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The Houndsman
Build his Fortress. Grow the Pack. Save the Realm.
After serving two terms in the Iron Army's Building Division, Flint Woodson is done with it all. With his four-legged friend at his side, he wants nothing more than to find a remote settlement, work as a guard or a builder, and find a wife.
He doesn't care about filling his remaining nodes with Skill Stones or wasting his life looking for a Class. Wyldbloods like him aren't destined for greatness.
But the realm is at war. The Fae are sick of humankind violating their treaties, their Wyld armies taking to the fields.
And Flint's plans go out the window when the Diskverse sends him a Life Quest.
Reawaken the Sleeping Fort.
Protect the village of Lea's Slumber.
Give the Champion of Equilibrium time to grow.
Saying "no" isn't an option when the quest involves the word 'Champion'. Not if Flint wants to save the realm and have somewhere left to one day to live out his dream.
Have you been dreaming of a LitRPG with kingdom-building, flashy skills, and evolving dogs? Well, you just found it. The next series from the hit author of They Called Me Mad is here! Grab your copy today.
After serving two terms in the Iron Army's Building Division, Flint Woodson is done with it all. With his four-legged friend at his side, he wants nothing more than to find a remote settlement, work as a guard or a builder, and find a wife.
He doesn't care about filling his remaining nodes with Skill Stones or wasting his life looking for a Class. Wyldbloods like him aren't destined for greatness.
But the realm is at war. The Fae are sick of humankind violating their treaties, their Wyld armies taking to the fields.
And Flint's plans go out the window when the Diskverse sends him a Life Quest.
Reawaken the Sleeping Fort.
Protect the village of Lea's Slumber.
Give the Champion of Equilibrium time to grow.
Saying "no" isn't an option when the quest involves the word 'Champion'. Not if Flint wants to save the realm and have somewhere left to one day to live out his dream.
Have you been dreaming of a LitRPG with kingdom-building, flashy skills, and evolving dogs? Well, you just found it. The next series from the hit author of They Called Me Mad is here! Grab your copy today.
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First published November 16, 2021
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March 10, 2023
I liked the idea for this in theory. A man and his dog taking on a LitRPG world. The problem is that it just didn't engage me. Some of that is the system. It's a minimalist system with limited slots that rely on actual physical items to bond to them. So you can't grow naturally and the divide between rich and poor is obviously exacerbated.
But some of that is the plot. Flint needs to build up a fort to protect a person (he doesn't know who, only where) for a "class quest"—a thing very rare and special. So he heads off and starts building fortifications at the where. Which got old really, really fast. And then we meet some of the townsfolk he'll be protecting and about half of them are antagonistic idiots and the other half are a little too gracious. And I stopped caring.
Don't get me wrong, though, the dog is kinda neat. Maya gets an upgrade from Flint's class and I liked her more than anyone else in the story. But there wasn't enough of her to make up the engagement deficit.
I'm going to go with two stars, the second entirely based on Maya, with a little for the town herbalist who wasn't a complete loss thrown in.
But some of that is the plot. Flint needs to build up a fort to protect a person (he doesn't know who, only where) for a "class quest"—a thing very rare and special. So he heads off and starts building fortifications at the where. Which got old really, really fast. And then we meet some of the townsfolk he'll be protecting and about half of them are antagonistic idiots and the other half are a little too gracious. And I stopped caring.
Don't get me wrong, though, the dog is kinda neat. Maya gets an upgrade from Flint's class and I liked her more than anyone else in the story. But there wasn't enough of her to make up the engagement deficit.
I'm going to go with two stars, the second entirely based on Maya, with a little for the town herbalist who wasn't a complete loss thrown in.
November 19, 2021
A fun base-building book filled with good boys and good girls.
November 22, 2021
pretty good
The base building is kind of minor at this point. Four battles take up more of the novel, and most of the ‘building’ is more re-building than true construction.
An interesting skill/talent system, plus hints of a second style of using magic from the fae.
A heavy focus on dogs, with them growing to be more powerful than most other beings, fae or human.
There were some sour notes, though. I believe it’s a case of the writer being more educated than their characters, and having that knowledge bleed through in ways the narrative doesn’t really support. The world building also has odd flaws that feel more ‘Deus ex’ than natural development, as if the author decide to add things without first considering how that changes the world.
