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Peter Raptor
Galactic Hawks
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Posted - 2014.01.09 21:03:00 -
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So i'm browsing books here at my local library in Australia, and what do I find out of the blue? "Eve The Empyrean Age" by Tony Gonzales  The library has actually reduced the number of books available over the years cos of the internet, and so this was a surprise.
I promptly borrowed it, was wondering though, is it a good read or would I have been better off reading Pinocchio?? 
Evelopedia;-á
The Amarr Empire, is known for its omnipresent religion -áGÇá-á-á |
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
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Posted - 2014.01.09 21:06:00 -
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Never not read Pinocchio. Its a classic.
But why cant you read both? The worst that happens is you don't like it but you still read something instead of being a TV zombie, the best that happens is you freakin love it and want more.
Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings? |
Random Woman
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2014.01.09 21:08:00 -
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Peter Raptor wrote:So i'm browsing books here at my local library in Australia, and what do I find out of the blue? "Eve The Empyrean Age" by Tony Gonzales The library has actually reduced the number of books available over the years cos of the internet, and so this was a surprise. I promptly borrowed it, was wondering though, is it a good read or would I have been better off reading Pinocchio??
its okish, just stay away from that burning life eve book. The templar one book conbtinues the story of the emperian age book and is also okish. There a better books out there, but also worse :) |
Peter Raptor
Galactic Hawks
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Posted - 2014.01.09 21:08:00 -
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Yeah, wanted some views on it though from those who have read it, what they thought of it, its over 500 pages, so I'd like it to be time well spent.
Evelopedia;-á
The Amarr Empire, is known for its omnipresent religion -áGÇá-á-á |
stoicfaux
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Posted - 2014.01.09 21:10:00 -
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Pinocchio is better science fiction.
/grrr_empyrean_age
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Herzog Wolfhammer
Sigma Special Tactics Group
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Posted - 2014.01.09 21:26:00 -
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I have yet to read all of the great classics because I figure if I ever end up in prison, that'll be the best chance to really enjoy them.
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Peter Raptor
Galactic Hawks
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Posted - 2014.01.09 21:30:00 -
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From the replies, I'm kinda getting the message that Eve players don't read while they gate camp most peculiar...
Evelopedia;-á
The Amarr Empire, is known for its omnipresent religion -áGÇá-á-á |
Jamagh
Sci Adventures
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Posted - 2014.01.09 21:31:00 -
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Peter Raptor wrote:Yeah, wanted some views on it though from those who have read it, what they thought of it, its over 500 pages, so I'd like it to be time well spent.
500 pages?! So many books are released now that have less than 300 and cost around 7-9 US. Really sad to be honest. I agree with the other guy, it is better to read something than to sit around watching tv. You actually use more brain power staring at a blank wall than watching tv. Especially with what is on. Go read the book.
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Logical 101
Agony Unleashed
Agony Empire
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Posted - 2014.01.09 21:37:00 -
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Peter Raptor wrote:Eve players don't read while they gate camp
Too busy looking at bewbs and scratching bawls.
I too am waiting for prison to take up reading. |
Peter Raptor
Galactic Hawks
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Posted - 2014.01.09 21:45:00 -
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Well Ive started, half way down 1st page, so far so good, all about a clone waking into existence, I won't spoil it for yall though 
Evelopedia;-á
The Amarr Empire, is known for its omnipresent religion -áGÇá-á-á |
DaReaper
Net 7
The Last Brigade
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Posted - 2014.01.10 00:13:00 -
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I bought it back in 07 shortly after it came out, I got it while at fan fest of all places. I read about 10 pages and put it down. Its currently sitting on my self with another eve book collecting dust. The only reason I did not read it all the way is after I got home I was so busy with stuff that I kinda forgot I had it. By the time I saw it again I was Fully engaged in A Song of Ice and Fire that there was no way in hades I'd add another 500 page book after reading 8k or so pages of that series. But I am reminded that I have it, so I might as well read it. I'll keep it eve if I don't like for my 'eve collection' |
James Amril-Kesh
4S Corporation
Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2014.01.10 00:17:00 -
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Logical 101 wrote:Peter Raptor wrote:Eve players don't read while they gate camp looking at bewbs and scratching bawls.
Someone has seriously misled you.
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Bagrat Skalski
Poseidaon
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Posted - 2014.01.10 00:20:00 -
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Pfff, in case you find some books with moving faces inside, i will be here...
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Nevyn Auscent
Broke Sauce
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Posted - 2014.01.10 00:23:00 -
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The books are also considered Lore for the most part. So help explain EVE's back story and some behind the scenes stuff our characters wouldn't have seen. |
Logical 101
Agony Unleashed
Agony Empire
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Posted - 2014.01.10 00:32:00 -
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James Amril-Kesh wrote:Logical 101 wrote:Peter Raptor wrote:Eve players don't read while they gate camp looking at bewbs and scratching bawls. Someone has seriously misled you.
No. I gate camped for years. Links to photos. Links to more photos. Scratching bawls. More photo links. TS laugher. Gate fire. Nothing worth killing, even if you could catch it. Scratching bawls. Links to photos. More laughter.
You may sit there reading Tolstoy and scribbling notes in the margins chronicling your feelings about poor Ivan Ilyich and his exchanges with Praskovya, but the rest of us are generally less pretentious than that. |
Maxpie
MUSE Buy-n-Large
Metaphysical Utopian Society Enterprises
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Posted - 2014.01.10 00:37:00 -
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I read it a few years ago when it was released. I enjoyed it, especially as an Eve player. While it's not Isaac Asimov or Arthur C. Clarke, I'd consider it a step above most of those Star Wars books.
