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Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World Light Novel #1
Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World: Volume 1
Commissioned in death to save a world in peril, a tabletop RPG fanatic is reborn as a humble farm boy with the rulebook for the universe at his fingertips! Young Erich’s quest for an invincible character build will require more than his decades as a number-crunching munchkin, though. Even with power-leveled skills, feudal life is no cakewalk—especially when you keep drawing more attention than you can handle…
Can Erich adapt to his strange new world before his worst impulses take the campaign of a lifetime completely off the rails? Let the dice fall where they may!
Can Erich adapt to his strange new world before his worst impulses take the campaign of a lifetime completely off the rails? Let the dice fall where they may!
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First published April 25, 2020
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July 23, 2022
As if playing a table-top game is not slow enough, the author of this new isekai-fantasy (reincarnated into another world) novel series is based on a Table Role Playing Game (T-RPG). So yes! Dice, cards and books with long descriptions of abilities, skills and spells.
The author distinguishes knowledge between right and wrong, describing how it is illegal to abduct small children, then to affirm that even in Japan, kids are abducted by organized crime with almost total impunity, to then have a group of criminals in the story, abduct, to enslave and to sell as a slave the small sister of the main character. Can an author that knows ethical values, knows current laws, be excused from promoting heinous crimes toward minors? Even in this other world are Slavers and kidnappers sentenced to Death and yet, the author writes about this abduction? The definition of Heinous crime is "an act or series of acts which, by the flagrantly violent manner in which the same was committed or by the reason of its inherent viciousness, shows a patent disregard and mockery of the law, public peace and order, or public morals." It is a crime to promote crimes done to underage adults, toward minor readers (obscenity-promoting crime towards minors). Because minors cannot be "brain washed into believing that the world hunts them down, kidnaps them, treats them like slaves, or worse. In total impunity and that you are not safe to walk freely outside of your home...
The explanations take way too long. The first volume takes 12 years of the main character's, Erich, reincarnated life. So maybe he wants to become an adventurer, so maybe he is going to study to become stronger, without any objectives or main plot arcs and secondary arcs, just leaving the small mensch village, could that really be a main plot arc to a isekai-fantasy novel series? A story of sub-existence, extreme poverty because of high amount of procreation, in a farming village that does not produce enough to feed and secure a future for its villagers...So where can this dystopian story go from here?
The author distinguishes knowledge between right and wrong, describing how it is illegal to abduct small children, then to affirm that even in Japan, kids are abducted by organized crime with almost total impunity, to then have a group of criminals in the story, abduct, to enslave and to sell as a slave the small sister of the main character. Can an author that knows ethical values, knows current laws, be excused from promoting heinous crimes toward minors? Even in this other world are Slavers and kidnappers sentenced to Death and yet, the author writes about this abduction? The definition of Heinous crime is "an act or series of acts which, by the flagrantly violent manner in which the same was committed or by the reason of its inherent viciousness, shows a patent disregard and mockery of the law, public peace and order, or public morals." It is a crime to promote crimes done to underage adults, toward minor readers (obscenity-promoting crime towards minors). Because minors cannot be "brain washed into believing that the world hunts them down, kidnaps them, treats them like slaves, or worse. In total impunity and that you are not safe to walk freely outside of your home...
The explanations take way too long. The first volume takes 12 years of the main character's, Erich, reincarnated life. So maybe he wants to become an adventurer, so maybe he is going to study to become stronger, without any objectives or main plot arcs and secondary arcs, just leaving the small mensch village, could that really be a main plot arc to a isekai-fantasy novel series? A story of sub-existence, extreme poverty because of high amount of procreation, in a farming village that does not produce enough to feed and secure a future for its villagers...So where can this dystopian story go from here?
August 31, 2023
Dull
Very slow paced and too much exposition that could be avoided. Nothing really happens for the majority of the story. I feel like this could be just a prequel for the rest of the series - like memoirs from the protagonist’s childhood.
Unfortunately, we’ve been given another weak-willed protagonist who has the potential to be great (and probably will be later in the series) but just comes across as aimless, buying skills that meets a need at the time and unable to deal with his over-amorous “friend”.
Not even the last chapter that hints that things might become more interesting could make me attempt to read the next volume.
