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An Outcast In Another World #2
Shared Insanity
A chain, a portal, and darkness. That was all it took for Rob's life to go from the mundanities of college to being forced to survive in a hostile fantasy world full of horribly mutated creatures. Despite discovering civilization and making allies, his newfound home was sadly short-lived, leaving the survivors to pick up the pieces and make for greener pastures. Having won the respect of the locals via a heroic almost-sacrifice, Rob travels with them, recognizing the importance of having people around to watch your back.
After all, if he's learned one thing since arriving to this strange new world inhabited by monstrosities and ruled by levels, stats, progression, and bizarre video game logic, it's that death is lurking around every corner.
A botched meeting with the Elven ruler's soldiers leads to thousands of people, Rob included, fleeing to the northern wastelands. Ambushes from monsters and men are the least of his worries – dealing with the system's assaults on his mind and the occasional eldritch abomination are far worse. As Rob slowly loses himself, fighting to stay as a person his loved ones back on Earth would recognize, he realizes that surviving just for the sake of seeing the next day isn't going to be enough to keep him sane. He and his friends will need to kindle their spirits, band together, and learn to support each other both physically and mentally.
By all rights, they'll perish. They're the underdogs, and world history isn't kind to those. Every inspiring legend of success is built on the graves of a thousand defeats. Society, the system, and the very world itself are against them – in the face of odds like that, what can they possibly do?
Simple: survive.
After all, if he's learned one thing since arriving to this strange new world inhabited by monstrosities and ruled by levels, stats, progression, and bizarre video game logic, it's that death is lurking around every corner.
A botched meeting with the Elven ruler's soldiers leads to thousands of people, Rob included, fleeing to the northern wastelands. Ambushes from monsters and men are the least of his worries – dealing with the system's assaults on his mind and the occasional eldritch abomination are far worse. As Rob slowly loses himself, fighting to stay as a person his loved ones back on Earth would recognize, he realizes that surviving just for the sake of seeing the next day isn't going to be enough to keep him sane. He and his friends will need to kindle their spirits, band together, and learn to support each other both physically and mentally.
By all rights, they'll perish. They're the underdogs, and world history isn't kind to those. Every inspiring legend of success is built on the graves of a thousand defeats. Society, the system, and the very world itself are against them – in the face of odds like that, what can they possibly do?
Simple: survive.
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Published November 29, 2021
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KamikazePotato
25 books74 followersHello all you lovely people! My name is Brett - a.k.a. KamikazePotato - and I've been a massive fan of fantasy stories since the first time I first picked up a book. Over the years, I've devoured well over 100 fantasy novels, dozens of fantasy video games, plenty of fantasy TV shows and movies...you get the idea.
Naturally, this made me want to create a fantasy world of my own. Around the time I decided to sit down and write a story I would actually share with everyone, I also got into the LitRPG genre, and here we are.
I plan to write plenty more stories in this genre, and to spread my wings out to other genres as well! Writing is a joy, and so is getting to see people enjoy what I've created.
Naturally, this made me want to create a fantasy world of my own. Around the time I decided to sit down and write a story I would actually share with everyone, I also got into the LitRPG genre, and here we are.
I plan to write plenty more stories in this genre, and to spread my wings out to other genres as well! Writing is a joy, and so is getting to see people enjoy what I've created.
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December 3, 2021
I debated giving this 4 stars since it plays with genre conventions and paves its own lane by doing so, but I ultimately had to settle on 3 stars since I most definitely skimmed at least half of the book and finished it more out of obligation to see the story's end than anything.
I think my problem with this series is with the characters who spend 80% of their time either having a solo pity party or turning chats with others into group therapy sessions through dialogue that's just too on the nose for me. The other issue is that the writing itself creates a bit too much narrative distance from the events to where there is almost never any tension.
So I can see how the merits of this story's unique qualities will be enjoyable for some people, but I don't think I'm one of them. While I'm glad to see someone subverting expectations for the genre, I can't ignore the fact that I'm still coming to gamelit for certain experiences: namely, a humanist story where a person can make something of themselves with nothing but some determination and a weapon. It's hard to maintain that experience with a MC who just feels mopey and sorry for himself all day.
I would recommend gamelit fans to check out book 1 of this series and go from there. Personally, I'm undecided whether I will read the third book.
