Runescape book? Anyone gunna get it, lol

Mogo · **Posted:** July 10th, 2008, 1:22 pm

Just wondering if anyone is going to purchase it. I probably will for the novelty value, if nothing else. Although, it is fantasy, so in the genre I normally read.

Edit: For those not aware, here's a link: http://www.jagexstore.com/product_info. ... ducts_id=1

Znath · **Posted:** July 10th, 2008, 1:44 pm

I may look through it if it's at a library, but I don't know if I'd buy it right now
particularly since I'm currently on break and not working.

I don't know whether it'd be good or bad, but it would probably just be fun to
read through just for the sake of entertainment.

Stip45 · **Posted:** July 10th, 2008, 2:14 pm

Wait, there's a Runescape book?

~Stip~

Saten Ruiko · **Posted:** July 10th, 2008, 2:20 pm

Stipsummoner wrote:

Wait, there's a Runescape book?

~Stip~

Jagex wrote:

In the coming months, you can expect a lot from the Jagex Store. Plans are afoot to bring you a range of RuneScape merchandise to buy, including many that you voted for in the 'Shop till you Drop' poll.

One of these items is available for pre-order now: the first ever official RuneScape novel, Betrayal at Falador by T.S. Church. This fantasy epic opens with the discovery of a mysterious woman, found close to death within the walls of Falador Castle. Sir Amik and the White Knights are determined to reveal the identity of her attacker, thought to be a monster seen attacking travellers on the outskirts of Asgarnia. The question is: can the monster really be the blacksmith Doric, newly arrived from Keldagrim?

This Limited Edition hardback is available for pre-order now, and will be released on the 21st of July. Visit the Jagex Store to find out more, and keep an eye out for more news on available RuneScape merchandise.

I don't currently have an interest in reading something Jagex would produce...but is Church known for anything?

Zilla · **Posted:** July 10th, 2008, 7:42 pm

Interesting.
Might be worth the read but I know of someone writing a better rs book than that and he is an RVer. I am waiting for that one to come out. :wink:

Mogo · **Posted:** July 11th, 2008, 2:58 am

ZCSE wrote:

Interesting.
Might be worth the read but I know of someone writing a better rs book than that and he is an RVer. I am waiting for that one to come out. :wink:

Are they actually writing a real Rs book? I'd hate to see the amount they have to pay in copyright stuff to JAGeX.

Tahu 1000 · **Posted:** July 11th, 2008, 7:52 am

Jagex probably paid them.
I might get it from the library, but it'll probably be a short read not worth buying.

Mogo · **Posted:** July 11th, 2008, 10:19 am

Tahu Hearted wrote:

Jagex probably paid them.

I was talking about Zilla's friend, not the guy who wrote this one.

Kanye West · **Posted:** July 11th, 2008, 10:20 am

Who would write a story about a vidja game. I mean, man, the movies were enough.

Not going to read it. Not going to look at it. Nothing, although

Zezima: "The greatest thing to ever happen" amirite.

Zilla · **Posted:** July 11th, 2008, 11:56 am

mogomongoose wrote:

ZCSE wrote:

Interesting.
Might be worth the read but I know of someone writing a better rs book than that and he is an RVer. I am waiting for that one to come out. :wink:

Are they actually writing a real Rs book? I'd hate to see the amount they have to pay in copyright stuff to JAGeX.

It's a novel set in the places from runescape, which is probably what the one Jagex is talking about is doing as well. I doubt it is so much about runescape as just a fantasy story set in those places and using rs names of things. Just because it is rs related doesn't mean it won't be a good story, geez.

Anyway, my friend is working on finishing his and last I heard contacted Jagex about it but they hadn't replied yet. It would be great if they let him do it. I read part of it that he had finished and thought it was really good. I probably shouldn't have mentioned it though because if he wanted people to know all this he would have said something himself. :oops:

I find it interesting that Jagex is doing this now. Hopefully he has a shot at it too.
I'm sure they are getting a good part of the money from the sale of that book so you would think they would want to do more if it is successful.

Pyro3000 · **Posted:** July 11th, 2008, 2:17 pm

"As the young man grinded away on goblins an idea struck him. I should shear 20 sheep!"

Yeah. Can't wait.

Also I bet they make it into a quest XD

Mogo · **Posted:** July 11th, 2008, 4:40 pm

Pyro69er wrote:

"As the young man grinded away on goblins an idea struck him. I should shear 20 sheep!"

Yeah. Can't wait.

Also I bet they make it into a quest XD

You know, that wouldn't surprise me. I'll probably preorder it anyway. For a hard back, it's not actually that expensive. I've been reading a lot of a particular author and his hardbacks cost about £18 ($34) each!!! (£12 is about $23)

Alex Louis · **Posted:** July 11th, 2008, 7:35 pm

I'll pass till they make it into a movie.
And it has to have 'Brad Pitt' & 'Isla Fisher'
...and 'R' rated.

Paidea · **Posted:** July 11th, 2008, 11:29 pm

I'm not a fanatic or anything, so I'll just wait until it hits the bookstore or library or something... should be an interesting read, I suppose.

~Paidea

PS: ZCSE, I know who you're talking about :wink:

Tahu 1000 · **Posted:** July 12th, 2008, 6:41 am

I'll probably read it.
Jaron should get Zamorak's Bane published. I'd buy that.

Rat King · **Posted:** July 12th, 2008, 11:57 am

I second that, Tahu.

Matt · **Posted:** July 12th, 2008, 1:36 pm

I wasn't expecting this from Jagex. Personally I don't really like the lore behind RS, and I quit last year anyway, so no I won't be getting it. But eh, interesting idea on Jagex's behalf.

-Matt

Mogo · **Posted:** July 16th, 2008, 1:16 pm

Well, I thought, meh, it'll be a novelty if nothing else, and hey, it might be worth something one day, so...

Jagex Store E-mail wrote:

Jagex Store
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Order Number: 1095
Date Ordered: Wednesday 16 July, 2008

Products
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1 x Betrayal at Falador (JAG00001) = £ 12.99
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Sub-Total: £ 12.99
Registered Mail (Shipping to GB : 0.85 kg(s)): £ 3.95
UK VAT @ 17.5%: £ 0.69
Total: £ 17.63

Becomes a bit steep with the P&P, but nevermind, I thought what the hey (I could of bought "House of Suns" Hard Back edition for the same price

). And apparently 1094 people have already ordered it, lol.

Andrey · **Posted:** July 16th, 2008, 1:53 pm

Thats 1094 completely anti-social people out of 2 million who play Runescape.

This book great success.

Mogo · **Posted:** July 16th, 2008, 3:09 pm

I don't even play RS anymore...
Edit: noticed you didn't include me anyway, lol.

Runescape book? Anyone gunna get it, lol

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