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Dungeon Robotics #8
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Regan is back and has had enough of the war. Pushing himself and his forces, he works to put an end to the war that is raging on multiple fronts. At the same time, he sends his forces in the Beneath rumored to be home of the most powerful races on Murgin to find the missing Queen Louella. He quickly finds the Terra wave from Starfall had caused more of a mess than he originally thought with the Beneath's political situation almost more of a mess than the surface. With new threats on the horizon, will Regan resolve the already large number of issues before they arrive?
- GenresFantasyScience Fiction
259 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 4, 2021
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April 11, 2021
This being one of those 'what you see is what you get' kind of book series, I should mention that it's a specialty item. It's on the lower end of the LitRPG spectrum, devoting itself to godlike actions and fights that are more in line with Dragonball Z by way of cybernetics in an otherwise magic-dominated world.
Cool idea, often fun in the action and okay in the characterizations (if not particularly brilliant), the series has a lot of faults but being fun makes up for a lot of it.
This later book is rather scaling back on the uber over-the-top stuff and the limits of our god-like dungeon core MC are finally coming to the fore. Of course, it's not really all that fair, having been limited by another *literal* deus ex machina, but all told, it was kinda expected.
All in all, though, I rather wish it was more polished. That more care had been taken with the characters. Otherwise, it's really a Deus-Stu kind of tale.
Cool idea, often fun in the action and okay in the characterizations (if not particularly brilliant), the series has a lot of faults but being fun makes up for a lot of it.
This later book is rather scaling back on the uber over-the-top stuff and the limits of our god-like dungeon core MC are finally coming to the fore. Of course, it's not really all that fair, having been limited by another *literal* deus ex machina, but all told, it was kinda expected.
All in all, though, I rather wish it was more polished. That more care had been taken with the characters. Otherwise, it's really a Deus-Stu kind of tale.
January 6, 2021
Love the Story, but fire the editor
I love the story. This review is not about the story, but I loved it. The series was starting to accumulate too many loose plot threads, and this book neatly wrapped up quite a few of the old ones, so it can move on to dealing with newer ones.
Now the reason for the review. I am usually the last person to complain about editing, but the version that dropped on release day was really rough. Like, whoa. You'll see things like sentences where the author had intended to write one thing, then changed his mind and wrote something else, but failed to delete all the fragments of the old one. Or those strange word choices where voice-to-text makes transcription errors. Or choppy transitions that happen naturally in the writing process but need to be smoothed out and in the editing -and weren't.
That did not impact my ability to enjoy the story, and I don't think it'll inhibit yours either. Read the book. But over the last seven books I do not recall noticing any editing errors, and in the eighth they were everywhere. Just FYI.
I love the story. This review is not about the story, but I loved it. The series was starting to accumulate too many loose plot threads, and this book neatly wrapped up quite a few of the old ones, so it can move on to dealing with newer ones.
Now the reason for the review. I am usually the last person to complain about editing, but the version that dropped on release day was really rough. Like, whoa. You'll see things like sentences where the author had intended to write one thing, then changed his mind and wrote something else, but failed to delete all the fragments of the old one. Or those strange word choices where voice-to-text makes transcription errors. Or choppy transitions that happen naturally in the writing process but need to be smoothed out and in the editing -and weren't.
That did not impact my ability to enjoy the story, and I don't think it'll inhibit yours either. Read the book. But over the last seven books I do not recall noticing any editing errors, and in the eighth they were everywhere. Just FYI.
January 5, 2021
This installment loses a star for the frequent and egregious grammatical errors. Missing words and homonyms are the most obvious, but in a lot of cases sentences are just not quite right.
I don't know what the issue is but this seems to be creeping in to the author's last couple of books. There is a note at the end of the book about "unedited versions" of the next two Dungeon Robotics books being available on the author's Patreon. I have to wonder if the wrong (0r rushed) version was uploaded to Amazon on day one, but in any event there were enough problems that it negatively affected my reading experience.
I don't know what the issue is but this seems to be creeping in to the author's last couple of books. There is a note at the end of the book about "unedited versions" of the next two Dungeon Robotics books being available on the author's Patreon. I have to wonder if the wrong (0r rushed) version was uploaded to Amazon on day one, but in any event there were enough problems that it negatively affected my reading experience.