I think my problem with this series is with the characters who spend 80% of their time either having a solo pity party or turning chats with others into group therapy sessions through dialogue that's just too on the nose for me. The other issue is that the writing itself creates a bit too much narrative distance from the events to where there is almost never any tension.
So I can see how the merits of this story's unique qualities will be enjoyable for some people, but I don't think I'm one of them. While I'm glad to see someone subverting expectations for the genre, I can't ignore the fact that I'm still coming to gamelit for certain experiences: namely, a humanist story where a person can make something of themselves with nothing but some determination and a weapon. It's hard to maintain that experience with a MC who just feels mopey and sorry for himself all day.
I would recommend gamelit fans to check out book 1 of this series and go from there. Personally, I'm undecided whether I will read the third book.
September 5, 2024
This was a solid second instalment in the Outcast in Another World series. The series is both portal fantasy and LitRPG. Our lead character, Rob, was sucked into a mysterious portal that deposited him in a fantasy world with an RPG style magic system. The series has a solid mix of action, intrigue, mystery and fun character dynamics.
This second instalment had Rob and the Elves having to leave the village after it was effectively destroyed by the Blight. It was an interesting enough tale. Rob has to try and continue to level up himself and his new allies fast enough to get them powerful enough to survive the various threats the faced on their journey. He also had to keep an eye on the threat of “levelling high” that drove a lot of his fellow humans insane.
I like this fantasy world. Humanity has been wiped out after a battle with an alliance of the five other major races (Elves, Dwarves, Merfolk, Harpies, and Dragonkin). The reappearance of a human in this world is not a welcome one as the allies lost about half their populations in the war with humanity just eight years previously. It added an additional edge to the typical fantasy intrigue and survival story as Rob had to deal with a lot of animosity and racism on top of the usual “sucked into a dangerous fantasy world” issues.
Rob is a likeable lead and the supporting cast are well drawn with their own distinctive personalities and skills.
If this series has a flaw it is the fact that the action scenes are a bit dull and the stat updates can drone on. The good news is the stat updates tend to come in their own chapters that can be skipped.
All in all this is a solid portal fantasy/LitRPG. I’ll definitely press on to the next instalment.
Rating: 3.5 stars.
Audio Note: Neil Hellegers did a decent job with the audio. If he had a flaw it is that he struggles with the female dialogue.
This second instalment had Rob and the Elves having to leave the village after it was effectively destroyed by the Blight. It was an interesting enough tale. Rob has to try and continue to level up himself and his new allies fast enough to get them powerful enough to survive the various threats the faced on their journey. He also had to keep an eye on the threat of “levelling high” that drove a lot of his fellow humans insane.
I like this fantasy world. Humanity has been wiped out after a battle with an alliance of the five other major races (Elves, Dwarves, Merfolk, Harpies, and Dragonkin). The reappearance of a human in this world is not a welcome one as the allies lost about half their populations in the war with humanity just eight years previously. It added an additional edge to the typical fantasy intrigue and survival story as Rob had to deal with a lot of animosity and racism on top of the usual “sucked into a dangerous fantasy world” issues.
Rob is a likeable lead and the supporting cast are well drawn with their own distinctive personalities and skills.
If this series has a flaw it is the fact that the action scenes are a bit dull and the stat updates can drone on. The good news is the stat updates tend to come in their own chapters that can be skipped.
All in all this is a solid portal fantasy/LitRPG. I’ll definitely press on to the next instalment.
Rating: 3.5 stars.
Audio Note: Neil Hellegers did a decent job with the audio. If he had a flaw it is that he struggles with the female dialogue.
July 29, 2022
4.5/5
A solid sequel with the elements of Exploring, Friendship, Humour, Love and obviously leveling up
This book is nearly 800 pages and I flew through it in a day and a half. This one is a highly entertaining page-turner for sure.
With well-written action sequences and not so melodramatic romance scenes this one was a load of fun.
Now, on to Book 3...
A solid sequel with the elements of Exploring, Friendship, Humour, Love and obviously leveling up
This book is nearly 800 pages and I flew through it in a day and a half. This one is a highly entertaining page-turner for sure.
With well-written action sequences and not so melodramatic romance scenes this one was a load of fun.
Now, on to Book 3...
December 3, 2021
Rob's a funny guy, and I love all the things he's able to overcome... especially changing the mindset of some of those who have ostracised him. Keira's still a hot little badass!
