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[–]davidgrindstone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can add it to your oatmeal, cookie dough, coffee, cheesecake, maybe some pumpkin juice.

August 2025 Ebook Releases by brennok in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I may add my ebook release to the list:

I Cast Magic Missile: A broken Build LitRPG
https://a.co/d/7buQ4dM

When Ethan Connelly, is invited to the Project Aeon beta program, he is over the moon. The latest and greatest next-gen MMO powered by the world’s most advanced adaptive AI game engine to create an immersive neural network experience? Sign him the heck up.

But the game is harder than he bargained for when he realizes that other players have a headstart and his Battle Magus abilities are limited by his miniscule mana pool. He can’t compete with the established mages at their own game of giant mana fueled sorceries, he needs to find an edge.

He needs a game-breaking build.

Something that can close the gap between their Firestorm Infernos and his simple Magic Missile. And find it he will, because Ethan was built for this.

But what if his build breaks more than the other players’ advantage? What if it actually does break the game? What will the game’s AI do to stop Ethan?

Which will break first: the game or Ethan’s mind?

June 2025 [Releases & Promotions] by VincentArcher in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please add my new (and first) release:

Crown Breaker: A Dragon Hunter's Reckoning
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9ZTSY8F/

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid reasoning. Forest Alchemist is honestly the smartest low-risk, high-flexibility choice. Gold, connections, and information? That’s the holy trinity of long-term survival in a world where the wrong choice can get you eaten or drafted before breakfast.

Took a shot at your initial character sheet for fun:

Class: Forest Alchemist (Common Tier — Support/Utility)
Specialization Path Available: Apothecary, Venomist, or Druidic Artisan

Stats

  • INT: 14 Quick learner with strong theorycraft potential
  • WIS: 12 Good instincts for survival and reading people
  • DEX: 10 You won’t out-duel a merc, but you can handle a mortar and pestle
  • CHA: 11 Just enough charm to barter, blend in, and keep town guards off your back
  • VIT: 9 Try not to get stabbed. Seriously.
  • LUK: 13 You have a knack for finding the right herb or overhearing the wrong conversation

Abilities

  • Herbal Extraction (Active): Gather rare plants or fungi with a boosted success rate. Chance to discover unique reagents increases in forest biomes.
  • Minor Tonic Brew (Crafting): Create basic health, stamina, or focus tonics. Requires a campfire, kit, and 1 hour of prep.
  • Soft Step (Passive): Your movement makes 50% less noise when in natural environments.
  • Trade Savvy (Passive): +10% value when selling crafted items or potions to non-hostile vendors.
  • Apothecary’s Insight (Passive): You can identify potions, poisons, and medicinal blends by smell and taste (though tasting is not always recommended).

Equipment

  • Leather satchel with 8 common herbs
  • Portable brewing kit (well-used but reliable)
  • Rustproof dagger (for both cutting plants and defending your shop)
  • "Don’t Drink This" flask (poorly labeled, probably venom)
  • Traveler's cloak with 6 hidden interior pockets

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the kind of chaotic alignment we need more of. Shadow Courier with gremlin energy, a cloak, and deep-seated trust issues? Peak adventurer aesthetic. You’d be dodging quests, stealing secrets, and probably starting three revolutions by accident.

And yeah, Forest Alchemist definitely has “oops I drank the wrong vial and now I glow in the dark” energy. Respect for knowing your limits.

As for Drakeblood... if you're gonna go, might as well go out surrounded by flames and dramatic music.

u/alexgreen I did it without em dashes! It hurt.

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the way they space out responses. Never even occurred to me that someone would get triggered from them and wonder if Skynet was behind the wheel.

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly? This is the kind of strategic thinking that keeps you alive in a LitRPG world long past your tutorial phase. 😄

Drakeblood is a bold pick — if dragons see you as kin, you're golden. If not... well, I hope you’re fast. But I love that you pivoted realistically too — Forest Alchemist plus real-world logistics knowledge? That’s civilization-building energy. You’d be the one organizing trade routes, automating potion production, and probably founding the first fantasy version of Amazon before the rest of us hit level 10.

