Is this game true to the books?

[rubyismycat]

i dont want to buy another Dune game where key characters are gender swapped etc etc

[Butch]

It's true to the board game.

[View The Phenom]

It uses the movie characters for artwork, so you'll still get a gender swapped Liet Kynes. However, unlike other games, this one actually captures most of what makes the books great. I think the only thing we're missing is Shai Halud eating troops on occasion, but it doesn't feel like "generic game with Dune Skin".

Maybe that helps?

[rubyismycat]

Thanks ill most certainly Hard Pass if film makers and game devs cant respect the writing of a true genius they wont get my money

[View The Phenom]

Originally posted by rubyismycat:

Thanks ill most certainly Hard Pass if film makers and game devs cant respect the writing of a true genius they wont get my money

If Liet Kynes being gender swapped is enough to turn you off, then you're missing out. As far as authentic Dune games on Steam, this hits closer than anything else I've seen.

Good luck.

[Richcraft]

Originally posted by rubyismycat:

Thanks ill most certainly Hard Pass if film makers and game devs cant respect the writing of a true genius they wont get my money

You're playing a board game. Creative liberties have been taken yes, with Liet Kynes. The books are still the books. This is a board game based on the books. Trust me, the gender of a character on a card doesn't effect gameplay one bit.

[Pinback]

Originally posted by Richcraft:

Originally posted by rubyismycat:

Thanks ill most certainly Hard Pass if film makers and game devs cant respect the writing of a true genius they wont get my money

You're playing a board game. Creative liberties have been taken yes, with Liet Kynes. The books are still the books. This is a board game based on the books. Trust me, the gender of a character on a card doesn't effect gameplay one bit.

Rationalizing will do little here. Don't feed the troll.

[Carluccio]

Originally posted by rubyismycat:

Thanks ill most certainly Hard Pass if film makers and game devs cant respect the writing of a true genius they wont get my money

You’ll miss out on not only a brilliant board game but a solid implementation too. Pretty rare to find if you’re into such things.

But at least you can sleep soundly knowing you didn’t support the dIsrEsPeCt of a trUe gEnIus, so there’s that.

[Wojtek the Bear]

Originally posted by rubyismycat:

Thanks ill most certainly Hard Pass if film makers and game devs cant respect the writing of a true genius they wont get my money

Good on you dude. It's so important to be righteous and to have standards. Even if it means missing out on faithful video game version of one of the best Dune board games to ever exist. I mean, what's more important? Having a sense of righteousness or having fun? I'm sure Frank Herbert had those standards. It's great that you respect him to the point of worship.

I'm assuming you've read his original manuscripts? That's the only way to read the Dune books. Those editors and publishers probably made changes to his manuscripts before the books were published. Even better, you have to summon his dead spirit and get in his head to really have the purest, truest version of Dune.,

[linkwashere]

Originally posted by View The Phenom:

It uses the movie characters for artwork, so you'll still get a gender swapped Liet Kynes. However, unlike other games, this one actually captures most of what makes the books great. I think the only thing we're missing is Shai Halud eating troops on occasion, but it doesn't feel like "generic game with Dune Skin".

Maybe that helps?

I mean, Shai-Hulud agent action and acquire reward is trashing cards. You can argue that is pretty similar to eating someone...

[sanjuro]

Originally posted by rubyismycat:

Thanks ill most certainly Hard Pass if film makers and game devs cant respect the writing of a true genius they wont get my money

Agreed and I respect that you stand by your principles. Good for you.

[Attackmack]

Originally posted by rubyismycat:

Thanks ill most certainly Hard Pass if film makers and game devs cant respect the writing of a true genius they wont get my money

Good for everyone, no game or community needs people like you.

"True genius" XD fkn jester

[madracc00n]

1 Minora character got gender swapped oh no game is bad

[earthpunch]

Liet being female does not change a thing about the story or the game. Just a more modern version. If that is your problem, you are the problem

[Anapoda]

Sadly yes, this game does follow the movie concerning Liet Kynes. So for no other reason than appealing to a small crowd of pink haired teenagers, LIet is now indeed a woman.

Yeaaaah....

(while on the topic of looks, why are all Harkonnens bald lol? That's so stupid. Is that a law on Giedi Prime, you shall cut your hair?)

But to be fair, the game is a very good one and well worth your time and money.

So yeah, small price to pay.

[Will]

I think Sharon Duncan-Brewster did a great job as Kynes. In general I am against swapping things about just for the sake of it, but she was excellent in the role.