Elemental: Destiny’s Embers

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I know this has posted a few times before, but since we have so many new users to the site and game, I wanted to post about it again.  Destiny’s Embers is a book written in partnership with Random House by Stardock CEO Brad Wardell.  Destiny’s Ember is a book written about the world of Elemental which revolves around the Kingdom and the Empire trying to regain the mastery of the world.

The book will be available on August 24th, and can be found at several retailers including Amazon.com.

Elemental: Destiny’s Embers

Elemental Destiny's Embers

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

Any news about possible "Fanboy Pack" with Limited Edition + Destiny's Embers?

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

I'm really looking forward to it's release.  I love that cover, too.  Simple and elegant.

 

I'm going to own this book.  I'm going to own this book hard.

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Wintersong, reply 1
Any news about possible "Fanboy Pack" with Limited Edition + Destiny's Embers?
End of Wintersong's quote

We're talking to them about it. 

I can say that Random House is helping produce an in-game campaign for those who have the book. Basically, it's an RPG-ish mini-campaign that follows events from the book.

 

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

I'm in for two copies, one digital to read, and one for my "cool stuff" shelf.  :)

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

I can say that Random House is helping produce an in-game campaign for those who have the book. Basically, it's an RPG-ish mini-campaign that follows events from the book.
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Wait, is it only going to be available to those who have the book (? not sure how that would get tracked), or just follows the events so those who don't have the book would be a bit confused?

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

Woohoo!  Kindle edition preordered!

Reply #7 from Elemental Forums Top

I'm curious about the book. Certainly a pack with the limited edition + book would be interesting.

Reply #8 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Annatar11, reply 5

I can say that Random House is helping produce an in-game campaign for those who have the book. Basically, it's an RPG-ish mini-campaign that follows events from the book.

Wait, is it only going to be available to those who have the book (? not sure how that would get tracked), or just follows the events so those who don't have the book would be a bit confused?
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It's an additional campaign that the book buyers get.

Reply #9 from Elemental Forums Top

Oooh, something to sweeten the deal.. Tricksy, tricksy! ;)

Reply #10 from Elemental Forums Top

It's an additional campaign that the book buyers get.
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How is that tracked?  Does an e-book version get me the campaign?  What options do I have for getting the book in digital format?

Reply #11 from Elemental Forums Top

Probably the ebook/book comes with a code that will allow you to download the quest. Just like a DLC.

 

But I'm just guessing.

Reply #12 from Elemental Forums Top

it would be great if the ppl who buy limited edition get some in game bonuses too

ppl love in game bonuses i would buy instantly limited edition :blush:

 

(maybe some cosmetic chat changes or something minor would be great)

Reply #13 from Elemental Forums Top

Hey I'm game for the "Special campaign for book buyers." Reason is I really hope this works out for Random House. As a whole the game industry could use better writing. There are some notable exceptions like Bioware, but usually the writing is not that good. So, if a book publisher starts to see benefits to working with game devs, maybe we get some better written games out of it.

In terms of the book itself, who knows? Brad is an unproven author at this point so it could be great, could be crap, or could be anything in between. I'll be interested to see. Generally I don't care for fantasy novels, but hey.

However, I'll get it for the game content alone because I hope to encourage these kind of partnerships. If authors and in particular editors (because often games have decent foundations, they just need some polish) can be encouraged to work with dev houses, I think we could get some far more polished games.

Reply #15 from Elemental Forums Top

Throw in a mouse pad!

Reply #16 from Elemental Forums Top

I just want to say how much I'm looking forward to this book.  I haven't been disappointed by a StarDock game yet, and I'm willing to bet Elemental will be an instant classic.  We should support Destiny's Embers so that maybe there can be sequels.  I'm always looking for an original and interesting fantasy fiction that doesn't derive too much from recycled material (i.e. Lord of the Rings). 

Destiny's Embers will be a nice companion to the game, I especially love the campaign based on the book idea.  In fact, if there are sequels that have campaigns in each one that would be a great way to sell them.  Now all we need to do is get Peter Jackson to make a live action movie :grin:   (or anyone not named Uwe Boll). 

Reply #17 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Sencha, reply 16
(or anyone not named Uwe Boll). 
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Ok: with this remark, you'll get Brett Rattner then. :grin:

 

And on topic I shall add my voice to those asking for the possibility to pre-order Limited Edition + Book together. |-)

Reply #20 from Elemental Forums Top

Amazon.ca is selling it which is good for us Canucks.

I like the bio too:

Brad Wardell is the President & CEO of Stardock, a Midwestern software company. Mr. Wardell is the lead designer of Elemental: War of Magic and is active in software development, designing and coding many Stardock products.  His other activities include being a Microsoft MVP, blogger, podcaster and featured columnist. Wardell is a graduate of Western Michigan University where he met his wife Debbie Wardell, with whom he has three children.  In his free time he enjoys beekeeping.

 

I always wondered why there was beehives as a city upgrade - which is totally cool as my son and I Love honey!

Good stuff. Already pre-ordered.

Reply #21 from Elemental Forums Top

Sooo uhh...Audio Book? Audible has really spoiled me with such a great place to buy those...I don't really read many books these days.

Reply #22 from Elemental Forums Top

why oh why is the kindle edition coming up as more money then the paperback?

this = MADNESS.

 

 

Reply #24 from Elemental Forums Top

Can we order this through Impulse?

I guess I could fire up Impulse and check.

But I'm lazy.

Reply #25 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Luckmann, reply 24
Can we order this through Impulse?

I guess I could fire up Impulse and check.

But I'm lazy.
End of Luckmann's quote

just had a quick look in the elemental pre-order, and ther is no metion of the book, just  the limited edition, upgrade to limited edition,standard edition digital & standard edition retail.

pity, also want the book for my libraries.

harpo