Book vs Games (Spoilers)
Let’s discuss the games vs the books.
Characterization, story lines, relevance, quality, etc.
I have many thoughts on the matter but for now I’ll start with a few things.
First, both are great additions to their respective genre.
Second, it is clear that without the source material, the games as they are now would have never existed.
Third, the devs have elevated a work of fiction to such unprecedented heights that many authors of fantasy fiction could only ever dream of. There are many fantasy sagas out there, some better and some worse. None of them have ever been adapted in such a wonderful and remarkable way.
In short, Andrzej Sapkowski is a good writer, among many other good ones.
While the devs are giants, among a very select few RPG companies.
And without the games that were, for many, our gateway into this world, none of us would be here.
That last part triggered a memory in my head; I had heard those words before somewhere. Here is the recalled scene, modified for relevancy to this topic.
Before us stands the might of the Book horde.
Read them fully now, but worship them not.
This company beside me is a native of Poland, risen to the ranks of AAA devs.
They are proof that glory is within reach of us all.
They have triumphed despite the odds and without them, none of us would be here.
Today, we play W3. Today, we play as our hero, Geralt of Rivia.
But most of all, today we show the devs that we remember and honor their dedication.
For the Witcher! For CDPR!!!
Let’s discuss the games vs the books.
Characterization, story lines, relevance, quality, etc.
I have many thoughts on the matter but for now I’ll start with a few things.
First, both are great additions to their respective genre.
Second, it is clear that without the source material, the games as they are now would have never existed.
Third, the devs have elevated a work of fiction to such unprecedented heights that many authors of fantasy fiction could only ever dream of. There are many fantasy sagas out there, some better and some worse. None of them have ever been adapted in such a wonderful and remarkable way.
In short, Andrzej Sapkowski is a good writer, among many other good ones.
In no particular order, there are plenty of others. Just mentioning the ones I’ve read.
Patrick Rothfuss, Abercrombie, Anthony Ryan, Jim Butcher, Robbin Robb, JJ martin, Brandon Sarenson, Kevin Hearne, Stephen King, Brent Weeks, Peter V. Brett, Django Wexler, Robert Jordan, Terry Goodkind, Mark Lawrence, Brian McClellan and few others I cant remember right now.
Patrick Rothfuss, Abercrombie, Anthony Ryan, Jim Butcher, Robbin Robb, JJ martin, Brandon Sarenson, Kevin Hearne, Stephen King, Brent Weeks, Peter V. Brett, Django Wexler, Robert Jordan, Terry Goodkind, Mark Lawrence, Brian McClellan and few others I cant remember right now.
While the devs are giants, among a very select few RPG companies.
Bioware, Beshesda, Obsidian, Square Enix. Perhaps Larian, Inxile and Harebrained too if they keep it up.
And without the games that were, for many, our gateway into this world, none of us would be here.
That last part triggered a memory in my head; I had heard those words before somewhere. Here is the recalled scene, modified for relevancy to this topic.
Before us stands the might of the Book horde.
Read them fully now, but worship them not.
This company beside me is a native of Poland, risen to the ranks of AAA devs.
They are proof that glory is within reach of us all.
They have triumphed despite the odds and without them, none of us would be here.
Today, we play W3. Today, we play as our hero, Geralt of Rivia.
But most of all, today we show the devs that we remember and honor their dedication.
For the Witcher! For CDPR!!!
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