By: Geoffrey Nelson

Geoffrey Nelson — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:31:16 +0000

I love the conceit. The first story of this sort I encountered, Hippocampus, was thrilling. I think it’s a fascinating form, and it’s worth exploring. That said, I couldn’t get through it. It reminds me of Fallout ’76, a mmorpg with no living NPC’s. All the stories the PCs encounter are aftermath. It’s interesting to follow a story in that way a few times, but after a while it feels stale and stops being engaging. I applaud Adam Neville for doing it though. Arts don’t grow except through experimentation. And one day, I will probably revisit the collection and finish the tales.

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By: Geoffrey Nelson