StaceyPowers Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Is there a book universe you think would work well as an open world game environment? I would enjoy seeing the world of Dinotopia as an open world to explore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m76 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 As mentioned before my favorite book universe is the Malazan Book of the Fallen. So I'd also prefer to see that in game. It's a vast and diverse world with rich history and dozens of races, beasts and myths. And magic that is not just some supernatural mumbo jumbo but has actual rules and is an integral part of the world. This series of books represented true equality without effort since its first publication. I'd make it compulsory reading to anyone posing as a progressive so they can learn what is an actual post racist / sexist society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Anything written by Poe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withywarlock Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 The Stand, by Stephen King. The general gist is a superflu virus named 'Captain Trips' wipes out about 99.4% of humanity, and the story focusses on two factions vying for survival. One is led by Mother Abigail with the 'good' faction, and another is led by Randal Flagg, who is a recurring character in King's universe as a sort of Satan archetype. The only problem with this is Tom Clancy's The Division hasn't left much wiggle room for this kind of setting. I suppose one could maybe turn King's town of Castle Rock into something of a world akin to Deadly Premonition, but how one ties in Needful Things with Uncle Otto's Truck, i've no idea. It would take an extremely talented development studio to not turn the references and events into masturbation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shole Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Withywarlock said: The Stand, by Stephen King. The general gist is a superflu virus named 'Captain Trips' wipes out about 99.4% of humanity, and the story focusses on two factions vying for survival. One is led by Mother Abigail with the 'good' faction, and another is led by Randal Flagg, who is a recurring character in King's universe as a sort of Satan archetype. The only problem with this is Tom Clancy's The Division hasn't left much wiggle room for this kind of setting. I suppose one could maybe turn King's town of Castle Rock into something of a world akin to Deadly Premonition, but how one ties in Needful Things with Uncle Otto's Truck, i've no idea. It would take an extremely talented development studio to not turn the references and events into masturbation. I rather not have anything by Stephen King become a game, that would be cursed XD. Also it would scare me in this pandemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withywarlock Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Shole said: I rather not have anything by Stephen King become a game, that would be cursed XD. Also it would scare me in this pandemic. I'm afraid it's a bit too late for that, he's already got his name to at least one video game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I think someone should just copy the Arkham formula but use X-Men instead of Batman. Have character swap points like they did with Catwoman, and open up the possibility of co-op play. Maybe you need certain characters to open up certain areas, and you need to unlock/rescue/recruit them in the same way Batman would acquire new gadgets. Instead of a Batmobile, you get the Blackbird. Shit like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor1911 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Empire said: I think someone should just copy the Arkham formula but use X-Men instead of Batman. Have character swap points like they did with Catwoman, and open up the possibility of co-op play. Maybe you need certain characters to open up certain areas, and you need to unlock/rescue/recruit them in the same way Batman would acquire new gadgets. Instead of a Batmobile, you get the Blackbird. Shit like that. That must be an interesting game really. What about adding some Marvel heroes from avengers, and some from fantastic four too. That will really be a good mixup overall. 😊 Edited August 12, 2021 by Razor1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 4:26 PM, The Blackangel said: Anything written by Poe. You mean Poe as the one in Kung fu Panda 🐼? Don't mind me, I'm just pulling your legs 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heatman Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 8 hours ago, The Blackangel said: Don't mind my silliness, but hey the Kung-fu panda game is a funny and interesting action adventure game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 There are rumors of an open-world Harry Potter game but until we actually get some kind of confirmation, the Harry Potter books have lots of potential as an open-world franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 8 hours ago, killamch89 said: There are rumors of an open-world Harry Potter game but until we actually get some kind of confirmation, the Harry Potter books have lots of potential as an open-world franchise. Yeah - I actually think that it's going to offer a sense of uniqueness with the kind of characters we'd see in the game ; also spells and modding would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, killamch89 said: There are rumors of an open-world Harry Potter game but until we actually get some kind of confirmation, the Harry Potter books have lots of potential as an open-world franchise. I won't buy anything Harry Potter related. JK Rowling being so anti-transgender makes me sick. Since I'm part of the LGBTQ+ community, I'm boycotting anything and everything that comes from her, regardless of what it is. It has absolutely no chance whatsoever of coming into my house. Edited September 6, 2021 by The Blackangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, The Blackangel said: I won't buy anything Harry Potter related. JK Rowling being so anti-transgender makes me sick. Since I'm part of the LGBTQ+ community, I'm boycotting anything and everything that comes from her, regardless of what it is. It has absolutely no chance whatsoever of coming into my house. Damn - you sure do hate JK Rowling and everything they stand for. I do understand that it kinda sucks with the anti-transgender stance of JK Rowling and some people wouldn't be comfortable with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
