LitRPG Podcast 208 -   No Mistakes, Disgardium Book #3, 7 Days Later, Press Start: System Discovered

 

LitRPG Podcast 209 -  A World Called Memory, Gnosis, Skyclad, GAME WORLD



Jan. 17th, 2020

Hello everyone, welcome to episode 209 of the LitRPG podcast.  

I’m Ramon Mejia. I’m here to bring you the latest LitRPG news, reviews, and author interviews.  We have 6 new reviews just for you.

New Releases and Reviews:

A World Called Memory (06:24)

Good slice of life LitRPG

Score: 7.7 out of 10

https://amzn.to/2rE2EDB 

Gnosis : Book1: The Paladin's Quest (A LitRPG novel) (09:23)

Fairly decent tabletop LitRPG

Score: 7.2 out of 10

https://amzn.to/30jOJ29 

Skyclad (Fate's Anvil Book 1) (14:13)

Good storytelling, naked MC, fun Loofah

Score: 7.8 out of 10

https://amzn.to/2QGIhOi 

GAME WORLD: LitRPG GameLit Adventure (17:13)

Not a story, mostly chat transcript and code

Score: 4 out of 10

https://amzn.to/366kzRD  


Ian’s (Eye-Ann) Picks of the Week (18:43)

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New Segment from Ian Mitchell a long time LitRPG community member who reads and reviews as much as me. He was nice enough to agree to join the LitRPG Podcast family as a new reviewer.

Irrelevant Jack 3

Mayor Jack is back

Score: 8.3 out of 10

https://amzn.to/30swbgk 

No Mistakes (World of the Changed Book #1): LitRPG Series

Pretty intense

Score: 8.2 out of 10

https://amzn.to/2st3LWW 


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LitRPG News

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Out Now!

Outpost 7 a Gamelit LitRPG dungeon core adventure: Book Two The Dark Exchange

https://amzn.to/360A7Gn 

Succubus Dungeon: Divine Overlord: A Lewd Saga Adventure

https://amzn.to/360B69x 

Mind's Journey: The King's Quest 

https://amzn.to/30yXo0X 

Stellar Survival Quest: Section Commander: A Sci-Fi LitRPG

https://amzn.to/2FX6Y4j 


New LitRPG Audiobooks

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Upcoming LitRPG:


Dungeons of Strata (Deepest Dungeon 1) (Jan. 20th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2FVVTk7 

7 Days Later 2: A Post Apocalyptic Gamelit Survival Horror (Jan. 23rd, 2020)

https://amzn.to/39YTm6g 


Quest for Dominion: A LitRPG Saga (Hero Online Book 4) (Jan. 24th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2Wt4iTg  

Viridian Gate Online: Darkling Siege (The Viridian Gate Archives Book 7) (Jan. 28th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2sJBPhu 

GUARD [Web of Worlds: Empire] A LitRPG Series (Jan. 29th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2T86U9O 

The Crafter's Dilemma: A Dungeon Core Novel (Dungeon Crafting Book 3) (Jan. 30th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/362NTrS 

Endless Fantasy Online: The Elk Kingdom (Jan. 31st, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2LpP9y4 


Tusk and Blade (Exodus Online - Book 1) (Jan. 31st, 2020)


Ultima : A LitRPG Journey (Legends Online Book 4) (Jan. 31st, 2020) https://amzn.to/2sl315R 

Season One (Bloodgames Book 1) (Jan. 31st, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2QZoMC0 

Battle Master: The Blood Crown Book 1 (A LitRPG Adventure) (Feb. 4th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2rctgeH 

The Last Time Loop: Max of the Rebellion (Volume 2): A Time Travel LitRPG Series (Feb. 4th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2QH5WzF 

Tales of a Northblood: Winter's Breath: A LitRPG Saga (Feb 4th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/30r25tA 

Skull and Thrones: A LitRPG/GameLit Adventure (The Bad Guys Book 3) (Feb. 6th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/36mJwt2 

Dark Academy [Transformation. Book IV] LitRPG series (Feb. 7th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2uyp22g 

An Equation with One Unknown (Invasion Book #2): LitRPG Series (Feb. 10th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2NpeFDL 

The Art of Deception (World of Karik Book 2 Part 2): LitRPG Series (Feb. 13th, 2019)

https://amzn.to/35EIcQV 

Pearl of the South (World of the Changed Book #2): LitRPG Series (Feb. 14th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/380aeYu 

The Second Betrayal: A Fantasy LitRPG Adventure (Divine Apostasy Book 2) (Feb. 14th, 2019)

