How to read a SpaceBattles story in Google Play Books
To read a SpaceBattles story in Google Play Books, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and upload the file to your Play Books library. You can then read it on the web, Android, iPhone, or iPad.
Download the story as an EPUB
SpaceBattles stories are published as forum threads. WP Downloader follows the threadmarks and collects the threadmarked chapters in one book.
Find the story’s main thread URL. It should look like this:
https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/some-story-name.123456/Then:
- Open the SpaceBattles downloader.
- Paste the story’s thread URL into the box.
- Choose EPUB as the output format.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the file to your device.
WP Downloader is a free web tool, and you do not need to install anything or sign in to a SpaceBattles account.
EPUB downloads are free for everyone. WP Downloader can also create a PDF, although PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in. Google Play Books accepts DRM-free EPUB and PDF files.
For SpaceBattles, WP Downloader downloads the whole story. It does not download individual chapters or lists. If the author adds more threadmarked chapters, download the story again to get a new EPUB. WP Downloader cannot add chapters to a file you already downloaded.
See How to download a SpaceBattles story for more detailed instructions.
Add the EPUB to Google Play Books
You can upload the EPUB through the Google Play Books website or the Play Books Android app.
From a computer
Open the Google Play Books website and use the upload option. Select the EPUB from your computer or Google Drive.
After the upload finishes, you can read the story on the Play Books website or in the Play Books app on Android, iPhone, or iPad.
From an Android device
Download the EPUB to your phone or tablet. Open the Google Play Books app and use its upload option to add the file.
From an iPhone or iPad
Use the Google Play Books website to upload the EPUB from a computer or Google Drive. After adding it to your library, open the Play Books app on your iPhone or iPad to read it.
If the upload does not work
Check that you are uploading the EPUB or PDF created by WP Downloader. WPD does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
Very large books can reach Google’s upload size limit. If you included the story’s images, download the book again without them and try uploading the new file.
Also check that you used the main SpaceBattles thread URL. WP Downloader uses the threadmarks to find and collect the story’s chapters.
Read the story on another device
For e-reader instructions, see how to send a SpaceBattles story to Kindle or read SpaceBattles stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Do I need a SpaceBattles account?
No. You can download SpaceBattles stories without signing in.
Which format should I use for Google Play Books?
Use EPUB for this guide. EPUB downloads are free for everyone. Google Play Books also accepts DRM-free PDF files.
Can I download one SpaceBattles chapter?
No. WP Downloader collects the threadmarked chapters and downloads the whole story as one book.
Will the EPUB update when new chapters are posted?
No. Download the story again to get the latest threadmarked chapters. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB.
Can I include images from the story?
Yes. WP Downloader has an option to include the story’s images. If the book reaches Google’s upload size limit, try downloading it again without images.