Summary
David Gaider, the former leader writer of the incredibly popularDragon Agefranchise has revealed that he doesn’t think creating a TV adaptation based on the series would be a great idea. The success of the recently releasedFalloutlive-action series on Amazon Prime has gotten a lot of fans speculating about other popular games, likeDragon Age,that might result in a solid screen adaptation.
It’s been nearly 10 years since the release of the most recent game in theDragon Agefranchise,Inquisition,and fans are eagerly awaiting the next entry in the beloved fantasy role-playing series. David Gaider, a veteran developer who worked at BioWare for 16 years, is credited with co-creating the franchise, and he also authored several novels set in theDragon Ageuniverse. As such, even thoughGaider has since left BioWareto join Beamdog and then Summerfall Studios, series fans still follow the skilled writer on social media.
In the wake of the overwhelmingly positive reception toThe Last of Usscreen adaptation and thesuccessful launch of theFalloutTV show on April 10, many people are wondering what other games would carry over well into live-action. Curiously, David Gaider responded to one such thread on Twitter and stated that he thinks turningDragon Ageinto a TV show would be a “terrible idea.” He went on to propose thatDisco Elysiumor Don’t Nod’s action RPGBanisherswere better candidates for a live-action series.
Dragon Age Probably Wouldn’t Suit a Live-Action Adaptation
Gaider supported his stance by explaining that, without its interactive and role-playing elements,Dragon Ageis really just a “stock standard fantasy story." As a result, it would take quite a bit of work to transform the elements of each game into something that presented well onscreen, and it couldn’t just be afaithful adaptation likeThe Last of Us. This is a good point, and it’s possible that aDragon Agelive-action series could end up feeling like a basic fantasy tale, perhaps with a recognizable setting and lore, that would ultimately disappoint fans.
On the other hand, some players feel that the locations, stories, and characters in theDragon Agegames are unique enough to distinguish them from run-of-the-mill fantasy fare. Others think the novels penned by Gaider, with their digestible snapshots of key lore events and moments in the lives of popularDragon Agecharacters, would make better choices for a TV adaptation. Nevertheless, just as there islittle likelihood thatThe Elder Scrollswill ever see an adaptationfor the big or small screen,Dragon Agewill probably never see a live-action rendition. There are, however, books, comics, animated adaptations, and even a tabletop RPG based on the franchise for fans to enjoy instead.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Enter the world of Thedas, a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics. Now, a pair of corrupt ancient gods have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight to stop the gods from blighting the world. But you can’t do this alone – the odds are stacked against you. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own rich story to discover and shape, and together you will become The Veilguard.
