Comments on: The Infernal City: An Elder Scrolls Novel by Greg Keyes – review http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/ Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Comic Books, Horror Book, Television, Movie Reviews, Author Interviews Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:44:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nightmare http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-41235 Nightmare Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:08:34 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-41235 Not for me. I've never laughed so hard than the moment I read that the Dunmer had destroyed themselves! OMG!!!!! Anyways, I have to agree with you. Thought I can't wait for the next game to come out, I am a bit worried. They're making it fairly soon after Oblivion. Hopefully they include some of the things that Oblivion left out. Not for me. I’ve never laughed so hard than the moment I read that the Dunmer had destroyed themselves! OMG!!!!! Anyways, I have to agree with you. Thought I can’t wait for the next game to come out, I am a bit worried. They’re making it fairly soon after Oblivion. Hopefully they include some of the things that Oblivion left out.

]]> By: Lambert of the isles http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-39630 Lambert of the isles Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:32:34 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-39630 We have no idea what's happening with the next game, and in any case I think that it would be foolish to release it so soon. Oblivion was simply beyond fantastic for its time, but it still left a lot to be desired. As for the book, I've not yet got a copy but I will read. Even though my knowledge of it is vague, one thing I don't like is leaving the book to an outsider of the series to formulate a plot, since it really rips off a lot of meat from the series from the perspective of the gamer. First of all, 40 years after the evens of Oblivion and The Shivering Isles is raises many questions. What happened to the new Sheogorath/Champion of Cyrodill? What makes this new emperor deserving of the throne? I personally think that somebody with a closer relation to the last of the Septims should have gotten that prize. Yeah, his last friend the protagonist of Oblivion, as Martin did say that the fate of the empire falls to the Champion. And second, the destruction of an entire race doesn't sound like a good idea at all. It's just as bad as the destruction of all the Ayleids (including the good ones) and it really is a huge let down for all those who played Morrowind. But the idea of the infernal city itself and Clavicus Vile's part in it is awesome. I decided to keep the Umbra sword away from Vile, so it would be nice to know how he got it back from the Champion, especially after becoming a Daedric Prince. Just my two cents. I fear what I might find when I read this book. We have no idea what’s happening with the next game, and in any case I think that it would be foolish to release it so soon. Oblivion was simply beyond fantastic for its time, but it still left a lot to be desired.

As for the book, I’ve not yet got a copy but I will read. Even though my knowledge of it is vague, one thing I don’t like is leaving the book to an outsider of the series to formulate a plot, since it really rips off a lot of meat from the series from the perspective of the gamer. First of all, 40 years after the evens of Oblivion and The Shivering Isles is raises many questions. What happened to the new Sheogorath/Champion of Cyrodill? What makes this new emperor deserving of the throne? I personally think that somebody with a closer relation to the last of the Septims should have gotten that prize. Yeah, his last friend the protagonist of Oblivion, as Martin did say that the fate of the empire falls to the Champion. And second, the destruction of an entire race doesn’t sound like a good idea at all. It’s just as bad as the destruction of all the Ayleids (including the good ones) and it really is a huge let down for all those who played Morrowind. But the idea of the infernal city itself and Clavicus Vile’s part in it is awesome. I decided to keep the Umbra sword away from Vile, so it would be nice to know how he got it back from the Champion, especially after becoming a Daedric Prince.

Just my two cents. I fear what I might find when I read this book.

]]> By: Nightmare http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-33415 Nightmare Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:25:34 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-33415 Okay. I finally found a credible source. I now see that you were right. It will be set in Alinorm the Capital of Summerset Isles. Though I never liked the Altmer, I still cannot wait for the game to be released! Okay. I finally found a credible source. I now see that you were right. It will be set in Alinorm the Capital of Summerset Isles. Though I never liked the Altmer, I still cannot wait for the game to be released!

]]> By: Nightmare http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-27926 Nightmare Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:04:42 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-27926 Yeah, I heard about that. I simply can't wait to run into a store and see the shelves filled with The Elder Scrolls V: Empire. But I never heard about it being in Summerset Isles. I hope not! I always hated the Altmer, those yellow-skinned, stuck-up jerks! I would kill for it if it were set in Elsweyr! Yeah, I heard about that. I simply can’t wait to run into a store and see the shelves filled with The Elder Scrolls V: Empire. But I never heard about it being in Summerset Isles. I hope not! I always hated the Altmer, those yellow-skinned, stuck-up jerks! I would kill for it if it were set in Elsweyr!

]]> By: Altmer Prince http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-24797 Altmer Prince Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:38:57 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-24797 Elder Scrolls V was offically announced. It will be set in The Summerset Isles. No release date set though... Elder Scrolls V was offically announced. It will be set in The Summerset Isles. No release date set though…

]]> By: rob ham http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-18443 rob ham Wed, 26 May 2010 11:04:12 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-18443 wow wow

]]> By: Nightmare http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-18293 Nightmare Mon, 24 May 2010 20:25:45 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-18293 Well, after reading this book, I have to say that it was the best book I have ever read! I've played several hundred hours of Morrowind, and even more Oblivion, and I love all the lore they placed in the story. I'm not surprised that the Dunmer destroyed themselves in an act of self-preservation. Though I find it unlikely that they were overrun by Argonians, it is a very goodd book. I simply can't wait for the next one, as well as The Elder Scrolls V: Empire, as it was, at one point, going to be called. Well, after reading this book, I have to say that it was the best book I have ever read! I’ve played several hundred hours of Morrowind, and even more Oblivion, and I love all the lore they placed in the story. I’m not surprised that the Dunmer destroyed themselves in an act of self-preservation. Though I find it unlikely that they were overrun by Argonians, it is a very goodd book. I simply can’t wait for the next one, as well as The Elder Scrolls V: Empire, as it was, at one point, going to be called.

