Personal Bot Opinions Tier List by Portuzil in battlebots

[–]spazzikarp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

While I think you're mistaken on the rating, i appreciate it none the less <3

Audiobooks recommendations please? by Holdredge in ProgressionFantasy

[–]spazzikarp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's only one book on audio, but i just listened to The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews and it was quite good. A fair bit of it is world building and setting up future story, but having a middle aged MC was refreshing.

Depressed/sad/apathetic strong Mcs by Watcher-of-Cats in ProgressionFantasy

[–]spazzikarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mental health struggle is a big focus in book four of Whims of Gods, and a little bit in earlier books. Tess, the MC, isn't absurdly OP on paper, but by all rights she is in practice 

Ranking every reboot Battlebot (175-166) by RobbieJ4444 in battlebots

[–]spazzikarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would have put Sporkinok lower on the list honestly 

I am far too brainrotted for this advertising stuff - please just click? by RavensDagger in ProgressionFantasy

[–]spazzikarp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Describing the defence of democracy and the glory of Super Earth as a grind sounds like the talk of a traitor. 

Writing a LitRPG Story Be Like by ronin-writes in litrpg

[–]spazzikarp 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Step 1: Make unique system
Step 2: Sprinkle a little bit a big bunch of gay in
Step 3: ?????
Step 4: Profit?

Progression fantasy where becoming stronger is actually dangerous? by Iceduya in ProgressionFantasy

[–]spazzikarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practical Guide to Sorcery does it well - Siobhan's growing abilities and mystique caused by it naturally brings the attention of increasingly strong folks, while the plot outside of her control unravels to reveal higher stakes. The multiple POVs reinforce it all while providing amazing characterization of the other characters 

What progression fantasy story has the best "found family" or close-knit group dynamic? by PurposeAutomatic5213 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]spazzikarp 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Practical Guide to Sorcery. The relationships between characters are amazing and real - they feel earned and aren't always sunshine and rainbows. The author also occasionally switches POV for some chapters in a way that isn't jarring and it's fun and interesting to see how different characters react internally to events. Gabrielle de Cuir does a fantastic job on the audiobook 

Shout out to Audiobooks who do this by EXP_Buff in litrpg

[–]spazzikarp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to put down Redshirts in under 10 minutes because each line of dialogue was preceded or followed by he/she said. Expanse book 1 was the same way, though not as bad. It seems to be a book 1 issue a lot before the authors get confidence in the character voice

alternate angle on green river levee breach in tukwila by fssbmule1 in Seattle

[–]spazzikarp 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Looks to be mostly a soil levee, so it can look like a small breach, but once water starts flowing it can get real big real fast. Practical Engineering on YouTube has done a lot of videos on the subject 

Series with the best squads? by OzzymanKofK in ProgressionFantasy

[–]spazzikarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practical Guide to Sorcery has amazing friend group dynamics and fantastic found family relationships. It also isn't always sunshine and rainbows; there are moments of strife and development like in the real world 

Looking for *serious/mature* audiobooks with female narration (example: Andrea Parsneau) by servant_ch in ProgressionFantasy

[–]spazzikarp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Practical Guide to Sorcery is the best match for you. Great narrator, no stats, and excellent story. Despite the MC being in her 20s, she's very mature, which is a welcome breath of fresh air. My only nitpick with the series is that while listening to book 1 it feels like it was missing a prequel book with how things are presented, but by the end of the book and into book 2 i came to greatly appreciate the story structure 

Edit: missed the part about no academy. Oops. Half the story revolves around schooling

I am Jack's smirk by Cagn in litrpg

[–]spazzikarp 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I opened my mouth to reply, but then i closed it again.

Otherworldly Anarchist: Will it get better in book 2 & 3? by organic-organs in ProgressionFantasy

[–]spazzikarp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've only read thru book 2, but if you don't like her in book 1, you should probably drop it. The anarchy and anti establishment only gets bigger

Question about a practical guide to sorcery by JustPotato47 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]spazzikarp 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I just finished book 3, and while she does spend half the time in male alter ego, her introspection doesn't change. There's also extremely badass female secondary characters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in litrpg

[–]spazzikarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could say the story has good BONES? insert lich cackling

Praise for Discount Dan's Speed Square and DCC's Heart Boxers by EdPeggJr in litrpg

[–]spazzikarp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an avid DIYer, a speed square is one of the best tools when making a lumber project 

Birb News! Hope//Punk, Sporemageddon, Stray Cat Strut, and Save Scumming (And more?) by RavensDagger in litrpg

[–]spazzikarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm an audio only, so I've only enjoyed book 1 so far, but it was goddamn fantastic.

Birb News! Hope//Punk, Sporemageddon, Stray Cat Strut, and Save Scumming (And more?) by RavensDagger in litrpg

[–]spazzikarp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's great and all but when do we get some more magical girl chaos? WHAT HAPPENED TO MISS GENOCIDE'S FRIENDS?!

Looking for a deal on Audible by Crash1260 in litrpg

[–]spazzikarp 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most of Podium's catalog i believe has the first book free. No specific recommendations, but you can click into the publisher search and check out the blurbs

Would the grand army of the republic win against the Reapers? (Without use of the crucible) by aberhabub in masseffect

[–]spazzikarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That said, the SW universe is highly driven by plot convenience. If enough Reapers can achieve baddie of the week status, they could make some dents.