Is it time for another discworld game?

theneb · 08-20-2006, 03:22 AM

It's been a very long time since we've had a discworld adventure, I personally would like to see another game appear. Mainly since for the past two years I've started reading fiction again and it's been 90% pratchett.

So which character? Rincewind, probably not (he's had two effin games)
I think some stronger characters now exist on the disc and maybe 'Moist Von Lipwich' or William from the Truth.
As Moist has got another book being written about him then he'd probably be the best character. I'd also say Pratchett has a fairly large guranteed audience, firslty there's all the book fans and then there's the guys who lurk around here.

Just look at how good the Simon 4 screens are, btw anyone know if they are fully real time rendering?

Gonchi · 08-20-2006, 08:13 AM

Yes! Please!

My favorite are the Night Watch books, so I would really like a game with Vimes or Carrot as main characters, especially since I was somewhat put out by Vimes portrayal in Discworld Noir.

I wouldn't mind another Discworld with Lewton or Rincewind as the main character though. Honestly, I'd pick up a new Discworld game regardless of who (or what) the main character is, I just know beforehand I will enjoy it any which way.

Iv4n · 08-20-2006, 09:51 AM

As so many projects have been and are going to be reincarnated of old franchises, the lack of a new Dicworld game isn't that big loss. At least for me. And yeah, I'm a fan of the Discworld universe.

Screenshots of Simon 4? Where?!?

Trumgottist · 08-20-2006, 11:31 AM

I read an interview with Pratchett some time ago where he stated that if there'd be another Discworld game it wouldn't be an adventure game. And besides, the company that made the three DW games we like is no more.

Yzzyx · 08-20-2006, 12:17 PM

Would love to see an adventure game based on Mort. Colour of Magic would also make a great one too.

Gordon Bennett · 08-20-2006, 12:46 PM

The Colour of Magic was done as a text adventure on the Spectrum ages ago. I suppose it could be re-made in all-singing, all-dancing point and click adventure format, or perhaps even as a conceptual framework for turning any of the books into a game.

I haven't read any of the books in a while. In fact, I'm fairly certain that several new ones have been written since I last read one. This limits my recommendations a bit. Ideally, I suppose it should ficus on Rincewind, as there's much more potential for travel what with his running away all of the time.

I'd go for the one where he goes to the Discworld version of Australia, mainly because I found that one particularly interesting and amusing.

That, or maybe something with the Watch. Less travel involved, but it opens the possibility of some Maniac Mansion sort of character switching.

Terramax · 08-20-2006, 01:48 PM

A Discworld based on the watch would be great. Think about it, solving a case with Vimes and co. Meeting characters like Detritius, Nobby, Angua, Carrot and the rest.

I'd complete the game a thousand times!!!!!!!

Monroeski · 08-20-2006, 02:35 PM

It is ALWAYS time for a new Discworld game. I love that series.

Gonchi · 08-20-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trumgottist

I read an interview with Pratchett some time ago where he stated that if there'd be another Discworld game it wouldn't be an adventure game.

Link?

Junkface · 08-20-2006, 05:43 PM

I remember reading something like that too, but don't remember it coming across as so vehemently opposed an adventure. My memory of it is more something like it probably wouldn't follow the same format as the previous games. Unfortunately, I have no idea where the interview was.

In answer to the topic question, yes, preferably from the perspective of the Watch. Of course, I doubt I've read even half the Discworld books so there's probably some other impossibly cool element I don't know about that needs to be made into a game.

Gordon Bennett · 08-20-2006, 11:10 PM

I can't imagine how a game could possibly be made out of the Discworld series that isn't an adventure. It doesn't seem to suit any other genre at all. Maybe that card game mentioned from time to time in the books, but that's unlikely to be able to stand on its own.

Granted, I don't doubt that it could be done in some way, bearing in mind games liek "Doctor Who: Dalek Attack" or any of the seemingly endless film licensed platform games that have been done, but I can't imagine it being done well, or even properly.

Isak · 08-21-2006, 02:26 AM

I'm pretty sure that some sell-out developer and publisher could do a Discworld MMORPG, infact I heard there was talk about this some time ago.

Karmillo · 08-21-2006, 02:39 AM

I would love to see another discworld game but one that followed the books allot more. I dont mean just taking a story straight from a book but having the characters more like the way they were in the books. Rincewine in those first two games just didnt seem like the same one that went through all the crap from the books

A night watch game would be good, a lot of different murder cases with a larger plot going on over the background or something

There would probably be some action elements in a night watch game but that would be alright with me.