No good deed goes unpunished |
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
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Posted - 2014.01.10 00:56:00 -
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Logical 101 wrote:And don't tell me you're doing EVE research, because that's what work hours are for.
Im sure my office IT manager can confirm my gross misuse of company time on www.eveonline.com.
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Natassia Krasnoo
R3D SHIFT
DRACONIAN COVENANT
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Posted - 2014.01.10 01:03:00 -
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I read it while deployed aboard an aircraft carrier. So yeah almost like a prison. It's not bad and if you like EVE lore at all you have a decent chance of enjoying that book and it's sequel. As mentioned above, it's so much better than the drivel they try to spoon feed you on TV any way.
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Chopper Rollins
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.01.10 02:09:00 -
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Peter Raptor wrote:So i'm browsing books here at my local library in Australia, .... The library has actually reduced the number of books available over the years cos of the internet....
All across Australia books are being destroyed if they haven't been borrowed in ten years, they are converted to data and stored on the web.
Some libraries are like kids bookshelves now i swear.
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Cypherous
Liberty Rogues
Aprilon Dynasty
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Posted - 2014.01.10 04:20:00 -
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James Amril-Kesh wrote:Logical 101 wrote:Peter Raptor wrote:Eve players don't read while they gate camp looking at bewbs and scratching bawls. Someone has seriously misled you.
You should see the amount of **** linked in the fleets i'm in once we settle and start camping lol
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dilly nay
State War Academy
Caldari State
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Posted - 2014.01.10 04:23:00 -
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I'm at a loss OP. Try reading neither. |
Xercodo
Xovoni Astronautical Manufacturing and Engineering
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Posted - 2014.01.10 09:32:00 -
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Tbh I loved all 3 books.
Yes, even burning life
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hedge betts Shiyurida
State Protectorate
Caldari State
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Posted - 2014.01.10 10:02:00 -
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It's a good book, it gives details of the minmatar taking on concord and ammar and slaves being freed. The first use of.AOE weapons, the rise of thibus heath (spell check pls).
The burning life is junk. Story of two junkies on the run.
Templar book have but not read
Pog mo thoin |
Peter Raptor
Galactic Hawks
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Posted - 2014.01.10 11:35:00 -
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If people read more, there wouldn't be any crime or wars, because people would be too busy reading ... I think....
Evelopedia;-á
The Amarr Empire, is known for its omnipresent religion -áGÇá-á-á |
Sevastian Liao
DreamWeaver Inc.
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Posted - 2014.01.10 15:11:00 -
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Found it to be a halfway decent read. Didn't really like the way the author made Tibus Heth seem like a (After leading the raid on the Caldari Constructions Factory) simpering buffoon in need of propping up and Jamyl Sarum to be a half - crazed trainwreck pining for "her man". I feel that the lore in general (Including Templar One) could explore a bit further the moral grey areas between the Empires instead of automatically being boring old Amarr/Caldari = Evil, Minmatar/Gallente = Good. Some of the EVE Chronicles bring that aspect out magnificently, so comparing the books to some of the better - written chronicles, I was left a bit disappointed by the books.
Was I supposed to call spoilers on that? Ah, well, too late. |
Ramona McCandless
Epic Boo Bees
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Posted - 2014.01.10 15:14:00 -
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Peter Raptor wrote:If people read more, there wouldn't be any crime or wars, because people would be too busy reading ... I think....
Actually, people are much easier to control if you only give them the barest information, and make sure they dont want any further sources.
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Ramona McCandless
Epic Boo Bees
2162
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Posted - 2014.01.10 15:15:00 -
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hedge betts Shiyurida wrote:
The burning life is junk. Story of two junkies on the run.
That sounds FAR more interesting that some balls about the rich and powerful
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Plastic Psycho
Necro-Economics
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Posted - 2014.01.10 15:46:00 -
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Ramona McCandless wrote:hedge betts Shiyurida wrote:
The burning life is junk. Story of two junkies on the run.
That sounds FAR more interesting that some balls about the rich and powerful It's poorly written, predictable, and reads entirely too much like a travel agent's travelogue of New Eden. Can't blame the author - Clearly, the author had marching orders from CCP, and did the best possible, but when Marketting dictates teh plot line, what'cha gunna do?
Would've been a lot better if it hadn't tried to be all things to everyone. Stick to one region, one faction, and one storyline. Yes, that means writing multiple books - Many more. So what? Moar revenue!
CCP, debuff Barges, or buff Ganking. Either will do for me, but we need more Yaaar! in this game lest it become WoW in Spaaaaace!
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Ramona McCandless
Epic Boo Bees
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Posted - 2014.01.10 15:49:00 -
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Plastic Psycho wrote:]It's poorly written, predictable, and reads entirely too much like a travel agent's travelogue of New Eden. Can't blame the author - Clearly, the author had marching orders from CCP, and did the best possible, but when Marketting dictates teh plot line, what'cha gunna do?
Would've been a lot better if it hadn't tried to be all things to everyone. Stick to one region, one faction, and one storyline. Yes, that means writing multiple books - Many more. So what? Moar revenue!
Shame, sounded like Fear and Loathing in New Eden
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Juan Diolosa
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
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Posted - 2014.01.10 15:57:00 -
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Natassia Krasnoo wrote:I read it while deployed aboard an aircraft carrier. Which? CVN-65 for me - AIMD. Loved that boat. Red Storm Rising (which just came out for a reference of time) was my book of choice while deployed. |
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