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    Default Haven't read the book(s?). Can I still play?

    Haven't read the book(s?). Can I still play?

    It looks like an interesting mod done sensibly (no massive CTD problem), and I was looking for something different. Fantastical. But... I have never heard of this work before, so will I be able to survive in the game not knowing the realm or its storyline?

    Thanks

    *EDIT*- Also could someone post a screen of the map sans fog of war? I've only seen bits and pieces.

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    Default Re: Haven't read the book(s?). Can I still play?

    Yeah. Have a look at the Wikipedia entry, skim read A Song of Ice and Fire on there and you should be all right with the background info. It's still the same basic game

    "Five had been his brothers. Oswell Whent and Jon Darry. Lewyn Martell, a prince of Dorne. The White Bull, Gerold Hightower. Ser Arthur Dayne, Sword of the Morning. And beside them, crowned in mist and grief with his long hair streaming behind him, rode Rhaegar Targaryen, Prince of Dragonstone and rightful heir to the Iron Throne."

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    Default Re: Haven't read the book(s?). Can I still play?

    I dl'd it right, but how do I play? I double click the batch file and it gives me the MIITW launcher. I start the MIITW but its just the normal game.

    I mean I get the C:// launcher for a blip but nothing happens...

    (note I have the steam version, so I don't really know if it comes with the 1.2/1.3 patch. I tried installing one once but no dice, I just didn't worry about it.)

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    Default Re: Haven't read the book(s?). Can I still play?

    Ok so I think I have the 1.3 patch since it's needed to work with kingdoms, right, and since I got gold I should have it right? (. . .)


    14:36:09.953 [system.rpt] [always] ==== system log start, build date: Jun 25 2007 version bld-medieval2-update2.1-30 (43169) ===

    Anyway, I started a normal game using the batch file and this is the log I got:
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    14:36:09.953 [system.rpt] [always] ==== system log start, build date: Jun 25 2007 version bld-medieval2-update2.1-30 (43169) ===
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    HELP!!!! I WANNA PLAY SO BAAAAAD...

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    HALP! Why can't I play?

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    Default Re: Haven't read the book(s?). Can I still play?

    I have no idea. I'm getting GED and aeoleron to get a look at it, as I don't code myself. So there may be a short time. Sorry

    "Five had been his brothers. Oswell Whent and Jon Darry. Lewyn Martell, a prince of Dorne. The White Bull, Gerold Hightower. Ser Arthur Dayne, Sword of the Morning. And beside them, crowned in mist and grief with his long hair streaming behind him, rode Rhaegar Targaryen, Prince of Dragonstone and rightful heir to the Iron Throne."

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    Dunecat, you should really get this series. This mod got me interested in it, and now, after reading the 1st book, and 3/4 of the second, I *drools*

    sorry.

    THIS SERIES IS FREAKING AWESOME!
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    Yea, it's seriously one of the greatest series of books ever written. Fantasy or otherwise. It's a masterpiece, IMO.

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    LotR and Potter fans will wet their pants if they read the first book.
    Jon had taken Donal and Benjen’s advice to heart: Sam may be fat and pathetic, but he is still a member of the watch, and one of the few black brothers who isn't a rapist or thief. (out of context, this sounds ridiculously racist)
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    A song of Ice and Fire is like the Sopranos meets Middle Earth.
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    Its nothing like Harry Potter, and LoTR loosely, if anything at all

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    In Fantasy there are several entirely different styles which are all great. For Epic, and to read the one who really got the Ball rolling, you must read the works of Tolkien. For brilliant characterizations, a grittily realistic world and an author who isn't afraid to kill off favorite characters, read Martins excellent Song of Ice and Fire. For hide-it-in plain sight foreshadowing to brilliant plot twists, incredibly logical magic systems and an all around good yarn, read Brandon Sanderson's works (esp Mistborn.)
    Also, Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time is an excellent series for just about everything.

    Personally, I just can't bring myself to take these many series's and analyze them to decide which is my favorite. They are all amazing works in different ways, and I strongly advise anyone who enjoys the Genre to read all of the above series's.

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    I've read just about every "fantasy" series to ever come off the press. From The Prince of Nothing all the way to Dragonlance novels in my youth. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, comes close to what Mr. Martin has done with this series. Obviously, this is just my opinion, but I stand firmly behind it.
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    Ooooooh the Tolkien vs. G.R.R.Martin debate, what a joy. Two very different writers however, and two very different worlds. Chivalry is always present in Tolkein's work however, wheras Martin shows us the truths of the world. Yet in the end Martin's world STILL doesn't have the depth and mastery that Tolkien's did. Perhaps with a few more tomes, and a very more backstories I'll place them closer in that field, but til that day, well I have to judge them even. Lets just hope Arya's chapters will reveal some more about the Free Cities, and Dany will travel to Asshai as i'm certain she will.

    But on topic, to fully imerse yourself, the books would be helpful. But a few glances on wikipedia, and perhaps some excerpts will be helpful, and otherwise nothing in the game requires a true knowledge of Westeros's goings on. Enjoy.
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    Yeah, I just hope they don't make it into a movie and botch it like they did with Eregon. I haven't read the book, and yet I still hated the movie.

    And then they make the botched movie into an even worse videogame. OH GOD WHY DIDN'T THEY STOP AT PHASE 2? WHY!?!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Double A View Post
    Yeah, I just hope they don't make it into a movie and botch it like they did with Eregon. I haven't read the book, and yet I still hated the movie.

    And then they make the botched movie into an even worse videogame. OH GOD WHY DIDN'T THEY STOP AT PHASE 2? WHY!?!

    Actually, It's going to be an HBO Series...... Tolkien meets the Sopranos...For Real!!! Makes me a little nervous though, Cause they cancelled Rome and that Series rocked. Don't see how they could do it well with less than a series per book..... But maybe the pressure will finally deliver Dance w/t Dragons.

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    I know... but a book an episode? Those episodes better be 12 hours long each...
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    A book per "season" is probably as close as they are going to get considering the expense of a series like this.

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    Is the work similar to Joe Abercrombie then, the gritty fantasy take?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Triket View Post
    Is the work similar to Joe Abercrombie then, the gritty fantasy take?
    A Song of Ice and Fire is the direct inspiration for Joe Abecrombie's First Law trilogy, so yes, it's similar but ASoIaF is a bit more serious and hardcore than Abercrombie.
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