I picked up the three issues that have been released so far. Normally I'm not that into comic books tbh but I like Varric, Alistair and Isabela. :x It's been pretty cool so far. Can't wait to see where it goes.
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#602
Posté 26 mars 2012 - 08:00
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Well, there's a kind of two-way street these expanded world novels could take. They can bring back familiar faces that may or may not even be alive, further developing them or giving fans of the series more reason from the off-signal to be invested in the story being told, or they can focus on unfamiliar faces and hope that the reader becomes as invested in those characters as they had with the last merry band of misfits they adventured with.
That applies to RPG sequels in general, not just these books. The Dragon Age series as it is takes a certain risk by changing up the party and protagonist with every new game (or, hell, expansion pack, as the case was with Awakening), and while they do a good job at introducing new characters and perspectives to expand the world, it can be more difficult for a lot of people to "get into it" without at least some familiar faces offering a tangible connection to the larger series. This is why Resident Evil pretty much stopped introducing new player characters after RE2, and resorted to just bringing back Chris, Jill, Claire, Leon, or that Rebecca Chambers chick from the first game. Sure, they introduce new faces (Billy Coen in RE0, etc.), but keeping the regulars around is a way of keeping the games more obviously connected to one another (even if there isn't really much of a connection in the first place... see RE4 and its random Las Plagas tangent).
I had a bit of a time getting into Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne because apart from Loghain, everyone was a mystery to me. I had a much easier time with The Calling, because although there were a lot of new faces, I was already invested in Maric thanks to the first book and the presence of Duncan and the Architect made everything feel so much more relevant and not just like an expanded Codex background story. The fact that it had more to do with Grey Warden lore certainly helped as well.
I had a similar problem with Hawke's gang in DA2, but then familiar faces started trickling in... Flemeth, Merrill, Merethari, Anders, Cullen, Bodahn, Sandal, that random-ass dwarven merchant from the Dwarf Commoner origin story... and it helped it feel like Kirkwall was a part of the Dragon Age universe. It's not a major thing, but it helps keep me in my comfort zone.
If future novels don't mesh with your own personal timeline, then just take them as "what-ifs" that exist outside of your own universe. Expand the lore, keep it separate from your own experience. You've heard of the multiverse theory, right? It still happened, it just... didn't happen for you.
That applies to RPG sequels in general, not just these books. The Dragon Age series as it is takes a certain risk by changing up the party and protagonist with every new game (or, hell, expansion pack, as the case was with Awakening), and while they do a good job at introducing new characters and perspectives to expand the world, it can be more difficult for a lot of people to "get into it" without at least some familiar faces offering a tangible connection to the larger series. This is why Resident Evil pretty much stopped introducing new player characters after RE2, and resorted to just bringing back Chris, Jill, Claire, Leon, or that Rebecca Chambers chick from the first game. Sure, they introduce new faces (Billy Coen in RE0, etc.), but keeping the regulars around is a way of keeping the games more obviously connected to one another (even if there isn't really much of a connection in the first place... see RE4 and its random Las Plagas tangent).
I had a bit of a time getting into Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne because apart from Loghain, everyone was a mystery to me. I had a much easier time with The Calling, because although there were a lot of new faces, I was already invested in Maric thanks to the first book and the presence of Duncan and the Architect made everything feel so much more relevant and not just like an expanded Codex background story. The fact that it had more to do with Grey Warden lore certainly helped as well.
I had a similar problem with Hawke's gang in DA2, but then familiar faces started trickling in... Flemeth, Merrill, Merethari, Anders, Cullen, Bodahn, Sandal, that random-ass dwarven merchant from the Dwarf Commoner origin story... and it helped it feel like Kirkwall was a part of the Dragon Age universe. It's not a major thing, but it helps keep me in my comfort zone.
If future novels don't mesh with your own personal timeline, then just take them as "what-ifs" that exist outside of your own universe. Expand the lore, keep it separate from your own experience. You've heard of the multiverse theory, right? It still happened, it just... didn't happen for you.
Modifié par Nathan Redgrave, 26 mars 2012 - 08:05 .
#603
Posté 05 avril 2012 - 05:56
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Just read issues 1-4. Very good, very good indeed.
My only complaint is that it is kind of annoying to see Alistar still complaining about the throne after 8 years.
My only complaint is that it is kind of annoying to see Alistar still complaining about the throne after 8 years.
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#604
Posté 06 avril 2012 - 12:29
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I have to say how much I am enjoying the Silent Grove series. I haven't read a comic in nearly 2 decades but I'm loving this one so far and I will absolutely keep on purchasing, even if I have to hide my comic additction from friends and family!
My only complaint is that two weeks is an awfully long time to wait for the next episode.
I hope you keep on publishing content after the Silent Grove finishes.
Thanks for the stories. <3
My only complaint is that two weeks is an awfully long time to wait for the next episode.
I hope you keep on publishing content after the Silent Grove finishes.
Thanks for the stories. <3
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#605
Posté 06 avril 2012 - 01:08
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Newest issue reaction:
And that's all I will say.
And that's all I will say.
#606
Posté 06 avril 2012 - 02:49
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I hope Alistar can confirm he is Maric's son so ALL the nobles wil fall in line! Plus Maric could see his grand babies and make cookies for/with Sten! XD
#608
Posté 06 avril 2012 - 06:05
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Just read issue 4 :poor Isabella :s.
