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{EK, I've also thought about it, but I just haven't had the time. Thanks for the example; I'm starting to write a book too.}

Writing a book is a good idea, and I wouldn't mind helping you! If you need help, let me know, and I might be able to offer some advice.

I know how to write, and I could help, but unfortunately, I don't have the time. :(

The idea is certainly grand. However, there are several problems that should be considered.
1. As already mentioned, such a book could only be aimed at HoMM fans who are familiar with the history and laws of this world; it's simply impossible to explain all of this to an outsider—the plot would get lost behind endless author's notes. But there aren't that many of us; personally, I've met 2 of our own in real life, and even they were former fans. Publishers won't bother with a book that has such a small target audience.:rolleyes:
2. A book cannot create plot interactivity, which is exactly what many of us value.:smile09:
3. The story of each part (especially 5) is quite dense, making it problematic to integrate a major saga; and the transitional periods are too short in time to be used.:smile38:

And if brave heroes actually decide to write it, I would recommend making a story about Agrail's youth and how an Elf happened to become the Demon Lord.:smile30: That would turn out interesting.

1. For the general public, this will be just another fantasy book, but for fans of the Heroes series, it will also be a book about their favorite world. Besides, there are quite a few people who know about the Heroes games. Also, no one is talking about the publisher yet. And there are already books about Warcraft and Forgotten Realms.
2. I agree.
3. I wouldn't say so... It all depends on the approach.

Books about Warcraft??? Oh, well, since there's a precedent, it will be easier for the guys.;)

Yes, and there are also Demilich anthologies available online (seemingly non-commercial) at http://demilich.250x.com/. But here, there's a lot of talk and not much action. Something has already started in The Restoration of Erathia, but here...

There are already books about Warcraft and Forgotten Realms.

R.A. Salvatore has been writing for a long time. The developers of the Forgotten Realms pay him and others to develop the setting.
About Warcraft? Is this where Thrall was nicknamed "Thrael"?

Well, there's more than just Salvatore... There's also the Dragonlance cycle: "Dragons of Winter Night," "Dragons of Autumn Twilight." Beautiful and unpretentious fantasy...
As for Warcraft, I haven't read anything (I'm not a fan of Warcraft 3; they made it too commercial and cartoonish, lacking soul. It's a successful project for gaming clubs and avid gamers, but not for a wider audience). Warcraft 2 was much better...

Well, there's more than just Salvatore... There's also the Dragonlance cycle: "Dragons of Winter Night," "Dragons of Autumn Twilight." Beautiful and unpretentious fantasy...

I know. It seems like the people who created the setting are writing them.

I haven't read anything about Warcraft (I'm not a fan of Warcraft 3; they made it too commercial and cartoonish, without soul. It's a good project for gaming clubs and avid gamers, but not for a wide audience). Warcraft 2 was much better...

Come on.

And here, a certain lady posted a great joke about the third game. It's wild! Especially the part where the elf and the lich sing songs.
In the same thread, there was a mention of some book about "Heroes."
Read the story here

For reference: books about Might and Magic have existed for a long time. Just a side note. And regarding suing Ubisoft: 1. It's possible to reach an agreement. 2. It would be regarding the NWC universe, which they have long since destroyed.

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3. In the end, it's possible to distribute it for free!

Nah, that's just nonsense! What's the point of a book? A movie might work (although I still have my doubts).

the book is awesome... they'll definitely make a movie out of it later...

There won't be any book, it's just talk. The same goes for a movie. At most, a few pages of text might be produced. Writing a book takes time, not just an hour a day to type about some unknown topic. You need characters, a plot, and a general idea of what the heroes will be doing. I once found a book about the heroes online, but it was some kind of mirror site, and I couldn't download it. But there are books available, and it's better to read them than to try to come up with something yourself.

Want to tell you something, but just between us! I myself wrote a book based on Heroes 5! I made two parts based on the first and second Hammers of Fate campaigns. I'm waiting for Tribes of the East, and I'll write about their campaign too. I wrote everything as it was in the campaign. Everything they say in the videos, I recorded those same words in the book. No one knew about this before. I haven't shown it to anyone except my friends! :)