Comments on: Writing a Novel, p3 http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/ A look at story-based gaming Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:47:57 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Danny http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/#comment-381 Danny Mon, 18 May 2009 07:38:14 +0000 http://bioware.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-381 Man! finally you're book has come in, I've began readin it, and couldnt stop. I really mean it, didnt expect anything like this because this being the first Fantasy book I have ever read, dont know why I have never did it before since I love the genre. It really feels like a well thought out mini LOTR esque epoch, it reads like a movie where you want to see what happens after every turn. I can really visualise everything I read in your book, and it really is awesome. Cant wait till work is over and I can dive in your world again, thank you! Man! finally you’re book has come in, I’ve began readin it, and couldnt stop. I really mean it, didnt expect anything like this because this being the first Fantasy book I have ever read, dont know why I have never did it before since I love the genre. It really feels like a well thought out mini LOTR esque epoch, it reads like a movie where you want to see what happens after every turn. I can really visualise everything I read in your book, and it really is awesome. Cant wait till work is over and I can dive in your world again, thank you!

]]> By: Danny http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/#comment-370 Danny Wed, 06 May 2009 13:54:30 +0000 http://bioware.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-370 Great blog, and I love to see the way some people think, and your blog really shows how you approach the task at hand and go at it! I have bought the novel immediatly when I saw there was one, because I think the Dragon Age world is an interesting one and I cant wait when it drops in the mail so I can devour it, I think the love in which it was made will really show, and I am really anxious. It is also great to hear you say to Nils how he should follow his dreams, and that it is not impossible. Because like someone else said no matter how cliche it might be its also very true for a lot of us, I am at the exact same position so it was beautfiull to see you comment on that! I am right now posting this at work, being at a place I really dont want to be, and its not the first time, but hopefully the last time I am forcefully working somewhere for the money but not for the love and for the fun of it. But nonetheless cant wait for more inspirational and great blogs to read, good luck with everything! Great blog, and I love to see the way some people think, and your blog really shows how you approach the task at hand and go at it!

I have bought the novel immediatly when I saw there was one, because I think the Dragon Age world is an interesting one and I cant wait when it drops in the mail so I can devour it, I think the love in which it was made will really show, and I am really anxious.

It is also great to hear you say to Nils how he should follow his dreams, and that it is not impossible. Because like someone else said no matter how cliche it might be its also very true for a lot of us, I am at the exact same position so it was beautfiull to see you comment on that!

I am right now posting this at work, being at a place I really dont want to be, and its not the first time, but hopefully the last time I am forcefully working somewhere for the money but not for the love and for the fun of it.

But nonetheless cant wait for more inspirational and great blogs to read, good luck with everything!

]]> By: Michael R http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/#comment-345 Michael R Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:37:27 +0000 http://bioware.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-345 This has been a very interesting read mr Gaider! Writing is a passion of mine, probably like most of the people commenting your blog and it was very interesting to hear about the dynamic between writer and editor. I can relate to your trepidation. I share a similiar sensation when I write but then it's the veil of failure looming over my shoulder commenting on my every sentence and story-arc. What your blog also accomplished, I believe, is that it gave people more hopes. It showed that you can get to where you want as long as you try. This has been a very interesting read mr Gaider!

Writing is a passion of mine, probably like most of the people commenting your blog and it was very interesting to hear about the dynamic between writer and editor. I can relate to your trepidation. I share a similiar sensation when I write but then it’s the veil of failure looming over my shoulder commenting on my every sentence and story-arc.

What your blog also accomplished, I believe, is that it gave people more hopes. It showed that you can get to where you want as long as you try.

]]> By: Pete S http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/#comment-307 Pete S Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:35:30 +0000 http://bioware.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-307 I just finished The Stolen Throne. More, please!! What a wonderful book! I don't mean to insult other authors when I say that this didn't feel like a 'book based on a game' at all. First rate stuff. Sign me up for anything else you're working on. I just finished The Stolen Throne.

More, please!! What a wonderful book! I don’t mean to insult other authors when I say that this didn’t feel like a ‘book based on a game’ at all. First rate stuff. Sign me up for anything else you’re working on.

]]> By: Sir Mordred http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/#comment-268 Sir Mordred Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:59:09 +0000 http://bioware.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-268 Thanks for writing this inspirational, yet thruthful, article... I think that it has given me a lot of clarity on where to take myself and my "dreams/wishes", next... "Whether that be in the far reaches of space [a "dubious" thought indeed], or in a place a little closer to this world, I.E. Thedas..." -- Dale G. [Sir Mordred] Thanks for writing this inspirational, yet thruthful, article…

I think that it has given me a lot of clarity on where to take myself and my “dreams/wishes”, next…

“Whether that be in the far reaches of space [a "dubious" thought indeed], or in a place a little closer to this world, I.E. Thedas…”

— Dale G. [Sir Mordred]

]]> By: Kyle Newton http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/#comment-249 Kyle Newton Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:41:45 +0000 http://bioware.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-249 Congrats on the book release today! Congrats on the book release today!

]]> By: Dan Genovese http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/#comment-225 Dan Genovese Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:11:38 +0000 http://bioware.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-225 I admit I was dubious at first but I have to say that was a wonderful insight and an enjoyable read. I, like almost everyone else, is trying to find a way to get a story down on paper...dodging obstacles and distractions along the way though I do tend to hit more than I evade. Encouraging to know this is not uncommon and whether you meant to or not you did give some inspiration. Ironic that this occurred while browsing the Internet, the number one distraction. One second...is that a lolcat over there? Thanks for the blog. :) I am now, officially, looking forward to both the novel and the game. I admit I was dubious at first but I have to say that was a wonderful insight and an enjoyable read. I, like almost everyone else, is trying to find a way to get a story down on paper…dodging obstacles and distractions along the way though I do tend to hit more than I evade. Encouraging to know this is not uncommon and whether you meant to or not you did give some inspiration. Ironic that this occurred while browsing the Internet, the number one distraction. One second…is that a lolcat over there?

Thanks for the blog. :) I am now, officially, looking forward to both the novel and the game.

]]> By: Shadow_Weaver_VIM http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/#comment-154 Shadow_Weaver_VIM Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:09:09 +0000 http://bioware.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-154 I can't wait to get my hands on it. :D I have been following this game with great interest since I first heard about it. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. :D I have been following this game with great interest since I first heard about it.

]]> By: Stephanie http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/#comment-151 Stephanie Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:50:09 +0000 http://bioware.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-151 As one of the few who were fortunate enough to read it as it was written, I was amazed by what David produced. The story is wonderful and I hope everyone loves it as much as I did. I can't wait to actually have it sitting on my bookshelf. Who knows, I might even play the game when it comes out. As one of the few who were fortunate enough to read it as it was written, I was amazed by what David produced. The story is wonderful and I hope everyone loves it as much as I did. I can’t wait to actually have it sitting on my bookshelf. Who knows, I might even play the game when it comes out.

]]> By: Jay Watamaniuk http://blog.bioware.com/2008/12/11/writing-a-novel-p3/#comment-131 Jay Watamaniuk Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:42:01 +0000 http://bioware.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-131 It was very interesting watching David go through the process of writing a book for the first time. His motto was bascially 'sit down and write' and that's what he did. I'm sure most everyone who plays RPGs has thought about doing a serious bit of writing at one time or another and see a friend actually finish a novel was really impressive. It was very interesting watching David go through the process of writing a book for the first time. His motto was bascially ’sit down and write’ and that’s what he did. I’m sure most everyone who plays RPGs has thought about doing a serious bit of writing at one time or another and see a friend actually finish a novel was really impressive.

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