I like other works by this author better. Still interesting, and I did finish it. But it’s missing some critical ingredients.
The base building is kind of minor at this point. Four battles take up more of the novel, and most of the ‘building’ is more re-building than true construction.
An interesting skill/talent system, plus hints of a second style of using magic from the fae.
A heavy focus on dogs, with them growing to be more powerful than most other beings, fae or human.
There were some sour notes, though. I believe it’s a case of the writer being more educated than their characters, and having that knowledge bleed through in ways the narrative doesn’t really support. The world building also has odd flaws that feel more ‘Deus ex’ than natural development, as if the author decide to add things without first considering how that changes the world.
I like other works by this author better. Still interesting, and I did finish it. But it’s missing some critical ingredients.
May 25, 2024
This is going to seem like a contradictory review, since I have positive things to say, but ultimately dropped this at the 85% mark.
I think this would be a good story for gamelit/litrpg readers who are more interested in base-building and crafting. There's no harem here either, although if you count the dogs then I could see it following many of the same story beats. A funny thought, but I'm serious.
I wouldn't say there's really anything wrong with this as much as it just wasn't for me. The premise was interesting and there are numerous stories out there about a guy who's become jaded with soldier life and wants to live simply. Then he ends up dragged into various events because he's too competent for his own good.
Beyond that, I just didn't like many of the characters. They were either annoying and antagonistic, or skilled and unappreciated. If the person had any interesting qualities, they would end up joining the MC. If they were old or arrogant, then they were antagonists as far as the story was concerned.
The gamelit mechanics and base-building elements were interesting, but I guess those elements alone aren't enough for me. I need more plot movement and/or more complex and interesting characters.
So this wasn't the book for me, but if you are interested in a solid gamelit base-builder with a guy who loves dogs, then it might be the book for you.
I think this would be a good story for gamelit/litrpg readers who are more interested in base-building and crafting. There's no harem here either, although if you count the dogs then I could see it following many of the same story beats. A funny thought, but I'm serious.
I wouldn't say there's really anything wrong with this as much as it just wasn't for me. The premise was interesting and there are numerous stories out there about a guy who's become jaded with soldier life and wants to live simply. Then he ends up dragged into various events because he's too competent for his own good.
Beyond that, I just didn't like many of the characters. They were either annoying and antagonistic, or skilled and unappreciated. If the person had any interesting qualities, they would end up joining the MC. If they were old or arrogant, then they were antagonists as far as the story was concerned.
The gamelit mechanics and base-building elements were interesting, but I guess those elements alone aren't enough for me. I need more plot movement and/or more complex and interesting characters.
So this wasn't the book for me, but if you are interested in a solid gamelit base-builder with a guy who loves dogs, then it might be the book for you.
January 17, 2022
Rating 3.0 stars
It was just okay. I had points where I became pretty interested and other parts that just did nothing for me. The characters were ok but there could have been more depth. I think the weird thing for me is I liked the crafting parts more than the other parts. There were a few main parts to the story. The MC is a builder. He is also an empath and has a special connection with dogs. He ends up getting a class with both those combined called kennel master. This gets him to build stuff but with the goal of helping his pack. He says he isn't a fighter but a builder and yet he had at least 3 large battles in the book. My thoughts aren't really clear on this one. There were definitely good parts that I enjoyed, the author just didn't reach me with this.
It was just okay. I had points where I became pretty interested and other parts that just did nothing for me. The characters were ok but there could have been more depth. I think the weird thing for me is I liked the crafting parts more than the other parts. There were a few main parts to the story. The MC is a builder. He is also an empath and has a special connection with dogs. He ends up getting a class with both those combined called kennel master. This gets him to build stuff but with the goal of helping his pack. He says he isn't a fighter but a builder and yet he had at least 3 large battles in the book. My thoughts aren't really clear on this one. There were definitely good parts that I enjoyed, the author just didn't reach me with this.
February 6, 2022
4 Eye of The Storm Stars
The Houndsman: A Base-Building LitRPG Adventure by J Pal.
