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Ascend Online

Book 1 in the series:Ascend Online

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Ascend Online by Luke Chmilenko is a LitRPG novel that immerses readers in a virtual reality MMO world where the main character, Marcus (Lyrian), embarks on a unique gaming experience after signing up for the most advanced VR game available. The book delves into Marcus's journey of creating his character, facing challenges like battling goblins, rebuilding a town, and discovering that the game world holds more than meets the eye. The writing style of the book intricately details character creation, skills, and game mechanics, providing a rich and immersive experience for MMO gamers while also offering a fantasy adventure for general readers.

Characters:

Characters are well-developed, particularly the protagonist who embraces moral engagement with NPCs, creating a relatable and engaging cast.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style blends straightforward storytelling with lyrical dialogue, which sometimes feels overdone, though the narration enhances the experience.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot involves gamers entering a virtual reality MMO, emphasizing character development, friendships, and the realities of in-game consequences over traditional high-stakes scenarios.

Setting:

The setting is a detailed virtual MMO world filled with rich lore and complex mechanics, invoking a sense of immersion.

Pacing:

Pacing is generally slow, with detailed descriptions occasionally slowing the narrative, but this approach benefits character development.
“Rah!” I let out a loud grunt as I swung my fist through the air, feeling the telltale buzz of my haptic glove shoot up my arm as my fist passed through the jaw of the shimmering opponent in front of ...

Notes:

Ascend Online is a virtual reality MMORPG written by Luke Chmilenko.
The main character, Marcus, goes by the game name Lyrian.
Lyrian starts the game separated from his friends in a village under attack by goblins.
The world-building details in the game are praised for their depth and complexity.
The story focuses on character creation, skills, and the journey of building a town rather than traditional high-stakes battles.
Characters in the story treat NPCs as sentient beings rather than mere game elements.
There is a blend of familiar game mechanics from past MMOs and new twists that keep the gameplay interesting.
The series mentions moral freedom and the consequences of player actions in a gaming context.
The main character has an overpowered ability at the start that is adjusted in later books.
The author has received both praise and critique for his character dialogues and narrative style.
Luke Daniels provides narration for the audiobooks and is well-liked by listeners.
The story does not revolve around a harem romance, focusing instead on friendships and camaraderie among players and NPCs.
Players aim to grow their guild and make it popular within the in-game world.
Ascend Online combines elements of town building, questing, and character development in a unique way.
The author enjoys blending the real-world implications of gaming with the immersive experience of the virtual world.

From The Publisher:

Diving into a revolutionary new video game, Marcus and his friends escape a stagnant society, entering into a world that defies their wildest imaginations. But from the moment that he logs in, Marcus finds himself separated from his friends and thrown into remote village under attack by a horde of goblins.

Forced into battle, Marcus rallies the beleaguered villagers and with their help, manages to drive off the invading creatures. With the village in ruins and their supplies spoiled, the survivors desperately turn to Marcus for help in rebuilding the village.

Realizing that this game is nothing like he's ever played before, Marcus is swept up into a whirlwind of adventure as he struggles to defend his new home, quickly finding that marauding goblins are the least of his problems.

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