November 26, 2022
Too much mental anguish
While I don't enjoy characters that have no mental crisis over being teleported to a new world and then killing thousands of creatures without batting an eye, neither do I enjoy a book that is half mental anguish. This book is exactly that. Half this book is the characters going through or blocking out their feelings.
I am here for the fantasy adventure. I am not here for a reality TV session with everyone stuck in their heads.
I like story in general and want to read more of the story. But, that's what I want. More story, less psychoanalysis.
While I don't enjoy characters that have no mental crisis over being teleported to a new world and then killing thousands of creatures without batting an eye, neither do I enjoy a book that is half mental anguish. This book is exactly that. Half this book is the characters going through or blocking out their feelings.
I am here for the fantasy adventure. I am not here for a reality TV session with everyone stuck in their heads.
I like story in general and want to read more of the story. But, that's what I want. More story, less psychoanalysis.
October 10, 2025
Still exceptional. I now have the full series and I’ll be devouring these, thank you very much.
4.7 🌟
4.7 🌟
December 16, 2021
I liked this one as much as the first one, so I'm waiting for #3. Some of the PTSD stuff is a bit hard to enjoy, but it makes a lot of sense in the narrative, adding useful depth to the story.
Unrelated to the review itself, I note that the book shows up as "read" and even my star rating, but didn't auto populate in "My Books". Neither here nor there, but a data point. On to the next book (as soon as it comes out).
Unrelated to the review itself, I note that the book shows up as "read" and even my star rating, but didn't auto populate in "My Books". Neither here nor there, but a data point. On to the next book (as soon as it comes out).
November 30, 2021
Book two
I follow this story on Royalroad. This is just an easy way to show my support for the author. Keep writing.
I follow this story on Royalroad. This is just an easy way to show my support for the author. Keep writing.
June 9, 2022
A slow story with a whiny over powered MC suffering from teen angst
So yeah, I’m really into the LitRPG genera. I read the first book it was so so, I’m waiting for some new titles to be released so I figured I’d give this one a shot.
I’ve made it about 54% through and nothing has really happened, only two short boring fights. It’s more or less just consisted of the over powered MC whining and suffering from one existential crisis after another (I feel like I need melancholy resistance 5). Not really sure where the story is going since there isn’t really a plot and honestly I just don’t care enough to keep reading to see.
So yeah, I’m really into the LitRPG genera. I read the first book it was so so, I’m waiting for some new titles to be released so I figured I’d give this one a shot.
I’ve made it about 54% through and nothing has really happened, only two short boring fights. It’s more or less just consisted of the over powered MC whining and suffering from one existential crisis after another (I feel like I need melancholy resistance 5). Not really sure where the story is going since there isn’t really a plot and honestly I just don’t care enough to keep reading to see.
August 11, 2022
Another wild and crazy ride for the sole Human alive, just another Tuesday
Rob’s mind, body, and soul are going to need a decade of rest after all the insane shit he has/is/will go through in this world. He still wants back to Earth but he knows he has no clue how to make that happen yet. Although the broke ass Crystal bearer class may end up providing something someday - for now Rob is stranded and need to make the best of his current life. As long as he survives the world and system controlling trying to kill him. Talk about being a victim of circumstances.
While the team grows stronger and closer, the human lands will provide their own challenges as they are not filled with a bounty of food. 8 years of abandonment and looting at the end of the war have left few usable resources. The Blight is still behind them and they don’t know where.
The world is stacked against them all, probably because of its enmity for the Human, Rob, but they continue to survive and even thrive. Only time will
Rob’s mind, body, and soul are going to need a decade of rest after all the insane shit he has/is/will go through in this world. He still wants back to Earth but he knows he has no clue how to make that happen yet. Although the broke ass Crystal bearer class may end up providing something someday - for now Rob is stranded and need to make the best of his current life. As long as he survives the world and system controlling trying to kill him. Talk about being a victim of circumstances.
While the team grows stronger and closer, the human lands will provide their own challenges as they are not filled with a bounty of food. 8 years of abandonment and looting at the end of the war have left few usable resources. The Blight is still behind them and they don’t know where.
The world is stacked against them all, probably because of its enmity for the Human, Rob, but they continue to survive and even thrive. Only time will
December 4, 2021
This was better.
What I kinda of brushed off as slow in the first book really came into its own in this one. Lots of character development for Rob (not so much the others), but we really delve into the life of Elatra and kind of the horrors of this world and how one could deal with it. Really felt myself being drawn in the conversation and life stories we are being given.