I honestly really enjoy this book. Mainly from the perspective of Maya and Flint's bond, which further blossoms to include the rest of their growing pack. Including not just Bjorg, but the multitude of humans and fae that come under protection in his efforts working towards the life quests completion.
There were a variety of unexpected situations and encounters that presented themselves while exploring these pages. I was mistakenly under the impression that the Champion of Equillibrium would be obvious, or at the very least present itself within the first book. However, I'm now left grasping for answers as there are far too many available characters with even a shred of probability in evolving into this lauded existence. Flint isn't even too distant an option to truly consider, especially once considering his heritage and personality. I'm at a loss trying to find somewhere better to fill the role.
It's a terrible burden to not only face many enemies at your doors, but ones within. The troublemakers and people more likely to stir the pot being the smallest concern. Where the likes of Mr. Mayor and Percy are a true danger to the peaceful future Flint envisions and dreams of. That the Iron Army and the Wyld are two separate enemies they face for not ascribing to the status quo of division and war is more so troubling. Especially when taking into account with their other mysterious enemies lurking.
The Houndsman: A Base-Building LitRPG Adventure by J Pal.
I honestly really enjoy this book. Mainly from the perspective of Maya and Flint's bond, which further blossoms to include the rest of their growing pack. Including not just Bjorg, but the multitude of humans and fae that come under protection in his efforts working towards the life quests completion.
There were a variety of unexpected situations and encounters that presented themselves while exploring these pages. I was mistakenly under the impression that the Champion of Equillibrium would be obvious, or at the very least present itself within the first book. However, I'm now left grasping for answers as there are far too many available characters with even a shred of probability in evolving into this lauded existence. Flint isn't even too distant an option to truly consider, especially once considering his heritage and personality. I'm at a loss trying to find somewhere better to fill the role.
It's a terrible burden to not only face many enemies at your doors, but ones within. The troublemakers and people more likely to stir the pot being the smallest concern. Where the likes of Mr. Mayor and Percy are a true danger to the peaceful future Flint envisions and dreams of. That the Iron Army and the Wyld are two separate enemies they face for not ascribing to the status quo of division and war is more so troubling. Especially when taking into account with their other mysterious enemies lurking.
August 16, 2023
This is a rural fantasy about a man (main character) that was orphaned early in his life and found companionship and was able to survive by herding dogs. Not wild dogs, regular dogs, so whenever they go hunting, or every time they get attacked the regular dogs wind up really badly wounded. The story starts at the moment that the main character wishes to settle down in extremely faraway place in this territory that is under constant siege of a spirit-kin-enemy. That place seems to be important to the spirit-kin, so he and his fragile dogs seem to get into the middle of the war.
Even if the ideas are a little bit different from your typical fantasy genre novel series, I feel that this author, using regular dogs, that somehow become smarter, just leads to the carnage and predictable death of these fragile dogs. I'm glad in a way, that the author didn't use bunny rabbits or pet fish for his novel series. At least dogs are more active, domesticated animals, but they get really wounded in each encounter, and even though main character runs to save and heal them, the amount of damage that the dogs receive is severe. With no armor, no improvements to the dogs attack and defense, it's as if the author included a set of Yorkie dogs to take care of violent and vicious enemies (giant bears, enemies armed with crossbows, magic, etc.)
I do not recommend this rural-fantasy novel series.
Even if the ideas are a little bit different from your typical fantasy genre novel series, I feel that this author, using regular dogs, that somehow become smarter, just leads to the carnage and predictable death of these fragile dogs. I'm glad in a way, that the author didn't use bunny rabbits or pet fish for his novel series. At least dogs are more active, domesticated animals, but they get really wounded in each encounter, and even though main character runs to save and heal them, the amount of damage that the dogs receive is severe. With no armor, no improvements to the dogs attack and defense, it's as if the author included a set of Yorkie dogs to take care of violent and vicious enemies (giant bears, enemies armed with crossbows, magic, etc.)
I do not recommend this rural-fantasy novel series.
January 9, 2022
KU Review
“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
As the title says this is a review for Kindle Unlimited and as such is a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis. I hate trying to define my enjoyment and describe facets of it that would appeal to someone else. It is simply not my style. But for the sake of those fishing for clues:
Character development: good
Game elements: minimal
Harem elements: none
Summary: what’s better than a story about a man and his dog!
