Assassin's Creed books cancelled - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 2nd Nov 2007, 10:32

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/11...ks_cancelled/1

A trilogy of books planned to explore the history behind Assassin's Creed has now been cancelled after pressure from the descendants of the real assassins...

Jamie · 2nd Nov 2007, 10:53

What utter rubbish, if it's a fictional story I don't think you should have to get approval.

sub routine · 2nd Nov 2007, 11:04

I suppose you can`t really argue if they want to respect their ancestors though. I didn`t realise it was based on real world stuffs, very interesting *goes away to google Ismaeli*

Jokkocze · 2nd Nov 2007, 11:06

Aaaw.. I was kinda looking forward to the books :/

sub routine · 2nd Nov 2007, 11:13

very interesting linky linky

will. · 2nd Nov 2007, 11:13

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Originally Posted by sub routine

I suppose you can`t really argue if they want to respect their ancestors though. I didn`t realise it was based on real world stuffs, very interesting *goes away to google Ismaeli*

But it was fictional...

If someone's ancestors got pissed of whenever something was written about an ancient culture we'd not have a vast majority of films and books we have today.

liratheal · 2nd Nov 2007, 11:24

In a way I see where they're coming from, the books may not have done right by the descendants idea of what should be written about their ancestors.

On the other hand, I seriously doubt that anyone is going to read the books and have false impressions of what the real assassins group were like, especially as most works of fiction clearly state so, and I expect as the author is a best seller, he would have the sense to have a disclaimer somewhere in the book, as with most almost-real situations written about/filmed/animated.

I expect a copy will be 'accidentally' leaked onto the net at some point, until then I guess it's all speculation as to what's actually in them.. Can't be far off the game world, though

Stabby murder, sneaky murder and freerunning :B

TreeDude · 2nd Nov 2007, 12:01

If the books did not have a connection with the game we all know there would be no problems releasing them. It's not like there are not already fictional books about assassins. Not to mention the fact that it is ok for the game to be released, but not the books?

I don't think anyone tried to get 300 (referring to the graphic novel) to adhere to the actual events.

DXR_13KE · 2nd Nov 2007, 12:13

what about cowboy films, games and comics?

liratheal · 2nd Nov 2007, 13:28

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Originally Posted by TreeDude

I don't think anyone tried to get 300 (referring to the graphic novel) to adhere to the actual events.

Not sure many people can claim to be descendants, though :B

Bauul · 2nd Nov 2007, 13:39

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Originally Posted by TreeDude

I don't think anyone tried to get 300 (referring to the graphic novel) to adhere to the actual events.

What are you on about? 300 was perfectly accurate! Everyone knows in ancient Greece leather speedos was mandatory wear!

Carnival · 2nd Nov 2007, 13:44

Why is that people have to BAAAAAWWW over books and films so much at the moment? Its FICTION. The words "based on" do not translate to "This is EXACTLY what happened to the letter" in any language.

Silly assassins. Grow up.

liratheal · 2nd Nov 2007, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Carnival

Why is that people have to BAAAAAWWW over books and films so much at the moment? Its FICTION. The words "based on" do not translate to "This is EXACTLY what happened to the letter" in any language.

Silly assassins. Grow up.

But then they'd never get any media attention!

Even though that seems to be the point of an assassin...

Maybe they're liars too

sub routine · 2nd Nov 2007, 14:57

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Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

what about cowboy films, games and comics?

Cowboys ain`t assassins though? This is set in the middle east, I don`t think they had any cowboys there 1000 or so years ago. If cowboys could assassinate people then ubisoft would have a problem, they would probably have run in fright and cancelled the book if they complained too.

sub routine · 2nd Nov 2007, 15:00

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Originally Posted by will.

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Originally Posted by sub routine

I suppose you can`t really argue if they want to respect their ancestors though. I didn`t realise it was based on real world stuffs, very interesting *goes away to google Ismaeli*

But it was fictional...

