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In a bid to tap authors round-the-world to build on the fantasy universe based on the legends of King Arthur, Tactics Anthem is making available the background manuscripts of Bretunia to like-minded fantasy writers all over to collaborate in creating new short stories. Targeting the teenage reader, the Bretunian Universe is a tome of manuscripts in excess of 1000 pages created by two individuals, Thomas Lim and Boey Mei Han in Singapore. In creating the original property, they have in fact worked with illustrators, artists and 3D modelers to arrive at the volume it is now today. The published manuscripts available on Smashwords represent less than 10% of all the works in the Bretunian database.
In order to test this concept, where user-generated-content is not yet mainstream, I - the Gamemaster posted the following on several forums: "Lately, I have been helping him on this project to find enthusiastic co-authors to expand a fantasy universe based on a published set of work titled "TACTICIAN: Tactics Anthem Chronicles". Thomas Lim, the author of this series wishes to collaborate with friends globally to write episodic/short stories content based on this post-Arthurian universe, to be published as eBooks. Thomas is offering 65% of revenue he receives to be paid to the co-author(s) for the eBook/Book published. All sales proceeds can be tracked on Smashwords. The Intellectual Property so created will be jointly owned, and the co-author will also benefit from derivative products (e.g. games, comics) if the material is used. Please E: me (Benny Goh) at bennygoh[.]live.com if you are keen to know more. I will also give you the coupon number to download the materials from Smashwords for free. Please start with this one: smashwords.com/books/view/66367 - Do google 'Tactics Anthem' to see the range of products already created for this property (video, online game, comics etc). I hope to hear from you soon to discuss how we can co-create what could potentially be a winning Armor of Light Fantasy Series!" The replies from fans were astonishing sanguine.
In collaboration with Camelot Hobbies, we have begun listing a number of eBooks on popular retail sites: Amazon.com, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and on eBook portals such as Smashwords.com and Lulu.com in a bid to attract its gamer base to the Fantasy stories that have shaped the game. At the same time, the strategy is also aimed at acquiring new readers with a view that some may want to live out their stories within the game! Costing about US$250,000 to make, the online game "tacticsanthem.com is a collectible card game whereby the protagonist is the hero/heroine in the book "Tactician: Tactics Anthem Chronicles"
While many stories have been told about King Arthur and his knights, none has explored the events upon his death. Will Camelot survive the onslaught? Furthermore, this is also a Book-Game initiative, and an Online Game has been created to immerse the reader in this new universe, where England is now Bretunia, where an entirely new geographical construct awaits. Co-authors will write about the Tactician living in the post-Arthurian era, and his adventures. Readers can live out their adventures online at tactics-anthem.com ! Registration and gameplay is Free for this current version of the online game. Compete with friends online and stay on top of the ranking ladder. Search for videos in YOUTUBE under ‘Tactics Anthem’ for more information.
The synopsis of the Bretunian universe is as follows:
With the fall of King Arthur, Castle Camelot and Bretunia itself is in danger of being devastated by Queen Morgana. An unlikely bunch of wizard, makidon, galan and knight comes to the fore. Are they the chosen who will deliver Camelot by recovering the fabled Armor of Light? You have longed to become a Tactician under the orders of Castle Camelot. The long months of training have sharpened you, and the rumors of war are making you yearn for action. Never would you have imagined that the Prince of Camelot has gone missing – and you are about to be part of his adventure…
About Camelot Hobbies
Camelot Hobbies (camelothobbies.com.sg) aims to be a leading edutainment provider, focusing in the computer & mobile gaming arenas, as well as edutainment services. Camelot Hobbies is committed to delivering the best in education and entertainment platform, games and game-related products with the best value-for-money.
Our product lineup includes (Parent Choice Award (US) winners - Maths-Me! and Conundrum. We have localization capabilities and have successfully translated the Classic BattleTech game and novels from English to Mandarin for the Asian markets.
About Tactics Anthem (Online Cardgame)
Tactics Anthem (tacticsanthem.com) is a new generation of online trading-card battle system. Its revolutionary gameplay uses a twin-deck duel mechanism and focuses heavily on battle formations over the conventional attack strength of an individual creature. Gameplay is simple and yet challenging to master, with fantastic replay value. The twin-deck battle system allows you to build unique strategies which, up until now, has never been possible. With no scores or points to keep, winning is a matter of deploying your entire minion hand into victory across the opponent's battlefield.
About Smashwords
Founded in 2008, Smashwords (smashwords.com) operates the world’s leading ebook publishing and distribution platform serving authors, publishers, readers and retailers. Smashwords makes it free and easy for the world’s authors and publishers to instantly publish and distribute their books as multi-format ebooks. Smashwords puts authors and publishers in full control over the pricing, sampling and distribution of their works. Authors and publishers receive up to 85 percent of the net proceeds from sales of their works. Smashwords has distribution relationships with leading online retailers such as Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Sony and Diesel eBooks, and leading mobile e-reading apps including Aldiko, Stanza, Kobo, FBReader and Word-Player, spanning all major mobile platforms including Android, Blackberry and iPhone. Privately held Smashwords is based in Los Gatos, California, and can be reached on the web.
About Thomas C Lim (Game Designer and Author)
A literature graduate, Thomas has always been fascinated by the Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. His own adventure into the Arthurian realm has yielded many manuscripts, game ideas and an online cardgame. Thomas writes for leisure. His primary pre-occupation is the Games Industry. He is married to Elizabeth, and has three children.
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