Originally by: CCP t0nyG

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Originally by: LoxyRider

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I can't find a thread about the Empyrean Age novel that is actually about thanking Tony so I thought I'd start one.

I finished the book last night after slowly enjoying it over a week's worth of reading and I have to say it was simply brilliant. I really wasn't sure what to expect from it, I've never been a big reader of the short stories and chronicles on this site (I'll be heading there to read them all after this) so I had no idea what form the book would take.

What it is, without spoiling the story, is an amazing glance into the world of Eve, from the eyes of both the average man and from the leaders of nations. I loved the story and the way it tied into our Eve universe and how it actually made me even feel part of it as one of these eternal capsuleers that are portrayed as almost gods.

Theres a long list of thanks at the end of the novel so I'd like to just add one more to that list to Tony for writing what is an amazing part of Eve's story. I hope your already starting on the next one .

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Thank you, Loxy, for all that you've done for EVE as well, and to everyone who has taken the time to read The Empyrean Age. I can't express what a surreal experience this has been, and the immense gratitude I have for both CCP and the EVE community for their support throughout. Although we tried to reach as broad of an audience as possible with this effort, I knew this story couldn't possibly be all things for all people. EVE is just too big to be covered by one book, or even dozens of books for that matter. But in a strange sense, if the story left you wishing for more depth about a particular race or character, then we've succeeded because it means we've conveyed just how much EVE has to offer.

There's so much more I'd like to say, and perhaps sometime I will in a dev blog. CCP is a very busy place, as we're always working towards revealing deeper layers of the universe within the game itself. But for EVE players in particular, I wanted to give you a glimpse of where we can go. We'll get there someday. It just takes time, effort, and a lot of imagination.

But once again--and this won't be the last time you hear me say this--thank you. It means the world to me personally to know that I was able to contribute something that brought enjoyment to the people of this community.

T

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