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Welcome to r/litrpg, the ultimate community for fans of LitRPG literature! Whether you're an avid reader, a curious newcomer, or an aspiring writer, this subreddit is the perfect hub for all things LitRPG. Dive into a world where virtual reality and gaming elements blend seamlessly with epic storytelling and immersive adventures. Share your favorite LitRPG novels, discuss character progressions, recommend hidden gems, and engage in lively conversations with like-minded enthusiasts.

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LitRPG, short for Literary Role Playing Game, is a literary genre combining the conventions of RPGs with science-fiction and fantasy novels. Games or game-like challenges form an essential part of the story and visible RPG statistics (for example strength, intelligence, damage) are a significant part of the reading experience.


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Looking for recommendations of Job and class based Litrpg

I thoroughly enjoyed the Class and Job system of the completionist chronicles. I am looking for other litrpg/progression fantasy with these.

Bonus if the book has empire/faction building as well!

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2024/05/09
00:46 UTC

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For those who read RR/Patreon a question

I have tended to save up multiple chapters to read in one go, usually a good 3 months worth. But must admit it often feels like torture during this period.

Do you read each chapter as it comes out? Save them for the weekend or do what I do?

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2024/05/09
00:41 UTC

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Looking for recommendations!

This is probably a hard/niche ask but I've been searching for a cultivation novel with a female protagonist, similar to the jade phoenix saga by D.I. Freed. One without any reborn/transmigration elements. Focus on alchemy/craft would be a bonus. Would prefer them to be intelligent/crafty. Not evil but can be ruthless. No harem elements but romance is okay but preferably not the main focus. Not specifically a novel but an example of something I dislike is dungeon core novels/the like.

Another one I'm looking for is one similar to rise of the mystic mage by Jay boyce where a character played a popular VR game, was either really good or knew a lot of information but was betrayed in some way or had an unfortunate thing happen then regressed into the past before the game released. So this time they use everything from their previous life to get ahead in the game, that one could be any gender. Would prefer them to be intelligent/crafty. Not evil/a villain but no pushover. Again, no harem but romance is okay as subplot. Would love strong friendship and character depth.

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2024/05/08
23:54 UTC

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Longest stat sheet ever

Saw Portal To Nova appreciation post and it got me thinking about a post I never made, when I finished the 3rd book there was an extremely long stat sheet at the end of the book. I started counting the minutes and turned out to be 35 minutes long!

I then opened the ebook and realized it was a whopping 22 pages long. Has any of you read a book with longer stat sheet than this?

Also just as a note, Alexander definitely has a way more justified reason for his long stat sheet and I actually think it's really simple compared to many other books with 4 page sheets that are just confusing as hell. But anyway thought it was really funny at the time.

24 Comments
2024/05/08
22:57 UTC

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Beers and Beards Giveaway result

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2024/05/08
20:33 UTC

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Need good LitRPG stories where mc is reincarnated into a novel or game.

You know the generic LitRPG stories where the protagonist reincarnates and finds themselves in either body of a worthless nobody or just transmigrate completely to the world of their favourite novel or game.

Yeah I need that but preferably something good.

It would be cool if it is set in a school or academy of sort.

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2024/05/08
20:22 UTC

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Industrial Strength Magic

So let me start off by saying I’m not really great at reviews. I was hesitant to try this book because superheroes.

However it was written by the great Macronomicon and I have enjoyed his other books in the past.

Needless to say this first book in the series was an absolute blast. Besides the character development and world building that I think every decent book should have, this book in particular was funny and chaotic. The right mix of misunderstandings, low-brow humor, didn’t see that coming, absolutely saw that coming, and mayhem. Also there is magic, numbers go up, guns go brrr, science, mad science, cyberpunk, awkward encounters, magical people, world ending eldritch beings, etc…..

I have also never had to decode binary before while reading a book. So that was fun. Pro tip don’t ignore it.

Anyways I liked it, and while it’s true that I like everything, I liked this one a lot.

Check it out

Amazon Book 1

Royal Road

20 Comments
2024/05/08
19:19 UTC

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Premade Already read spreadsheet or teirlist

I have read most of the big names and am not interested in the others and I’m having trouble finding books I like lately and if I ask for recommendations I pretty much only receive recommendations I’ve already read. So as the title states does anyone have a pre-made spreadsheet or checklist that I can use for the purposes of getting better recommendations?

6 Comments
2024/05/08
18:18 UTC

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Audiobook Narrator

So, Long time litrpg reader here - read a lot but just started getting into audiobooks because I actually found myself enjoying the experience with my 7 year old (the book was fart quest not kidding). Who are some of the communities favorite narrators?

