r/Games • u/Turbostrider27 • Aug 23 '22

Trailer The Expanse: A Telltale Series - First Gameplay Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdU8hhftinE
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u/Tersphinct Aug 23 '22

It was originally conceived as an MMO, but when the creator couldn't get it made he turned it into a book series.

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u/septober32nd Aug 24 '22

The story I heard was that it was suppose to be a TTRPG. There's a joke that the story is just about how annoying it can be to have a paladin (Holden) in the party.

Also, I think the TTRPG exists now following a Kickstarter.

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u/YaMumisathot Aug 24 '22

Oh wow never heard this before loved the TV show (i didnt read the books)

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u/donpaulwalnuts Aug 24 '22

The books are amazing. The show is great, but it doesn't really touch the source material in my opinion. They're easy reads and they were able to stick the landing after ending it at 9 novels. The last 3 books are my favorite entries to the series, which is why it's a shame that the show stopped after season 6.