TomVanDyke
Great chapter! Happy to finally see Arran venture into the Desolation and see some action. To tell the truth though, as much as I enjoy the novel, the casual pace and lack of consistent chapter releases kills the excitement by a good bit. Quality writing takes time, and it unfortunately doesn't fit as well with the consumption model of web serials. The story reads more like a published book with attention to details and minor plot devices.
I didn't word that part well, but it was implied that I'm excited we're finally about to see action. As for the rest, while I still enjoyed the chapter, I don't disagree with what you said about being disappointed after waiting for two weeks.
Gamer_Boy_2840:i'm gonna have to disagree with you on this chapter...1st of all they didn't venture into the Desolation...they barely reached the outer gates...and while good writing does take time and patience...this chapter doesn't justify in any way or shape the 2 weeks wait and multiple rewrites....if it was action packed then sure...but a chapter where they barely move a few miles and nothing happens...except for some waving commoners ...it's ridiculous
To all of you ungrateful_____! Our beloved author has informed you he is still alive AND still writing. He is composing a symphony of war in the desolation, and took time to release a droplet of suspenseful reading to show you he is still at it. From my understanding he is battling right now against cancer. Much like the desolation this battle is CEASELESSLY FOUGHT! My worry is that he'll expire before he has completed the massive story before him. As we all eagerly await to devour the next chapter, remember it is easy to read about a world and its happenings than it is to create them.
Guys, lets be real, we were all tortured for 2 weeks expecting a chapter on both sundays just to wonder if the author died. How about we take matters into our own hands? Find this author, torture all the information about the novel out of him, and write it on our own!? Isn't this the most brilliant plan you have ever seen?
As much as it hurts us, Tom was fighting the paragon of destruction of the real world all along, in a slow and painfull battle. If he is not alive anymore that means no one could stop the corruption that was spreading inside of him, cancer is harsh... The more I think about the desease and the story, the more similarities I can see, may the author and his protagonist both rest in peace. It was a pleasure to read this book and will aways be kept in my collection for the hopes of a triumphant comeback.
Everyone needs to calm down. When the author is able to communicate with us they will. The author clearly cares a lot about this novel and has made it clear they aren't dropping it. I understand the frustration with the lack of communication but they are fighting through a debilitating disease. While many may not understand what its like to be completely focused on a single task for long periods of time, it can cause weeks to fly by without you realizing it. i imagine they aren't purposely ignoring the novel but have so much else going on that time has just gone by without them realizing it.
It's been an Year of wait so far. This story is dearly missed. Got to know the author has been fighting his own battle elsewhere from the comment section. I assume the worst has come to pass and will put this story to rest from my bookmarks and etc. Otherwise it is also painful for me to see a constant reminder that such a bright story snuffed in its prime. Tom Vandyke your imagination is thoroughly missed.