January 10, 2021
Yay
Regan delves the Beneath and tries to plan for future problems. He faces a BBEG from the last book. The narrative continues the story arch and is entertaining. However, there are numerous distracting grammar, syntax, and edit errors that cause the flow to stumble to a stop hampering true suspension of disbelief. It almost felt as if the author were rushing the process to meet the readers’ expected release schedule. I hope future editions have been re-edited. It’s a fun series and I hope you enjoy.
Regan delves the Beneath and tries to plan for future problems. He faces a BBEG from the last book. The narrative continues the story arch and is entertaining. However, there are numerous distracting grammar, syntax, and edit errors that cause the flow to stumble to a stop hampering true suspension of disbelief. It almost felt as if the author were rushing the process to meet the readers’ expected release schedule. I hope future editions have been re-edited. It’s a fun series and I hope you enjoy.
September 20, 2021
Liked it a lot and some plot threads have been wrapped up or are on their way to being wrapped. I get that is how the world he is in works as well, but the unlimited power progression potential of the early books is now being held back for some reason. I won't speculate. The way the MC says things like I know what to do but that would take too much time, it would take too much mana, etc.. is getting old. I know that cuts down unnecessary dialogue, but it is jarring when it happens 3 out of 4 chapters.
January 30, 2021
Not quite to the same standard
Though the plot continues to be fascinating this book is in desperate need of proofreading. Many times I found myself being forced to reread a sentence three or four times trying to figure out what it actually means as the words made little to no sense in the context they were used in, combine that with many typos and you have a story that well interesting does not flow well at all.
Though the plot continues to be fascinating this book is in desperate need of proofreading. Many times I found myself being forced to reread a sentence three or four times trying to figure out what it actually means as the words made little to no sense in the context they were used in, combine that with many typos and you have a story that well interesting does not flow well at all.
January 5, 2021
Great, but in need of some proofreading
I really enjoy reading these books and seeing what our Machine Lord does next, and how all the rest must flow with the tide. The only reson im not giving 5 stars is because the book is full of spelling mistakes. I am bot bothered if there is just a few spelling mistakes here and there, but they were quite frequent in this book.
I really enjoy reading these books and seeing what our Machine Lord does next, and how all the rest must flow with the tide. The only reson im not giving 5 stars is because the book is full of spelling mistakes. I am bot bothered if there is just a few spelling mistakes here and there, but they were quite frequent in this book.
January 7, 2021
Good story, so hard to read.
I love the story of Regan and jis new world but this book was just so much harder to get through than the previous entries. The spelling errors and wrong words used would change the meaning of entire sentences that would have to be puzzled out from context. A good editor would go a long way towards making the rest of this series enjoyable.
I love the story of Regan and jis new world but this book was just so much harder to get through than the previous entries. The spelling errors and wrong words used would change the meaning of entire sentences that would have to be puzzled out from context. A good editor would go a long way towards making the rest of this series enjoyable.
January 8, 2021
Good entry in the series
The book was well written, without having the main characters suffer from being too over powered which tends to happen in this genre. The only complaint is that there were quite a few typos and that it is too short. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone that is a fan of the dungeon building genre.
The book was well written, without having the main characters suffer from being too over powered which tends to happen in this genre. The only complaint is that there were quite a few typos and that it is too short. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone that is a fan of the dungeon building genre.
January 10, 2021
Matthew Peed's best series IMO.
Good story, good characters, good development. (Getting a little formulaic, but in a long series that is hard to avoid.). My only suggestion is to have humans do another dozen proof reads: A lot of word substitutions, and rewrite splices that autocorrect can't recognize. For me they break the flow. Others might not notice or care.
Good story, good characters, good development. (Getting a little formulaic, but in a long series that is hard to avoid.). My only suggestion is to have humans do another dozen proof reads: A lot of word substitutions, and rewrite splices that autocorrect can't recognize. For me they break the flow. Others might not notice or care.
January 5, 2021
Lacking polish.
