Due to the point that this may or may not be the first post regarding this article, I don't wish to start off on a negative tone, but, since I prefer to be truthful in regards to all of this, well, here it goes. Bare with me.
In truth, I can not help but feel just a bit concerned about choosing Robert Jordan's Masterpiece series as an MMO. Yes, most I think would agree that the universe of Wheel of Time is a deep and rich world, with a plethora of character and story and as such ripe to be expressed and exposed over time as is being done with LotRo. However, there in rests my concern.
WoT is known for it's complex characters and in depth story, and regardless of whether or not the creators and writers of the game choose to begin the MMO at the stories outset or even before the opening events of Eye of the World, it is likely a great deal will be missed and that, in turn, may effect the quality of the game's story overall. Also, and forgive me, but...it is EA after all. Yes, they've managed to do quite well as of recent, but their track record can still be somewhat...dodgey. Also, one can not help but notice the absence of Mr. Jordan himself, and with few left behind who truly understand the vision he had with Wheel of Time I am afraid some will take creative license and that is a disturbing prospect with such a beloved universe.
But, I digress. Honestly, I am no expert, and one has to recognize the success of Tolkien's MMO. As such, I will wait and see what examples of game content are given in the hopefully near future.
"Masterpiece"? You've got to be kidding. While I appreciate you enjoyed the books, let's not throw around a word like that casually. The first book was a tired, drawn-out, predictable story with utterly boring characters.
Who knows, maybe Jordan improved with the other books, but since I didn't enjoy the first in the series (I couldn't even finish it, which is saying something), I don't bother wasting my time hoping the rest will turn out better.
Reader Comments (2)
Posted: Jan 15th 2009 12:44PM (Unverified) said
In truth, I can not help but feel just a bit concerned about choosing Robert Jordan's Masterpiece series as an MMO. Yes, most I think would agree that the universe of Wheel of Time is a deep and rich world, with a plethora of character and story and as such ripe to be expressed and exposed over time as is being done with LotRo. However, there in rests my concern.
WoT is known for it's complex characters and in depth story, and regardless of whether or not the creators and writers of the game choose to begin the MMO at the stories outset or even before the opening events of Eye of the World, it is likely a great deal will be missed and that, in turn, may effect the quality of the game's story overall. Also, and forgive me, but...it is EA after all. Yes, they've managed to do quite well as of recent, but their track record can still be somewhat...dodgey. Also, one can not help but notice the absence of Mr. Jordan himself, and with few left behind who truly understand the vision he had with Wheel of Time I am afraid some will take creative license and that is a disturbing prospect with such a beloved universe.
But, I digress. Honestly, I am no expert, and one has to recognize the success of Tolkien's MMO. As such, I will wait and see what examples of game content are given in the hopefully near future.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 5:08AM (Unverified) said
Who knows, maybe Jordan improved with the other books, but since I didn't enjoy the first in the series (I couldn't even finish it, which is saying something), I don't bother wasting my time hoping the rest will turn out better.