I will happily discuss the book with you on Goodreads if you are so inclined. As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
Cheers
“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
As the title says this is a review for Kindle Unlimited and as such is a reflection of my enjoyment of the book and in no way reflects cost to value analysis. I hate trying to define my enjoyment and describe facets of it that would appeal to someone else. It is simply not my style. But for the sake of those fishing for clues:
Character development: good
Game elements: minimal
Harem elements: none
Summary: what’s better than a story about a man and his dog!
I will happily discuss the book with you on Goodreads if you are so inclined. As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
Cheers
July 13, 2022
I generally liked the book, although it was hard for me to get into. Like one of the other reviews mentioned, an explanation of the stone system might have been nice. I just guess how I think it should work. The book also has a bit less building and more fighting compared to what I'd expect from it. Not a bad thing, but I just noticed it. I'm still not sure if I'd pick up the second book in this series; it's a nice read, but nothing too exceptional.
November 18, 2021
This is a good start.
It has all the components of a quality story. The gimmick is fun, the far and human contention is a solid point of controversy. The build up is quick and not overly complicated. This could be a solid five star series, Could Be. The characters are simple, and that means they could easily go off the rails. I am excited to see what book two brings.
It has all the components of a quality story. The gimmick is fun, the far and human contention is a solid point of controversy. The build up is quick and not overly complicated. This could be a solid five star series, Could Be. The characters are simple, and that means they could easily go off the rails. I am excited to see what book two brings.
June 30, 2022
A good read.
This has a unique twist on it compared to most of the LITRPG novels. The MC is a interesting character that has a lot of growth in the novel and the world building is very good.
This has a unique twist on it compared to most of the LITRPG novels. The MC is a interesting character that has a lot of growth in the novel and the world building is very good.
February 16, 2022
Absorbing
Fantasy LitRPG magic
Flint is the human MC, and Maya is his faithful sheep dog. By her face, she's an Australian shepherd; I know from personal past experience that breed of dog are pretty sharp. After surviving a dangerous attack by fae, Flint is offered a 3rd-tier stone by officers, but the magical interface offers him a quest. Being of mixed blood, he knows he will never become an officer, so he accepts the quest, cashes out his savings, and sets off.
Plenty of building tasks, skills improvement, and path upgrade choices. The LitRPG portion is present without being overdone. Very well edited, too, which was nice.
Two minor points. One, the word range and mountains were used interchangeably, but Great Teeth Range seemed to be the full name. Personal opinion, but there it is. Second, when dogs submit, they roll onto their backs to bare their bellies; they may hunker down onto their bellies, but if the matter is pressed, they then roll onto their backs. That mistake was made a few times. Easy to fix, but as someone who grew up around animals, it was a noticeable error.
Much better story than expected. Saving my pennies to get book 2 in the series. Recommended.
Fantasy LitRPG magic
Flint is the human MC, and Maya is his faithful sheep dog. By her face, she's an Australian shepherd; I know from personal past experience that breed of dog are pretty sharp. After surviving a dangerous attack by fae, Flint is offered a 3rd-tier stone by officers, but the magical interface offers him a quest. Being of mixed blood, he knows he will never become an officer, so he accepts the quest, cashes out his savings, and sets off.
Plenty of building tasks, skills improvement, and path upgrade choices. The LitRPG portion is present without being overdone. Very well edited, too, which was nice.
Two minor points. One, the word range and mountains were used interchangeably, but Great Teeth Range seemed to be the full name. Personal opinion, but there it is. Second, when dogs submit, they roll onto their backs to bare their bellies; they may hunker down onto their bellies, but if the matter is pressed, they then roll onto their backs. That mistake was made a few times. Easy to fix, but as someone who grew up around animals, it was a noticeable error.
Much better story than expected. Saving my pennies to get book 2 in the series. Recommended.
September 16, 2022
He Ain't Nuthin', But a Houndsman!
Que music "You ain't nuthin' but a hound dog"
"He ain't nuthin', but a Houndsman! Buildin' all the time.
