guild Wars 2. The team is working with Pocket Books (a division of Simon & Schuster) for a three-book series that will fill in the lore gaps within the 250-year period between Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2. Stay tuned to Massively for more on this series and any other Guild Wars 2 news we may uncover."
HA!! I knew it felt like hundreds of years until GW2 two comes out! hehehehe
HA!! I knew it felt like hundreds of years until GW2 two comes out! hehehehe
MarlinBackna
Quote:
|
Ive pretty much lost all interest in GW2. By the time it finally reaches the market (if ever) I will have found better ways to spend my time. So lore books? Id rather not, thank you. HA!! I knew it felt like hundreds of years until GW2 two comes out! hehehehe |
Anyway, I'm real excited about these novels. I always felt that there was so much that was unexplained in GW, so the fact that they are willing to flesh out the backstory for GW2 has given me hope that it will be somewhat more deep than GW1 story-wise.
illidan009
*rolls eyes* *points to Lord of the Clans* GG. Still might buy them though...and I'm definitely getting GW2 even with all the QQ about "omg newfags ruin my gw experience"
Queenie
That is awesome.
FyrFytr998
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Hyper Cutter
We already know that, the original Movement of the World article already spelled out for us what happened (ie Anet trying to make the world as screwed up as possible, ala most Dragonlance stuff set from the Chaos War on, especially the War of Souls.)...
|
On that note however, all the DL and Forgotten Realms novels keep people that still play Paper and Pen RPG's in tune within that games universe. It enables people that are DM's to create their own original adventures based on novels, if official ones haven't been released.
FyrFytr998
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Big_Daddy
Interesting stuff.
Any word on who the writer will be? If it was up to me I'd choose Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Their first Dragonlance run tells a story of gods and mortals not unlike the GW's lore. |
Chris Pierson is usually good for cataclysmic type writing. I nominate him.
Hyper.nl
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Odinius
I really like the idea, would still like to have an illustrated hardcover GW1 book of lore!!!!!!!!!!!!!
|
It would be nice to see the concept art being used in the books.
kratimas
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by lordheinous
I remember when I first read the prophecies manual, I was quite impressed with the writing; it was enjoyable in its own right. I'll of course wait for others to test the waters when it does come out before I commit money to it, but I'm at least tentatively hopeful.
|
The Prophecies lore was awesome to read and think about.
The only difference is I will be testing the water not waiting for it to be tested
Victorious
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Darcy
A good writer is a must.
|
Crimso
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke
So does that mean the book lore will not be what we will experience in GW2?
|
FyrFytr998
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Victorious
I'll cast my vote of Richard Knaak. As far as I know, he doesn't have any immediate plans working with Blizzard in the near future, and is just working on finishing up his Ogre Titans series (I highly recommend the first book btw).
|
Has anyone mentioned R.A. Salvatore as a nomination yet?
around
How to write a fantasy book that sells:
* Get a thesaurus and choose the most convoluted mannerisms possible. Why say the moon when you can say the lunar orb?
* Use the word ichor in it somewhere. Not a proper fantasy book unless it has monsters dripping with ichor.
* Names should either have ae in there to get ye olde myffic feel, or else have an abundance of letters not normally found in the English language, such as x, z, the Cyrillic backwards R.
* Really bad plot. We're talking about Uwe Boll in book form here.
I'm sure there are other elements (characterisation, a coherent plot, maintaining suspension of disbelief etc etc) that are important, but they're not really needed.
* Get a thesaurus and choose the most convoluted mannerisms possible. Why say the moon when you can say the lunar orb?
* Use the word ichor in it somewhere. Not a proper fantasy book unless it has monsters dripping with ichor.
* Names should either have ae in there to get ye olde myffic feel, or else have an abundance of letters not normally found in the English language, such as x, z, the Cyrillic backwards R.
* Really bad plot. We're talking about Uwe Boll in book form here.
I'm sure there are other elements (characterisation, a coherent plot, maintaining suspension of disbelief etc etc) that are important, but they're not really needed.
