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AoC is a franchise...

ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
in Ashes Of Creation General Discussion
I was watching a recent chat with Steven and a YouTube channel I'm not familiar with, so I've already forgotten the name.

In the chat, Steven said AoC is designed to be a franchise. My ears perked up at that.

What do people think that means? I would presume fiction/novels at the very least. What else could it be?
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  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    A media franchise is a collection of related media in which several derivative works have been produced from an original creative work, such as a film, a work of literature, a television program or a video game. The intellectual property from the work can be licensed to other parties or partners for further derivative works and commercial exploitation across a range of mediums and by a variety of industries for merchandising purposes.

    Based on that, I'm guessing they'll start with the game and expand according to demand. I would say books, maybe a film, and more games,
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    A comic book/graphic novel would be good, now I think about it.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    It would be an rather easy way to make plot for books, since most of the time people wouldn't now where its from due to the nature of the node system. Everyone on server A might recognise the plot in book 1, but not in book 2 since its from server B etc. Could be fun :)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Mister S is a big RPG/table top gamer like myself.

    I expect some sort of third-party (based on DnD or a similar system) RPG game.

    And you know what I am in.

    Also throw in some codes for cosmetic only fun items too? I think they have some big plans and surprises over our 2-3 year wait.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    [quote quote=19132] Everyone on server A might recognise the plot in book 1, but not in book 2 since its from server B etc. Could be fun <img alt="????" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.2.1/svg/1f642.svg" />

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    Well you know what they say, "history is written by winners" xD

    But yeah with that statement i asume they have plans to expand into books/comics etc.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    One of the rewards for the $10,000 pack <em>is</em> a D&D game with the devs set in the Ashes world - practice, maybe, for a new tabletop RPG or potential D&D/PF splatbook?
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I need more lore
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    A book is a record of characters endeavours in a meaningful world.
    If you had the engine, the recorded history (logs) of any server could be printed as books.
    100s of books unique to each server.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Starting at the base level of lore, is very intriguing to me. Even the origins prior to stepping threw the portals could have individual worlds and back stories. To me it looks as though we all could play a roll in building the lore.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Books, boardgames, merchandise, spin off games and film.

    Hate to mention it but basically hoping for the same as WoW has done probably.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Steven Sharif is a lifetime gamer and avid D&D player. He's gone out and invested the spoils of his own success as well as his time to creating a new world. From what I can tell, he is 100% all in on this project and expects Ashes of Creation to become more than just a video game. He is creating new fantasy canon that will be contained in books, in game lore, quest lines and I wouldn't be surprised if we see a tabletop RPG game as well.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Miniatures, maps, lore books, rule books, all the stuff you need for an adventure Role Playing Game.... dice sets, could even go costumes, particularly adult ones for Halloween, Mardi Gras, Cons.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    T shirts!
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Julemanden said:
    It would be an rather easy way to make plot for books, since most of the time people wouldn't now where its from due to the nature of the node system. Everyone on server A might recognise the plot in book 1, but not in book 2 since its from server B etc. Could be fun :)
    You *know* for a fact there will be fanfic of this game, if it works out as it's supposed to.
    If not books themselves, atleast the players will write stories recounting the tales of their server, will be amazing to see <3
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    There will be something like some main characters (NPC), a main city, a main story to make the books about, and your choices as a player will affect what happens around the main quest not the main quest. So there will be no need to print 100 books 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I think that there will always be a need to escape into books when you can't get to a computer etc etc. 
    Though you are right in some way, e-books might be the better way to go. 

    *Ponders starting to make some merchandise of my own*

    I wonder how much an extremely limited franchise might be. Say. . . Um. .  ok, I can't think of a small grouping that wouldn't be small enough to make them bucket loads of money :)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Canterbury said:

    What do people think that means? I would presume fiction/novels at the very least. What else could it be?
    Fiction/Novels would be a start. Pretty exciting stuff.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    They also did say that their focus is first the game then perhaps a franchise in the future. 

    Different genres of games set in the aoc universe. Would be interesting. An Ashes card game or mobile game. Or an action RPG in the world of Ashes. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Just like everyone else has stated - comics the whole shebang.
    I get the impression that for Intrepid, Ashes will be their prime focus. I don't think Intrepid will be working on other titles. I think Ashes will be their baby and they will do everything to make it a great success. 
    Franchising the game will help generate revenue in the future and create a stronger community imo.
     
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited June 2017
    Since Wizards of the Coast killed off my beloved Forgotten Realms novels last year, I can think of several authors who are well versed in shared IP world settings that I'd love to see take a crack at AoC. 
    ;)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    makinoji said:
    I need more lore

    I think many feel like this but given the title of thread I suspect that it's only a matter of time until you get it. :)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Ye i would love to have some Novels or Comics about the World and the past of the world  they talked about:D

  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    so lore can be flush out like how WOW is now with movie , books and so on
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    This means I need to work my character somehow into the lore... maybe become a legend and well known so I can get a RootedBane action figure with karate chop action!
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Canterbury said:
    I was watching a recent chat with Steven and a YouTube channel I'm not familiar with, so I've already forgotten the name.

    In the chat, Steven said AoC is designed to be a franchise. My ears perked up at that.

    What do people think that means? I would presume fiction/novels at the very least. What else could it be?
    Ouch. My channel, forgotten so quickly :neutral:
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    ^ Agrees to all.

    Yum yum. 
    Books and graphic novels and figures and slushies and replica weapons and music and costumes / replica armor and masks and board games and rpgs and card games and Ashes monopoly/cluedo......

    And lots and lots of MMORPG!
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited June 2017
    Pogs.   I'm tellin ya, we need Ashes of Creation pogs. 
    All the cool kids are play'n with them pogs these days!


  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    DeathsProxy said:
    Canterbury said:
    I was watching a recent chat with Steven and a YouTube channel I'm not familiar with, so I've already forgotten the name.

    In the chat, Steven said AoC is designed to be a franchise. My ears perked up at that.

    What do people think that means? I would presume fiction/novels at the very least. What else could it be?
    Ouch. My channel, forgotten so quickly :neutral:
    This is great. 

    hehe
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Expect a multi-player RTS based on node development and capture like a reverse WOW. Instead of starting with RTS and developing into MMORPG, they develop the MMO and get into strategy gaming.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Sounds like it could be a tad bit confusing or lack substance unless they release books / comics all in the distant past of the world so that all servers can remain canon to the story.

    Anything written in present time could be confusing with multiple alternate timelines depending on what server they base the story on.

    Imagine reading about the great Volcano City and being like... Uh... that city kinda never took off?
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