Hi Dark, Oh, definitely. Just because there is a generic idea it doesn't mean a person can't find a new and creative way to repackage the content for a new generation of readers.
For instance, I've recently been reading Bernard Cornwell's Warlord series. I'm simply amazed how he could take a story like King Arthur, which has been written to death by countless authors, and repackage it in a new and compelling form. What makes it so convincing is he downplays the fantasy aspects of the story and gives it a historical context which is far more real and believable than the traditional story of King Arthur. The characters in Warlord are also more realistic characters with their own agendas, personal aspirations, and all too human faults. Instead of the heroic and honorable Lancelot Cornwell's Lancelot is something of a snake in the grass. Instead of Merlin being an all powerful magician he is really a Druid priest. One by one Bernard Cornwell humanizes the classic characters and gives them actions and motivations that are all too realistic. Basically, I think a person can take a generic storyline and use it in a entirely new and distinctive way without plagiarism. It just takes creativity and some forethought. Cheers! On 8/13/12, dark <[email protected]> wrote: > Ah, I forgot about lord vader, that is a good point :D. > > Again though, it proves the point that just because an idea is general, you > > can use it in a new and distinctive way without plagerism. > > Beware the Grue! > > Dark. --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
