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A review by tesla323
Catharsis by Travis Bagwell
5.0
Being bad never felt so good!
Let me be clear: while I am an avid RPG player, I absolutely *hate* MMO (massively-multiplayer online) games. I've never played one that I enjoyed. I also have never played an evil character; sure, I've tried playing as a Sith in Star Wars games, but I always felt too guilty after an hour or so of playtime.
This book had me totally captivated. I literally only put it down once. The author weaves a simple yet fascinating story with deeply relatable characters, and asks such deep questions as, 'What makes a decision evil? What is it that makes One a villain? At what point should we interfere in technology beyond our control if it isn't actively doing us harm?'
Bagwell does all this without spouting incoherent futuristic techno-babble. It will require a basic working knowledge of terms used in RPGs and MMOs, but he does a great job of introducing his readers to this geek-speak.
In short, it is a must-read for gamers and fantasy-enthusiasts alike, and I *cannot* wait to see where he takes the story next!
Let me be clear: while I am an avid RPG player, I absolutely *hate* MMO (massively-multiplayer online) games. I've never played one that I enjoyed. I also have never played an evil character; sure, I've tried playing as a Sith in Star Wars games, but I always felt too guilty after an hour or so of playtime.
This book had me totally captivated. I literally only put it down once. The author weaves a simple yet fascinating story with deeply relatable characters, and asks such deep questions as, 'What makes a decision evil? What is it that makes One a villain? At what point should we interfere in technology beyond our control if it isn't actively doing us harm?'
Bagwell does all this without spouting incoherent futuristic techno-babble. It will require a basic working knowledge of terms used in RPGs and MMOs, but he does a great job of introducing his readers to this geek-speak.
In short, it is a must-read for gamers and fantasy-enthusiasts alike, and I *cannot* wait to see where he takes the story next!