Is probably the best most fleshed out I've ever come across. It can compete with any work of fiction and if Bethesda would bound different aspects in books there Should be a market for it. Cross promo anyone?? Why not??
Coming up with a story is one thing, coming up with something that exists in its own world is another. I am a Terry Pratchett fan whose books take place on the discworld. There have been games based on it, but few if any have been big releases. Use the construction set to portray the discworld and it's well known inhabitants is possible and if done to the high standard, would be worthy of a release.
Just how much immersive can computer games get? I'm looking forward to Spore and GTA 4. Both seem great ideas and Spore seems to be the biggest task in the history of gaming, only time will tell.
It's not graphics or even gameplay, Oblivion has it's shortcomings, that dictate how good a game is as long as it's playable, it's the immersive qualities that enable you to live out the character's life and deeds. While I'm not the best role player on the planet, I am personally able to justify murder/theft and genocide in a particular setting. What do you think??
If you woke up in a fantasy land of your choosing where would it be? If I woke up in Ankh Morpork would I survive? Would I want to come back? Should I go to sleep tonight with a toothbrush or an axe?