Leveling High is still utter an bullshit mechanic but it was barely mentioned in this book. There is less action but what there is is quite fun. Less stats as well but still chunky enough to love.
Overall a very good sequel, looking forward to the next installment.
What I kinda of brushed off as slow in the first book really came into its own in this one. Lots of character development for Rob (not so much the others), but we really delve into the life of Elatra and kind of the horrors of this world and how one could deal with it. Really felt myself being drawn in the conversation and life stories we are being given.
Leveling High is still utter an bullshit mechanic but it was barely mentioned in this book. There is less action but what there is is quite fun. Less stats as well but still chunky enough to love.
Overall a very good sequel, looking forward to the next installment.
December 15, 2021
Rating 4.0 stars
A good follow up story. This story deals more with emotions that others of it's kind. Most other litrpg focus on the positives of the leveling system. The MC is on a new world and feels completely alone. He has friends with some of the elves but he also has to deal with the hatred of humans still. He misses his home. He loves Keira but wants to go back home and is afraid to start anything. The pressure is so intense he can hardly bare it. Overall a good continuation of the series.
A good follow up story. This story deals more with emotions that others of it's kind. Most other litrpg focus on the positives of the leveling system. The MC is on a new world and feels completely alone. He has friends with some of the elves but he also has to deal with the hatred of humans still. He misses his home. He loves Keira but wants to go back home and is afraid to start anything. The pressure is so intense he can hardly bare it. Overall a good continuation of the series.
March 22, 2023
Entertaining Read
Rob gains more power, but has doubts about himself. Will he ever be able to to admit his feelings for Keira? There are battles to be fought, dungeons to be eradicated, and combatants to be leveled up. I like the action, humor, intrigue, and romance. I look forward to the next book.
Rob gains more power, but has doubts about himself. Will he ever be able to to admit his feelings for Keira? There are battles to be fought, dungeons to be eradicated, and combatants to be leveled up. I like the action, humor, intrigue, and romance. I look forward to the next book.
August 22, 2022
Little windows open into a larger story.
December 13, 2021
Truly Outstanding
Imagine “Die Hard” (all of them) blended with “Golden Eye”, “The Hobbit”, Swordfish “, and quite possibly “Peter Rabbit”, and you begin to get an idea of how fascinating this series is.
There are just so many excellent elements of awesomeness in these books that it’s hard to describe them, but hey: that’s what a review is mostly for, right?
Ok, the easy basic stuff: Editing- A+. I don’t recall seeing a single type-oh or textual gaff. Add in that the book is lengthy (two thumbs up) and that structured paragraphs and different font effects exist throughout, I’d say that was a significant win.
Next, GameLit stats: Double-A+. (Yeah, I know it’s not really a thing, but it’s my review, and the rating is deserved, so screw it.) Now, I enjoy seeing the stat and skill breakdowns as much as any reader if the genre, but there is a polite limit on how often you can present the information before the ol’ signal to noise ratio plays hell with your enjoyment of the story. Our author side-steps (obviates) the entire issue by blatantly placing the stat pages in their own chapters. Freaking genius. They aren’t toned down - in fact they’ve got huge spotlights on them - but they’re done in an incredibly classy way that lets you read or ignore them as desired. Sometimes you dig through them for better clarity, and sometimes the rush of the action pulls you right into the next chapter, so that you can see what happens next in the plot without delay. Awesome. What is also very awesome about this design is that you can go back to these chapters and read them individually to perceive just the specific skill and stat changes as the story progresses. That is, you can read the stats as a story in itself. (The game design people just started fanning themselves.) In addition to that, this information is done with professionally formatted TEXT, and NO GRAPHICAL FORMATTING. No lines. No boxes. No colors. No pictures. Just sweet sweet TEXT, with capitalization, some bold words, and some italicized words. Guess how well that displays in whatever the hell you’re reading it on? It displays AWESOME, that’s how. (Now I’m fanning myself.) Yeah: pet peeve. Both books thus far have done this, and I love it. I beg other authors to adopt the practice.
Characters: A+ again. The side characters alone are full, rich, talented, unique, and as introspective as a “WB” channel superhero, but in a good way. In fact, we briefly POV on them from time to time to make sure we understand what they’re thinking, and why. This helps greatly in making sure that the reasons for their actions don’t fall by the wayside. Note too that these moments are indeed brief: they don’t run for pages or chapters. The MC is the MC.
