I like to read science fiction novels and the like from time to time. I recently started reading a book called "Spirit Gate" by Kate Elliot. First book of a four book series. Within twenty pages of the book I had figured out the situation the main characters are in and had a fair understanding of their personalities and traits. Then the main character of the first three chapters dies and follows up with a -19 years later- time lapse. I hate when that happens. My favorite character died within forty pages of the book. I still have another 680 to go… /ragequit/
The book is interesting though. I haven't read a book in years and so far I've been hooked. I'll probably finish it. Stories like this give me motivation to work on games.Summary:
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" World Fantasy and Nebula Award finalist Kate Elliott breaks new ground in a brilliantly original new fantasy set in a unique world of fabled cities, mysterious gods, and terrible dangers. From the first page readers will be swept up in the story of Mai and Captain Anji, as they become unwitting players in a conflict that began many years earlier, and which will shake the foundations of their land.For hundreds of years the Guardians have ruled the world of the Hundred, but these powerful gods no longer exert their will on the world. Only the reeves, who patrol on enormous eagles, still represent the Guardians' power. And the reeves are losing their authority; for there is a dark shadow across the land that not even the reeves can stop.A group of fanatics has risen to devour villages, towns, and cities in their drive to annihilate all who oppose them. No one knows who leads them; they seem inhumanly cruel and powerful. Mai and Anji, riding with a company of dedicated warriors and a single reeve who may hold a key to stopping the deadly advance of the devouring horde, must try, or the world will be lost to the carnage. But a young woman sworn to the Goddess may prove more important than them all . . . if they are not too late.A haunting tale of people swept up by the chaos of war, this is superlative fantasy adventure, rich in texture, filled with color and excitement, masterfully crafted by a brilliantly gifted storyteller."
Let's work together, Rez.
No?Fuck you, man.The level of quality reflects how much you care, Rez.
just saying.Well said, Juurian.
Honestly, someone who's truly got their heart in their work can make even the most cliche concepts worthwhile. And if you want to learn how to tell a story, play more story-based games, or, God forbid, read.Rez… you're like the best pixeler here. the only thing that separates your games from high-quality is the fact you don't whore light/dark/glowing/particle effects like DSG. your games stick so closely to your retro roots that you don't explore what you COULD do graphically. just my opinion. but seriously, your pixeling is too good to not be in a game already.
I really need to use Facebook less. I think it must make you stupid or something.Lmfao at that Facebook post.
I know squander my talents. That's why I'm part of this big happy family. I like making games, but when you're not rapidly making ideas come to life, it can be boaring.
YOU GOT BOARED.My brother hates it when I say that."Professionals"
I feel like my grammar, vocabulary, and knowledge of the vast amount of subjects out there would be much greater if I read more books in my time. Facebook killed that time for me.