Ohh! He ain't nuthin', but a Houndsman! Buildin' all the time.
He ain't never had no fam'ly and he ain't no friend of thine!
Better beware his pack; 'cause they'll tear ya' down!
Ohh! Better beware his pack; 'cause they'll tear ya down!
They'll chew ya' up an' leave yur' pieces scattered 'round!"
Which is a a lyrical summation of this novels plot. Those who love dogs may like and hate his novel in equal measure, because occasionally a dog dies. It's a sad fact that dogs die in battles. They've been doing so as long as they've been "man's best friend," because we're not good friends and take them, or send them, into dangers they likely do not understand. We really don't deserve dogs' love and devotion, but they give them to us anyway.
Fans if LitRPG, Dungeon Core, and Cultivator Fantasy will likely greatly enjoy this story and fans of the broader Fantasy genre my enjoy it as well since the LitRPG elements are fairly unobtrusive.
Que music "You ain't nuthin' but a hound dog"
"He ain't nuthin', but a Houndsman! Buildin' all the time.
Ohh! He ain't nuthin', but a Houndsman! Buildin' all the time.
He ain't never had no fam'ly and he ain't no friend of thine!
Better beware his pack; 'cause they'll tear ya' down!
Ohh! Better beware his pack; 'cause they'll tear ya down!
They'll chew ya' up an' leave yur' pieces scattered 'round!"
Which is a a lyrical summation of this novels plot. Those who love dogs may like and hate his novel in equal measure, because occasionally a dog dies. It's a sad fact that dogs die in battles. They've been doing so as long as they've been "man's best friend," because we're not good friends and take them, or send them, into dangers they likely do not understand. We really don't deserve dogs' love and devotion, but they give them to us anyway.
Fans if LitRPG, Dungeon Core, and Cultivator Fantasy will likely greatly enjoy this story and fans of the broader Fantasy genre my enjoy it as well since the LitRPG elements are fairly unobtrusive.
February 17, 2023
This is a book for the litRPG fans ONLY. It has not explanation whatsoever about the system, classes, nodes, abilities, lore or the world. The reader is expected to be familiar with all of it. As having read over 100 litRPG books to date, I enjoyed this expedited approach a lot. Though I don't know if this is the right cup of tea for too many people.
Don't expect anything deep or meaningful. Like the big majority of litRPG this is popcorn literature and should be consumed accordingly.
Story wise, it has all the usual tropes displayed in various arrangements, with a very dry, factual writing style, and a single plot thread (or very few depending on the level of indulgence). The world is placed on a "disk" and its population is aware of other disks (a k.a. multi dimensional travel) while the leveling/magic system was developed by a forgotten extinct race.
Even if I grew to like the main character and his crew and even if I think this book definitely deserved its price while on promotion, I wouldn't buy it full price and I won't continue the series. The book is OK but there are many other better books/stories in this genre.
Don't expect anything deep or meaningful. Like the big majority of litRPG this is popcorn literature and should be consumed accordingly.
Story wise, it has all the usual tropes displayed in various arrangements, with a very dry, factual writing style, and a single plot thread (or very few depending on the level of indulgence). The world is placed on a "disk" and its population is aware of other disks (a k.a. multi dimensional travel) while the leveling/magic system was developed by a forgotten extinct race.
Even if I grew to like the main character and his crew and even if I think this book definitely deserved its price while on promotion, I wouldn't buy it full price and I won't continue the series. The book is OK but there are many other better books/stories in this genre.
February 16, 2022
So many books that involved base building get distracted by anything and everything else.
Man after having served as a builder in the Iron Army for 12 years, gets a quest to restore an abandoned fort, and goes off with just him and his faithful hound.
The town that the fort is supposed to protect is rather cold to his arrival, but he continues on, with just a few people from the town joining him.
And as bound to happen as he gets the outer walls restored of the fort, people take an interest in what was abandoned.
While leaving out any spoilers, the book ends after a battle of giants and self important inquisitors (sorry not from spain) all decide that they really want to get inside the fort.
Man after having served as a builder in the Iron Army for 12 years, gets a quest to restore an abandoned fort, and goes off with just him and his faithful hound.