Speaking of which. Rob is a lovable, affable, Everyman, who (repeatedly) proves that he is a hero, but he still doesn’t quite see it In the whole. Book #1 was mostly spent as a pariah - in an alien environment away from everyone he knows - which is something no one can easily handle. Add to that a willingness to almost literally sacrifice himself to save others, and you have someone amazing and vulnerable. After that things start to get weird, because the world itself seems to be against him (no, really), and when he has conversations with himself, sometimes someone else answers. Then things really start to get weird, after which he dies, but gets better. In book two events force him into doubling (and tripling) down on all of this behavior as he helps shepherd the village to safety. Wherever and whatever that means. Things continue to get weirder, which brings us to…
The world: A++. The story takes place in a world that is nowhere near idyllic, but maybe could be. A genocidal world war is fresh on everyone’s mind, and our MC Rob is the face of that enemy. All characters in the world have some issues thanks to that war, so naturally he sparks drama wherever he goes: it’s a great plot gimmick that is deftly done here. The thing I really like about this though is that it is not completely bleak, or unduly dark. People try to live land laugh at times: sometimes it works. The world leaders have their own issues and motivations too. It’s just dark and difficult enough to keep us aghast, but not so much that the story is a horror. It remains an adventure story, although one that has plenty of laughs, but stays in the trenches. That bit is contained within…
The Plot: A+ The war eight years ago.. Rob’s arrival. The world leaders. The main plot. The hidden plot(s). The locations. Magic. Talking things that shouldn’t talk. Worlds beyond worlds. Dumb luck. Dumb love.
So you get something pretty amazing here. I strongly encourage you to not just read, but buy these books, to best support seeing more. Definitely recommended (15+)
Imagine “Die Hard” (all of them) blended with “Golden Eye”, “The Hobbit”, Swordfish “, and quite possibly “Peter Rabbit”, and you begin to get an idea of how fascinating this series is.
There are just so many excellent elements of awesomeness in these books that it’s hard to describe them, but hey: that’s what a review is mostly for, right?
Ok, the easy basic stuff: Editing- A+. I don’t recall seeing a single type-oh or textual gaff. Add in that the book is lengthy (two thumbs up) and that structured paragraphs and different font effects exist throughout, I’d say that was a significant win.
Next, GameLit stats: Double-A+. (Yeah, I know it’s not really a thing, but it’s my review, and the rating is deserved, so screw it.) Now, I enjoy seeing the stat and skill breakdowns as much as any reader if the genre, but there is a polite limit on how often you can present the information before the ol’ signal to noise ratio plays hell with your enjoyment of the story. Our author side-steps (obviates) the entire issue by blatantly placing the stat pages in their own chapters. Freaking genius. They aren’t toned down - in fact they’ve got huge spotlights on them - but they’re done in an incredibly classy way that lets you read or ignore them as desired. Sometimes you dig through them for better clarity, and sometimes the rush of the action pulls you right into the next chapter, so that you can see what happens next in the plot without delay. Awesome. What is also very awesome about this design is that you can go back to these chapters and read them individually to perceive just the specific skill and stat changes as the story progresses. That is, you can read the stats as a story in itself. (The game design people just started fanning themselves.) In addition to that, this information is done with professionally formatted TEXT, and NO GRAPHICAL FORMATTING. No lines. No boxes. No colors. No pictures. Just sweet sweet TEXT, with capitalization, some bold words, and some italicized words. Guess how well that displays in whatever the hell you’re reading it on? It displays AWESOME, that’s how. (Now I’m fanning myself.) Yeah: pet peeve. Both books thus far have done this, and I love it. I beg other authors to adopt the practice.
Characters: A+ again. The side characters alone are full, rich, talented, unique, and as introspective as a “WB” channel superhero, but in a good way. In fact, we briefly POV on them from time to time to make sure we understand what they’re thinking, and why. This helps greatly in making sure that the reasons for their actions don’t fall by the wayside. Note too that these moments are indeed brief: they don’t run for pages or chapters. The MC is the MC.
