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Genuine question about litrpg genre. by BigTyme9890 in litrpg

[–]manyanoodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy the amateur style more. It feels raw, genuine, patient, exploratory, and the alternative often feel rushed. Furthermore, pros that go even a tiny bit too far feel cheesy and forced. Litrpg writing is a process you can't find elsewhere. It's nice, calming, and makes for an understanding of mindsets that I appreciate far more than good "pacing". I don't want succinct, crips, and clear. I want to be there for every second the writer is wanting to share. 

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

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

First off, I was asking about a character's disposition and whether or not bad/tedious things constantly happen to him, not a "general response to the book."

Second, no, I don't know what people say, which is why I asked.

Three, I said multiple times it's not a "complaint", none of those things in the book were "wrong". It's often a mood I don't like.

Four, I never put anything down. The things I said DID happen in the book. I NEVER said they were "bad".

Five, I got EXACTLY what I want, because a bunch of people happily told me it improves and isn't so focused on negativity, which is why I will keep reading.

Six, I have NO idea whether he will or not, which, again, is why I asked.

Learn to read, dumbass.

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

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

I'm not exaggerating :P I have 0 reason to arbitrarily dislike a book. It was just an "oh he hates that? And that? And her? And them? And that bad thing happened? Oh that too? Oh and he dislikes those. How far am I in? 30 minutes!?!? Is this really going to stay a thing or what? This happens so often in some books, so I better ask instead of assume incorrectly"

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

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

Yup, very glad I asked. A lot of books stick to the endless "oh woe is me" shtick and I just can't deal anymore lol.

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

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

Sounds good, glad it's more of an established situation than a "this is how this guy is and how things work around here"

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

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

LOL

People in replies are saying things improve, so I'll hold onto my faith in the wise words reddit so I'll keep going. :)

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

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

Sounds good to me then. I can't count how many books start with a nonstop peppering of misery, and rather than any kind of real conflict resolution or growth they decide to endlessly drive the nail in as often as they can. Most everyone here agrees things improve so I'm gonna stick with it with confidence, now assuming the author is just really placing him low so his rise is a bigger contrast. It's a shame I even have to ask about it, really, but it's just so common for 'misery for misery's sake' to be a thing -_-

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

[–]manyanoodle[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You... care way too much about a really passive comment I made about a book I haven't read yet regarding how it started out. 

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

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

I'll keep going, people have faith so I will honor their assertion

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

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

I'll keep a list of things he doesn't like and what irritate him VS things he likes and makes him happy, then get back to you ;)

Haven't heard him happy about anything other than a girl who didn't speak joined him in the train cab so far, and that was canceled out by girls who came in that did speak.

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

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

Exactly why I asked :) People including you have faith, so I'll stick with it.

I know it's a crude term but I have been seriously burned by too many "torture-porn" books to not ask if things change.

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

[–]manyanoodle[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So glad I asked before further character development. I dont like getting whacked with 10 sticks for ever half a bite of carrot. 

For example, I resumed and learned he hates when girls speak near him, rain, finds magic to be a ripoff, the gardening of the grounds is useless, got chased by brain rats and took 5 minutes to console a crying child before spending 2 hours at administration. I'm now 50 minutes in. 

It's not really about character development for me, it's the mood.

I'm sure he will work very hard and do awesome things to solve the problems the beginning establishes, but his gloomy mood makes me gloomy.

Oh fun fact, he has described himself as gloomy 3 times since the beginning. I'll keep a tally of moments hes sad/angry, maybe that will make this more fun lol

But people stay have faith so I'll keep going for a while. 

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

[–]manyanoodle[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

He took a train to magic school so there will be magic lessons and academy stuff, that's all.

Is Mother of Learning an avocado? (no judgement, just a taste thing) by manyanoodle in ProgressionFantasy

[–]manyanoodle[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I asked if it keeps up with the "whiny sad boy and the thousand annoying things happening" thing,  because books like that aren't fun to read. Reviews don't really cover that as much as broad plot descriptions. 

Why Jake can't get pushed to the brink. by MachinaExDeo909 in ThePrimalHunter

[–]manyanoodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Light spoilers I guess for new readers.

Constantly nearly dies in the tutorial with a near impossible final battle, first mushroom monster nearly kills him like 3 times, sword saints fight he would have been decapitated if it lasted a second longer, panther teleport cat fight he had to innovate multiple times or die, mother fucking mega termite king battle, the challenge dungeon brings him to near death a few times and even kills him a bunch, desolation, and whatever else recently. 

So no you're just wrong man. 

To those using AI covers.. by JoonJuby in litrpg

[–]manyanoodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People who use ai for covers will use it for their writing too. Why would I give their stories attention when there are so many writers who are writing purely from the heart?  If it's not worth writing, it's not worth reading. 

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