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Dungeon Core Online: Book One

Book 1 in the series:Dungeon Core Online

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'Dungeon Core Online: Book One' by Jonathan Smidt is a humorous and entertaining litRPG novel that follows the story of James, a high school student who unexpectedly becomes a dungeon core in a game world. is filled with witty humor, creative puns, and original monster ideas, creating a fun and engaging read for fans of the genre. Despite facing impossible odds, James navigates through the challenges of developing his dungeon while also dealing with mysteries surrounding his parents, the government, and the game itself. The writing style is fast-paced, smart, and self-aware, incorporating pop culture references and gamer puns that add depth and enjoyment to the story.

Characters:

The characters include a relatable protagonist with adolescent struggles and various unique figures that contribute to the narrative's humor and conflict.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is humorous and filled with pop culture references, though it suffers from grammatical issues that detract from the reading experience.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot follows a high school student who unexpectedly becomes a dungeon core in a virtual reality game, tackling unique challenges related to character growth and familial issues.

Setting:

The setting combines a futuristic VR world with humorous, unpredictable dungeon environments filled with imaginative creatures.

Pacing:

The pacing is mostly brisk but occasionally slows down, particularly during transitions between plot and character development.
The time with her was worth every second, and it actually took James by surprise when his world suddenly flashed white and he was no longer in his human form. Instead, he was once again floating over ...

Notes:

The main character, James, is a high school student who prefers gaming to reality.
He thinks he's signing up to be a player in a VR game, but instead becomes a dungeon core.
His dungeon is randomly assigned, leading to unpredictable levels with unique challenges.
The first level features a demonic farm with bizarre creatures like explosive sheep and killer cows.
The story incorporates humor and many pop culture references, including jokes about Monty Python.
Readers find the book fun and entertaining, despite some criticism about the writing quality and editing.
The book blends elements of litRPG and progression fantasy without feeling repetitive.
James develops relationships in the game, contrasting his real-life social challenges.
There are hints of deeper character development that may unfold in future books.
The narrative includes a unique twist: James isn't fighting for his life; it's just a game experience.

From The Publisher:

James thought he would be just another adventurer in the world's most anticipated dungeon delving VRMMORPG. But when he logs in, he soon finds out that he won't be diving the dungeon - he will be creating it. Pretty awesome right?

At least that was what he thought when he boldly chose 'Random' as his dungeon type…

Then he summoned his first mob. A fearsome, bloodthirsty demonic… Chicken.

Still, Demonic Farm Animals are the least of his worries. The person who is supposed to be teaching him the ropes is a weirdly advanced AI pixie who drinks too much and is overly fond of gambling. Oh and some mysterious figure seems to be watching and judging his every move - so signing that NDA is feeling like less and less of a solid choice.

Either way, James is up for the challenge. Even if it means building a dungeon around kamikaze sheep, enraged cows, unhygienic pigs and yes… Dickens.

At least his next randomly selected mob type can't be worse… right?

This is the revised, edited and novelized retelling of the popular Royal Road web serial Dungeon Core Online by Glyax.

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