Speaking of which. Rob is a lovable, affable, Everyman, who (repeatedly) proves that he is a hero, but he still doesn’t quite see it In the whole. Book #1 was mostly spent as a pariah - in an alien environment away from everyone he knows - which is something no one can easily handle. Add to that a willingness to almost literally sacrifice himself to save others, and you have someone amazing and vulnerable. After that things start to get weird, because the world itself seems to be against him (no, really), and when he has conversations with himself, sometimes someone else answers. Then things really start to get weird, after which he dies, but gets better. In book two events force him into doubling (and tripling) down on all of this behavior as he helps shepherd the village to safety. Wherever and whatever that means. Things continue to get weirder, which brings us to…
The world: A++. The story takes place in a world that is nowhere near idyllic, but maybe could be. A genocidal world war is fresh on everyone’s mind, and our MC Rob is the face of that enemy. All characters in the world have some issues thanks to that war, so naturally he sparks drama wherever he goes: it’s a great plot gimmick that is deftly done here. The thing I really like about this though is that it is not completely bleak, or unduly dark. People try to live land laugh at times: sometimes it works. The world leaders have their own issues and motivations too. It’s just dark and difficult enough to keep us aghast, but not so much that the story is a horror. It remains an adventure story, although one that has plenty of laughs, but stays in the trenches. That bit is contained within…
The Plot: A+ The war eight years ago.. Rob’s arrival. The world leaders. The main plot. The hidden plot(s). The locations. Magic. Talking things that shouldn’t talk. Worlds beyond worlds. Dumb luck. Dumb love.
So you get something pretty amazing here. I strongly encourage you to not just read, but buy these books, to best support seeing more. Definitely recommended (15+)
July 22, 2022
Not as good as the first book this author has no clue about gaming or setting up characters
I like the story except for the lack of the author having any knowledge of gaming. It was obvious as the book went on and the main character Rob keeps putting points into vitality for a bezerker class which is supposed to be a damage dealer not a tanking class. Bezerker use dual swords or two handed weapons with a lot more offensive sword skills to deal massive melee damage. Their stat points go into dexterity endurance and strength. They do not have a high vitality. Basically this author made a paladin class and is calling it a bezerker which is 100% proof he doesn't know gaming.
I would have said the authors story was really good except the relationship of Rob and Keira is on a middle school level. Rob is in college which is lame how we are two books in and Rob has not even kissed Keira yet.
Then Robs constant crying has to stop. It's annoying, we had plenty of that the first book and it was worse in this one. No one likes a main character who has to go cry every other chapter. Hopefully the next book will have more romance and less crying.
I like the story except for the lack of the author having any knowledge of gaming. It was obvious as the book went on and the main character Rob keeps putting points into vitality for a bezerker class which is supposed to be a damage dealer not a tanking class. Bezerker use dual swords or two handed weapons with a lot more offensive sword skills to deal massive melee damage. Their stat points go into dexterity endurance and strength. They do not have a high vitality. Basically this author made a paladin class and is calling it a bezerker which is 100% proof he doesn't know gaming.
I would have said the authors story was really good except the relationship of Rob and Keira is on a middle school level. Rob is in college which is lame how we are two books in and Rob has not even kissed Keira yet.
Then Robs constant crying has to stop. It's annoying, we had plenty of that the first book and it was worse in this one. No one likes a main character who has to go cry every other chapter. Hopefully the next book will have more romance and less crying.
June 3, 2022
The author is going off of the rails. Here is a dirty little secret. Authors should avoid writing stories that mostly take place in underground dungeon crawls. Those stories CAN be written, but they rarely work. This book is mostly an underground dungeon crawl. It shows exactly why those stories should be avoided.
The energy from the first book is absent.
The energy from the first book is absent.
March 14, 2022
decent
Overall a good read. Good social interaction, differing characters, and a not bad litrpg system. Only, the story was a bit meh. Felt somewhat like an interlude combined with an inventory of the characters’ mental states. If food, it’d be chain restaurant level.
Overall a good read. Good social interaction, differing characters, and a not bad litrpg system. Only, the story was a bit meh. Felt somewhat like an interlude combined with an inventory of the characters’ mental states. If food, it’d be chain restaurant level.
June 8, 2022
Way too much internal rambling and inaction.
August 12, 2024
main character annoyance
The main character might be 12 years old pretending to be a college student.
His motivations, rationale and attitude really is quite… stupid
The main character might be 12 years old pretending to be a college student.
