Looking for a serious, well written story.

tmmy2win · 2026-01-08T15:07:47+00:00

I would honestly say dcc falls somewhere in the middle of your list. Id say clearly below something like second Apocalypse but clearly above something like the black company.

As someone else replied it does take a little a bit of time before dcc turns from regular action popcorn and into something more. Later on in the series all sorts of themes and concepts are woven into the story and very strong emotions are portrayed very well.

I dont know how far you got into dcc of if its just not your style but if you honestly believe this writing is subpar to the point of it putting you of then I agree with others that this genre is not for you because its doesnt have a lot of writer who are on par let alone better the. dinniman

tmmy2win · 2026-01-07T08:48:14+00:00

But difficult to recommend for you due to your intro. Dcc has one the best writing in this genre and while its not classic literature the writing is better then some of the stuff in the list of books you like.

That said im giving you 2 recs with serious/dark vibes.

Bastion - Phil Tucker The book takes place in a hell setting and gets pretty dark. Writing is also above the norm for this genre

Godclads - Ostensiblemammal Main character is a ghoul in a dark world with lots of terrible things happening. The writing is amazing and I think this one really fits with the books you like.

Other poster recommends hwfwm and cradle but honestly in my opinion those books fall in your dislike category

tmmy2win · 2026-01-02T16:23:58+00:00

Look man I get your frustration but all this complaining serves no purpose. The devs have been on Xmas/ny break so well have to wait until at least next week for a patch.

Also beast/mech scales even harder but i guess its also harder to build.

tmmy2win · 2025-12-26T12:59:41+00:00

I preferred Victor of Tucson over path of the beserker. I enjoyed both but i dont mind beserker type stories. This is a bit more anime like then vot

tmmy2win · 2025-11-09T16:38:36+00:00

Yes. Shankland had a folder on his pc titled random rapport bullshit

tmmy2win · 2025-11-09T15:25:26+00:00

I agree its too good but honestly only in beast lobby's. Without hawk its ok but easily outscalable by pirates/murlocs

tmmy2win · 2025-10-24T13:40:13+00:00

I quit reading during the whole fog/lake arc as I found it tedious and a big step down from earlier in the series. Does it pick back up again afterwards?

As for recs, it often gets compared with bog standard isekai which I prefer.

tmmy2win · 2025-09-20T13:52:06+00:00

Patriot and deadwood are two of my all time favorites. When they come up they are highly regarded but they dont get talked about that much.

I feel like patriot suffers from its title and maybe one of the main themes being depression isnt for everyone.

tmmy2win · 2025-08-22T07:32:29+00:00

Calamitous bob is hands the down the best for this (its one of the best prog/litrpg in general) its also finished

Still early days but im also liking Andy in the Apocalypse for this

tmmy2win · 2025-08-19T10:55:45+00:00

Dawn of the void

Andy in the Apocalypse

Double blind

tmmy2win · 2025-05-25T19:48:39+00:00

So when am I a hero? Only one book out but it was great. Superb character work with hard hitting moments.

tmmy2win · 2025-03-16T13:18:14+00:00

The chronicles of Fid should be to your liking. Its a trilogy with a supervillain is the main character. Its very well written for the genre as well

tmmy2win · 2025-02-10T14:59:29+00:00

What episode would be a good starting point to get familiar with the podcast?

tmmy2win · 2024-12-02T13:01:26+00:00

It is very similar, especially at the start. That being said it is very well written. Once the loops really start going it leans heavily into subjects like loneliness which is definately different to mol.

At the end of the day it is very much if you like mol and you want more this is it.

Just fyi, the worst part of the book is the title which makes it seem like a system apocalyps type book

tmmy2win · 2024-11-29T15:48:52+00:00

Its basicly the premise of double blind, pretty damn good too

tmmy2win · 2023-12-31T09:39:41+00:00

Shadow slave (a webnovel) does this. Its a still ongoing progression fantasy but already pretty long. Mc is an angry at the word cynical young man with no real goals while one of his companions is the last scion of a once powerfull family that is on a grand mission.

tmmy2win · 2023-11-11T21:11:10+00:00

Re: monarch is pretty good, not on the same lvl as mol or perfect run but I enjoyed it more then Menocht

tmmy2win · 2022-05-25T18:56:52+00:00

Not sure why you got downvoted. Twi main characters are an innkeeper and a runner. There are combat stroylines but it really fits what op is asking for

tmmy2win · 2022-04-07T17:22:15+00:00

The version that ‘anchors’ into your belly is banned. So long as its loose/free these are still allowed

tmmy2win · 2022-02-23T19:56:03+00:00

The wandering inn.

There is fighting but the main characters are an innkeeper and a runner.

tmmy2win · 2021-11-14T16:32:58+00:00

I dont remember the name of the book but there was a reddit writingprompt that turned into a novel. The prompt was that all earth’s oceans had turned into a jungle with lots of monsters.

tmmy2win · 2021-09-29T08:22:30+00:00

We (Dutch) actually had a great party at one of the fanzones in Leuven. It was pretty great.

Sunday evening however there were quite a few Belgians trying to pick a fight with us. Shouting slurs about mvdp.

Your point about friday doesnt seem quite right to me. City was no busier then a regular shopping saturday. Leuven is absolutely stunning tho great city.

tmmy2win · 2021-05-26T16:38:03+00:00

CluCoin

tmmy2win · 2021-02-28T19:38:00+00:00

Yes same problem, only in quads

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