histerys of vanadil a SE E-book?

this was brot up in another topic in a round about way but i felt it should hav it's own topic and maybe if anuf of us talk about se will do it.

a SE made E-book that gives explanes the history of vanadel

includes the AF quest story lines

the expansion story's and other myths and law

i my self would be wiling to pay $10 for sum thing like that
they could even let you use Crista if they want and or let you add it on to your bill for a month.

what do you all think?

Great idea, honestly. I'm all about backstory.

Didn't they put some NPC in WoW that explains all the lore? I wouldn't know, I wouldn't touch (x) easy mode games..... oops...

They could come out with an NPC that does the same thing. Or, they could put something on their website. But seriously, I wouldn't pay real money for this. If SE put out something that details the myths of this world, I'd read it. It promotes they're game... I'm not paying for it.

Good idea! Think of all the superfluous stuff that came out of Lord of the Rings (the books!!!) with maps and spinoffs. Superfluous might be the wrong word but you get the idea. Back story and spinoffs never hurt.

Can't see SE putting time/money in to writing it though so maybe if they throw it out to fans via a creative writing competition?? Tales from the crystal wars etc.

they have ritin it tho i swear i remember there being menchin of books in japan about this game

What is with this English...?

I like the idea though.

yes please, and let it avalaible everywhere (jewel neck im talking about you!)

good idea :D

Apart from playing FFXI, reading is my favourite pastime. So yeah, I like this idea a lot actually.

also feal free to add what you would like to see if they were to make sum thing like this

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Originally Posted by Tamoa

Apart from playing FFXI, reading is my favourite pastime. So yeah, I like this idea a lot actually.

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reading a book while sat in jeuno with your flag up ftw.

The info is out there, but yeah I really enjoy reading the stories from SE direct/seeing concept art and stuff. Unfortunately the want for this is probably not as much as it should be- the Vana d'iel Tribune was always highly under-appreciated.

here http://www.jpbutton.com/?p=3337 some of the jp onRy books about FFXI lore

ultimania is a popular series of books about most of the final fantasy games

too bad we will never see those translated ;_;

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What is with this English...?

I like the idea though.

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Read her sig, you're going to feel like a huge dick.

I'd read it, more on topic.

I wouldn't mind this at all since I love reading. Beautiful illustrations of major and minor in-game characters would be lovely. Pictures of Faffy, Bahamut, Ouryu, even Guivre! Yes please!

I think its a good idea.

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Originally Posted by Meyi

What is with this English...?

I like the idea though.

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read their signature dude........

yay more posters ^^ and i did not think of illustration's but thats a grate idea too!

I would love an ffxi lore book heck make a ffxi anime. .hack is still pretty popular.

There's a few books like this in Japanese. An Ultimania with the quests and story, and a couple World Concept type of books with lots of backstory and concept art. Those came out a while ago and I'm pretty sure they're out of print. Would be nice if they released them in some form or other, with English etc.

Part of the backstory can be found here and there on the official site though (such as the Vana'diel Tribune).

I would read it as well, though after I do the actual story ingame to avoid spoilers ;P

anyone els think this is a good idea?