The MMO Folklorist's Guide to Galaxies
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RELEASED 15 YEARS AFTER STAR WARS GALAXIES LAUNCHED, THE MMO FOLKLORIST'S GUIDE TO GALAXIES IS A CELEBRATION OF THE BELOVED ONLINE ROLE-PLAYING GAME. This comprehensive guide gives those who played the game – and those who never got the chance – an opportunity to relive the nostalgia and excitement of this landmark entry into the MMORPG genre.
The History of Star Wars Galaxies: Never finding itself far from controversy, Star Wars Galaxies has one of the most dramatic histories in gaming. The MMO Folklorist's Guide to Galaxies features new insights into the game's early and ongoing development, right until its sunset in 2011.
The Codex: Explore Galaxies' species, professions, planets, quests, items, events, and gameplay mechanics in unparalleled detail.
Over 700 Full-Colour Images: The memories will come rushing back with rare images of the game, its concept art, and promotional material; all presented from the highest resolution sources available.
The Legacy: Although its official servers are no longer in operation, Star Wars Galaxies is still regarded as one of the most influential online sandboxes ever – unrivalled in the freedom it offered its players. Why does Galaxies' legacy continue to endure, and can the emulation projects ever hope to recapture the magic?
[This book was originally published in 2018 as Galaxies: An Empire Remembered]
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Hi, James. Thank you for your hard work, I just purchased your book. Can't wait to read it! I wanted to kindly ask if there's any possibility you might have a epub/mobi version without images to read, or a PDF with with single pages? Thank you and I hope you have a good day.
Hey sydneyroo! Thanks for buying my book - I really appreciate it!
Sadly, I no longer have access to Adobe InDesign to change the file type. Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions are super expensive now, so I'm holding out until I've finished the manuscript for my next book before I sub again. When I do so (it'll likely be quite a few months yet), I'll add these additional file types to the download.
Sorry I can't be of any further help right now!
Hi James, wow I didn't expect such a quick reply, thank you! Hope you're well. Well noted, no worries! I'm really enjoying your book on my iPad now and it's actually neat to zoom in and out on all the art and screen grabs , makes for a wonderful interactive experience. You did a great job documenting all the Publishes. Made me miss pre-CU game, truly a golden age. Are you involved in SWGEmu in any capacity by the way? New book, very exciting! Anything Star Wars-related? Thank you.
Glad to hear you're enjoying the book!
I don't have any direct ties to any of the SWG emulators or rogue servers, but I do keep in touch with quite a few of the folk who work on them. They do terrific work.
The new book will certainly have some Star Wars stuff in it, but it's a little broader in scope. I think there should be quite a bit of crossover interest for fans of this book. Keep an eye out on my website or on my Bluesky account for updates later in the year.