*Sequel to Shade’s 1st rule*

https://amzn.to/2Fvnybk 

Gods of Ash and Amber: A Gamelit Novel (Seeds of Chaos Book 4) (Feb. 29th, 2020) 

https://amzn.to/2CqekeF 

Path of Soul: BlackFlame Online Litrpg/Gamelit Universe (Glory of Formation Emperor Book 3) (Feb. 29th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/303uu8W 

The Incarnator (Project Stellar Book 1): LitRPG Series (March 9th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2qhDQAw 


The Dark Continent (Underdog Book #3): LitRPG Series (March 20th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/34SKoE6 


Quest for Freedom: A LitRPG Saga (Hero Online Book 5) (March 30th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2EMZ4dg 

Sentenced to Troll 3 (April 1st, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2FUwxmw 


Eastbound and Town: A LitRPG/Gamelit Adventure (The Good Guys Book 8) (April 2nd, 2020)

https://amzn.to/2PRJzHb 

Dragon Heart: Sea of Sorrow. LitRPG wuxia series: Book 5  (April 15th, 2020)

https://amzn.to/39cwT5u 

Warsinger: A LitRPG Dragonrider Adventure (The Archemi Online Chronicles Book 4) (May 1st, 2020)

https://amzn.to/39RC7Ut 

Onto New Releases and Reviews

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New Releases and Reviews

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A World Called Memory

A World Called Memory

-A Fantasy LitRPG Novel-

By the year is 2049 there have been a number of significant advances in medicine, technology, trade, and social reform. The modern world has improved in many ways, but Cordaen just doesn’t really fit within its constraints. Getting his hands on some illicit technology, he decides to finally take the plunge; full consciousness transfer to another world, another life, and a fresh beginning.

Cordaen has to fight for every inch of success, but he finds his new life gratifying and surprising in ways that the old one never was. Who said violence and bloodshed were never good? Under the right circumstances, it seems to be what’s actually helping him to evolve and grow, and maybe even be a better person. The intense pressure of facing death, perversely, is keeping him alive in more ways than one. He just has to watch out for others more violent and less scrupulous than he is.

Follow Cordaen’s travels as he attempts to master his new avatar and gain real understanding of A World Called Memory.

Memory will remind you of what you already know, it will tease you with the familiar; with archetypes, mythology, and fable. But it also has a fresh perspective that is unique and alive.

A Fantasy LitRPG series of great depth and colour, with a huge multi-layered game world; including a massive RPG website and an evolving database of items, lore and game statistics. AWCM has a unique combination of classes, races, class abilities, monsters, gods, hundreds of illustrated magic items, in-depth world history and lore, and vividly detailed full-colour maps.

My Opinion: 427 pages, $4.99, Available On Kindle Unlimited

A rather good slice of life story that had me interested from the very first pages. It’s set up as an upload to a fantasy RPG world but has a good bit of detail in character creation and gamer thinking. The main character is in the game world by the 5% mark and the adventures and use of RPG powers are well written, well thought out, and just fun to read. Characters are well fleshed out and there’s really good world building that makes shopping for new gear as interesting as the well written combat. 

On the game mechanic side of things, it’s fairly familiar with characters sheets, skills, magic, item descriptions, and other notifications. There’s a fair bit of crunch here, but not so much that it interrupts the flow of the story. 

Overall, I liked the balance between the fantasy story and the game mechanics and enjoyed following the MC as he went on his adventures. I hope to read another in the series soon. 

Score: 7.7 out of 10

A World Called Memory

https://amzn.to/2rE2EDB 


Gnosis : Book1: The Paladin's Quest (A LitRPG novel)

Darrell was fed up with his life. All he wanted to do is have friends play RPG’s that he had created. His in depth research took a turn when he tried to create some atmosphere.

Drawn into a fantasy world that is based on his work Darrell must survive, and level up so that he can leave.

Will Darrell be able to navigate his new existence as a Paladin and complete his quest to rid the Realm of an evil army?

With forces arrayed against him that he neither understands, nor can combat properly, his quest may be harder than he first realises.

Influenced by tabletop fantasy RPG’s, Gnosis: The Paladin’s Quest is the first book in a new LitRPG series.

Start your next adventure here!

My Opinion: 293 pages, $3.99, Available On Kindle Unlimited

A transported to a RPG world story where the RPG rules are based on a table top game, not a video game. There are character sheets, though the main characters (MC) don't gain many levels. Skills increase though so there is some progression.  The most common game mechanic seen is the passing or failing of various skills checks. You don't see the actual rolls or DCs, just whether the MCs pass or fail. There are damage notifications in fights too and there's a little class building at the beginning in the character creation section. 