Very slow paced and too much exposition that could be avoided. Nothing really happens for the majority of the story. I feel like this could be just a prequel for the rest of the series - like memoirs from the protagonist’s childhood.
Unfortunately, we’ve been given another weak-willed protagonist who has the potential to be great (and probably will be later in the series) but just comes across as aimless, buying skills that meets a need at the time and unable to deal with his over-amorous “friend”.
Not even the last chapter that hints that things might become more interesting could make me attempt to read the next volume.
September 18, 2021
I think they've got a good twist here with how this world works that I appreciate. I don't think this one is for everyone but I really am enjoying it so far. Good stuff.
December 3, 2021
Review Summary
“Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World, Vol 1” is a well-paced and well-written fantasy tale following a man who reincarnated into an unfamiliar world with the ability to customise his new body and abilities like a TRPG (Tabletop Role Playing Game) character.
With excellent storytelling, colourful prose and playful turns of phrase, this book is a compelling story from start to finish — especially in the final third of the book where we see the main character’s TRPG character come into his own. It elegantly sticks the landing in the climax as disparate parts of the narrative coalesce perfectly to end this volume and set up the second.
Interesting Introduction
Just as it is in every medium, the hook is of utmost importance in a book.
Unfortunately, this book does not have a hook beyond what you see in the synopsis, so it may be difficult to stick around if the initial premise does not intrigue you.
If you are intrigued, however, you will find a story that pulls you along for a ride; a rollercoaster that keeps climbing for that one thrilling drop.
Though not instantly gripping, a vague overarching goal is quickly established — the trainee god that reincarnated Erich wants him to “do what thou wilt.” Blessed with a TRPG levelling system by said god-in-training, Erich intends to do exactly that.
Minor conflicts are introduced soon after, each one swaying his decisions with varying results. No matter the consequence, every minor conflict is treated with the same levity promised by the light-hearted introduction.
In contrast, major conflicts have the gravitas appropriate to what’s at stake. I am uncertain how the author achieves this, but even when dealing with the unpleasant sides of humanity, there is no tonal whiplash. Perhaps this is due to the pragmatic views of many side characters? Maybe the author properly set our expectations?
I digress.
Whilst some light novels of the isekai (other world) genre are overly eager to foist all the bullet points detailing their “unique” fantasy world upon you, this book is a little more judicious in its exposition.
More to the point, it weaves exposition into its narrative and only exposits when it's immediately relevant. This means that the pacing is never crippled for the sake of bringing the reader up to speed, and something is always happening — even if the only thing that’s happening is Erich deliberating over his plans or agonising over a misstep.
A Compelling Slow-ish Burn
This book is a slow burn compared to its contemporaries, and yet, it never feels like a crawl. Just like some of the most engaging RPGs, whenever Erich does something, there is clear feedback. An action and a reaction. Evident cause and effect.
Utilising the TRPG system exclusive to himself, Erich accumulates and spends experience points to obtain a myriad of skills and attributes. The effects are immediate and his excitement is palpable as he vividly describes the new sensations he feels and the ease with which he moves his body.
This clear feedback — this visible relation between action and reaction — extends beyond just short term gains.
As the story progresses and more of the world is discovered, the author makes it a point to include key events that don’t just advance character arcs and explore the world, but also illustrate the strength of Erich compared to the rest of the world.
In videogame terms, these are skill-checks that clarify the level that the main character is currently at.
It is greatly satisfying to see Erich grow stronger in proportion to his hard work, a satisfaction that is further amplified by the translator’s prose.
Colourful Prose and Playful Turns of Phrase
Speaking of which, the translation by Mikey N. elevates an already fine story by Schuld into one that is fun simply to read.
While I do not have the expertise to comment on accuracy, I think his localisation of “Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World, Vol 1” is colourful and creative, enhancing every story beat and scene.
I was immersed in Erich’s head space as he chatted with other characters, tinkered with his TRPG system, or pondered about the new world he lives in. The two major side characters, Margit and Elisa, are painted in their respective brand of playfulness. Combat is kinetic, lucid and laser-focused.
Descriptions are suitably succinct for a light novel and little time is spent on the appearance or atmosphere of a scene, instead focusing on the thoughts and emotions of the character we currently inhabit. I like it.