The town that the fort is supposed to protect is rather cold to his arrival, but he continues on, with just a few people from the town joining him.
And as bound to happen as he gets the outer walls restored of the fort, people take an interest in what was abandoned.
While leaving out any spoilers, the book ends after a battle of giants and self important inquisitors (sorry not from spain) all decide that they really want to get inside the fort.
May 13, 2022
Woof
A builder has to be a bit more than a builder, his empathy for dogs and a challenge ahead of him to rebuild an old crumbling Fort.
An interesting story that balances action with some stat raising skills and building up a small home. The stats aren't numerically based and the skill stone idea is a good ine, very interesting concept. I like the conflict with the villagers, the torn quandary between fae and human, and exploring the idea that they dint want to be a part of the greater war.
Really though just read it for the cute doggos. And they were best girl and good boy, and the pack grew.
A builder has to be a bit more than a builder, his empathy for dogs and a challenge ahead of him to rebuild an old crumbling Fort.
An interesting story that balances action with some stat raising skills and building up a small home. The stats aren't numerically based and the skill stone idea is a good ine, very interesting concept. I like the conflict with the villagers, the torn quandary between fae and human, and exploring the idea that they dint want to be a part of the greater war.
Really though just read it for the cute doggos. And they were best girl and good boy, and the pack grew.
March 28, 2023
I really wanted to like this book, I enjoy the concept behind the work but just couldn't get into the book itself. The main character didn't appeal to me at all and the system of power the book ran with was convoluted and not explained well at all, the instant jump into it in the first few pages with no outlining was a mistake in my opinion.
Still I finished it but I will not be continuing on with the series. I hope the author learns from his experience with this one and moves onto greater things as he definitely has the ability to become a better writer. I found no typos or other errors which was nice.
Still I finished it but I will not be continuing on with the series. I hope the author learns from his experience with this one and moves onto greater things as he definitely has the ability to become a better writer. I found no typos or other errors which was nice.
November 28, 2021
Doggone good!
I really enjoyed this. Flint is biding his time in the army, doing his job the best he can and holding his head down and trying to stay unnoticed until his term is up and he can move on when he gets noticed by one of the mysterious Hearthstones. Suddenly he’s got a direction for his life, and throws himself into it wholeheartedly.
Great world building. We learn some but I’m eager to more. I loved the dogs. Interesting skill system too. I’m looking forward to the next one.
I really enjoyed this. Flint is biding his time in the army, doing his job the best he can and holding his head down and trying to stay unnoticed until his term is up and he can move on when he gets noticed by one of the mysterious Hearthstones. Suddenly he’s got a direction for his life, and throws himself into it wholeheartedly.
Great world building. We learn some but I’m eager to more. I loved the dogs. Interesting skill system too. I’m looking forward to the next one.
January 9, 2022
Pretty fun book. I mainly liked that it had dogs. I also appreciated that it didn’t attempt to try to become portal fantasy as its gateway to Gamelit. This takes place in a fantasy world with game features not much more preamble than that. I don’t know why this isn’t done more. Too often do I encounter clunky starts to books trying to get to the “game” parts. So bravo. The game elements were pretty much limited to the magic system so there was minimal crunch in this book. Overall, I enjoyed this book.
August 8, 2024
This wasn't bad but it did drag for me a bit and the constant refocusing on how the main character would strengthen this and guide that really disrupted the flow of the story. Still not sure how much I like litRPGs and the rpg elements felt too distracting for the story. The musings on the rpg elements do make for good world building elements but felt like the author's notes rather than story telling. Tldr I think the story would have been better as just a story and no lit rpg stuff. Not bad just not for me.
December 20, 2025
DNF at 47%. 2.65 stars. I appreciated the occasional dog POV and the idea of a builder focused class, but the execution never fully engaged or truly clicked with me. The builder aspect, in particular, felt far less deep or explored than I had hoped, with much more emphasis on combat than on construction or logistics. Beyond that, the world, system, and characters felt underexplored and too vague for me to form real investment. The pacing also struggled to hold my attention, even during action scenes.
November 24, 2021
It had a decent premise, and then it turned to shit around the time when he spared the elf chick.