Good issue , but the teasing...!We 've got some answers but they just give a lot more questions, grrr.
I like it but i hope we won't have to wait years ( like between The Stolen Throne and the comics) to find out about all this mysteries.
Good issue , but the teasing...!We 've got some answers but they just give a lot more questions, grrr.
I like it but i hope we won't have to wait years ( like between The Stolen Throne and the comics) to find out about all this mysteries.
#610
Posté 09 avril 2012 - 07:46
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I'm enjoying them so far! Though I am disappointed that Alistair does not once mention my Cousland warden, who is his one and only love forever and ever. WHY DOESN'T BIOWARE WRITE MY HEADCANON 
Seriously, though, I'm loving the story so much and can't wait to see where it goes. It's great to see Alistair again, and Isabela's artwork is gorgeous.
Seriously, though, I'm loving the story so much and can't wait to see where it goes. It's great to see Alistair again, and Isabela's artwork is gorgeous.
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Posté 10 avril 2012 - 09:30
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I think Silent Grove has been excellent so far! I only wish there was more of it. Waiting impatiently for #5... 
#613
Posté 11 avril 2012 - 03:25
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female hawke falls in love with isabella. the only canon story I can see is alistair been the king. it fits in my perfect epilogue because I had anora and alistair marry. varric will have some canon about the story but no photos of hawke female or male please we dont want to worry the fans with those choices we all made and spent hours on end. wouldn't want to spent that time again.
#614
Posté 12 avril 2012 - 09:04
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when will the trade paper back or hardcover be out for release???
#615
Posté 17 avril 2012 - 03:09
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ShadowAussie wrote...
when will the trade paper back or hardcover be out for release???
The first six issues will be collected into a HC edition which is to be released in July.
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Posté 17 avril 2012 - 09:34
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David Gaider wrote...
ShadowAussie wrote...
when will the trade paper back or hardcover be out for release???
The first six issues will be collected into a HC edition which is to be released in July.
Pre-ordering it!
#617
Posté 17 avril 2012 - 09:36
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David Gaider wrote...
ShadowAussie wrote...
when will the trade paper back or hardcover be out for release???
The first six issues will be collected into a HC edition which is to be released in July.
The first six issues? Does that mean there will be more? Please say yes.
#618
Posté 17 avril 2012 - 09:40
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I've read the first four issues, loving it, Mr. Gaider. Some really great wrap-ups of lingereing plot threads left over (mainly from Origins). Also some interesting new questions raised. Can't wait to read the last couple issues, and definitely will be picking up the Trade/HC when its released.
You, sir, know how to spin a damn good yarn. Great characterization, humor, interesting plot threads all tying together nicely...yup, this one is awesome.
You, sir, know how to spin a damn good yarn. Great characterization, humor, interesting plot threads all tying together nicely...yup, this one is awesome.
#619
Posté 18 avril 2012 - 11:39
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Just read issue 5, and the story seems to be kicking it into high gear. I particularly liked the fight between Izzy and that prince. It seems that Isabela can be pretty disarming when she wants to be. 
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#620
Posté 18 avril 2012 - 12:35
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Oh? Well, now that sounds awesome :happy:Kavatica wrote...
David Gaider wrote...
ShadowAussie wrote...
when will the trade paper back or hardcover be out for release???
The first six issues will be collected into a HC edition which is to be released in July.
The first six issues? Does that mean there will be more? Please say yes.
#621
Posté 18 avril 2012 - 01:13
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TheJediSaint wrote...
Just read issue 5, and the story seems to be kicking it into high gear. I particularly liked the fight between Izzy and that prince. It seems that Isabela can be pretty disarming when she wants to be.
Ugh. Claudio is a prince of something? Prince of ****tery, maybe.
#622
Posté 18 avril 2012 - 07:07
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Exactly... I'm almost not looking forward to final issue 6, seeing as how I'm fully expecting a cliffhanger.TheJediSaint wrote...
Just read issue 5, and the story seems to be kicking it into high gear.
#623
Posté 18 avril 2012 - 08:43
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nightscrawl wrote...
Exactly... I'm almost not looking forward to final issue 6, seeing as how I'm fully expecting a cliffhanger.TheJediSaint wrote...
Just read issue 5, and the story seems to be kicking it into high gear.
Yea, not sure how this will be resolved in one issue.
It says there's gonna be a new comic series starting in July or something. So, I assume the next issue will end in some way that makes us all want to keep reading the next series - either with a huge cliffhanger, or a hint at another mystery to solve. Tho I hope it's the 2nd option.
#624
Posté 18 avril 2012 - 10:28
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Oh! I didn't know that. I actually feel better now!BubbleDncr wrote...
It says there's gonna be a new comic series starting in July or something.
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Posté 19 avril 2012 - 02:06
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BubbleDncr wrote...
nightscrawl wrote...
Exactly... I'm almost not looking forward to final issue 6, seeing as how I'm fully expecting a cliffhanger.TheJediSaint wrote...
Just read issue 5, and the story seems to be kicking it into high gear.
Yea, not sure how this will be resolved in one issue.
It says there's gonna be a new comic series starting in July or something. So, I assume the next issue will end in some way that makes us all want to keep reading the next series - either with a huge cliffhanger, or a hint at another mystery to solve. Tho I hope it's the 2nd option.
Yes!
