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If you have never given a Korean webtoon a chance and are into video games / fantasy themed anime I recommend you give omniscient reader a chance. https://m.we

If you have never given a Korean webtoon a chance and are into video games / fantasy themed anime I recommend you give omniscient reader a chance. https://m.webtoons.com/en/action/omniscient-reader/list?title_no=2154&page=1 https://m.webtoons.com/en/action/omniscient-reader/list?titl... It’s become pretty popular with Korean American streamers on Twitch and has of course spread to the rest of us via listening to them talk about it. I quite enjoyed it and hope that a Korean animated scene pops up to match the Japanese Anime one because this would be a great anime.

Retric 4y ago
I came across that one before but found it incredibly derivative and boring. The arbitrary rules apocalyptic story where MC has inside knowledge just get’s really repetitive after reading a few. The MC is kept as bland as possible for wider appeal, but the supporting characters can’t both pick up the slack and constantly be killed off to keep tension. Worse if they actually keep up with the MC’s progression then what’s the point of his primary advantage. So after a while the story just kind of slows down or falls apart. Anyway thoughts?
- aeonmyst 4y ago
  I liked it at the time due to its meta nature. Integrating suspension of disbelief as a core mechanic in its power system is very appealing for my unread ass. Reminds me of Pratchett's novels and how they handle the concept of "stories". I'd like to have more fantastical stuff to read that can take me along the ride of the author's mindset and problems while they weave their story :) Recommendations are welcome.
- GenericPoster 4y ago
  > stor[ies] where MC has inside knowledge just get’s really repetitive after reading a few. Agreed. The series may start off fun or interesting but the novelty eventually wears off and you're left with a mediocre plot and generic characters. It's as if the creators have never once thought about how their series should end, their primary goal is to keep it going as long as possible. To be honest it's rare for me to actually complete a series. I'm usually hooked after the first 3 chapters, then 10-30 chapters later and it looks like a literal carbon copy of another series. It's gotten to the point where I stock up chapters for months then I read from where I left off. If I can't remember the vast majority of the plot, then I drop it. No point wasting my time on a forgettable story

Retric 4y ago

I came across that one before but found it incredibly derivative and boring. The arbitrary rules apocalyptic story where MC has inside knowledge just get’s really repetitive after reading a few. The MC is kept as bland as possible for wider appeal, but the supporting characters can’t both pick up the slack and constantly be killed off to keep tension. Worse if they actually keep up with the MC’s progression then what’s the point of his primary advantage. So after a while the story just kind of slows down or falls apart. Anyway thoughts?

aeonmyst 4y ago
I liked it at the time due to its meta nature. Integrating suspension of disbelief as a core mechanic in its power system is very appealing for my unread ass. Reminds me of Pratchett's novels and how they handle the concept of "stories". I'd like to have more fantastical stuff to read that can take me along the ride of the author's mindset and problems while they weave their story :) Recommendations are welcome.
GenericPoster 4y ago
> stor[ies] where MC has inside knowledge just get’s really repetitive after reading a few. Agreed. The series may start off fun or interesting but the novelty eventually wears off and you're left with a mediocre plot and generic characters. It's as if the creators have never once thought about how their series should end, their primary goal is to keep it going as long as possible. To be honest it's rare for me to actually complete a series. I'm usually hooked after the first 3 chapters, then 10-30 chapters later and it looks like a literal carbon copy of another series. It's gotten to the point where I stock up chapters for months then I read from where I left off. If I can't remember the vast majority of the plot, then I drop it. No point wasting my time on a forgettable story