Read a SpaceBattles Story on a tolino eReader

To read a SpaceBattles story on a tolino eReader, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file into the “Books” folder on your tolino. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so there is nothing to install. You also do not need to sign in to SpaceBattles.

What you need

Have these ready:

The SpaceBattles thread for the story
A computer with internet access
Your tolino eReader
A USB-C cable

SpaceBattles stories are published as forum threads. WP Downloader collects the threadmarked chapters and puts them into one ebook. It downloads the whole story, not individual chapters or lists.

Step 1: Copy the SpaceBattles story link

Open the story thread on forums.spacebattles.com or forum.spacebattles.com. The address should look similar to this:

https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/some-story-name.123456/

Copy the link from your browser’s address bar. Use the link to the story thread itself, not a general forum page.

You do not need to sign in to SpaceBattles.

Step 2: Download the story with WP Downloader

Open the SpaceBattles downloader and paste the thread link into the box. WP Downloader will recognize the site and collect the threadmarked chapters into one book.

Choose EPUB because tolino eReaders can read that format. EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and you can choose whether to include the story’s images.

WP Downloader can also create a PDF, but that requires a free Discord sign-in. EPUB is the suitable format for this guide.

Wait for WP Downloader to prepare the book, then save it to your computer. For more help with downloading, see How to download a SpaceBattles story.

Step 3: Connect your tolino by USB-C

Connect the tolino to your computer with its USB-C cable and wait for the computer to detect it.

The tolino vision 6, shine 4, and epos 3 use MTP for USB transfers. Your computer may show one of these models as a connected device instead of an ordinary removable drive. Open the device in your file browser to view its folders.

If the tolino does not appear at once, keep it connected for a moment and check the cable connection.

Step 4: Copy the EPUB into the Books folder

Find the EPUB you downloaded from WP Downloader. It will usually be in the folder where your browser saves downloads.

Open the tolino in your computer’s file browser and find its “Books” folder. Copy or move the SpaceBattles EPUB into that folder.

Wait for the file to finish copying before you unplug the tolino. Interrupting the transfer could leave the book incomplete.

Step 5: Open the story on your tolino

Find the transferred EPUB among the books on your tolino and open it. The threadmarked chapters are collected in one ebook, ready to read offline without keeping the forum open in a browser.

If the SpaceBattles thread gets new chapters, download the story again and transfer the new EPUB to your tolino. WP Downloader cannot add chapters to an EPUB you have already downloaded.

Useful details

WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files. You do not need those formats here because tolino eReaders support EPUB.

For a SpaceBattles thread, the tool collects the threadmarked chapters rather than every discussion post. This turns the story into a cleaner ebook.

Support for SpaceBattles and other fiction archives was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader. The supported sites page lists the other compatible archives.

For other eReaders, see the guides to sending SpaceBattles stories to Kindle and reading SpaceBattles stories on Kobo.

FAQ

Which format should I choose for a tolino?

Choose EPUB. tolino eReaders can read EPUB files, and WP Downloader provides EPUB downloads free for everyone.

Do I need a SpaceBattles account?

No. WP Downloader can download SpaceBattles stories without a SpaceBattles sign-in.

Does WP Downloader include every post in the thread?

No. It collects the thread’s threadmarked chapters into one book instead of treating every discussion post as a chapter.

Can I download only one chapter?

No. For SpaceBattles, WP Downloader downloads the whole story. It does not download individual chapters or lists.

Will my EPUB update when new chapters are posted?

No. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB. Download the story again and transfer the new EPUB to your tolino.