]]> By: Emmi http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-15805 Emmi Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:38:04 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-15805 I hated this book. Look what it did to the Dunmer! And how in the world do tribal lizard people take over the Dunmer? And Jay - no, this book is not awesome, and I have almost 500 hours logged in Morrowind in and about 300 in Oblivion. Due to certain plot events I'm kind of outraged - what was the reason I spent all that time saving Vvardenfell if they were just going to do what they did to it? I hated this book. Look what it did to the Dunmer! And how in the world do tribal lizard people take over the Dunmer?

And Jay – no, this book is not awesome, and I have almost 500 hours logged in Morrowind in and about 300 in Oblivion. Due to certain plot events I’m kind of outraged – what was the reason I spent all that time saving Vvardenfell if they were just going to do what they did to it?

]]> By: The Gray Fox http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-15749 The Gray Fox Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:12:43 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-15749 The Elder Scrolls isnt the same without the mages guild! And the Dunmer on verge of extinction?! WTF This book is crap! The Elder Scrolls isnt the same without the mages guild! And the Dunmer on verge of extinction?! WTF This book is crap!

]]> By: Altrin http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-15731 Altrin Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:31:57 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-15731 This book is a great book that has a deep story line. I have trouble putting it down and when I get into it I lose track of time because it is so good! But, as said before, it is a book for those fans who have played the pervious TWO games. I did't play the elder scrolls before oblivion and I sometimes get lost when reading. Other than that I can't wait for the next book! This book is a great book that has a deep story line. I have trouble putting it down and when I get into it I lose track of time because it is so good! But, as said before, it is a book for those fans who have played the pervious TWO games. I did’t play the elder scrolls before oblivion and I sometimes get lost when reading.

Other than that I can’t wait for the next book!

]]> By: Jay http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-15113 Jay Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:29:36 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-15113 In all fairness everyone. This book is awesome if you played, and I mean PLAYED the last couple games. Otherwise, I totally agree that this book would suck. From the first few pages you would be completely confused and wondering why there was a talking lizard helping this girl. In all fairness everyone. This book is awesome if you played, and I mean PLAYED the last couple games. Otherwise, I totally agree that this book would suck. From the first few pages you would be completely confused and wondering why there was a talking lizard helping this girl.

]]> By: Glarthir http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-12272 Glarthir Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:19:49 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-12272 I read it and liked it. It's really only for someone who has played the games. I read it and liked it. It’s really only for someone who has played the games.

]]> By: Aaron Teiser http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-10016 Aaron Teiser Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:45:55 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-10016 When I was doing the write-up I googled TES:5 and I saw several articles which mentioned a 2010 release based on comments by Paul Oughton. Looking deeper, I see all those articles predate Todd Howard's "don't look for a new Elder Scrolls game in the near future." comment at QuakeCon 2009. I apologize for not being more thorough in my research. When I was doing the write-up I googled TES:5 and I saw several articles which mentioned a 2010 release based on comments by Paul Oughton.

Looking deeper, I see all those articles predate Todd Howard’s “don’t look for a new Elder Scrolls game in the near future.” comment at QuakeCon 2009.

I apologize for not being more thorough in my research.

]]> By: Sword of Dor-lomin http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-9928 Sword of Dor-lomin Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:53:30 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-9928 The plot doent sound great think they could have done much better. Elder Scrolls V lol dont know about that next year, you sure?? The plot doent sound great think they could have done much better. Elder Scrolls V lol dont know about that next year, you sure??

]]> By: Greyweather http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-7602 Greyweather Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:38:25 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-7602 Oh, not just seemingly. Putting aside the unique vocabulary, the book is filled with tremendous implications that are utterly meaningless to anyone who has not played the last game, or better yet, the last two games. It would be like someone's first exposure to Macbeth being that of watching a version with the first two acts cut out. Oh, not just seemingly. Putting aside the unique vocabulary, the book is filled with tremendous implications that are utterly meaningless to anyone who has not played the last game, or better yet, the last two games.

It would be like someone’s first exposure to Macbeth being that of watching a version with the first two acts cut out.

]]> By: Jay Tomio http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-7590 Jay Tomio Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:54:02 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-7590 no, I actually was in the mood for something light and fun, but that it was Keyes perhaps pushed it over the top as a choice, as I've found him to be - at the very least - a solid writer. It was a combination of being a very light read that fought that very quality by wanting to be (seemingly, as I'm not familiar with the game or previous books) so insider friendly. no, I actually was in the mood for something light and fun, but that it was Keyes perhaps pushed it over the top as a choice, as I’ve found him to be – at the very least – a solid writer. It was a combination of being a very light read that fought that very quality by wanting to be (seemingly, as I’m not familiar with the game or previous books) so insider friendly.

]]> By: Greyweather http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-7585 Greyweather Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:27:00 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-7585 I'm guessing the only reason you tried was because Keyes had his name on it. I’m guessing the only reason you tried was because Keyes had his name on it.

]]> By: Jay Tomio http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/the-infernal-city-an-elder-scrolls-novel-by-greg-keyes-review/#comment-7580 Jay Tomio Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:59:41 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=42133#comment-7580 Found this book impossible to get into. Found this book impossible to get into.

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