My March 19, 2018, post for the A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal day set me on a quest to find the origins of online games, some of these relatively modern and some with ancient roots.
Gaming might well be a modern take on an art that is almost timeless – storytelling. A perfect excuse for a writer to delve a little deeper. As my research continues, I realise that some games have more recent roots, but there are ones that go centuries back.
Soon after finding dragons living in the diverse dungeons, I discovered that many games have elements and more with roots in the mythology that enriched the lives of our early ancestors. Therefore, I could have just used a repetitive answer throughout, but I chose a more scenic path.
So scenic that I got diverted by the urge to start with at least one source material as that was a better opening. A case of DEA – devious experiment ahead. Any ideas on which will be the diversion?
There was a point where this challenge was going to be called ‘Arthur to Zelda’. But Arthur must wait – like Charles – to be King…King Kong? Wait and read what happens when the sword emerges – and learn which sword rules.
As I write this, my A-Z list below is incomplete, so suggestions are welcome. I have forgotten games that I played a decade ago – like a few strategy titles. In a couple of cases, there are games beginning with that letter, but no interesting ‘roots’. Some of my choices might seem strange, but there is ‘method in my madness’ – like I’ve tried to choose (a) games with roots, and (b) games that I have sampled for hours or months.
For those games that I have played, I have attempted to give my personal assessment- stars based on the following aspects: Setting; Storyline; Gameplay; Entertainment; and Genesis. My supportive partner, Juanita has added her input as a fellow gamer – in fact, her experience is far greater than mine. P is the key to our relationship.
Here are the 26 letters that will develop into my posts for the April 2018 Blogging from A to Z Challenge, aka A2ZMMORPG – A to Z Musings Muster Original Roots Per Game:
A is for Assassin’s Creed
B is for Baldur’s Gate
C is for Conan Exiles
D is for Defiance
E is for Elder Scrolls
F is for Frankenstein
G is for Guns or Butter
H is for ……
I is for Indiana Jones
J is for Jumanji
K is for King Charles?
L is for LOTRO
M is for Might & Magic
N is for …..
O is for …..
P is for Perfect World
Q is for ….
R is for …..
S is for SWTOR
T is for Tomb Raider
U is for …..
V is for Vindictus
W is for WOW
X is for X-Men
Z is for Zelda
Brain isn’t working this early. Do a Google search and I bet those letters will fill. You have a fun theme!
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Thanks, Alex. I’ve been searching lists on gaming sites so I have some games, but they don’t deserve a mention – unless I get desperate.
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Sorry, no ideas are coming to mind. Wish I could help. 😦
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That’s okay, Ellen – the spaces WILL vanish.
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I spent several years playing WoW with my husband and all of our mutual friends. But gaming fell off after my kids were born, and I’ve never had the desire to return. WoW was also the extent of my gaming, and I only ever played that because my husband asked me to play with him.
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Gaming-time has to take its place behind other priorities – like kids. I’ve only upped my gaming time since I’ve been retired with grown-up step-kids. WoW was a game that I played very briefly though.
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I have to admit, I only know a handful of the games you’ve listed.
Can’t wait to read your challenge. It’s tomorrow!!!!!
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Tomorrow and I’ve only written five posts – blame life/family/health interruptions. Hope you are on top of the challenge, Sarah.
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Can’t say I am. I’m scheduling the first posts now, but I’ve only written up to K. It takes so much time to preapre a post. But I wil do it!
Let’s go on!!!
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