His motivations, rationale and attitude really is quite… stupid
February 27, 2023
I cant do it, this series is really bad, well maybe not the series, but the MC and all they crying and whining, holy crap. The story centers on a guy who is supposed to be in college, but thats not the way the MC acts, now if you said the MC was a 7th grader, story makes more sense. It would explain all the crying, whining, inability to accept what has happened and move on. It would also explain why he doesnt know how to interact with the opposite sex. Not to mention he is a utter moron and does and says some of the dumbest crap i almost have petty for him, but then he starts crying.
Also the game mechanics constantly hurt my brain? A Berzerker class that only focuses on Health like a Tank, instead of Str/Dex for doing damage....so confusing, but then i remember the MC is an idiot, and prefers crying and throwing pitty parties for himself, so it would make since he would spec a zerker like a Warrior/Paladin.
I just cant do it, those who give this story anything above a 3 star rating, Why? How? Drugs?
Also the game mechanics constantly hurt my brain? A Berzerker class that only focuses on Health like a Tank, instead of Str/Dex for doing damage....so confusing, but then i remember the MC is an idiot, and prefers crying and throwing pitty parties for himself, so it would make since he would spec a zerker like a Warrior/Paladin.
I just cant do it, those who give this story anything above a 3 star rating, Why? How? Drugs?
March 27, 2023
The village comes under attack by infected monsters an the blight .
Rob is the only human on the planet due to a war that ended 8 years prior an the extinction of the human race . Only with the grace of the elders of the village an that he wasn't part of the war 8 years prior saved his life . The other races want him dead so he must hide his existence to survive . He helps the village to clear a dungeon crawl an fight off infected monsters an the blight that destroys the village he kills the blight but the elfs must relocate for the land is destroyed unusable now they leave for the next closest elf village . recommend reading excellent series .
Rob is the only human on the planet due to a war that ended 8 years prior an the extinction of the human race . Only with the grace of the elders of the village an that he wasn't part of the war 8 years prior saved his life . The other races want him dead so he must hide his existence to survive . He helps the village to clear a dungeon crawl an fight off infected monsters an the blight that destroys the village he kills the blight but the elfs must relocate for the land is destroyed unusable now they leave for the next closest elf village . recommend reading excellent series .
December 1, 2021
Lord almighty this is so good!!!!!!!!!!!!
The story has so many vibes, which can be rare, it has a are we’re it continues to fast forward then backwards and it stay simple!!! Then it has the type of work work work feel, then like so many more story is “muah” characters diverse, unique, etc. game mechanics it got them down!! Bad guys and multiple problems check em out!!!! Anastly this is one of my favorite books and I’ve read hundreds!!! (And I’m only 12 I’m a book worm) so this has 10/10 awesome! Keep making more please!!!!!
The story has so many vibes, which can be rare, it has a are we’re it continues to fast forward then backwards and it stay simple!!! Then it has the type of work work work feel, then like so many more story is “muah” characters diverse, unique, etc. game mechanics it got them down!! Bad guys and multiple problems check em out!!!! Anastly this is one of my favorite books and I’ve read hundreds!!! (And I’m only 12 I’m a book worm) so this has 10/10 awesome! Keep making more please!!!!!
December 23, 2021
Really enjoyed part 2. Rob continues to grow in skill and power and become a reluctant leader, he's not OP and he definitely has doubts and issues with who and what he's become. I liked that he's not going this entirely alone and continues to make friends, and many of the elves have stopped treating him like a pariah. I'm enjoying the voice of Diplomacy in Rob's head. It makes for some interesting conversations and I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes. I recommend and will definitely be reading #3 when it comes out.
April 10, 2022
Great read 👍
I really enjoyed reading the continuation of the story. The story flows nicely and I am invested enough that I want to see what comes next.
Also want to see what happens next in the romance department.
The story offers surprisingly deep insights into mind of the MC which is the reason for my investment. Well done KamikazePotato!
The editing is very good for a book of this size. Having said that I read for pleasure not to find errors in books...
Looking forward to the next book!
I really enjoyed reading the continuation of the story. The story flows nicely and I am invested enough that I want to see what comes next.
Also want to see what happens next in the romance department.
The story offers surprisingly deep insights into mind of the MC which is the reason for my investment. Well done KamikazePotato!
The editing is very good for a book of this size. Having said that I read for pleasure not to find errors in books...
Looking forward to the next book!
July 2, 2022
Good
I like the story overall. Lots of mistery.
