Finally.
http://tibe9mm.mbnet.fi/Eternal_Doctrine_part_III.pdf
It took me a lot longer than the previous parts, but at least the rumors of the project's death are now proven to be greatly exaggerated.
I hope you all like reading this part as much as I liked writing it.
Eternal Doctrine part III
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Eternal Doctrine part III
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Re: Eternal Doctrine part III
Excellent work. Well done!
Looking forward to part IV.
Looking forward to part IV.
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Hallelujah!
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That's a very nice timing too, as it's New Years holiday here.
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Well done, the wait is over!
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Happy Rosh Hashanah to you Alvarin!Alvarin wrote:That's a very nice timing too, as it's New Years holiday here.
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Angelfish wrote:Happy Rosh Hashanah to you Alvarin!Alvarin wrote:That's a very nice timing too, as it's New Years holiday here.
Thank you!
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Re: Eternal Doctrine part III
That was a devastatingly short read 
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My thoughts of this part, obscured for spoilerness:
1) Even though it was very engaging to read, just like previous parts, I've noticed the feeling was as if a different person has written this part.
Nothing to put my finger on, just a feeling.
2) The "R/L" of Tanaka was kind of off for me, given the in-game quotes didn't do that. The Japanese parallel was clear enough, I think.
On related note, don't remember if on these forums or at the other one, there was a WTF kind of thread deeming Shofixti representation "racist"
3) The escape sequence was high on deus-ex-machina and too specific a beverage. The vending machine could have been scavenged from defeated ships during the war, but then the payment system should have been contemporary.
Want more!My thoughts of this part, obscured for spoilerness:
1) Even though it was very engaging to read, just like previous parts, I've noticed the feeling was as if a different person has written this part.
Nothing to put my finger on, just a feeling.
2) The "R/L" of Tanaka was kind of off for me, given the in-game quotes didn't do that. The Japanese parallel was clear enough, I think.
On related note, don't remember if on these forums or at the other one, there was a WTF kind of thread deeming Shofixti representation "racist"
3) The escape sequence was high on deus-ex-machina and too specific a beverage. The vending machine could have been scavenged from defeated ships during the war, but then the payment system should have been contemporary.
To be angry is to punish yourself for the errors of others.
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I appreciate your thoughts, Alvarin.
I can only assure you that the same person has written all the parts. There might be a different feeling simply because there was so much time between writing parts II and III. I wrote almost all of part III this summer while part II was finished in August 2015 if my memory doesn't fail me. I only wish I had more spare time... I wouldn't mind being a full-time novelist.
I can only assure you that the same person has written all the parts. There might be a different feeling simply because there was so much time between writing parts II and III. I wrote almost all of part III this summer while part II was finished in August 2015 if my memory doesn't fail me. I only wish I had more spare time... I wouldn't mind being a full-time novelist.
Author of Star Control novelizations Groombridge Log and Eternal Doctrine. www.tommisalminenbooks.com
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Most likely. Had enough time to have the memories from the novel interlace with my old experiences to create a hybrid of sorts...Tiberian wrote:There might be a different feeling simply because there was so much time between writing parts II and III.
There is Patreon, but considering Nordic prices of living and unknown potential backer pool, probably not enough for full time.Tiberian wrote:I wouldn't mind being a full-time novelist.
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