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2024/05/08
14:55 UTC

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Any good free litrpgs on audible?

Out of tokens and I don't think I can wait a month to get my next fix.

28 Comments
2024/05/08
14:03 UTC

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How strong do you imagine each rank is as?

In the generic LitRPG Gate and and Awakened Hunters genre such as "Solo Levelling", a character's strength is determined by their rank which range from letter F/E (the weakest) to S+ (the strongest).

Here's how I personally believe how strong each rank is comparatively.

F-Rank: As strong as normal humans with some parlour tricks or special real-life skills such as judo or cartography. At peak level possesses the strength of a professional bodybuilder.

E-Rank: As strong as well-trained soldier with basic equipment. (Pistols, Military Vest and other necessary equipment)

D-Rank: As strong as a powerful wild animal such as a Hippo or a Rhinoceros.

C-Rank: As strong as a battle tank or a fighter jet.

B-Rank: As strong as a small army of soldiers.

A-Rank: As strong as an entire city of armed people.

S-rank: As strong as an entire nation or a nuclear warhead at peak level.

Tell me what do you guys think?

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2024/05/08
10:14 UTC

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Thanks for the recap!

Fucking thank you for the recaps in Primal Hunter! They are so helpful and I have no idea why they aren't more common. They get me right back into the story and they're pretty funny so yeah definitely keep doing them please

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2024/05/08
08:34 UTC

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Kindle App Class Colors Missing! (Beneath the Dragoneye Moons)

Edit: Problem "fixed". There was no issues, my head is just full of mangoes. 🤣

This may not be the best place to ask, but I figure litrpg fans will care more about this (admittedly minor) issue.

So anyway, I'm halfway through the newest Dragonseye Moons book (awesome book, btw), and I realize all the class names are now in the regular font color. I checked the Kindle app settings, and there doesn't seem to be an option regarding this. The older books in the series are now missing the wonderful colors as well.

Anyone know if there's a fix for this? I have always loved Selkie's addition of colored fonts for classes, and it's really bothering me. 😅

4 Comments
2024/05/08
03:21 UTC

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Dungeon Crawler Carl but Clean!?

Hey, everyone! I, like many others in this community, absolutely love DCC. As someone who's been an aspiring novelist since 15 (28 now and still unpublished, although I've got several WIP's), I found myself not just entertained by the story but impressed by Matt Dinniman's craft. He's truly a one of a kind.

I'm not sure I've ever laughed so hard, especially in such a grim story.

That said, some of my little cousins love to read, but they're simply too young for all the humor. Or maybe they don't think they are, but I'd feel guilty recommending it to them.

Long story short: I'm writing what I hope can be a clean alternative to DCC. I always liked how kids could read Harry Potter, but adults could still enjoy the series. That's my goal with this story. Clean language, no sex, but hopefully still a lot of action, laughter, and fun.

With that goal in mind... has anyone else thought about this before? Does anyone have any suggestions? Would anyone want to be a beta reader in the future?

Thanks, everyone! I'm going to quit lurking and start interacting here more too.

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2024/05/08
03:12 UTC

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I feel the need to apologize to J.R. Mathews. Portal to nova Roma was a great read.

I read the first Jake’s magical market way back and saw he had another series going. I made it about 20 pages in and thought it was bad. I had even mentioned my distaste for it in comments on here.

Flash forward 2 years, and after a hefty break from reading I decided to give it another go. All the turn offs at the time long forgotten until I started it over.

The ai main character that I disliked ended up being enjoyable. I still have my issues with it, like the over dependence on nanobots and severe underuse of the incomprehensible genius an ai of his caliber should be capable of. Still, I got sucked in enough to hate going to work since I couldn’t continue reading.

The world design is exciting, and I’ve got a second book to read way to late tonight so I’ll cut it short.

Thanks author man, good work👍🏼

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2024/05/08
02:43 UTC

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Looking for Books Where the MC Uses a Sword

I am looking for a new book where the MC uses a sword. I love sword play and I am really looking for something that is a bit less magic focused and more geared towards weapon use. Thanks for helping me out!

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2024/05/08
01:29 UTC

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The Games of Olympus, Theos Book 2

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2024/05/07
23:49 UTC

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Origins Redux (Available on Amazon)

Hey, about a year ago I released my first novel Origins Redux. It follows a boy named Sai as he wakes up in a world where classic books from our world have become powerful spell books known as tomes. With no memories of how he got here or what this place is, Sai sets out to unravel the secrets of this world. Along the way he is confronted by a man wielding a tome inspired by Dante’s Inferno and must fight for his life to stop him from destroying everything.