The MC seems to be usually reasonable in the way he takes risks. I feel like it is sometimes refreshing and sometimes annoying.
I'm not thrilled of the MC's reaction to want to go home and leave everything behind but I have a feeling it will end up enjoyable anyway. Especially seeing that Jason scene.
I'm not a fan of the weird interaction between Keira, rob and the elf that starts with a z (can't remember her name). But things seem to be de-tangle-ing themselves at the end of the book so that's good.
I like the story overall. Lots of mistery.
The MC seems to be usually reasonable in the way he takes risks. I feel like it is sometimes refreshing and sometimes annoying.
I'm not thrilled of the MC's reaction to want to go home and leave everything behind but I have a feeling it will end up enjoyable anyway. Especially seeing that Jason scene.
I'm not a fan of the weird interaction between Keira, rob and the elf that starts with a z (can't remember her name). But things seem to be de-tangle-ing themselves at the end of the book so that's good.
July 5, 2022
Pretty deep books. But still a lot of fun
What can I say enjoy the series. There's a lot of deep introspection However it really doesn't take away from the book since it's kind of what it's about. The MC is not supremely overpowered however he seems to be likable enough that even though he is part of the most hated species he gets by and creates a following. Following that admittedly he's not looking to create. The love interest is obvious though unrequited. Hopefully that is solved soon. Look forward to the next book.
What can I say enjoy the series. There's a lot of deep introspection However it really doesn't take away from the book since it's kind of what it's about. The MC is not supremely overpowered however he seems to be likable enough that even though he is part of the most hated species he gets by and creates a following. Following that admittedly he's not looking to create. The love interest is obvious though unrequited. Hopefully that is solved soon. Look forward to the next book.
July 29, 2022
THE LAST LINE KILLED ME!
The fact i had to WAIT for book three was a sad fate.
this series is shaping up to be AWWWWESOME!!
Usually i find that books i really like they turn into woke/political nightmares by the second book- BUT NOT THIS ONE!!XD sure the author slapped in a gay angle, BUT IT DIDN'T TAKE OVER THE PLOT, and that's what what i'm so stoked about! the author sticks to the plot and i hope it continues this way! this is such a fantastic concept and a wonderful story! I am SO excited! The story is STILL about the STORY and I'm looking forward to book 3!!*^^*
The fact i had to WAIT for book three was a sad fate.
this series is shaping up to be AWWWWESOME!!
Usually i find that books i really like they turn into woke/political nightmares by the second book- BUT NOT THIS ONE!!XD sure the author slapped in a gay angle, BUT IT DIDN'T TAKE OVER THE PLOT, and that's what what i'm so stoked about! the author sticks to the plot and i hope it continues this way! this is such a fantastic concept and a wonderful story! I am SO excited! The story is STILL about the STORY and I'm looking forward to book 3!!*^^*
May 19, 2023
It's nice, in a traumatic way.
I can't say I love the "system" aspects in this series compared to other series. I also dislike the fact that leveling doesn't seem to increase human longevity. Despite this, I really enjoy reading this series. It makes me laugh and smile. It even has relatable PTSD moments (from a c-ptsd perspective). The build up to experiencing a bad skill, and the duration and aftereffects still shocked me. The potential love triangles are amusing, and I almost think a polyamory possibility would be interesting. Anyway, I loved reading this.
I can't say I love the "system" aspects in this series compared to other series. I also dislike the fact that leveling doesn't seem to increase human longevity. Despite this, I really enjoy reading this series. It makes me laugh and smile. It even has relatable PTSD moments (from a c-ptsd perspective). The build up to experiencing a bad skill, and the duration and aftereffects still shocked me. The potential love triangles are amusing, and I almost think a polyamory possibility would be interesting. Anyway, I loved reading this.
November 30, 2021
I was concerned at the end of book one that this would be mired in political and social nonsense.
I was overjoyed to see I was wrong. This is just more of the same fun and flippantcy that made the first book so enjoyable. Throw in a few moments of soul crushing grief, and hints at a monumental overarching story and there you go. The ending leaves it at a place where book three could go in numerous directions and I can't wait to see what is chosen.
I was overjoyed to see I was wrong. This is just more of the same fun and flippantcy that made the first book so enjoyable. Throw in a few moments of soul crushing grief, and hints at a monumental overarching story and there you go. The ending leaves it at a place where book three could go in numerous directions and I can't wait to see what is chosen.
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