Story wise, it's fairly slice life. The Mc is sent to this RPG world on behalf of a goddess after accidentally summoning her. He finds allies, goes on quests, kills monsters, and gets involved in a few plots. Some of the adventures are fun, others have more intrigue, and a few were plain. It felt like a DM was running a casual campaign where there's no big plotline, just some goals for the various characters. Decent enough.

Overall, the story was ok. I would have liked to have seen the actual number rolls, and DCs, and gotten a little more class progression. But it's not a badly told story and while I don't think I'd read a second book, this was an ok read.

Score: 7.2 out of 10

Gnosis : Book1: The Paladin's Quest (A LitRPG novel)

https://amzn.to/30jOJ29   


Skyclad (Fate's Anvil Book 1)

Morgan Mackenzie had a very bad day. First at work, then at home, and then her bathtub fell through a portal to another world, with her in it. Now she's stuck thousands of miles from any sort of civilization with nothing but the bathtub and a lace puffball scrubby. But she learned magic, so that's sorta nice. Now if only she could find some clothes..

My Opinion: 811 pages, $3.99, Not Available On Kindle Unlimited


A transported to a RPG world fantasy story. The main character (MC), Morgan arrives naked, holding only her loofah. She accidentally kills a series of monsters in her fall and not only gains several levels but a series of achievements and bonuses for doing so while naked and armed. While most of the story follows the heroine as she figures out the rules of this world, how to best survive, magical experimentation, and fights monsters, there are interludes that develop some larger world building and set up other Worldwalkers. Some readers were bothered by the number of interludes, but they all tie together towards the end.

Game mechanic wise the story is fairly crunchy with plenty of details on abilities, spells, skills, and character sheets. It was neat to see the magical experimentation and exploration of class abilities.

Overall, this does some good storytelling. I especially liked LuLu scrubby, the transformed loofah.

Score: 7.8 out of 10

Skyclad (Fate's Anvil Book 1)

https://amzn.to/2QGIhOi 

GAME WORLD: LitRPG GameLit Adventure

This is the most interesting LitRPG / GameLit story you will ever read.

Blood. Betrayal. Players. Levels. Artificial Intelligence. Death. Psychology.

Detective Malone enters Game World because his friend Diageo has been murdered. Now it’s humans against machines against artificial life. And now you’ve been given access. Can any player win? Can you win?

NOTE: This story contains LitRPG / GameLit elements such as statistics, leveling and some crafting. Furthermore, this story isn’t “light” or “simple” like some milquetoast romance. You must play to win.

CONTENT WARNING: This book contains references to human sacrifice, loss of humanity, machine supremacy, mental breakdown, artificial intelligence trauma, alcohol, Nordic music, mathematics, syringes, dental implants, megalomania, financial inequality, backdoor code hacking, sexualization of death, Canada and God Mode. You’ve been provided with fair warning.

READ AT YOUR OWN RISK: This book isn’t for children or even young adults. It includes adult language (strong profanity) and will likely offend those who are kind-hearted and gentle-of-spirit. Mature readers only.

My Opinion: 46 pages, $0.99, Available On Kindle Unlimited

This is a mess. There’s no real story as much as blocks of text that look like code notes, or a chat room transcription. There are some thrown in stat and skill increases in there, but they don’t have a reference and much like the rest of the super short text, just kinda exist. I regretted picking this up even as a KU read. 

Score: 4 out of 10

GAME WORLD: LitRPG GameLit Adventure

https://amzn.to/366kzRD  


Ian’s (Eye-Ann) Picks of the Week 

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New Segment from Ian Mitchell a long time LitRPG community member who reads and reviews as much as me. He was nice enough to agree to join the LitRPG Podcast family as a new reviewer.

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Irrelevant Jack 3

Mayor Jack is back

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020

Format: Kindle Edition

I liked the tone in this one. Nice and upbeat. A combat tower to climb. Townies to interact with. It had some smart fights and some interesting dungeon crawling. He hasn't saved the world yet, but Jack's working on it. Fun, clean, light, quick. It was like good comfort food for my mind.

Score: 8.3 out of 10

Irrelevant Jack 3

https://amzn.to/30swbgk 


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No Mistakes (World of the Changed Book #1): LitRPG Series

5 stars

Title:

Pretty intense

Review:

So many different games come to mind reading this... Fallout, Half-Life 2, even Pokemon Snap. The action and intensity keep up all the way through. When one mission is done there's another needing immediate attention. I look forward to the next one for even bigger explosions. Great start for the series. A lot of action. Not much interaction. Very much like playing a solo game.

Score: 8.2 out of 10

No Mistakes (World of the Changed Book #1): LitRPG Series

https://amzn.to/2st3LWW 



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Music Credits

"Blip Stream" "Mighty Like Us" "Big Shift" "Vivacity"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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