I would love to quote my favourite sentences but that runs the risk of spoiling the joy of reading them in context. You can read a preview on Bookwalker for a sample but the best parts are in the second half of the book.
I hope I have conveyed exactly how much I appreciate the writing.
NPCs for the Player Character
Perhaps due to the necessity of introductions, few characters aside from Erich get much character development or progression.
Although every important character has passages dedicated to fleshing out their backgrounds, personalities and outlook, the only ones that get a character arc are: Margit, a playful half-spider demihuman who is Erich’s best friend; Heinz, Erich’s eldest brother who is actually a minor character; and Erich himself.
Similarly, the relationship that receives the most attention is Erich and Margit’s budding romance, with the asymmetric sibling love between Erich and Elisa coming a close second. (Fret not, my fellow light novel connoisseurs, it does not seem to be the incestous type).
I want to point out that this did not dampen my enjoyment of the book at all, as I was engrossed in Erich’s starry-eyed exploration of the world and its people. I only noticed this lack of development days after finishing, while drafting up this review.
Nevertheless, this might be something that affects your experience.
The Climax and The Narrative Device that Paid Off in Spades
Now comes the best part.
Something you will quickly notice is that the beginning of every chapter describes some aspect of TRPGs.
The [Tips] interspersed among the paragraphs work in a similar way, but describe some aspect of the world that is related to the scene you just read.
[Tips] are short, trivial, and unobtrusive. They actually remind me a lot of the hints or flavour text often found on videogame loading screens. Mildly interesting and kind of silly, I easily dismissed them as unique page dividers.
Then one Tip punched me when I least expected it.
In what I can only describe as a stroke of genius — built atop clever foreshadowing — the tensest scene in the book is cast in a different light. You can read my full thoughts on my website (spoilers), but simply put, I felt that Erich’s worldview and the world itself aligned splendidly to make the scene work. I was moved to tears.
Well… I didn’t actually shed any, since I was able to blink them back — but it was a lot more moving than it had any right to be.
I Highly Recommend It
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed myself, especially towards the end.
I tried my best to illustrate the best parts of the book without giving away the surprises but words inevitably fail me.
“Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World, Vol 1” is a well-written book that expertly explores its fantasy setting and regales us with Erich’s tale at the same time, culminating in an exciting finale that pays off what it built up.
I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading Volume 2.
“Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World, Vol 1” is a well-paced and well-written fantasy tale following a man who reincarnated into an unfamiliar world with the ability to customise his new body and abilities like a TRPG (Tabletop Role Playing Game) character.
With excellent storytelling, colourful prose and playful turns of phrase, this book is a compelling story from start to finish — especially in the final third of the book where we see the main character’s TRPG character come into his own. It elegantly sticks the landing in the climax as disparate parts of the narrative coalesce perfectly to end this volume and set up the second.
Interesting Introduction
Just as it is in every medium, the hook is of utmost importance in a book.
Unfortunately, this book does not have a hook beyond what you see in the synopsis, so it may be difficult to stick around if the initial premise does not intrigue you.
If you are intrigued, however, you will find a story that pulls you along for a ride; a rollercoaster that keeps climbing for that one thrilling drop.
Though not instantly gripping, a vague overarching goal is quickly established — the trainee god that reincarnated Erich wants him to “do what thou wilt.” Blessed with a TRPG levelling system by said god-in-training, Erich intends to do exactly that.
Minor conflicts are introduced soon after, each one swaying his decisions with varying results. No matter the consequence, every minor conflict is treated with the same levity promised by the light-hearted introduction.
In contrast, major conflicts have the gravitas appropriate to what’s at stake. I am uncertain how the author achieves this, but even when dealing with the unpleasant sides of humanity, there is no tonal whiplash. Perhaps this is due to the pragmatic views of many side characters? Maybe the author properly set our expectations?
I digress.
Whilst some light novels of the isekai (other world) genre are overly eager to foist all the bullet points detailing their “unique” fantasy world upon you, this book is a little more judicious in its exposition.
More to the point, it weaves exposition into its narrative and only exposits when it's immediately relevant. This means that the pacing is never crippled for the sake of bringing the reader up to speed, and something is always happening — even if the only thing that’s happening is Erich deliberating over his plans or agonising over a misstep.
