Hi all,
I've released my first book on amazon. It's been out for a while now, and seems to be well received so far. Please check it out. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097ZTNZRW
Here is a synopsis of the book:
>One man. A new world. And a Game that is brutal as it is complex.
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>Michael finds himself in the realm of the Forever Kingdom with no memory of how he got there and who he is. Even so, he must participate in the Grand Game and forge a new destiny for himself.
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>Dropped into a dungeon of monsters, and strange magics, would you survive in a Game where to lose means death?
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>Alone, and with little more than his wits to aid him, Michael must advance as a player, slay his foes, and gain experience. All while navigating the intrigues around him and discovering his purpose.
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>A world of Powers, Forces, and mysterious factions. A Game with endless opportunities for advancement and power.
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>Join Michael on his epic adventure as he deals with the Game's challenges, the machinations of the Powers, and the ambitions of his fellow players.
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>The start of an exciting new portal fantasy epic!
Happy reading,
Tom!
Just a quick announcement. Sacred Cat Island, narrated by Travis Baldree, won an Independent Audiobook Award on Friday in the LitRPG/GameLit category. This one slipped under the radar a bit, and it’s quite different from the other stories I’ve published, so if you haven’t read it or listened to the audio, here are the links again! And thanks to Travis for nailing it! Think of it as a slowburn progression fantasy LitRPG blended with Animal Crossings.
Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LDSMGMT
Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Sacred-Cat-Island-Audiobook/1774247704
Yeah he released it for Kindle on Amazon a few days back. Audio book, also.
Not sure about a print book.
Star Child: Places of Power https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076PGG2XK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0aBeAbK6TWV6Y
Just a quick announcement. Sacred Cat Island, narrated by Travis Baldree, won an Independent Audiobook Award last night in the LitRPG/GameLit category. This one slipped under the radar a bit, and it’s quite different from the other stories I’ve published, so if you haven’t read it or listened to the audio, here are the links again! And thanks to Travis for nailing it!
Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LDSMGMT
Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Sacred-Cat-Island-Audiobook/1774247704
Hi Everyone!
Midway through the pandemic, I found myself feeling a bit stuck. After wanting to do so for years and looking for a challenge, I decided to try writing a book.
Now, months later, I am happy to say that I'm currently writing the fourth book in that series, and book 3 comes out in a week on June 8th!
To celebrate book 3 coming out, I am putting Book 1 on sale for the week (0.99).
You can find book 1 here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
The series is slower-paced and what many would call Slice-of-Life, but each book adds more action as the main character progresses in his magical powers. I've received some excellent feedback about the book, and I thank anyone who continues to give it a chance.
Here's the description on Amazon:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine.
When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life - His weight.
Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons.
Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, Affinities, AND themselves.
Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Thanks for reading, and have a great day :).
Tl;dr - new series by an unknown author on sale for .99 cents from June 1-8
Just use this link! https://www.amazon.com.au/Star-Child-Places-Leonard-Petracci-ebook/dp/B076PGG2XK
Pro tip- just add ".au" after ".com" in the url whenever amazon says something isn't available and you might get lucky. Enjoy :)
I can get lots of traffic. I can get great reviews and sales. But converting to purchases is a mystery for me, and often my conversion rate is low for reasons that I don't know why.
This might not be "Amazon Legal" but if there was a page that mimicked amazon exactly but showed me at what point visitors left for testing that would be amazing.
Example Page: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Child-Places-Leonard-Petracci-ebook/dp/B076PGG2XK/
Sacred Cat Island is a novel about an NPC family that moves to an island of retirees for a summer, where the dad takes over a general store from his recently deceased uncle.
The book works on several levels and is my first that is suitable for all ages. By several levels I mean you could read it slowly for the odd, maybe Pixar-esque take on slow progression, or you may pick up on the parts about growing old, or being stuck in a job that seems mindless, or the whimsical nature of youth and how things that shouldn’t be magical often are.
There’s a lot to unpack here, and I suspect that different scenes will affect different readers in profound ways. While it is slice of life, there is progression fantasy here (albeit subtle), island cultivation, LitRPG, the importance of family and community, action and a serious dose of magical realism that can lean dark a la Neil Gaiman, or light like some of the Studio Ghibli stuff.
I don’t want to ruin the surprises but there are some HUGE surprises, so look for those…
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LDSMGMT
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Thanks for checking it out :-D
Go to Amazon and search Star Child. It will show you the "Kindle" option under the format tab first, but there is a paperback option as well for $11.99 per book. That's how I got my copy. Not 100% sure, but I think they do print on demand so the paperback option is there for a lot of otherwise e-book only titles.
Link for convenience. Not an affiliate link. Just grabbed it from the app on my phone.
Hello!
One month to go until the last book in my series 'The Weight Of It All' is released on December 6th, both on kindle and in audio. It's been a long time coming (trust me, I know lol), but I wanted to make sure that the audio released on the same day as the ebook.
I'm also using this month to finish the first book in my next series, so look out for that soon!
Anyways, for now, you can check out books 1-5 in my series 'The Weight Of It All' on kindle, kindle unlimited and in audio today.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight.
Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, and themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello!
One month to go until the last book in my series 'The Weight Of It All' is released on December 6th, both on kindle and in audio. It's been a long time coming (trust me, I know lol), but I wanted to make sure that the audio released on the same day as the ebook.
I'm also using this month to finish the first book in my next series, so look out for that soon!
Anyways, for now, you can check out books 1-5 in my series 'The Weight Of It All' on kindle, kindle unlimited and in audio today.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight.
Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, and themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
The Weight of it All series. Only some people awaken to powers, and when they do they only get a single affinity, and only a single skill. Through practice and levelling up they can add more skills that directly relate to their affinity, but thats it (unless they get an incredibly rare and extremely hard to unlock general skill). Enjoyable series.
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. As the story progresses, he and those around him become stronger as they face their ever changing world. Monsters, dungeons, and eventually a war, this 6-book series will definitely surprise you.
The whole series is on Kindle unlimited and the final book releases in one month on December 6th!
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. As the story progresses, he and those around him become stronger as they face their ever changing world. Monsters, dungeons, and eventually a war, this 6-book series will definitely surprise you.
The whole series is on Kindle unlimited and the final book releases in one month on December 6th!
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello!
My series 'The Weight Of It All' is on sale this weekend, ending tomorrow, August 22!
Book 1 is free in all regions
Book 2* & 3 are discounted to .99c in the US and UK.
Find the first book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Universal link: https://mybook.to/HeavyTheWeightOfITAll
The first book in the series introduces Terrence, a boy who has received the Affinity of WEIGHT from the Goddess, Tom a more veteran Dungeoneer with an Affinity of SWORD, and many other characters, all with unique Skills, Affinities, and backgrounds. The first book is slow and slice of life, as it introduces the world, but later books include a lot more dungeon diving, monster fighting, dungeon collapses, and war. As the series continues, the stakes are raised considerably.
Anyways, check out the series for free this weekend. Thanks for reading!
Series teaser:
On the continent of Terna, the Goddess is real. Through her power, a small percentage of the population receives an Affinity the year they turn sixteen. With these Affinities, they receive a Skill and a Rank. As they use their Skill, through effort and continued use, they can Rank Up, earning new Skills and more Energy. Energy is used for Skills, along with other superhuman feats.
*Book 2 is currently only discounted to 2.49. There's an issue on the platform that Amazon is looking to resolve.
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. As the story progresses, he and those around him become stronger as they face their ever changing world. Monsters, dungeons, and eventually a war, this 6-book series will definitely surprise you.
The whole series is on Kindle unlimited.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. As the story progresses, he and those around him become stronger as they face their ever changing world. Monsters, dungeons, and eventually a war, this 6-book series will definitely surprise you.
The whole series is on Kindle unlimited.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. As the story progresses, he and those around him become stronger as they face their ever changing world. Monsters, dungeons, and eventually a war, this 6-book series will definitely surprise you.
The whole series is on Kindle unlimited.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello! The fourth book in my series is named 'Collapse' and in 'The Weight Of It All' a major theme of the series is 'consequence'. A major event, like a ' Dungeon Collapse' happening near the main character, means a shift in the main character's life and the lives of those around him. People are displaced, loved ones are killed, and rulers are enraged.
As a result, Terrence's life is changed dramatically as he must deal with, and recover from, the events in book 4. This theme persists into book 6, where the choices of the few impact the lives of the many - especially Terrence.
Book 4 is a bit sad, but I really enjoyed writing and reading it. And I hope you all enjoy reading it too :). Have a great weekend!
Start the series here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
It should be on KU, KIndle, and Audible.
I don't use KU so I can't link that, but here's a link to the amazon page of thiis book.
Available on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-LitRPG-Adventure-Tower-Somnus-ebook/dp/B0B2X3L8H5
And narrated by the wonderful talented and delightful Andrea Parsneau
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. As the story progresses, he and those around him become stronger as they face their ever changing world. Monsters, dungeons, and eventually a war, this 6-book series will definitely surprise you.
The first book is currently available on prime reading and the whole series is on Kindle unlimited.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. As the story progresses, he and those around him become stronger as they face their ever changing world. Monsters, dungeons, and eventually a war, this 6-book series will definitely surprise you.
The first book is currently available on prime reading and the whole series is on Kindle unlimited.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. As the story progresses, he and those around him become stronger as they face their ever changing world. Monsters, dungeons, and eventually a war, this 6-book series will definitely surprise you.
The first book is currently available on prime reading and the whole series is on Kindle unlimited.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. As the story progresses, he and those around him become stronger as they face their ever changing world. Monsters, dungeons, and eventually a war, this 6-book series will definitely surprise you.
The first book is currently available on prime reading and the whole series is on Kindle unlimited.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. As the story progresses, he and those around him become stronger as they face their ever changing world. Monsters, dungeons, and eventually a war, this 6-book series will definitely surprise you.
The story is currently available on prime reading and Kindle unlimited.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
This is the link for the US. It’s a good series but the author chose not to go the KU route. I know that’s a deal breaker for some, especially for a first book, but I did greatly enjoy both meaty reads.
The Grand Game, Book 1: A Dark Fantasy LitRPG Adventure https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097ZTNZRW/
Well now I feel even more embarrassed. My first comment was correct, and I'm pretty sure OP searched and found the wrong book because of the name issue.
Here is the correct link: Overworld: The Dragon Mage
It fits all the criteria - waves of people, previous survivors, old woman in charge of camp, MC is basically the only magic user, continual fights against river monsters.
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. The story has little to no romance, or swearing, and the world is immersive as it explores multiple storylines. The first book is slower slice of life fantasy, but each book has progressively more action.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!
Hello,
Heavy (The Weight Of It All)! The story follows a young boy who goes to a magical school in the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer. The story has little to no romance, or swearing, and the world is immersive as it explores multiple storylines. The first book is slower slice of life fantasy, but each book has progressively more action.
Amazon link here, starting from book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRVDDFT
Here's the description from book 1:
An Affinity.
Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16.
With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer – someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up!