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Originally Posted by Isak

I'm pretty sure that some sell-out developer and publisher could do a Discworld MMORPG, infact I heard there was talk about this some time ago.

There is one already kinda, not official I dont think but theres a discworld MUD out there

Christian IV · 08-21-2006, 07:27 AM

I love Discworld I, and was just wrestling with Discworld II this weekend, trying to get it to run WITH sound on my WIN XP Pro SP2, no joy yet...but I would love to see a new DW game!

Captain Hero · 08-21-2006, 10:36 AM

I'd have to say Vimes is the logical choice for a main character. The Discworld series has really become the adventures of Vimes. He is the main character in every other book for the past ten books or so. He is in almost every book, too.

He's also a detective which makes for a good adventurer.

I'd love to see a new game, but not in the Noir style. That game...well, it doesn't feel like Discworld. It's a good game, but it doesn't compare to the first two in terms of capturing the spirit of PTerrys' writings.

theneb · 08-21-2006, 01:22 PM

heh! The vimes vibe is very strong here

I'd certainly prefer a game based on a later book, as Pratchett's approach to interweaven events has got stronger during the years. Night Watch was exceptional, started brilliantly and ended even better.

Interestering about a discworld MMORG, it could work as the Disc has enough diversity for everyone to pick someone different.

Though being a Golem would be cool

Iv4n, simon 4 screens are here: http://www.adventuregamers.com/screenshot.php?id=5788

It looks supurb!

bigjko · 08-21-2006, 04:08 PM

Just read Moving Pictures the other day. Hilarious book.

I remember playing the first Discworld game and being pretty let down by the story. Felt more like fan service, mixing together as many books as possible, than an actual storyline fitting for a game. Never got to play the other two, sadly. Would love to see a new game either based entirely on one book, or a whole new story written by Pratchett.

TellTale, with their license-snatching, should totally go for a Discworld game.

Karmillo · 08-22-2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjko

Just read Moving Pictures the other day. Hilarious book.

I remember playing the first Discworld game and being pretty let down by the story. Felt more like fan service, mixing together as many books as possible, than an actual storyline fitting for a game. Never got to play the other two, sadly. Would love to see a new game either based entirely on one book, or a whole new story written by Pratchett.

TellTale, with their license-snatching, should totally go for a Discworld game.

You wouldnt have liked the second one either then, there was allot of that too...I think it was mainly moving pictures and reaper man

The third was completely original though

Trumgottist · 08-25-2006, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonchi

Link?

Sorry, I can't remember where I read it.

Hammerite · 08-25-2006, 02:16 AM

The third was, imo, similar to 'Feet Of Clay' or 'Men At Arms' (i forget which).

City Watch books are the best in the whole series.

08-20-2006, 03:22 AM	#1
theneb Revolution Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 113	Is it time for another discworld game? It's been a very long time since we've had a discworld adventure, I personally would like to see another game appear. Mainly since for the past two years I've started reading fiction again and it's been 90% pratchett. So which character? Rincewind, probably not (he's had two effin games) I think some stronger characters now exist on the disc and maybe 'Moist Von Lipwich' or William from the Truth. As Moist has got another book being written about him then he'd probably be the best character. I'd also say Pratchett has a fairly large guranteed audience, firslty there's all the book fans and then there's the guys who lurk around here. Just look at how good the Simon 4 screens are, btw anyone know if they are fully real time rendering? Share Share this post on Twitter

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Gonchi Adventure Game Elitist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Uruguay Posts: 831	Yes! Please! My favorite are the Night Watch books, so I would really like a game with Vimes or Carrot as main characters, especially since I was somewhat put out by Vimes portrayal in Discworld Noir. I wouldn't mind another Discworld with Lewton or Rincewind as the main character though. Honestly, I'd pick up a new Discworld game regardless of who (or what) the main character is, I just know beforehand I will enjoy it any which way. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently Playing: Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade Currently Reading: Guards! Guards! "El tiempo me enseñó que la miseria es culpa de los hombres miserables; que la justicia tarda y nunca llega pero es la pesadilla del culpable." - Lo Que El Tiempo Me Enseñó

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Iv4n Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 40	As so many projects have been and are going to be reincarnated of old franchises, the lack of a new Dicworld game isn't that big loss. At least for me. And yeah, I'm a fan of the Discworld universe. Screenshots of Simon 4? Where?!? Share Share this post on Twitter

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Trumgottist Game Creator Hobbyist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Stockholm (or Gotland) Posts: 2,609	I read an interview with Pratchett some time ago where he stated that if there'd be another Discworld game it wouldn't be an adventure game. And besides, the company that made the three DW games we like is no more. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Play my game: Frasse and the Peas of Kejick. The Special Edition is now available! (Mac OS X or Windows.)

