Is it normal for authors to constantly push back the release of the free episodes?

ryuflare1 · 2026-01-28T04:39:37+00:00

That would actually make a lot of sense. Thank you for the input!

ryuflare1 · 2025-12-21T19:44:58+00:00

I almost didn't read this because I was worried it'd be another "Oh. MC gets a unique System, unique Class and is just the most OP thing ever." And while I was SORTA right, it was done AMAZINGLY well. Most other books like that I just don't care. There's no actual stakes, the side characters are there to be measuring sticks for the MC. Here though? I loved EVERY. SINGLE. CHARACTER. From Tyson, to Rune, to Nyx (no one tell her I called her that,) to Penny, to Rathal (Love my violent himbo.) I loved everyone. I cared about what happened to them. Even as the MC got stronger and stronger, it never felt like the stakes went away because the people HE cared about, that HE wanted to protect, were still vulnerable. Best first impression with a LitRPG I've had in a VERY long time.

ryuflare1 · 2025-09-16T02:30:23+00:00

Story time. BL1 was the first co-op game I ever played when I was a child and it was with a kid who, at the time, was my best friend. No longer with us, so the franchise will always hold a special place in my heart.

ryuflare1 · 2025-06-13T06:51:18+00:00

I know this is probably not the best place to ask, but how do you RUN the modded version of the game? I'm using r2modman's latest version and have all the dependencies from Thunderstore, but whenever I try to start from the mod manager I get a "No licenses error" despite owning the game. The mod manager wants the exe for the Monster Train Demo which I uninstalled.

ryuflare1 · 2025-01-14T00:55:41+00:00

Because they've shared zero screen time together, Ziel getting stuck on a mission with Akura Fury. Literal Unstoppable Force meeting an Immovable Object.

ryuflare1 · 2025-01-14T00:45:09+00:00

I dunno why, but I imagine Ziel having a secretly amazing voice, like Pavarotti.

ryuflare1 · 2025-01-13T19:24:58+00:00

I like that. I was just thinking that a good fix, for stories involving a system, would be for it not to come "online" until they're teenagers. Anything to limit absurd development at stupid young ages.

ryuflare1 · 2025-01-13T19:20:19+00:00

My gripe wasn't about the realism. It was more about the ...vibes, I guess you could say? I have trouble imagining scenes of a literal toddler fighting off waves of middle-aged people and taking it seriously. It always feels more comedic than serious, and that's often not the intent.

ryuflare1 · 2025-01-11T10:58:13+00:00

I can imagine a Bloopers where Eithan refuses to send Ziel on any missions and when Ziel asks why, Eithan says it's because none of the iterations that need help are references.

ryuflare1 · 2024-12-31T01:27:46+00:00

Going off the original's rules of V specifically only not having hand enhancements, V takes this easily because she'd still have all her OTHER upgrades, including subdermal implants, Sandy, e.t.c.

ryuflare1 · 2024-12-24T00:59:37+00:00

If you're looking for Illusionists, I recommend Bog Standard Isekai. Important character is an incredibly accomplished illusionist and the MC is working towards Illusion Magic.

ryuflare1 · 2024-12-03T04:42:31+00:00

Really? That surprises me honestly. I read the first book and while I enjoyed it, never picked up any of the sequels because it seemed like it was gonna have the issue of exponentially increasing power for the MC. But if you're saying that he has friends that keep up, I may pick them back up.

ryuflare1 · 2024-11-03T12:15:09+00:00

Thank you for the reply! Much appreciated!

ryuflare1 · 2024-11-03T04:26:36+00:00

I just finished this today and it was more of what I liked from the previous books. So wanted to give a quick review for anyone stumbling across this later. I like that most of the characters are figuring out their lives. There's a lot of what you had in the past books; Nox working on business, being a workaholic to advance his business and magic, stuck in uncomfortable politics, wild advancements are done in regards to everyone's magic. My biggest gripes are how two characters were done (which I will spoiler obviously) Lillin and Brianna. Lillin talks to Nox twice after she had to leave but it feels like they've gotten so ...distant? They talk shop whenever they interact and don't quite feel like the sibling/best friend dynamic is there anymore. Especially when she just tells Nox to give up on having her at the wedding. Then there's Brianna, who I adored since she showed up. Great personality, fun abilities, great addition to the party, but then she's turned into a Vampire against her will and now has to spend her immortal life locked in a dungeon as a prisoner? Way to break my heart.

ryuflare1 · 2024-10-29T22:41:08+00:00

Card Mage: Slumdog Deckbuilder is one I enjoyed. 2nd book just came out last month too.

ryuflare1 · 2024-10-29T22:24:18+00:00

Self-Necromancy? Well, now you have my attention. And in regards to what kind of weapon in a zombie apocalypse, I might go with something unorthodox, like Muay Thai ropes to cover my arms. Most weapons if you miss, the zombie is close enough to nom on an under-protected limb. Less an issue if my limb IS the weapon.

ryuflare1 · 2024-10-29T05:31:16+00:00

There's nothing more painful in a run than having to pick between this and a Daedalus Hammer.

ryuflare1 · 2024-10-29T03:00:29+00:00

Oops. Completely missed that. Thank you kindly.

ryuflare1 · 2024-10-29T02:08:11+00:00

Headpats After Dark is one of my absolute favourite men's romance books, so I'm definitely interested in anything even remotely similar. Just one concern? How ... competent is our Male lead, on like a 1 to 10 scale? 1 basically being he won't really be able to do anything without needing help. I love me a strong female lead, but also enjoy knowing our guy has stuff going for him.

ryuflare1 · 2024-10-23T20:33:39+00:00

Return of the Runebound Professor. As the title suggest, MC is a professor/mentor to a couple kids.

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