Indeed, it is crucial for forming an emotional attachment to the tale. Proper grammar is something I’m extremely fond of, as it should serve as a tool for accurately describing events and conjuring emotions in the reader. A wide vocabulary and mastery of language makes it easy to digest and won’t distract you from what’s going on. It's detailed and rich with content and always being reminded that at the end of the day it's just a game sullies the whole thing and makes it less enjoyable.
The author builds up this incredibly exciting atmosphere that conjures a dark fantasy setting and tells a tale of an epic struggle of higher powers, but what value does that hold when it’s all a game? Not much, and that’s why I can’t give the story more than 3 stars.įinally, the game world in itself feels extremely alive. Where’s the challenge when you can always respawn? What purpose does epic conflicts have when there’s really nothing except some bits of data on a server at stake? It’s such a shame because I think the tale of betrayal and revenge and the world and its lore itself holds tremendous promise and potential, but by knowing it’s a game it’s weird to see not just Frank but others as well take it so seriously. He lives and breathes this universe and it comes across as odd and a bit off-putting when we all know that it’s only a game. I’ll talk about it more in the character section of my review, but Frank almost thinks of the game as a second reality. The huge problem I have with the entire thing is the VRMMO element. There are some extremely promising concepts and options presented to the main character (henceforth called Frank), hinting at fate harboring epic battles and world-changing events for him. Story: It’s your average VRMMO story but driven through revenge, stealth and underhanded tactics as forced by selecting the road less traveled. It feels neither too fast or too slow, and my compliments goes to the author for nailing that part.
The pacing is very good too and have a good balance between action, character development and general progression. The author has a way with words that nurtures your imagination and drags you into the story. Style: It’s a pleasant read and perhaps most importantly it’s extremely easy to vividly imagine what’s happening. The pacing is great and the characters feels unique with their own set of personalities. The author has a strong mastery of the English language and uses this skill with great effect at portraying events and emotions alike. Chapter 13 - Setting Fire to sleeping GiantsĬhapter 26 - An Attempt to tip the Scalesĭon't Fear the Reaper - Christmas Special