How to Read SpaceBattles Stories on Android
WP Downloader can save a SpaceBattles story as an EPUB that you can open on an Android phone or tablet. The downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install it.
Download the story
Find the story thread on forums.spacebattles.com and copy its URL. A SpaceBattles story link usually looks like this:
https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/some-story-name.123456/Open the SpaceBattles downloader, paste the link into the box, and start the download.
WP Downloader recognizes the SpaceBattles link and collects the threadmarked chapters into one book. It downloads the complete story, not an individual chapter or a list of stories. You do not need to sign in.
Choose EPUB to open the book in a compatible Android reading app. EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and you can choose whether to include the story’s images.
You can also download a PDF after signing in with Discord for free. WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
See how to download a SpaceBattles story for a closer look at the download process.
Open the EPUB on Android
After the EPUB finishes downloading, open it in an Android app that supports EPUB files. Google Play Books and Moon+ Reader are two options.
Google Play Books
Google Play Books accepts DRM-free EPUB and PDF files. Once uploaded, the book can be read on Android, the web, or an iPhone or iPad.
You can upload the EPUB from the Google Play Books Android app. You can also use the Play Books website to upload it from your computer or Google Drive.
When the upload finishes, open Google Play Books on your Android phone or tablet and choose the story from your library. An unusually large EPUB may reach Google’s upload size limit.
Moon+ Reader
Moon+ Reader can open EPUB files directly on Android. Open the downloaded file in the app to begin reading.
The app also has a built-in text-to-speech mode for reading the story aloud.
Read without reopening the thread
The downloaded EPUB keeps the threadmarked chapters together in one file, so you do not have to open each forum page separately.
If the SpaceBattles thread later gets new chapters, download the story again. WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already have.
Listen on Android
Android’s Select to Speak accessibility feature can read items on the screen aloud. Turn it on under Settings, then Accessibility, and tap an item to hear it.
You can also use an EPUB app with read-aloud support:
- Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files and has a text-to-speech mode.
- @Voice Aloud Reader reads EPUB files aloud.
Both options use the text-to-speech voices installed on your device, so the available voices determine how natural the narration sounds.
Tips for updated stories and images
Save the original SpaceBattles thread link if the story is still being updated. When new threadmarked chapters appear, paste the link into WP Downloader again to create a new EPUB.
To keep illustrations from the thread, select the option to include the story’s images before downloading.
WP Downloader’s SpaceBattles support was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader. It collects the accessible threadmarked chapters without bypassing locked content.
You can also follow the guides for sending SpaceBattles stories to Kindle or reading SpaceBattles stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Do I need a SpaceBattles account?
No. You do not need to sign in to download a SpaceBattles story with WP Downloader.
Which file format should I use on Android?
EPUB works with apps such as Google Play Books and Moon+ Reader. EPUB downloads are free for everyone.
Can WP Downloader download one SpaceBattles chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads the whole story and collects its threadmarked chapters into one book.
Will my EPUB receive new chapters automatically?
No. WP Downloader does not update existing EPUB files. Download the story again to get the latest available chapters.
Can Android read the story aloud?
Yes. You can use Android’s Select to Speak feature or an EPUB app with text-to-speech support, such as Moon+ Reader or @Voice Aloud Reader.