Would you buy a hardcopy of all the ESO lore?

Inyhel

Inyhel

Yes, and I would pay a lot for it ($120+)

I know there are already hardcover books with some of the lore (which I have multiple copies of).
But I'm talking about EVERYTHING in one volume (or maybe spread across a few). This would be a bookworm's dream come true. Just wondering if anyone else wants a physical copy of the books as much as I do.

As a limited edition collectors version I'd like to see a figure of Hermaeus Mora.
One can only dream...

RaddlemanNumber7

No/ Why, when we can read the books in game?

No. I wouldn't buy it. Nostalgia is not my thing. Books are just a shelf decoration these days. Relics of those dark days before the information age began.

NewbieOKS

Maybe, not sure

I would buy if ZOS released a copy/replica of the famous Oghma Infinium

Wonderful to have it as a Collector’s edition

Eporem

Maybe, not sure

I might have if I had come across the book/books before playing the game, I do like when playing though, that there are books to reference and such on the internet - so if it were not for these and I was playing the game I would most likely buy this or maybe not:) I am not sure..

TheImperfect

Maybe, not sure

I don't really keep any books in hard format these days except the odd thing and generally try to replace all physical books I want to keep or reread with digital ones because it saves a ton of space and I don't like clutter. I might make an exception if the book is really pretty or graphical or just wouldn't be the same digital. It would be nice to have the lorebooks and other lore all in one place though and organised and relevant ones cross referenced and with beautiful illustrations.

Ajaxandriel

No/ Why, when we can read the books in game?

TES are video games, let them stay as video game... Don't look down on video games.

Artworks and expanded anecdotes on a book? sure.

But lore? Definitely not.
Lore bibles are for short-sighted universes, and TES is not.

Inyhel

Yes, and I would pay a lot for it ($120+)

Ajaxandriel wrote: »

TES are video games, let them stay as video game... Don't look down on video games.

Artworks and expanded anecdotes on a book? sure.

But lore? Definitely not.
Lore bibles are for short-sighted universes, and TES is not.

Sorry I'm not sure what you mean by "don't look down on video games". That makes no sense whatsoever in the context of this topic.
I'm not sure what a "lore bible" is either but the Elder Scrolls games are full of lore books and denying that they contribute to the depth, history and mythology of the series is completely illogical. Maybe it's because English is not your first language but I'm having a hard time deciphering what you mean exactly, apologies if I've misunderstood.

Nomadic_Atmoran

I already own a few of the books. Honestly I wish they had released more.

Jackey

Maybe, not sure

I already have Tales of Tamriel 1 & 2. But a large tome with all the Elder Scrolls lore would be a cool item to have in my home somewhere.
Sounds like an expensive piece though.

Ajaxandriel

No/ Why, when we can read the books in game?

Inyhel wrote: »

Ajaxandriel wrote: »

TES are video games, let them stay as video game... Don't look down on video games.

Artworks and expanded anecdotes on a book? sure.

But lore? Definitely not.
Lore bibles are for short-sighted universes, and TES is not.

Sorry I'm not sure what you mean by "don't look down on video games". That makes no sense whatsoever in the context of this topic.
I'm not sure what a "lore bible" is either but the Elder Scrolls games are full of lore books and denying that they contribute to the depth, history and mythology of the series is completely illogical. Maybe it's because English is not your first language but I'm having a hard time deciphering what you mean exactly, apologies if I've misunderstood.

I mean some people despise video games for not being real life books of fiction and they will always put hard book lore over any in-game lore, maybe to feel cleverer than regular people or idk...
Anyway this seem elitist and just plain wrong to me.

This matter has nothing to do with in-game books, which are virtual data already in the game, so i don’t understand your point.

Aznarb

Would love a book like this but need to be available in multiple language, I'm a bit tired to read everything in english u_u.

Supreme_Atromancer

No/ Why, when we can read the books in game?

Not likely. I don't want to bother with something just because its merchandise. I mean, what would it be? Just stuff we already see in game, but with some of the concept art we can google any time? Unless they were going to do something really amazing and new, it would feel like a brand-endorsed money-grab. Is it lore that's really cool, that I can actually give a *** about? If so, why isn't it in game?

Aorcain

Yes, but only if the cost is reasonable ($80+)

I guess this is mainly an individual thing, some people just like collecting stuff and there's really no point in arguing with each other.
Personally I'd like to keep it as decoration and collection piece, I think it looks neat on a bookshelf. I already own Tales of Tamriel and Skyrim books but honestly I would prefer more books with just concept arts, illustrations and less text. xD

TwinLamps

Maybe, not sure

if the reviews would be good I might buy it