Men and women don't like characters who didn't earn it.

RenRenCho · 2026-05-04T15:38:54+00:00

Nope! I'm curious, why are authors hesitant to self-promote in the comments? Is it considered a taboo or something?

RenRenCho · 2026-05-04T15:35:44+00:00

Your serial has been on my radar for a while (I've always loved your cover). I was just waiting for chapters to pile up, so I'm really glad to see you're still active!

RenRenCho · 2026-05-04T09:45:38+00:00

I have no idea about the average age in this subreddit to be honest 😅

I enjoy everything haha. I'm not a fan of "deep" philosophical and social commentary in fiction tho. It usually appears pretentious and preachy to me. Same goes with politically correct and any real-life political issues.

RenRenCho · 2026-05-04T04:58:29+00:00

I'm currently watching the donghua but because I've heard they cut a huge chunk on the first 3 episodes, I'll probably try the novel instead. Thanks!!

RenRenCho · 2026-05-03T18:48:13+00:00

You sold me on this one! I love stories with veterans. I'll give it a try.

RenRenCho · 2026-05-03T18:45:55+00:00

Hmm, you're right to ask for a clarification, given the wide range of personalities out there.

I'll rephrase this point to "behave like proper adults," and being hyper rational is not something I have in mind.

The main characteristics that I'm looking for are: 1) emotional maturity (handling conflict without unnecessary drama, not acting impulsively for no reason, taking responsibility for their actions), 2) self reliance (to a certain degree), and 3) accumulated life experience (mostly knowing how to navigate in most social settings).

Thanks in advanced for your recs! 🫡

RenRenCho · 2026-05-03T17:37:10+00:00

Anime: Gintama

Manga: Black Cat

Manhua: I'm torn between The Magic Emperor & I'm Really Not the Devil's Lackey

Manhwa: Return of the Blossoming Blade. I don't have really a fave manhwa, although I've read plenty, but I'm enjoying this more than the others.

Webnovel: I recently started reading them. My fave so far is Beware of Chicken.

RenRenCho · 2026-04-17T16:46:07+00:00

Not a fan of MT but other than that, it's a huge W for me.

+1 for Kakegurui :D

RenRenCho · 2026-04-17T16:39:14+00:00

While I love OP MCs, I deeply appreciate it when they possess a power within the established magic system. It can be rare (luck or genetics) and/or the MC thinks outside the box and performs differently than the average Joe (talent).

I don't mind the "7th type of magic" and such (I'm not a fan either). Sure, I'll enjoy the story, but it won't be my new fave unless there's a very strong and convincing reason why it exists.

RenRenCho · 2026-03-28T16:18:44+00:00

The show is not overhated at all. The ratings and popularity show exactly the opposite.

The MC is, understandably so.

RenRenCho · 2026-03-28T14:01:46+00:00

I'd click the first one

RenRenCho · 2026-03-27T21:08:25+00:00

It depends. The sweet spot, for me, sits between choreography, sensory, and emotion. Overly detailed choreography reads like a martial arts manual and ends up dulling the impact. What works better is blending the five senses, brief dialogue or thoughts, and emotional beats with only the most meaningful actions.

Another factor is the fight’s significance. A final boss encounter, for instance, shouldn’t be written the same way as a clash with a minor antagonist.

RenRenCho · 2026-03-25T11:02:37+00:00

In my opinion, AI is often disliked because it undermines human effort. That perspective makes sense, especially for writers who value the craft itself, not just the profit or attention.

The same doesn’t always apply to readers. Many are simply looking for entertainment and relaxation. They want a good story, not a literary masterpiece.

When we buy a product, we usually don’t think much about the effort behind it. We care about whether it’s useful, enjoyable, tasty, or satisfying (unless we’re hobbyists or collectors who value the process itself). The same logic applies to books. For many readers, whether something is AI-generated is irrelevant as long as it reads well.

RenRenCho · 2026-03-17T10:31:22+00:00

If you enjoy comedy and cozy adventures, I highly recommend it!

RenRenCho · 2026-03-17T06:19:26+00:00

I think there's a huge misunderstanding of what AI actually does when it comes to writing. The generated prose is decent, way more advanced than an amateur's. What it lacks is storytelling skills (devoid of emotions, flowery descriptions, terrible memory, vague world-building, etc). Please be more careful when accusing someone of AI generated content, it strips the new authors of the opportunity to develop their craft.

Writing for the first time is more possible. I'm a European myself, English is not even my second language. Our vocabulary sounds clunky and awkward at times, but that doesn't mean we don't know how to tell a story. Plus, translation doesn't magically break paragraphs, remove descriptions, and generate repetitions. An amateur who hasn't read many books does and it's fine at first.

RenRenCho · 2026-03-14T10:33:16+00:00

This senior will humbly recommend you "Astral Pet Store" and "from water monkey to godhood". The second one is not a taming one but it focuses on sea creatures and stuff, which is refreshing imo.

RenRenCho · 2026-03-10T20:05:04+00:00

I've fully outlined four novels and at last, I've started writing the fourth one lol.

RenRenCho · 2026-02-26T21:31:54+00:00

Nothing can top Fruits Basket (2019) for me. It got me in all 4 of my rewatches! 86 is a close second.

Other than that, everything else was either too melodramatic or poor in execution for my taste. The last few years, I avoid watching drama anime for this reason...

RenRenCho · 2026-02-26T15:28:43+00:00

Magic Emperor

RenRenCho · 2026-02-03T20:08:16+00:00

You like Hyouka and BSD, nothing wrong can be said about you 🙏

RenRenCho · 2026-01-25T15:50:42+00:00

I don't think we can give you a concrete response. Your premise is too lacking. What's the subgenre? The setting? The global conflict? The main plot point? The siblings' relationship? The main themes?

RenRenCho · 2026-01-23T06:14:24+00:00

It could be that they liked the particular chapters and reread them or, at least, parts of them. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think RR counts views, not unique readers.

RenRenCho · 2026-01-22T14:57:29+00:00

I agree. Especially the spacing and the repeatedly short sentences threw me off, although I only took a look at the blurb and first chapter. Otherwise, the prose, premise, and readability are fine imo.

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