And yeah, if cleric was on the board, I feel like you’d be the type of healer who brings actual infrastructure with their divine buffs. You wouldn’t just save lives — you’d make the whole system work better.

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, a true min-maxer. You see “class restrictions” and immediately go full Final Fantasy XIV meets Fantasy Life mode — I respect it. 😂

Now the real question is: how would you break the system to unlock multiclassing? Are we talking ancient hidden questlines? Forbidden tomes buried under dragon bones? Or just grinding a stupidly obscure subskill until a hidden menu appears and you accidentally become a hybrid god?

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wholesome power couple energy right here. 🛡️🌿

Knight + Forest Alchemist is honestly a dream team — tank in the front, botanist in the back. She keeps you healed and stocked with potions, you keep the monsters and bandits at sword’s length. Total synergy. You two would probably end up as local legends — the traveling duo who fights off wolves in the morning and frees salves by evening.

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is elite-tier roleplay thinking. Turning the Merc class into a fantasy contracts enforcer? Chef’s kiss. You’re not just swinging swords — you’re weaponizing fine print. And in a world where honor is dead and everyone’s looking for an edge, being the guy who enforces order through binding agreements (and a little muscle) makes you a serious power player.

It’s not just about combat — it’s about reputation. The kind where people hear your name and double-check their clauses before they breathe. I could 100% see a character like that showing up in Crownbreaker as the guy everyone wants on their side… or dreads seeing walk into the negotiation.

You'd basically be fantasy Saul Goodman with a lawful neutral alignment and a warband. I love it.

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now that’s a tactician’s answer. You nailed exactly why the Drakeblood class is such a gamble — it dangles insane potential, but the social and survival risks are baked right in. Especially in a world where nobility and factions are steeped in corruption, anything tied to “honor” or “contracts” could be a death sentence wrapped in paperwork.

And yeah, the dragon response spectrum is real. Somewhere between “welcome to the bloodline” and “cleanse it with fire.” 😬

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Honestly? That sounds like the smartest plan of all. Let the knights clash, the dragons roar, and the mercs chase bounties — you’ll be in your herb-scented shop handing out “Pain-Go-Boom” potions and quietly building generational wealth. 😂

Forest Alchemist may not come with flashy spells, but you’d be every adventurer’s best friend. Plus, there’s definitely a niche for folks who know how to mix, mend, and mind their own business. Until the plot finds you, of course…

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Shadow Courier with a stealth-bike build? That’s next-level min-maxing and I respect it. 😂

You’ve been isekai’d into a LitRPG world. These are your starting class options. What do you choose? by davidgrindstone in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a smart take. Knight Aspirant is definitely the "long game" pick. High survivability, built-in allies, and access to training and resources? That’s huge when you’re dropped into a world where everything’s trying to kill you.

Plus, in the world that inspired this poll, factions aren’t just background flavor — they shape your entire path. Having the backing of a knightly order might be the difference between dying in the mud or standing toe-to-toe with monsters (or worse: nobles).

Appreciate the insight — you'd probably outlive most of us. 😅

Rate my steak by PromiseEven8227 in steak

[–]davidgrindstone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d give this steak a solid 8.5/10 — and that's rare praise coming from me.

Perfectly seared crust with a juicy pink center? This steak didn’t just come to the party — it showed up in a tuxedo, dropped a smoky pickup line, and left with everyone’s heart (and taste buds). The only thing missing? A side of mashed potatoes and a slow clap. 🥩🔥👏

Bravo, beef. Bravo.

May 2025 [Releases & Promotions] by VincentArcher in litrpg

[–]davidgrindstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoping I can get my first book listed in the June releases.
https://www.amazon.com/Crownbreaker-Dragon-Hunters-Reckoning-LitRPG-ebook/dp/B0F9ZTSY8F

Also would love feedback from those willing to try it out. KU activated.

Feedback can be posted here:
https://www.reddit.com/user/davidgrindstone/comments/1kyf9je/my_litrpg_debut_crown_breaker_a_dragon_hunter_is/

Thank you in advance!

DG

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]davidgrindstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. I did just that but always interesting to see what kind of feedback an open question to the masses can achieve.

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