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In Flames

Started by deleted user, August 21, 2011, 06:40:21 PM

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nezach

#15
August 23, 2011, 09:24:20 PM
Eh, I can see the sci-fi once you strip away all the Ghede and Understar trappings. Reading between the lines of the copy it sounds similar to the uploading yourself into one of the "Happy Fun Time" sped-up simulations that some techno-utopian rapture trans-humanists postulate. Or getting kicked out of the same and having to deal with the "meat world" and Homeworld style starships. That wouldn't be out of place as a plot for an Alastair Reynolds or Iain M Banks novel.
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GameDaddy

#16
August 23, 2011, 09:52:53 PM
Well, it's a great cover.

Guessing about a book is never good though. Much better if you had bought the game and could provide an actual review.

Which reminds me. I didn't see Daniel or the other Eoris: Essence guys at all on the dealer floor at GenCon this year. Too bad as I had brought an extra C-note to check out the game first hand. Their website still doesn't do SSL encrypted connections, wouldn't even think of floating out a cc number without knowing beforehand what kind of protection the web store has setup.

It was up for an Enny. Anyone see or know if they were there?
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nezach

#17
August 23, 2011, 11:11:23 PM
Quote from: GameDaddy;475374Guessing about a book is never good though. Much better if you had bought the game and could provide an actual review.

If you are directing that at me my comments are not "guessing about a book". They are stating that contrary to what some others have said I can see the SF and room for spaceships in the setting implied by the ad copy.

If it's not then take a look up thread; someone's got the book and has stated that they will do a review soon.
Ndege Diamond - Nezach Hod

Sigmund

#18
August 24, 2011, 10:22:15 AM
Quote from: nezach;475369Eh, I can see the sci-fi once you strip away all the Ghede and Understar trappings. Reading between the lines of the copy it sounds similar to the uploading yourself into one of the "Happy Fun Time" sped-up simulations that some techno-utopian rapture trans-humanists postulate. Or getting kicked out of the same and having to deal with the "meat world" and Homeworld style starships. That wouldn't be out of place as a plot for an Alastair Reynolds or Iain M Banks novel.

Reading Chasm City now, love Alistair Reynolds. I get what you're saying, but didn't get that vibe from the description I read... I think it needs to be more clear. I'd like to like it, and I really like transhumanist stuff, looking forward to the review.
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