Curse

BenjZee · Jul 23, 2009, 09:20 PM // 21:20

For those not following Anet on Facebook
i direct you to the following link.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/ph...4604570&ref=nf

Not that interesting but i thought some may wanna see it

Inde · Jul 23, 2009, 09:37 PM // 21:37

I was actually really excited to see it! Would have loved to have met with the author there at Comic Con. There's a picture of him too on the ArenaNet facebook page if some of you want to see:

http://www.facebook.com/ArenaNetInc

Dakka Dakka · Jul 23, 2009, 09:41 PM // 21:41

Matt Forbeck mentions on his site a potential date for the books release, but says it may not be set in stone yet.

http://www.forbeck.com/2009/06/24/gu...rs-novel-away/

huh, one would think people would be swarming this thread.... though there really isn't anything to speculate

shillo · Jul 23, 2009, 10:27 PM // 22:27

I actually went in and searched the artists' pages, in case this image has already been posted.

Couldn't find it, though.

Ugh · Jul 23, 2009, 10:33 PM // 22:33

They're making books now? Is this continuing the story or talking about the searing? Not that I'm gonna buy 'em. :/

Braxton619 · Jul 23, 2009, 10:41 PM // 22:41

OMG! This is the only reason to read! I gotta get the books!

<--- Guild Wars Fanatic

Dakka Dakka · Jul 23, 2009, 10:43 PM // 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugh

They're making books now? Is this continuing the story or talking about the searing? Not that I'm gonna buy 'em. :/

I believe I read somewhere that it is going to be trilogy and the first book will start to detail events that happen between GW1 and 2, don't quote me on that though as I have a bad memory and I can't find a link to back me up

Neo Nugget · Jul 23, 2009, 10:44 PM // 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugh

They're making books now? Is this continuing the story or talking about the searing? Not that I'm gonna buy 'em. :/

It's a bridge between the story of Guild Wars 1 and Guild Wars 2. I think it will be an interesting read. The lore of Guild Wars always fascinated me.

Regina Buenaobra · Jul 23, 2009, 10:59 PM // 22:59

I'd like to clarify something about the photo the Fall of Ascalon poster seen at Comic-Con. It was created by our graphic designer as a place-holder for the publisher's catalogue, so this may not be the final book cover.

Dakka Dakka · Jul 23, 2009, 11:03 PM // 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

I'd like to clarify something about the photo the Fall of Ascalon poster seen at Comic-Con. It was created by our graphic designer as a place-holder for the publisher's catalogue, so this may not be the final book cover.

cool beans! the thought did cross my mind

The Scorpion Knight · Jul 23, 2009, 11:04 PM // 23:04

Really nice looking

Konig Des Todes · Jul 23, 2009, 11:56 PM // 23:56

Very lovely art, even for a placeholder.

Makes me look forward to it even more.

Any chance the release date moves up from the current placeholder date we know of (which is Febuary 2010).

Jecht Scye · Jul 24, 2009, 12:14 AM // 00:14

I will buy this for sure. I typically am not a novel reader, but I'll make an exception this time.

Operative 14 · Jul 24, 2009, 04:59 AM // 04:59

Nice graphics, especially for a place holder image. I look forward to the actual product.

Test Me · Jul 24, 2009, 12:03 PM // 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dakka Dakka

http://www.forbeck.com/2009/06/24/gu...rs-novel-away/

He makes it sound as if he was forced to write it, or did it because he kind of needed the money. And now that he's done with it:

Quote:

Much as I loved working on the book, it’s a huge relief to have it out the door. I’m sure, given the nature of such tie-in novels, that it will come back for revisions, but I’m thrilled to know that the bulk of the work is complete.

he can go back to doing what he actually wanted to work on:

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Then it’s back to the keyboard to wring Amortals out of my brain. It’s been lurking there far too long and needs to be let out.

Not very encouraging if you ask me

Gun Pierson · Jul 24, 2009, 12:35 PM // 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

It was created by our graphic designer as a place-holder for the publisher's catalogue, so this may not be the final book cover.

Are you absolutely sure it's the final placeholder?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Test Me

He makes it sound as if he was forced to write it, or did it because he kind of needed the money. And now that he's done with it:

he can go back to doing what he actually wanted to work on:

Not very encouraging if you ask me

To be honest I think he's just glad he finished the project. When you work for months on a project, it's always nice to deliver the endresult. I think it's normal he's looking forward to his next project. Nothing strange imo.

Calaval · Jul 24, 2009, 01:08 PM // 13:08

Cant wait to read it! The placeholder looks really nice, but I wonder if there will be different covers for the American and European market?

Test Me · Jul 24, 2009, 01:44 PM // 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gun Pierson

To be honest I think he's just glad he finished the project. When you work for months on a project, it's always nice to deliver the endresult. I think it's normal he's looking forward to his next project. Nothing strange imo.

Maybe I've misinterpreted his thoughts. I'm just a bit skeptic in regards to writing novels... on demand. And the GW novel seemed to be written on demand while his next project is something that needs to "get out his head" and get a life of its own. I wish the situation was reversed

tonini · Jul 24, 2009, 02:20 PM // 14:20

hmmmm doesnt wow have books out too?

gw becomes more like wow /checked off

Operative 14 · Jul 24, 2009, 04:17 PM // 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonini

hmmmm doesnt wow have books out too?

gw becomes more like wow /checked off

LOTRO Has books to! Ripoff!