Kusandaa
I never really got into the lore, but maybe that's one thing that'd get me into it. Historical details rather than focusing on one - or more - characters... where I'm dead sure I'll find horrible romance. IDC about romantic details, I want swordfights and historical facts/explanations. But as I always say, that's me...
If it focuses on character background, I'm def. not buying it. Why? 'Cause I don't play as Mehnlo, Togo, Livia, etc.Your own character isn't the main char, he's a sidekick fighting a villain either with someone, or for someone. The story doesn't centralize about the character you play but NPCs... and I've always found it annoying. I'm an old-school gamer - if I do something -I- get the credit for it and not some NPC who does nothing but following me (and doesn't even HELP, like Kormir in NF).
So do I really want to read a story about them? No.
Do I want to know historical details? Yeah.
If it focuses on character background, I'm def. not buying it. Why? 'Cause I don't play as Mehnlo, Togo, Livia, etc.Your own character isn't the main char, he's a sidekick fighting a villain either with someone, or for someone. The story doesn't centralize about the character you play but NPCs... and I've always found it annoying. I'm an old-school gamer - if I do something -I- get the credit for it and not some NPC who does nothing but following me (and doesn't even HELP, like Kormir in NF).
So do I really want to read a story about them? No.
Do I want to know historical details? Yeah.
tmr819
I wonder if the author will be Ree Soesbee, who wrote ...
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/The_...t_of_the_World
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/The_...t_of_the_World
Archedaes Ragnok
Cool I love books which bring a game some back story if there written as well as the Halo books then they're a must get for me and I've only recently started playing Guild Wars.
Koudelka
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Tatile
I like the idea of having historical tomes of lore (fact-giving), rather than stories of how Margrid and Goren had thick babies ^.^
|
Yeah, I wouldn't mind a few books. By Lyssa's Lipgloss I'll buy any GW merchandise (still waiting for that Vekk plushy... it will happen! ¬_¬).
Evil_Necro
Me want books!
(‘д‘)
(‘д‘)
Joe Fierce
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by around
How to write a fantasy book that sells:
* Get a thesaurus and choose the most convoluted mannerisms possible. Why say the moon when you can say the lunar orb? * Use the word ichor in it somewhere. Not a proper fantasy book unless it has monsters dripping with ichor. * Names should either have ae in there to get ye olde myffic feel, or else have an abundance of letters not normally found in the English language, such as x, z, the Cyrillic backwards R. * Really bad plot. We're talking about Uwe Boll in book form here. I'm sure there are other elements (characterisation, a coherent plot, maintaining suspension of disbelief etc etc) that are important, but they're not really needed. |
thread winner.
Painbringer
Will it be on Wiki a week after released?
Just kidding sounds cool... I guess I enjoyed the Prima Guide for Factions eventhough it had alot of errors it still was ok.
Just kidding sounds cool... I guess I enjoyed the Prima Guide for Factions eventhough it had alot of errors it still was ok.
Tatile
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Koudelka
Magrid. Has. Standards. Also, everyone knows (despite how amazingly funny the Devona - Goren pairing is) that the only pairing for Goren is Norgu : P.
Yeah, I wouldn't mind a few books. By Lyssa's Lipgloss I'll buy any GW merchandise (still waiting for that Vekk plushy... it will happen! ¬_¬). |
If they release these books I will give them a look, but historical tomes at the moment far suit my needs than the dithering writings of some person over obsessed with Livia's breasts (fine as they are). Either way I want some toys to go with. Special release editions with plushie Aatxe's and Charr? Why yes! I think I will :3
Hyper Cutter
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Victorious
I'll cast my vote of Richard Knaak.
|
Demonstar
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Victorious
I'll cast my vote of Richard Knaak. As far as I know, he doesn't have any immediate plans working with Blizzard in the near future, and is just working on finishing up his Ogre Titans series (I highly recommend the first book btw).
|
But really, If Christie Golden (Dark Templar Trilogy) was involved I'd have no complaints.