The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

**The_Doctor** · 05-20-2005, 22:15

http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-chronic...be/#e3_stories

How very odd.

**GoreBag** · 05-21-2005, 00:05

I enjoyed the Chronicles of Narnia, but they should start with the Magician's Nephew. Also, I hope the Christian imagery is kept to a minimum.

**Alexander the Pretty Good** · 05-21-2005, 00:15

Yeah, how terrible it would be if the game reflected the story's Christian imagery. Let's get rid of the Lion, because, you know, he represents God/Jesus.

**GoreBag** · 05-21-2005, 04:02

Originally Posted by Alexander the Pretty Good

Yeah, how terrible it would be if the game reflected the story's Christian imagery. Let's get rid of the Lion, because, you know, he represents God/Jesus.

You are quite insightful.

**Lehesu** · 05-21-2005, 04:16

The series is metaphorical in a religious sense. If this doesn't suit the gaming community, then they shouldn't make it. There are plenty of fantasy universes already in existance-why mar another good book and setting with a sub-par game?

**Kommodus** · 05-22-2005, 04:46

I'm rather saddened by this. The books are absolutely wonderful, and I can't imagine that their beauty could be well-represented in a video game. I never like to see the commercial machine trying to capitalize on the success of good art, since they're likely to do nothing but misrepresent and ruin the it.

The Christian message of the books is an inseparable part of them. If someone tries to make a game or movie based on the books without including this vital element, they are being dishonest and their product will be a hollow mockery of the original works. Such a travesty should not even be seriously entertained.

The world of Narnia could potentially be represented on film, if the makers were faithful to the books (a la "Lord of the Rings," which in my opinion ranks among the best films of all time). It is unlikely that the world could be represented in a video game - at least, not the sort of video game we're used to.

I hope that they either don't make it, or give very careful thought to how they portray Lewis's great fictional works.

**Ghost of Rom** · 05-22-2005, 06:29

Sounds like your standard game made after a movie.

**GeneralTildor** · 05-24-2005, 01:29

I can't belive what most of yaw are saying. The movie the of Narnia is represented by CS LEwis son, nephew or something. That means the christian stuff is kept up. That a good, thing, for you lost sheep are pretty sad, aways talking about immoral stuff. Yaw Amaze me with your stupidity.

Sorry for the Language.

General Tildor.

**Taffy_is_a_Taff** · 05-24-2005, 01:46

if people are going to be arses about the religious aspects because they are generally perceived as Christian then I suggest you have a proper look at them. I think you'll find that there is a lot of classical pagan imagery hanging around as well. This is not surprising if you know anything about C.S. Lewis. It may be surprising if you are just another person who hates anything that touches on Christianity in a positive way because...I don't know, it's pretty damned pointless anyway.

Don't bother asking me to explain, go buy a biography of C.S. Lewis, read some things that touch on his work in Prof. Ronald Hutton's newest book or whatever other decent source.

**frogbeastegg** · 05-24-2005, 09:30

This discussion will remain civil, without attacks on those who do not share your viewpoints, whatever those viewpoints happen to be.

This is my polite, general warning; the next one comes attached to a geisha hairpin aimed at whoever cannot keep things civil.

**GeneralTildor** · 05-24-2005, 23:04

You are right, when it comes to paganism. The books are clouded with mythology which in itself is paganism. I understand this, I am an amature fantasy writer. The books themselves offer far greater understanding in religous attributes than most people in todays world now.