This feels rushed, both from story content and editing errors. The plot is getting overly complex without settling last issues and everything moving forward is just muddled.
This feels rushed, both from story content and editing errors. The plot is getting overly complex without settling last issues and everything moving forward is just muddled.
January 5, 2021
Great
Great book. There's even a nice battle at the end and a big vilan is revealed. The fact that Rogan has somehow forgotten about the seed of the world tree seems a bit forced but all in all it's a great book.
Great book. There's even a nice battle at the end and a big vilan is revealed. The fact that Rogan has somehow forgotten about the seed of the world tree seems a bit forced but all in all it's a great book.
January 6, 2021
Good read but needs a lot of editing
I have enjoyed the story arc. This just feels like the editing was not completely done before publishing. It reminds me of someone using a spell checker to check their spelling but not their grammer.
I have enjoyed the story arc. This just feels like the editing was not completely done before publishing. It reminds me of someone using a spell checker to check their spelling but not their grammer.
January 7, 2021
Author’s keyboard must be broken
Not a bad installment in the series, but yikes. It’s like it wasn’t even proofread. Also, the e, r, and t key seem to either be missing or spazzing out during writing. Errors hinder readability.
Not a bad installment in the series, but yikes. It’s like it wasn’t even proofread. Also, the e, r, and t key seem to either be missing or spazzing out during writing. Errors hinder readability.
January 13, 2021
Author skipped the editing part of the writing process on this book. The plot holes and grammar errors were so egregious that all enjoyment of the story was lost. Shame, as I've quite enjoyed the series to date.
September 5, 2021
This is the last book in the series I have access to. I hope the spell this series had over me is broken when I finish this book.
Having to read Louella chapters really soured this series for me. Luckily I got over this bug that had me reading these books non stop.
3/5 Stars
Having to read Louella chapters really soured this series for me. Luckily I got over this bug that had me reading these books non stop.
3/5 Stars
September 22, 2021
Better as the series progresses
The first few books had quite a few rough edges, but here in the eighth title in the series it is clear the author has improved their writing and learned from previous mistakes. I enjoyed this book a lot.
The first few books had quite a few rough edges, but here in the eighth title in the series it is clear the author has improved their writing and learned from previous mistakes. I enjoyed this book a lot.
January 4, 2021
Damn fine read
You know a book is good when you would rather read it than sleep. Hopefully the next one comes out soon.
You know a book is good when you would rather read it than sleep. Hopefully the next one comes out soon.
January 5, 2021
Reagan
Does he create the problems or does he just solve them. We hopefully will find out someday until then we can only enjoy the story as it unfolds
Does he create the problems or does he just solve them. We hopefully will find out someday until then we can only enjoy the story as it unfolds
February 24, 2021
felt fast but fun.
June 8, 2022
More enjoyable than the previous few.
This one feels more like a back to form. Actual advancement of the metaplot. Explanations of more things. I'm looking forward to reading more.
This one feels more like a back to form. Actual advancement of the metaplot. Explanations of more things. I'm looking forward to reading more.
June 2, 2021
The Beneath (Similar To D&D's Underdark) Presents Regan's Greatest Challenge Yet.
Regan has finally drilled through the World Barrier; allowing him access to the Beneath, home to Elemental and the High Races. They can become powerful allies or, should his plans go awry, foes.
This novel, and the series of which is a part, will likely appeal to fans of the Fantasy, Dungeon Core, and LitRPG genres; as well as those who enjoy playing RPGs.
Regan has finally drilled through the World Barrier; allowing him access to the Beneath, home to Elemental and the High Races. They can become powerful allies or, should his plans go awry, foes.
This novel, and the series of which is a part, will likely appeal to fans of the Fantasy, Dungeon Core, and LitRPG genres; as well as those who enjoy playing RPGs.
August 16, 2021
Great story
Reagan now feel that he has a family and friends. He is now connecting to people and will defend them. The story so far is great and I love it. But Reagan is right he needs stronger challenges so he can grow and have new ideas.
Reagan now feel that he has a family and friends. He is now connecting to people and will defend them. The story so far is great and I love it. But Reagan is right he needs stronger challenges so he can grow and have new ideas.
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