A Compelling Slow-ish Burn
This book is a slow burn compared to its contemporaries, and yet, it never feels like a crawl. Just like some of the most engaging RPGs, whenever Erich does something, there is clear feedback. An action and a reaction. Evident cause and effect.
Utilising the TRPG system exclusive to himself, Erich accumulates and spends experience points to obtain a myriad of skills and attributes. The effects are immediate and his excitement is palpable as he vividly describes the new sensations he feels and the ease with which he moves his body.
This clear feedback — this visible relation between action and reaction — extends beyond just short term gains.
As the story progresses and more of the world is discovered, the author makes it a point to include key events that don’t just advance character arcs and explore the world, but also illustrate the strength of Erich compared to the rest of the world.
In videogame terms, these are skill-checks that clarify the level that the main character is currently at.
It is greatly satisfying to see Erich grow stronger in proportion to his hard work, a satisfaction that is further amplified by the translator’s prose.
Colourful Prose and Playful Turns of Phrase
Speaking of which, the translation by Mikey N. elevates an already fine story by Schuld into one that is fun simply to read.
While I do not have the expertise to comment on accuracy, I think his localisation of “Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World, Vol 1” is colourful and creative, enhancing every story beat and scene.
I was immersed in Erich’s head space as he chatted with other characters, tinkered with his TRPG system, or pondered about the new world he lives in. The two major side characters, Margit and Elisa, are painted in their respective brand of playfulness. Combat is kinetic, lucid and laser-focused.
Descriptions are suitably succinct for a light novel and little time is spent on the appearance or atmosphere of a scene, instead focusing on the thoughts and emotions of the character we currently inhabit. I like it.
I would love to quote my favourite sentences but that runs the risk of spoiling the joy of reading them in context. You can read a preview on Bookwalker for a sample but the best parts are in the second half of the book.
I hope I have conveyed exactly how much I appreciate the writing.
NPCs for the Player Character
Perhaps due to the necessity of introductions, few characters aside from Erich get much character development or progression.
Although every important character has passages dedicated to fleshing out their backgrounds, personalities and outlook, the only ones that get a character arc are: Margit, a playful half-spider demihuman who is Erich’s best friend; Heinz, Erich’s eldest brother who is actually a minor character; and Erich himself.
Similarly, the relationship that receives the most attention is Erich and Margit’s budding romance, with the asymmetric sibling love between Erich and Elisa coming a close second. (Fret not, my fellow light novel connoisseurs, it does not seem to be the incestous type).
I want to point out that this did not dampen my enjoyment of the book at all, as I was engrossed in Erich’s starry-eyed exploration of the world and its people. I only noticed this lack of development days after finishing, while drafting up this review.
Nevertheless, this might be something that affects your experience.
The Climax and The Narrative Device that Paid Off in Spades
Now comes the best part.
Something you will quickly notice is that the beginning of every chapter describes some aspect of TRPGs.
The [Tips] interspersed among the paragraphs work in a similar way, but describe some aspect of the world that is related to the scene you just read.
[Tips] are short, trivial, and unobtrusive. They actually remind me a lot of the hints or flavour text often found on videogame loading screens. Mildly interesting and kind of silly, I easily dismissed them as unique page dividers.
Then one Tip punched me when I least expected it.
In what I can only describe as a stroke of genius — built atop clever foreshadowing — the tensest scene in the book is cast in a different light. You can read my full thoughts on my website (spoilers), but simply put, I felt that Erich’s worldview and the world itself aligned splendidly to make the scene work. I was moved to tears.
Well… I didn’t actually shed any, since I was able to blink them back — but it was a lot more moving than it had any right to be.
I Highly Recommend It
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed myself, especially towards the end.
I tried my best to illustrate the best parts of the book without giving away the surprises but words inevitably fail me.
“Min-Maxing My TRPG Build in Another World, Vol 1” is a well-written book that expertly explores its fantasy setting and regales us with Erich’s tale at the same time, culminating in an exciting finale that pays off what it built up.
I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading Volume 2.
September 25, 2021
A tabletop gamer is sent on the ultimate quest: his own rebirth in a world where his familiar mechanics now guide his own self! But his new life isn't quite what he expected. Born to a poor family of farmers, he's caught at the bottom of the social ladder, which severely restricts his options. Fortunately, he's the fourth son, which means he doesn't have to take over the farm . . .