I wasn’t even sure what to let RPG was when I started writing this, but that is the genre everyone has compared it to. If this sound interesting here’s the link.

Origins: The Dreamcatcher Series. Book one https://a.co/d/0Df4WBG

2 Comments
2024/05/07
20:53 UTC

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New litRPG comic for you all to enjoy

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2024/05/07
19:20 UTC

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Valiant Comic + LitRPG?

I don't know if anyone followed Valiant Comis relaunch before DMG bought them out and repeated the error of the 90's when they were bought by Acclaim... but after 15 years away from comics, Valiant brought me me back to my youth and I loved it and got very into it.

Much in the same way as LitRPG...

So now I'm imagining the two coming together?

Anyone want to write some fanfic on RR for Valiant and LitRPG? If so, sign me up!

2 Comments
2024/05/07
19:09 UTC

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Looking for more Apocalypse survival stories recommendations (+ A Mini Tier-list)

Hello! I'm looking for recommendations for an Apocalypse setting story, primarily where the MC's world turned upside down and they were given powers to fight the upcoming threat. Also, I would prefer it if the stories are not in a long hiatus.

Here's a mini tier-list of the ones that I've already read that followed the description I stated above:

Currently reading: BuyMort

S - Apocalypse Parenting, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Engineer's Odyssey

A - Defiance of the Fall

B - Primal Hunter, The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound, The Stitched Worlds, Apocalypse Redux, Dawn of the Void, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint


S means I highly recommend it

A means its good and I go back to it from time to time

B means its decent but I'm not going out of my way to read it

26 Comments
2024/05/07
18:04 UTC

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Any non-overpower MC with a great use of limited skills?

Hey guys, love the genre but one thing that has broken me a little is the overpowered main character trope with hundreds of skills and abilities. I am just about to finish book 4 of primal hunter and I'll be honest that it bothers me how overpowered he is in comparison to everyone else. I like the book and stuff (I'll still probably finish the series because I'm a completionist at heart), but I just want something more suspenseful and creative with the limited skills someone has.

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2024/05/07
18:03 UTC

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Torn Shroud - Resonance 5 is out on Audio, Codes Available!

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2024/05/07
17:51 UTC

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Defiance of the fall

Any one get through all this series? I finished book 9 and am not sure if I should continue. Very hard for me stay focused. Idk if it's just me. This story line Has been 90 percent skill explanations , and 10% story line. Also can't stand the usage of the word however every other sentence. Should I crawl through the rest of the series?

81 Comments
2024/05/07
17:43 UTC

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Homeownership Can be Murder! Hearthomancy Vol. 2 -- Out now on Amazon Kindle and Ku!

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2024/05/07
16:57 UTC

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The Alchemist 2 is live on Amazon! Link in reply!

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2024/05/07
16:55 UTC

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We're DYING for you to hear the latest installment from Ravensdagger, Justin Thomas James, Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott, Gary Furlong, and Dorrie Sacks...

17 Comments
2024/05/07
16:16 UTC

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From the Author of Deadworld Isekai and Demon World Boba Shop: How to Survive at the End of the World #2 now up on KU/Amazon!

https://preview.redd.it/a35zljsbs0zc1.jpg?width=674&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3be64bd9aa7aeef1a85c81898540bc96be9fea72

TLDR: We are releasing the second book in the How to Survive at the End of the World (Action LitRPG, slow progression, no harem, no romance) series here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D395HH7P

I'm RC Joshua, the author of Deadworld Isekai, Demon World Boba Shop, and How to Survive at the End of the World.We've just released book 2 of How to Survive at the End of the World, and are super, super psyched about it. The first one is doing well, and we are doing our best to push out the third book in the the trilogy and get it published by the end of next month.

HTSATEOTW Follows Sean Lawrence, a guy kicked out of our normal, non-system current time deep into a System Apocalypse future. Both books one and two follow his efforts to keep himself from dying as he makes a long-shot bet to save what's left of Earth.

The series itself is about making the best of a garbage generalist class, using versatility to counter power, and generally skidding from one problem to the next in an unsafe and unfamiliar environment. It's about getting tossed into the deep end of a pool without water and learning to swim anyway.

The early days of a release are a whole thing, it turns out, and if you can see your way into reviewing this on Amazon or Goodreads once you've read it, I would be humbly and profoundly thankful.

4 Comments
2024/05/07
15:07 UTC

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