Praise

“If UO had any sort of measurable impact or created lasting memories in your life, you owe it to yourself to read this book.” – Chris Mayer / Former Lead Programmer, Ultima Online

“If you want on-the-ground insights into the formation of the first large scale MMO community of Ultima Online, Braving Britannia is where you’ll find the real story! I was there for some of it, but I learned a lot from this book.” – Gordon Walton / Former Executive Producer, Ultima Online

“I love hearing about why massively multiplayer online role playing games are so important to the those that play them, and a people’s history of the grandfather of all MMORPGs sounded like it would provide that. I wasn’t disappointed.” – Joesph Langdon / Sidequest

“My friends and I treated stories from this game like currency and this book is a bank.” – Randy / Amazon Review

“The biggest endorsement I can give this book is that it made me want to play Ultima Online again, a game I haven’t touched since 2005. It reminded me of the great times I had playing that game, and any book that can bottle up that sort of emotion deserves a full recommendation!” – Audible Review

“The diversity of sources used and the way the stories were woven together was compelling reading. I read the entire book in a single sitting.” – Gordo / Amazon Review

“This book was a fantastic read. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who played UO.” – Logan / Amazon Review

“Wes Locher’s process of reviewing 20 years of Ultima Online, its development and staying power, and contributions/contributors to the development and introduction of Massive Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG’s) had me smiling, giggling and even giving out a few belly laughs as I read along.” – E. Butler / Amazon Review

“I loved reading this book! If you played Ultima Online or are interested in early MMORPG’s I highly recommend it!” – G. Fleeman / Amazon Review

“Any true devotee of [Ultima Online] should read this book.” – TribalCat / Amazon Review

“Reading these stories really brought me back. If UO holds a special place in your heart, this is a must read.” – R. Palmer / Amazon Review

“The author did an outstanding job of letting the reader, “look behind the curtain.” If you love Ultima Online then this is the book for you. I highly recommend it.” – Greg / Amazon Review

“This book is a must for any fan of Ultima Online. It was a much needed trip down memory lane…” – Wil / Amazon Review

“Mr. Locher does an excellent job telling the stories of everyone involved in the Ultima Online project.” – S. McVey / Amazon Review

“If you’re interested in gaming, or, the things that make a game addictive and bring people together for years on end, this might be the book for you.” – luket / Amazon Review

“Wes’ book brought back a lot of nostalgic feelings.” – P. Ledgerwood / Amazon Review

“Take it from someone who played this game for many years…the book is wonderful! I loved it so much I’m going to read it again.” – Susan / Amazon Review

“The stories in this book made me reconnect to the game that brought me so much joy when i was an unhappy, awkward child who made his first friends in a magical online world.” – R. Read / Amazon Review

“Very good book, very interesting and informative about what Ultima Online is. I strongly recommend.” – Meggie / Amazon Review

“Great book on the best PC game ever made!” – K. Evringham / Amazon Review

“I love the passion of the author and the stories told.” – J. Ouellette / Amazon Review