This was decent, though the twist at the end (and fully explained in the first chapter of the next book) pretty much helped me decide to drop it.
The story at its base is pretty good. Erich dabbles in skills here or there, although he really only "specializes" in dexterity, which has a number of uses for his life now and his potential to come. He's invested in his family, has one very good friend who is half-spider, and in general he's got a very normal outlook for most things.
I think this got the most interesting when his "adventures" suddenly got real near the end. He panics, does the responsible thing and sends off for adult help, and then tries to take care of the situation himself . . . with somewhat disastrous results.
For the uninitiated, there's also (sometimes very large) chapter header notes, explaining core concepts of tabletop gaming. It felt a little much in some cases, but it did help to illuminate the various references Erich makes.
I personally disliked Margit. Her race is designed to permanently look like grade-schoolers (although I do agree having a smaller bust size makes sense, having their facial features seem childlike as well feels like it's just there as a fetish). She decides she likes Erich (fine) and wants him to fall in love with her (fine), which leads to her proactively driving off every other girl in his vicinity so he won't have any choice but her (where I totally lost all liking for her). She's even getting between him and any male friends he might make, since she's so clingy. She comes off to me as more manipulative and somewhat abusive.
There's also a short story near the end, which confused me as a really abrupt ending until I read the forum comments that this was supposed to be a what-if version of the future.
Overall, this was a fairly good read, but not to my tastes. I might have kept going if the last incident resolved a bit differently (again, the fallout is mostly in the first chapter of the next book, which I've read since J-Novel publishes chapters ahead for subscribers). But I didn't like where the series overall seemed to be going. I rate this book Neutral.
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This was decent, though the twist at the end (and fully explained in the first chapter of the next book) pretty much helped me decide to drop it.
The story at its base is pretty good. Erich dabbles in skills here or there, although he really only "specializes" in dexterity, which has a number of uses for his life now and his potential to come. He's invested in his family, has one very good friend who is half-spider, and in general he's got a very normal outlook for most things.
I think this got the most interesting when his "adventures" suddenly got real near the end. He panics, does the responsible thing and sends off for adult help, and then tries to take care of the situation himself . . . with somewhat disastrous results.
For the uninitiated, there's also (sometimes very large) chapter header notes, explaining core concepts of tabletop gaming. It felt a little much in some cases, but it did help to illuminate the various references Erich makes.
I personally disliked Margit. Her race is designed to permanently look like grade-schoolers (although I do agree having a smaller bust size makes sense, having their facial features seem childlike as well feels like it's just there as a fetish). She decides she likes Erich (fine) and wants him to fall in love with her (fine), which leads to her proactively driving off every other girl in his vicinity so he won't have any choice but her (where I totally lost all liking for her). She's even getting between him and any male friends he might make, since she's so clingy. She comes off to me as more manipulative and somewhat abusive.
There's also a short story near the end, which confused me as a really abrupt ending until I read the forum comments that this was supposed to be a what-if version of the future.
Overall, this was a fairly good read, but not to my tastes. I might have kept going if the last incident resolved a bit differently (again, the fallout is mostly in the first chapter of the next book, which I've read since J-Novel publishes chapters ahead for subscribers). But I didn't like where the series overall seemed to be going. I rate this book Neutral.
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January 3, 2023
A good, refreshing isekai TTRPG story. 4/5 out of respect to the world building and fantasy systems.
Dislikes: Margit’s arachnid character. Wanna do demi-humans? Go for it. Half-spider? Sure. But please, why does she have to be a permanent minor!? Reading her scenes was just uncomfortable. It frustrates me to no end how this could have been completely avoided had the author decided that her species stayed at a physical maturity of someone who’s at least 18! But f****** 12?!? Jesus Christ man… How am I going to suggest to someone that this book is good enough that it should be looked over?
Likes: Literally everything else was great. Magic system? Clearly defined and reasonable. Skill tiers? Sick, love the grind it allows. Erich acts reasonable and wise enough as a man of his age should. Sure, his numerous splurges of, what he calls, “precious exp” is frustrating. But it’s something I could see myself probably doing too. The excuse that him being in the body of a child is a good enough excuse anyways.
