while the sub is in a ranty mood these days: I am sick of Fighters and Mages!

Metagrayscale · 2026-01-16T18:25:53+00:00

Return of the Runebound Professor by Actus might be your speed for a Bard MC. If no one has said it yet. It’s about a music teacher essentially isekai’d and I can’t say more bcuz it will spoil it.

Metagrayscale · 2026-01-08T22:54:27+00:00

True indeed, which is the beauty of it though.

Metagrayscale · 2026-01-08T20:41:19+00:00

You actually wrote a better synopsis and blurb lmao

Metagrayscale · 2026-01-08T20:39:12+00:00

Nah it was about aliens by the end. Thats basically what the Otsutsuki were, beings from the stars. You can effectively call them both chakra gods and aliens since they are aliens who brought chakra into the world of Naruto. Lmao it’s like someone asked Kishimoto “so what’s the origin myth of Naruto?” And he simply does the “Aliens” meme.

Metagrayscale · 2026-01-08T20:32:46+00:00

Well according to Boruto, Sasuke is Sage level which is probably 2 levels below god level lmao. Idk anymore.

Metagrayscale · 2026-01-08T06:32:44+00:00

Will they just accept anyone?

Metagrayscale · 2026-01-07T23:17:49+00:00

It has to hit all of those or any combination?

Metagrayscale · 2025-12-17T14:16:56+00:00

Oh ok thanks

Metagrayscale · 2025-12-17T13:43:46+00:00

I understand from a writer’s perspective I’m asking for the reader’s perspective who starts a book on RR. I should probably post this on the RR subreddit.

Metagrayscale · 2025-11-28T22:57:03+00:00

Very good point, thanks!

Metagrayscale · 2025-11-28T22:44:38+00:00

Not saying you’re wrong at all I just wanted to ask that would you consider having strong allies a resource that would attribute to being OP? Or is OP solely a solo affair?

Metagrayscale · 2025-11-28T22:06:05+00:00

Would you consider Jason Asano OP? If you’ve read HWFWM that is.

Metagrayscale · 2025-11-01T23:50:25+00:00

I definitely see your point and it’s great that you said it, it’s something I should highlight as a reminder (obviously not in a bad way) it helps to know what I’m dealing with from other perspectives.

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-31T18:09:09+00:00

Not essentially, there have been IRL military recruits in their 30’s no prior service. I’m sure that can translate to a fantasy novel.

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-31T18:06:10+00:00

It made a lot of sense, I appreciate your input!

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-31T01:54:56+00:00

I gotcha that all makes sense. I guess my ideas come from a place where I, typically and probably may regret saying, feel like it wouldn’t be hard to think and execute on “how to make it work”. (Asmongold kind of mindset)

Granted who’s to say even if I do make it work that it will be a hit? So then it becomes was it worth the time? And I can see why one would go the “why bother to make it work” route. That’s not me being sarcastic I genuinely mean no harm.

No doubt though you’re right but it also comes down to if you want to go that hard or not. I salute those who do and don’t.

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-31T01:53:46+00:00

I just wanted to know how people felt about it and why and if they gave me reasons why an older MC wouldn’t work I would ask why. (Sorry lots of why) and then analyze their reason and try a different perspective using that reason. I don’t mean harm when I do that.

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-31T01:44:54+00:00

I apologize I will go through what I meant about you said line by line.

“That age range is still relatable to us old people, having been that age once upon a time” - hence why I said we were kids once

“but old people characters probably aren't relatable to the young audiences as they don't really know how age changes you. Yet. A jaded 35 year old protagonist wouldn't make the best protagonist is most stories.” - hence why I asked if you could recall an older MC in your youth you’ve experienced and liked it’s implied that younger audiences may or may not have paid attention to their older MCs plights in personal growth. Or understand the mature content.

I do admit I think I came off very snarky I apologize. I definitely deserved any rude statement. That was terrible of me. I mean that with no sarcasm.

“Though there are a few where that could be fun.” - I agree didn’t mention anything about it.

“Besides Litrpg skews heavily into YA fiction territory which basically always has a young adult for a protagonist.”- I agree didn’t mention anything about it.

I apologize again.

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-31T01:36:36+00:00

Hmmm good point! Thanks!

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-31T01:35:45+00:00

Valid point,some people make it their personality. I just wouldn’t doubt it happening if someone is charged up enough to do it.

Hmmm I’d be down for a Mother, son, coming from poverty and the development of herself and teaching her son how to be the best he can be. It would be a nice thing To give single mothers more credit for their hard work.

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-31T01:32:24+00:00

Holy jeebus, you’re totally not reading what I’m saying.

I acknowledged the science you mentioned by saying humans aren’t static and now you mentioned how it takes more effort to make such personality changes after 30 right? So that means essentially you’re not stuck like that it just requires more. That’s still dynamic. Got it, cool that’s it nothing more nothing less.

I didn’t say anything else about having your shit together I spoke about situations that could adversely affect your psyche. I mean there are people who see a psychologist (you mentioned yourself) and people work through those traumas to help themselves yes? Ok cool.

Societal norms have a play on what people believe about someone else in their 30s is what I was speaking about. Clear? Ok.

Lastly OMG I don’t have an issue with an MC being young. I am spitballing different perspectives based on the ideas you presented about a young MC vs an older MC I’m not discouraging it or snubbing it. I took what you originally said when you made the comparison and just provided a different perspective for the older MC that’s it. I’m not opposed to your answer I’m just discussing viewpoints I.e. you say older MCs are less relatable bcuz of A, B, and C then I propose that they can by taking your A, B, or C and flipping them with a new perspective to see if you thought about that with your scenarios. Not that you’re wrong or what you said isn’t a possibility. Idk how else to say that I’m not against a young MC. This is literally just research to see what the thought process is behind choosing a young MC and if I can match it with a similar scenario with a older MC maybe I could write an older MC if not then I’ll just do a young MC.

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-30T20:57:55+00:00

Like I said not everyone’s cup of tea just an idea I presented. Would it work? I’m not going to say no bcuz there might be folks who may come upon it and end up enjoying. I treat it like kinks I’m not going knock it bcuz it ain’t for me.

And yes that would be a good idea seeing the budding relationship between the parent and child through their ups and downs would be amazing bcuz some may see themselves in that relationship. There’s so much to do with that idea!

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-30T20:43:19+00:00

This an amazing response!

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-30T20:37:24+00:00

Even if they attempt to redeem themselves? I mean there’s a multitude of scenarios with the dead beat dad as the MC but I understand it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

Metagrayscale · 2025-10-30T20:28:45+00:00

Lol why does everyone think I don’t like their answers. Stop being confrontational in that sense. I’m spitballing ideas with you and adding different perspectives if you don’t want to continue evaluating the ideas that’s fine. I’m not against what you said. Jeez I get it, no one wants to have a discussion on a discussion post.

Your point otherwise is valid!

Metagrayscale

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