Glorious Alpha Two Testers!
Alpha Two Realms are now unlocked for Phase II testing!
For our initial launch, testing will begin on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10 AM Pacific and continue uninterrupted until Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10 AM Pacific. After January 6th, we’ll transition to a schedule of five-day-per-week access for the remainder of Phase II.
You can download the game launcher here and we encourage you to join us on our for the most up to date testing news.
Alpha Two Realms are now unlocked for Phase II testing!
For our initial launch, testing will begin on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10 AM Pacific and continue uninterrupted until Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10 AM Pacific. After January 6th, we’ll transition to a schedule of five-day-per-week access for the remainder of Phase II.
You can download the game launcher here and we encourage you to join us on our for the most up to date testing news.
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If I run out of room in the house for books, I'm gonna load them in air tight totes and store them in the barns and outbuildings.
I wholeheartedly endorse my own descent into bibliomania.
No hate for my fellow ebook enthusiasts, but electronic books seem so...sterile. Though, it's funny we're talking about this, because a friend just introduced me to "MoonReader"(?). It's an ebook app, that simulates page turning. It piqued my interest, if I ever decide to go that route.
Just started a book by Kazuo Ishiguro I'd highly recommend called The Buried Giant. Some of the characters and their subplots have a rather surreal quality to them, with the main plot arc being based around a mysterious fog that seems to sap people of their memories. Takes place in Arthurian Britain, an old married couple are out searching for their son, certain of where he lives -- though the longer the story goes on, the more you come to realize they have no idea. Meetings with old knights of King Arthur, paid swords, masochistic temple monks, sleeping dragons... A short read, but quickly offers opportunities for insight to matters of memory, time, and and the strength of human bonds. Also enjoying the Night Angel trilogy from Brent Weeks between other reads.
Do you guys generally buy books as they come out and hope they stand together pretty, or wait for the boxed set to come out?
I can definitely understand your impatience, in regards to waiting for follow-up books, that are part of a series. I have to go back, and start fresh on the "Wheel of Time" series, because the wait in between books took so long, after a certain point. Though, I later found out, it was due to Jordan's failing health; R.I.P.
Otherwise, I'm fond of bargain books so most of the "new reads" I get are actually a couple years old by the time I get them. (And sometimes a couple years older by the time I get to read them, as I have no shortage of books to read.)
Book Outlet is one of my favorite online discount book sellers, as I get hardcovers there for softcover prices.
There came a time when that was impossible and it was time to check out the world of ebooks. They will never take the place of a real book in my hands but it does somewhat satisfy my hunger to read.
Another series I bought immediately was Pillars of the Earth and World Without End by Ken Follett.
On the topic of World Without End, that book prompted me to do something I've never done. I wrote an email to the author. I had stopped reading the book for 18 months and I wanted to tell him why. Here's the e-mail I sent him:
I have been a fan of yours for many years and enjoy your work immensely. But this is the first time I've felt compelled to share my thoughts with you regarding one of your books. In fact, this is the first time I have ever attempted to contact an author. I want you to know how deeply I connected with your characters and became involved in their story, which I assume is an author's primary desire. I loved "Pillars Of The Earth" and when "World Without End" was released, I eagerly went to the bookstore and bought it. That was in 2007.
Initially I tore through the book, unable to put it down. And then it happened. When Caris was forced to become a nun to save her life, I was angry with you for doing that to her. That may seem silly, but I was sincerely outraged at the turn of events. So much so that I put the book down and did not pick it up again until about a week and a half ago.
I decided I had been rash and needed to give you the opportunity to redeem yourself. And so you did! I JUST finished the book only moments ago. For the last fifth of the book I could NOT put it down. Page after page I was captivated and eager to learn how you would resolve the various conflicts throughout the story. I am more than pleased with how you brought it all to a close and applaud you enthusiastically. Thank you so very much for sharing your gift with us, your fans.
Warmest regards,
"Are there crumpets with the tea?"
When I was much younger I read The Belgariad series, now 25 years on, when I have a bad day I will read a few chapters at random. Takes me back to the kitchen, sat next to the radiator, with the radio on to some jazz, that my Dad loved.
Which in itself is the main reason I am excited for AoC. I know you can never go back, but those first months in EQ. I want that feeling back.
....even the kicking snakes!
As far as my personal favourite novel series, I would have to say The Edge Chronicles was the series that took me on the wildest journey.
3... 2... 1...
also love the collection of books ^^