Just so you'll know, "The Book of Marrim" is officially in the works:)
I hope they write "The Book of Garternay", telling the story of why the D'ni and the Tehranee separated....:)
I agree totally. NONE of the games have enough plot by themselves. It's the backstory, like in the novels, that the Miniseries will be about. I hope it will be the Book of Atrus. It would also be cool to make movies of the other 2 books. As far as the time between BoA and Myst, when Sirrus and Achenar turn evil, I, personally, kinda hope they *won't* make a miniseries about that part of the story. You learn about all of that in Myst and Exile, but you don't learn a whole lot. Yes, a miniseries *could* expand on that, but I think it would kinda ruin it. *Something* needs to be left a *little* to our imaginations. Maybe you don't understand what I'm trying to say, but that's the best way I can put it. Besides, since we haven't been given much information about that time period in the story, the writers of the miniseries would have to make it up; that could prove for a very weak plot. Yes, Cyan would probably oversee it, but I don't think Cyan has already written any details about Sirrus and Achenar's betrayal (beyond what was learned in Myst and Exile). I think they *want* to leave that part of the story to our imaginations. Anyway, I think it will be the Book of Atrus. The novels have full, rich plots, and all of them would make *great* movies/miniseries, assuming Cyan oversees their development. *gasps* Well, that's my 200 cents:D
*sighs*
The ending of Myst wasn't an ending; it was a cliffhanger. The story wasn't complete until the stranger (i.e., the player) went to Riven. Haven't ya played "Riven: The Sequel to Myst"? The story is resolved at the end of the 2nd game. Assuming you win.....:)
I disagree about your idea of the order to read/play. I think it should be in the order the books/games were released: Myst, Riven, BoA, BoT, BoD, Exile. In Myst, you play *you*. When you first start out on your journey, you don't know anything about Atrus or the D'ni. You find it out as you go along. I guess it all depends on everyone's personal preference, so I'm not trying to say "I'm right and you're wrong", but I just think that Cyan released the games and books in the order they did for a reason. Just my 2 cents:)
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Just so you'll know, "The Book of Marrim" is officially in the works :)
I hope they write "The Book of Garternay", telling the story of why the D'ni and the Tehranee separated.... :)
I agree totally. NONE of the games have enough plot by themselves. It's the backstory, like in the novels, that the Miniseries will be about. I hope it will be the Book of Atrus. It would also be cool to make movies of the other 2 books. As far as the time between BoA and Myst, when Sirrus and Achenar turn evil, I, personally, kinda hope they *won't* make a miniseries about that part of the story. You learn about all of that in Myst and Exile, but you don't learn a whole lot. Yes, a miniseries *could* expand on that, but I think it would kinda ruin it. *Something* needs to be left a *little* to our imaginations. Maybe you don't understand what I'm trying to say, but that's the best way I can put it. Besides, since we haven't been given much information about that time period in the story, the writers of the miniseries would have to make it up; that could prove for a very weak plot. Yes, Cyan would probably oversee it, but I don't think Cyan has already written any details about Sirrus and Achenar's betrayal (beyond what was learned in Myst and Exile). I think they *want* to leave that part of the story to our imaginations. Anyway, I think it will be the Book of Atrus. The novels have full, rich plots, and all of them would make *great* movies/miniseries, assuming Cyan oversees their development. *gasps* Well, that's my 200 cents :D
I've heard a couple of people bad-mouth BoD! There's nothing wrong with it! What's the deal? >:(
*sighs* The ending of Myst wasn't an ending; it was a cliffhanger. The story wasn't complete until the stranger (i.e., the player) went to Riven. Haven't ya played "Riven: The Sequel to Myst"? The story is resolved at the end of the 2nd game. Assuming you win..... :)
I disagree about your idea of the order to read/play. I think it should be in the order the books/games were released: Myst, Riven, BoA, BoT, BoD, Exile. In Myst, you play *you*. When you first start out on your journey, you don't know anything about Atrus or the D'ni. You find it out as you go along. I guess it all depends on everyone's personal preference, so I'm not trying to say "I'm right and you're wrong", but I just think that Cyan released the games and books in the order they did for a reason. Just my 2 cents :)