From then it turned out into some kind of hippy anti-war crap with a simp MC.
Also, I can't stand it when people treat their dogs like children and the speech they take with them which happens a lot in this book. I have a dog and treat it like a dog, but those people are just socially stunted morons who long for children and use pets to appease that desire.
From then it turned out into some kind of hippy anti-war crap with a simp MC.
Also, I can't stand it when people treat their dogs like children and the speech they take with them which happens a lot in this book. I have a dog and treat it like a dog, but those people are just socially stunted morons who long for children and use pets to appease that desire.
February 5, 2022
Well Done!
An excellent combination of LitRPG, base-building, drama, action, magic, technology, and personalities. And yes, dogs. The wordsmithery [a perfectly valid word] and the editing are excellent (only one homonym type-oh I noticed: poring vs. pouring, so nice) and the new ideas, world, and story placement are quite fun. You just keep reading to see what happens next. Great work. Recommended! (15)
An excellent combination of LitRPG, base-building, drama, action, magic, technology, and personalities. And yes, dogs. The wordsmithery [a perfectly valid word] and the editing are excellent (only one homonym type-oh I noticed: poring vs. pouring, so nice) and the new ideas, world, and story placement are quite fun. You just keep reading to see what happens next. Great work. Recommended! (15)
November 25, 2021
A Gem of a read
I was really surprised to find a well written story, with a multitude of engaging characters, just bursting with action, adventure and none of those pesky annoying typos, good story continuity a credit to LitRPG.
I was unable to put this book down, and was left wanting to read more, good reading for your dollar
I was really surprised to find a well written story, with a multitude of engaging characters, just bursting with action, adventure and none of those pesky annoying typos, good story continuity a credit to LitRPG.
I was unable to put this book down, and was left wanting to read more, good reading for your dollar
December 12, 2021
Quite engaging
It was very interesting to see the world unfold before my eyes. I found the magic system to be interesting and refreshing. My only problem is that,this feels more like a side story or prequel than a standalone story. I also have a theory that the old gods might be players. Overall it’s a pretty good read.
It was very interesting to see the world unfold before my eyes. I found the magic system to be interesting and refreshing. My only problem is that,this feels more like a side story or prequel than a standalone story. I also have a theory that the old gods might be players. Overall it’s a pretty good read.
December 14, 2021
Good read
I hesitated to get this one, but it kept showing up in my Explore list on Amazon, so I decided to bite the bullet and get it. Glad I did! Interesting MC who is not overpowered, but still has interesting gifts.
Enjoyed watching the interactions between him and hounds.
Recommend!
I hesitated to get this one, but it kept showing up in my Explore list on Amazon, so I decided to bite the bullet and get it. Glad I did! Interesting MC who is not overpowered, but still has interesting gifts.
Enjoyed watching the interactions between him and hounds.
Recommend!
January 8, 2022
Interesting
Great first book in the series, it takes a while to get going but i enjoyed it to the point of one more chaptet just one more, its about a man and his dogs magic and base building done in a different way than most books do it, i cannot wait for book 2 to see what will happen next.
Great first book in the series, it takes a while to get going but i enjoyed it to the point of one more chaptet just one more, its about a man and his dogs magic and base building done in a different way than most books do it, i cannot wait for book 2 to see what will happen next.
March 24, 2022
I enjoyed this and plan to read the next. It had a lot more combat than I expected from a "Base Building LitRPG." The execution was okay, but everyone showing up at the door seemed quite arbitrary- just an excuse to dole out XP for the dogs.
Some illustrations of the skill-stone system would have been nice.
Some illustrations of the skill-stone system would have been nice.
July 11, 2023
This book delivered on what it promises. Great Base building litrpg with a refreshingly unique story line and magic/class system. Great pacing, action, and character development. I have only one complaint and that is that author really overuses the word "However". Aside from that, I do plan to continue with the series.
November 17, 2021
Good
I really look forward to the next book. I enjoyed this book because it didn’t have a traditional lit RPG style and that it fulfilled the title of a bass building lit RPG adventure.
I really look forward to the next book. I enjoyed this book because it didn’t have a traditional lit RPG style and that it fulfilled the title of a bass building lit RPG adventure.
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