Meh’s: The, what I’m hoping is, alternate ending is cool. But reading it kind’ve put off the usual feeling you get when finishing a volume one. Also, she’s a minor, that last piece of art is wild.
Dislikes: Margit’s arachnid character. Wanna do demi-humans? Go for it. Half-spider? Sure. But please, why does she have to be a permanent minor!? Reading her scenes was just uncomfortable. It frustrates me to no end how this could have been completely avoided had the author decided that her species stayed at a physical maturity of someone who’s at least 18! But f****** 12?!? Jesus Christ man… How am I going to suggest to someone that this book is good enough that it should be looked over?
Likes: Literally everything else was great. Magic system? Clearly defined and reasonable. Skill tiers? Sick, love the grind it allows. Erich acts reasonable and wise enough as a man of his age should. Sure, his numerous splurges of, what he calls, “precious exp” is frustrating. But it’s something I could see myself probably doing too. The excuse that him being in the body of a child is a good enough excuse anyways.
Meh’s: The, what I’m hoping is, alternate ending is cool. But reading it kind’ve put off the usual feeling you get when finishing a volume one. Also, she’s a minor, that last piece of art is wild.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 8, 2025
There's no min-maxing. It's an isekai where the MC gets points to spend while others don't, so he's stronger and faster than other people. That's it.
While the setting and characters are fine, and the family relationship is okay and fairly rare in this type of book, there isn't much else to it. The romance and fighting is pretty basic and largely unexplained and much of the time is spent explaining things that don't matter or giving long background dumps on minor characters for no reason.
While it's not bad, it seriously needs to be edited down to half the length to not be boring and filled with irrelevant nonsense.
While the setting and characters are fine, and the family relationship is okay and fairly rare in this type of book, there isn't much else to it. The romance and fighting is pretty basic and largely unexplained and much of the time is spent explaining things that don't matter or giving long background dumps on minor characters for no reason.
While it's not bad, it seriously needs to be edited down to half the length to not be boring and filled with irrelevant nonsense.
November 17, 2021
Great read
Definitely well worth the time and money. As the writer seems to be quite verbose, I can see why this book was not given five stars by everyone. Even so, very well thought out. I've already pre-order book two. I can't wait to find out how Erich matures, reaching the adult age of fifteen, and how he does once he leaves the nest.
Definitely well worth the time and money. As the writer seems to be quite verbose, I can see why this book was not given five stars by everyone. Even so, very well thought out. I've already pre-order book two. I can't wait to find out how Erich matures, reaching the adult age of fifteen, and how he does once he leaves the nest.
June 14, 2023
Well written and a good read.
The book does follow the whole isekai trope, but it is very good overall. The whole table top rpg(trpg) is a bit different. Could use a little more context for those who have never played a litrpg before though. I say it is worth the read and and wait to read the next one.
The book does follow the whole isekai trope, but it is very good overall. The whole table top rpg(trpg) is a bit different. Could use a little more context for those who have never played a litrpg before though. I say it is worth the read and and wait to read the next one.
November 7, 2024
Audio: Great job 5 Stars
Story: SO BORING!!!! There is SO much unnecessary filler. Basically a 80% is unnecessary blah blah blah of rules and explanations that will make sense if you were "playing" a game, but we aren't. This Is supposed to be a story and not a rulebook! CHaracters are unlikable and lacking personality. Onto my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!!
Story: SO BORING!!!! There is SO much unnecessary filler. Basically a 80% is unnecessary blah blah blah of rules and explanations that will make sense if you were "playing" a game, but we aren't. This Is supposed to be a story and not a rulebook! CHaracters are unlikable and lacking personality. Onto my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!!
September 30, 2025
Pretty good read ton of references.
As a GM who’s played a ton of TRPG’s including Sword World and Konosuba, I loved all the references to TRPG’s from around the genres. Good fantasy novel, good in-depth theory building, and great insight in the mind of a player that has free rein on their own build. Whether those choices be good bad or silly
As a GM who’s played a ton of TRPG’s including Sword World and Konosuba, I loved all the references to TRPG’s from around the genres. Good fantasy novel, good in-depth theory building, and great insight in the mind of a player that has free rein on their own build. Whether those choices be good bad or silly
October 26, 2021
what the?