If someone's ancestors got pissed of whenever something was written about an ancient culture we'd not have a vast majority of films and books we have today.

would you want to piss off a bunch of assassins though?

steveo_mcg · 2nd Nov 2007, 15:26

I should have objected to that rubbish rob roy film a few years ago maybe they'd have bought me off.

aggies11 · 2nd Nov 2007, 17:12

Fictional or not, you really don't want to piss off assassins. If I am doing a book on Ninjas, and then I get threats from *real Ninjas*, you better believe I am gonna cancel the book!

As an aside, I don't think it's a big loss as video game books are spotty at best. The Mass effect one was pretty decent. I tried the Hellgate novel, and although the story/setting was interesting the writing (by an accomplished writer) was pretty rough. Cringe worthy at some points.

Aggies

TreeDude · 2nd Nov 2007, 17:15

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Originally Posted by liratheal

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Originally Posted by TreeDude

I don't think anyone tried to get 300 (referring to the graphic novel) to adhere to the actual events.

Not sure many people can claim to be descendants, though :B

I suppose I could use Pocahontas as a better example. Sure it's a Disney film, but the same argument could apply.

Oclocker · 3rd Nov 2007, 00:04

Its probably an attempt to gain sales - books probably not really cancelled. Publicity stunt no doubt,

8igdave · 3rd Nov 2007, 16:17

The real events happening how long ago? How lame. Your dissing my ancestors who i never knew and who lived many hundreds of years ago! For all i know my ancestors could have been german and this country could have gone to war with my ancestors country! Damn this country!

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liratheal Just got a great book on tape Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: High Wycombe, UK Posts: 3,574	In a way I see where they're coming from, the books may not have done right by the descendants idea of what should be written about their ancestors. On the other hand, I seriously doubt that anyone is going to read the books and have false impressions of what the real assassins group were like, especially as most works of fiction clearly state so, and I expect as the author is a best seller, he would have the sense to have a disclaimer somewhere in the book, as with most almost-real situations written about/filmed/animated. I expect a copy will be 'accidentally' leaked onto the net at some point, until then I guess it's all speculation as to what's actually in them.. Can't be far off the game world, though Stabby murder, sneaky murder and freerunning :B __________________ Gigabyte MA790FX, X4 9950 Black Edition, 8gb Geil Black Dragon, 2x4870 512mb, Antec TruePower Quattro 850w I game, Do you?

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sub routine Archie Gemel Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 149	I suppose you can`t really argue if they want to respect their ancestors though. I didn`t realise it was based on real world stuffs, very interesting goes away to google Ismaeli

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sub routine Archie Gemel Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 149	very interesting linky linky

2nd Nov 2007, 12:01	#8
TreeDude Multimodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 239	If the books did not have a connection with the game we all know there would be no problems releasing them. It's not like there are not already fictional books about assassins. Not to mention the fact that it is ok for the game to be released, but not the books? I don't think anyone tried to get 300 (referring to the graphic novel) to adhere to the actual events.

2nd Nov 2007, 13:44	#12
Carnival Dremel a WHAT?! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 48	Why is that people have to BAAAAAWWW over books and films so much at the moment? Its FICTION. The words "based on" do not translate to "This is EXACTLY what happened to the letter" in any language. Silly assassins. Grow up.

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aggies11 Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 171	Fictional or not, you really don't want to piss off assassins. If I am doing a book on Ninjas, and then I get threats from real Ninjas, you better believe I am gonna cancel the book! As an aside, I don't think it's a big loss as video game books are spotty at best. The Mass effect one was pretty decent. I tried the Hellgate novel, and although the story/setting was interesting the writing (by an accomplished writer) was pretty rough. Cringe worthy at some points. Aggies

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8igdave Counting down the days to November! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 96	The real events happening how long ago? How lame. Your dissing my ancestors who i never knew and who lived many hundreds of years ago! For all i know my ancestors could have been german and this country could have gone to war with my ancestors country! Damn this country! __________________ Finaly built : Q6600 GO - X38 Abit QuadGT- -BFG GeForce 8800 GTX OC - 4x1GB OCZ RAM - -X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty - Lian-Li 60 PLUS II -