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Yzzyx Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10	Would love to see an adventure game based on Mort. Colour of Magic would also make a great one too. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Gordon Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 357	The Colour of Magic was done as a text adventure on the Spectrum ages ago. I suppose it could be re-made in all-singing, all-dancing point and click adventure format, or perhaps even as a conceptual framework for turning any of the books into a game. I haven't read any of the books in a while. In fact, I'm fairly certain that several new ones have been written since I last read one. This limits my recommendations a bit. Ideally, I suppose it should ficus on Rincewind, as there's much more potential for travel what with his running away all of the time. I'd go for the one where he goes to the Discworld version of Australia, mainly because I found that one particularly interesting and amusing. That, or maybe something with the Watch. Less travel involved, but it opens the possibility of some Maniac Mansion sort of character switching. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Terramax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,595	A Discworld based on the watch would be great. Think about it, solving a case with Vimes and co. Meeting characters like Detritius, Nobby, Angua, Carrot and the rest. I'd complete the game a thousand times!!!!!!! Share Share this post on Twitter

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Monroeski Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 135	It is ALWAYS time for a new Discworld game. I love that series. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Junkface Grah! Grah! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	I remember reading something like that too, but don't remember it coming across as so vehemently opposed an adventure. My memory of it is more something like it probably wouldn't follow the same format as the previous games. Unfortunately, I have no idea where the interview was. In answer to the topic question, yes, preferably from the perspective of the Watch. Of course, I doubt I've read even half the Discworld books so there's probably some other impossibly cool element I don't know about that needs to be made into a game. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Gordon Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 357	I can't imagine how a game could possibly be made out of the Discworld series that isn't an adventure. It doesn't seem to suit any other genre at all. Maybe that card game mentioned from time to time in the books, but that's unlikely to be able to stand on its own. Granted, I don't doubt that it could be done in some way, bearing in mind games liek "Doctor Who: Dalek Attack" or any of the seemingly endless film licensed platform games that have been done, but I can't imagine it being done well, or even properly. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Isak The Dude Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 490	I'm pretty sure that some sell-out developer and publisher could do a Discworld MMORPG, infact I heard there was talk about this some time ago. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ the Theory is Sound / Rilgo. Clothes. And. Apparel.

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Christian IV Adventure Game Researcher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, California Posts: 537	I love Discworld I, and was just wrestling with Discworld II this weekend, trying to get it to run WITH sound on my WIN XP Pro SP2, no joy yet...but I would love to see a new DW game! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The Future is the Promise of Today Becoming Real Admin 3D Worlds and Game Developers Group Linkedin Game Research and History http://3dworldandgamedevelopers.blogspot.com Game Patches and Aides http://www.filefront.com/user/CrisGer Patch and Fix Packs

08-21-2006, 10:36 AM	#15
Captain Hero Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22	I'd have to say Vimes is the logical choice for a main character. The Discworld series has really become the adventures of Vimes. He is the main character in every other book for the past ten books or so. He is in almost every book, too. He's also a detective which makes for a good adventurer. I'd love to see a new game, but not in the Noir style. That game...well, it doesn't feel like Discworld. It's a good game, but it doesn't compare to the first two in terms of capturing the spirit of PTerrys' writings. Share Share this post on Twitter

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theneb Revolution Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 113	heh! The vimes vibe is very strong here I'd certainly prefer a game based on a later book, as Pratchett's approach to interweaven events has got stronger during the years. Night Watch was exceptional, started brilliantly and ended even better. Interestering about a discworld MMORG, it could work as the Disc has enough diversity for everyone to pick someone different. Though being a Golem would be cool Iv4n, simon 4 screens are here: http://www.adventuregamers.com/screenshot.php?id=5788 It looks supurb! Share Share this post on Twitter

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bigjko El Luchador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,629	Just read Moving Pictures the other day. Hilarious book. I remember playing the first Discworld game and being pretty let down by the story. Felt more like fan service, mixing together as many books as possible, than an actual storyline fitting for a game. Never got to play the other two, sadly. Would love to see a new game either based entirely on one book, or a whole new story written by Pratchett. TellTale, with their license-snatching, should totally go for a Discworld game. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Use Verb On Noun - Adventure game inspired illustrations

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Hammerite kamikaze hummingbirds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Over there. Posts: 7,946	The third was, imo, similar to 'Feet Of Clay' or 'Men At Arms' (i forget which). City Watch books are the best in the whole series. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The bin is a place for household rubbish, not beloved pets!