Not sure what to make of this book. The ending made no sense and came out of nowhere. I’m hoping it will be fixed in the second book because it went from lots of potential to nothing in one chapter
Not sure what to make of this book. The ending made no sense and came out of nowhere. I’m hoping it will be fixed in the second book because it went from lots of potential to nothing in one chapter
November 20, 2021
Charming and fun
I just wish that last time skip was a whole novel, not really a huge problem, just wanted more of him growing up.
I just wish that last time skip was a whole novel, not really a huge problem, just wanted more of him growing up.
January 24, 2023
It was a fun read but not perfect and the bait and switch of the title removes the stars from me.
April 3, 2023
This writing is beyond cringe.
April 28, 2024
Margit is cute
June 4, 2024
Garbage.
No author is obliged to write anything. This author decided that a lecherous ten year old girl coming on to a ten year old boy in a bathhouse was what he wanted to write. Why?
No author is obliged to write anything. This author decided that a lecherous ten year old girl coming on to a ten year old boy in a bathhouse was what he wanted to write. Why?
March 4, 2025
Pacing is really off in my opinion. I like the attention to detail but the balance between that and the face isn't there.
July 20, 2024
Erich, a TTRPG enthusiast known for his bad luck with the dice, is reborn in a fantasy world with the ability to freely spend his xp regardless of the source. Other people spend their xp on the skills that earned it. As the third son of a simple farmer in a feudalist kingdom growing up is a bit struggle, but his cheat skill certainly makes thing easier.
The story was a light hearted read, enjoyable characters and excellent world building. For example, the various non-human races feel to some extent as non-human with their own customs and abilities. As a TTRPG enthusiast myself, some of the terms were recognizable, although the use of stats was limited and there was very little planning visible. The MC said he was shifting through various skills, planning ahead like most TTRPGer would searching for the optimal character build, but the reader only gets to see the final decisions. So it is rather light on the litRPG. Knowledge on TTRPG is unnecessary.
The ending was odd, the epilogue was a jump in time and tone shift, and creating a bit of a cliff-hanger. Having read ahead at the J-Novel Club I can tell that the next part starts at the cliff-hanger and the epilogue is a possibility of what would happen with a full Henderson as the title of the epilogue points out.
All in all, an enjoyable read and I am looking forward to the next part.
The story was a light hearted read, enjoyable characters and excellent world building. For example, the various non-human races feel to some extent as non-human with their own customs and abilities. As a TTRPG enthusiast myself, some of the terms were recognizable, although the use of stats was limited and there was very little planning visible. The MC said he was shifting through various skills, planning ahead like most TTRPGer would searching for the optimal character build, but the reader only gets to see the final decisions. So it is rather light on the litRPG. Knowledge on TTRPG is unnecessary.
The ending was odd, the epilogue was a jump in time and tone shift, and creating a bit of a cliff-hanger. Having read ahead at the J-Novel Club I can tell that the next part starts at the cliff-hanger and the epilogue is a possibility of what would happen with a full Henderson as the title of the epilogue points out.
All in all, an enjoyable read and I am looking forward to the next part.
July 11, 2023
Before I read this book, I thought that TRPGs and MMORPGs were basically the same thing but played in different formats. After reading this book, I was disabused of that notion. Fortunately, I was reading this book on the publisher's website where there was an active forum with readers who also played TRPGs so all the terms that flew over my head were handily explained. I guess I had a gut feeling about this which is why I hadn't started this series despite picking up another series that was translated around the same time with a similar concept. That other series though is based on the more familiar MMORPG so it was easier for me to get into. Well, it's interesting to pick up new things especially when you can get them with little to no effort. So I will continue reading this series.
July 17, 2023
TRPG enthusiast dies of cancer and is reborn in fantasy Germany. He's given the power to tailor his abilities however he likes and spends a lot of time deliberating his ideal build. Volume 1 covers age 5-12 and I definitely noted some Rudeus vibes in the setup. It felt like there was maybe one too many passages explaining TRPG rules and terms, but otherwise I like the author’s writing style. Side story/alternate ending while unnecessary was kind of cool as well. Looking forward to more.
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