I think that books are like games--the best of them draw you in, until sometimes you really feel like you're there, experiencing what the characters experience and so on. The best of books and games can bring us to that point, and since some folks aren't as well-versed in literature as others, they don't know that many older books can do the same thing. Take Wind and the Willows, for example--that's a book that could easily be made into a great game. I'd love to be Mr. Toad, driving that stolen motorcar, evading the police--not to mention the two freaked-out dudes in the back seat, taking a ride in the barge, then stealing the old woman's horse and being out on the prowl, Mr. toad once again...
Ken Downey President DreamTechInteractive! And, Coming soon, Blind Comfort! The pleasant way to get a massage--no staring, just caring. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Orin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] hp and show down > Hi Josh, > You said it best. It is a book not a game, and that is why it is off > topic. > As for obsessing over Harry Potter I have to agree with you on that as > well. The books were alright, but I am not obsessive about them either. > No one to date has explained to me a reasonable explanation why they > think they are the best books of the century, but some feel that way > about it. Though, that happens with Star Trek, Star Wars, and lots of > things too. People let the stories go to their head, and can not seam to > live with out them any more. Either that or they talk about the stories > so much those of us less interested get sick of hearing about it, and we > just wish the fad will pass. > > Orin wrote: >> What the heck man? Harry Potter isn't a game, (Well there are games, but >> you're discussing the books), thus it's not a topic to be discussing >> here! I don't have an obsession to HP and I honestly don't think I ever >> will. I bet there are some people that don't like HP on this list. I like >> it, but not to the point of discussing my guts out about the books on a >> gaming list. Come on, guys. >> >> > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the > list, > please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.23/1113 - Release Date: > 11/6/2007 10:04 AM > > --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
