That has never stopped fan fiction writers before why would it stop them now?Mr Wednesday said:
New Star Wars: The Old Republic Novel Finally Finishes Revan's Story
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Have you read the Knights of the Old Republic comics? Always referred to as "Revan," always hooded or wearing a helmet. Totally ambiguous. They should have just gone the minimalist route instead of indulging in fanboyish desire to know everything about the character.lumenadducere said:
It boggles me that people are so profoundly interested in continuing on their own "personal experience" with a game to the point of barring the enjoyment of even an alternate telling of the same story in another format, by the very same creative people that made the game experience so enjoyable.
I think it must be some sort of narcissism-by-proxy effect with their game Avatars, or something else along those lines. In any case, it's kind of disturbing - think of it this way, there is such an intense association/identification with a game Avatar (or Character in general, because I believe this cross into other media as well), that any other alternate interpretation of this character is not only "not interesting", but to some people, down right abhorrent. It's like the identification is so strong that reinterpretation isn't just a curiosity, but a down right assault on their own self.
I don't know what to say here other than just maybe there might be a little bit too much "escapism" going on in some people's lives (Ironic I know, given the web site name here...). I admit that I have known some people who have gone through phases like this, and it's often been accompanied by deep depression and it's very worrisome how these two things go hand in hand (and how prevalent they are in people who enjoy sci-fi/fantasy genres).
I think it must be some sort of narcissism-by-proxy effect with their game Avatars, or something else along those lines. In any case, it's kind of disturbing - think of it this way, there is such an intense association/identification with a game Avatar (or Character in general, because I believe this cross into other media as well), that any other alternate interpretation of this character is not only "not interesting", but to some people, down right abhorrent. It's like the identification is so strong that reinterpretation isn't just a curiosity, but a down right assault on their own self.
I don't know what to say here other than just maybe there might be a little bit too much "escapism" going on in some people's lives (Ironic I know, given the web site name here...). I admit that I have known some people who have gone through phases like this, and it's often been accompanied by deep depression and it's very worrisome how these two things go hand in hand (and how prevalent they are in people who enjoy sci-fi/fantasy genres).
I've never bought a Star Wars book, but...*sigh*
Ok, I'm doing it. I'm crossing the nerd point of no return.
Ok, I'm doing it. I'm crossing the nerd point of no return.
Wot?PrinceofPersia said:
I wasn't implying my measly post would. Revan, like any character from an RPG like Kotor, is very much the player's creation, and when you come in and write cannon fiction you stamp all over that.
Male Revan saves the Republic? Nope, not gonna buy this.
Female Revan leads the Sith to conquer the Galaxy. That's a novel for me.
Female Revan leads the Sith to conquer the Galaxy. That's a novel for me.
In an odd way I think that question goes both ways. Why let their book coming out, stop your imagination? Last I checked no one had a cease and desist order on that.Mr Wednesday said:
Agreed, I love KOTOR but let Revan's fate be revealed in the game.Oro44 said: