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The Mechanical Crafter #2
The Mechanical Crafter 2
He was given another chance at life and from the infinite possibilities available he chose to come back as a mechanical man, a Metalman, named Repair.
In book 1, Repair explored a new world, defeated deadly mutated dungeon monsters, overcame the opposition of the gnomes that revived him, and foiled the scheme to kill his best friend, a goblin named Greebo.
Now, the Metalman will have to prove himself worthy of becoming the Gnome Research Institute’s champion, or he’ll spend the next decade as a virtual slave to them. Add to that the machinations of a greedy Guild Master that may destroy the hard-earned legacy of Greebo’s family and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Full of action, adventure, and of course crafting. Join Repair on his adventure through this strange fantasy world where magic and technology meet. He’ll dive into the city’s dungeon to kill monsters for XP, learn to craft technology the city has never seen, and make friends to overcome the challenges he faces. Because if he doesn’t become more powerful, he’ll lose his freedom and everything that he’s worked for, including the lives of his friends.
The Mechanical Crafter is a LitRPG adventure.
In book 1, Repair explored a new world, defeated deadly mutated dungeon monsters, overcame the opposition of the gnomes that revived him, and foiled the scheme to kill his best friend, a goblin named Greebo.
Now, the Metalman will have to prove himself worthy of becoming the Gnome Research Institute’s champion, or he’ll spend the next decade as a virtual slave to them. Add to that the machinations of a greedy Guild Master that may destroy the hard-earned legacy of Greebo’s family and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Full of action, adventure, and of course crafting. Join Repair on his adventure through this strange fantasy world where magic and technology meet. He’ll dive into the city’s dungeon to kill monsters for XP, learn to craft technology the city has never seen, and make friends to overcome the challenges he faces. Because if he doesn’t become more powerful, he’ll lose his freedom and everything that he’s worked for, including the lives of his friends.
The Mechanical Crafter is a LitRPG adventure.
688 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 10, 2020
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July 26, 2020
Book two
First I would like to say that the story is interesting but execution is flawed.
Mistakes: I found three mistakes, but the start of chapter 15 is an exact copy of an earlier chapter. Also the retelling of details of things learned or how a character was met just a few chapters earlier are a cheap trick to boost the page count. It would be different if it was something or someone from an earlier book, but as it is it was completely unnecessary.
Plot: Lots of dungeon diving and monster fighting. Good detail was given on crafting as well.
Characters: Can anyone explain why women are so attracted to a robot? It makes zero sense and there is zero reason for it. Friends yes but not a relationship type of attraction.
5/10
First I would like to say that the story is interesting but execution is flawed.
Mistakes: I found three mistakes, but the start of chapter 15 is an exact copy of an earlier chapter. Also the retelling of details of things learned or how a character was met just a few chapters earlier are a cheap trick to boost the page count. It would be different if it was something or someone from an earlier book, but as it is it was completely unnecessary.
Plot: Lots of dungeon diving and monster fighting. Good detail was given on crafting as well.
Characters: Can anyone explain why women are so attracted to a robot? It makes zero sense and there is zero reason for it. Friends yes but not a relationship type of attraction.
5/10
August 18, 2020
3.25☆
September 25, 2020
Long and drawn out
There is way too much Exposition and repetition in this story. The main character is probably the most underpowered protagonist in a litrpg I've ever read. When the story finally kicks in the entire tenor of it changes from sort of a slice of Life 2 fighting a dark evil villain. It was jarring and ultimately unsatisfying
There is way too much Exposition and repetition in this story. The main character is probably the most underpowered protagonist in a litrpg I've ever read. When the story finally kicks in the entire tenor of it changes from sort of a slice of Life 2 fighting a dark evil villain. It was jarring and ultimately unsatisfying
September 15, 2022
Floor Matt would still be a better name for the main character Repair. Gives everything up at the first chance, lets the research gnomes walk all over him without reason or cause, same with the "bandits" in the dungeon, same with anything else that asks.. If Repair would work solely to reach his goals, instead of giving half his time, loot, money to Greebo, the rest of the Goblins and the rest of the characters in this fantasy-isekai (reincarnated into an organic robot series). The processes and run-arounds do not make much sense. Repair spends close to a month to develop a flintlock rifle that does 8-12 damage, instead of making explosives that would kill off his opponents, poisons that would debuff or paralyze, or other weapons or devices that would create more damage/mortal wounds, without them being so complicated to manufacture, aim, use, maintain.
Repair cannot be more fragile or servile. He’s the biggest robot wimp/inept/push-over in that other world, for sure, all thanks to the author. What is the point of creating such a push-over weakling? The author constantly writes checks that Repair, his main character is unable to cash. Spends resources and time on things that are irrelevant, like watching his acquaintances eat and drink, and is never ever getting his money or time back. It is nonsensical, illogical and senseless.
The author has yet to learn that sapience is the ability to reason and think, while sentience is the ability to feel or show emotions. Any animal or monster is sentient while only advanced beings prove sapience. Having a robot that has tree parts as his own parts, makes the robot an organic robot. Because trees are biological organic, have cells and live, before Repair kills to use the parts of the trees to repair his body.
The author enjoys killing off the Manny side character in the worst possible ways. There is something wrong with an author that tortures and violently kills off the characters he creates without any remorse or ethical consequences.
Repair cannot be more fragile or servile. He’s the biggest robot wimp/inept/push-over in that other world, for sure, all thanks to the author. What is the point of creating such a push-over weakling? The author constantly writes checks that Repair, his main character is unable to cash. Spends resources and time on things that are irrelevant, like watching his acquaintances eat and drink, and is never ever getting his money or time back. It is nonsensical, illogical and senseless.
The author has yet to learn that sapience is the ability to reason and think, while sentience is the ability to feel or show emotions. Any animal or monster is sentient while only advanced beings prove sapience. Having a robot that has tree parts as his own parts, makes the robot an organic robot. Because trees are biological organic, have cells and live, before Repair kills to use the parts of the trees to repair his body.
The author enjoys killing off the Manny side character in the worst possible ways. There is something wrong with an author that tortures and violently kills off the characters he creates without any remorse or ethical consequences.
July 10, 2022
Being someone’s property is great motivator pushing Repair onward
Repair has gained levels, learned more about his new world and found that he is infinitely unhappy being labeled someone’s property. The gnomes give him a way to free himself and pay back his enormous debt that is over 23,000 gold.
He is going to use everything he can to succeed and the gnomish research institute will have to support him in their ultimate research warrior competition. Which if he wins they promised to clear his debt and help him attain autonomy and ownership of himself.
With his goblins friends and some new friends it hey make in the dungeon, he’s trying to advance himself, his skills and abilities, as well as earn enough to fix himself after battling in the dungeon.
Meanwhile some of the gnomes are against him, especially an acidic fellow who wants to represent the gnomes in the contest. While other gnomes and beings are fascinated with Repair and his Metalman body, some of those could cause trouble that even the gnomes can’t protect him from. Which means if he wants to be free, he has to grow stronger fast!
Using his knowledge from his previous life on earth, our hero crafts his way to more strength in true artificer fashion!
Repair has gained levels, learned more about his new world and found that he is infinitely unhappy being labeled someone’s property. The gnomes give him a way to free himself and pay back his enormous debt that is over 23,000 gold.
He is going to use everything he can to succeed and the gnomish research institute will have to support him in their ultimate research warrior competition. Which if he wins they promised to clear his debt and help him attain autonomy and ownership of himself.
With his goblins friends and some new friends it hey make in the dungeon, he’s trying to advance himself, his skills and abilities, as well as earn enough to fix himself after battling in the dungeon.
Meanwhile some of the gnomes are against him, especially an acidic fellow who wants to represent the gnomes in the contest. While other gnomes and beings are fascinated with Repair and his Metalman body, some of those could cause trouble that even the gnomes can’t protect him from. Which means if he wants to be free, he has to grow stronger fast!
Using his knowledge from his previous life on earth, our hero crafts his way to more strength in true artificer fashion!
August 9, 2020
Alert
First, my review: “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Over the past year it has become apparent that my reviews are somewhat antagonistic and I apologize to those of you that have taken offense. I think I had hoped to change peoples’ minds about reviewing works of art and that seems to have backfired spectacularly. However, I am still going to be true to myself and write what I believe.
To the author: Thank you for this chance to escape reality and enjoy the world you created! Keep up the good work.
To my fellow reviewers: Messaging me and reviewing my reviews is as productive as trying to shovel water out of the ocean. Stop. I get it. Let’s just all live peacefully.
To potential readers: Art needs to be experienced at an individual level. You are the only one that can determine what you like and don’t like. Don’t let others make that decision for you. You should definitely read the book and completely ignore all of the reviews. You are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
Cheers
First, my review: “This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
Over the past year it has become apparent that my reviews are somewhat antagonistic and I apologize to those of you that have taken offense. I think I had hoped to change peoples’ minds about reviewing works of art and that seems to have backfired spectacularly. However, I am still going to be true to myself and write what I believe.
To the author: Thank you for this chance to escape reality and enjoy the world you created! Keep up the good work.
To my fellow reviewers: Messaging me and reviewing my reviews is as productive as trying to shovel water out of the ocean. Stop. I get it. Let’s just all live peacefully.
To potential readers: Art needs to be experienced at an individual level. You are the only one that can determine what you like and don’t like. Don’t let others make that decision for you. You should definitely read the book and completely ignore all of the reviews. You are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
Cheers
August 3, 2020
Fun
Repair continues to grow powerful and the world slowly grows in depth. This is a fun continuation of the last book. There are numerous half finished edits and the first paragraphs of chapters 14 & 15 are the same. Still no worries, it doesn’t get in the way. However, the MC doesn’t grow as a person; he treats his friends almost as support, focuses to distraction on his social status, and feels a hair away from lecturing the reader. He’s annoying, it shows your invested if he gets to you. Time and it’s descriptions seem to allow more to happen than one would think. In the end though; the arc plot progressed, the book plot was resolved, characters were fleshed out, and there were gratuitous LitRPG references that make you laugh. Enjoy.
Repair continues to grow powerful and the world slowly grows in depth. This is a fun continuation of the last book. There are numerous half finished edits and the first paragraphs of chapters 14 & 15 are the same. Still no worries, it doesn’t get in the way. However, the MC doesn’t grow as a person; he treats his friends almost as support, focuses to distraction on his social status, and feels a hair away from lecturing the reader. He’s annoying, it shows your invested if he gets to you. Time and it’s descriptions seem to allow more to happen than one would think. In the end though; the arc plot progressed, the book plot was resolved, characters were fleshed out, and there were gratuitous LitRPG references that make you laugh. Enjoy.
August 8, 2021
Picks up with lots of action
So the gnomes have tried to sabotage repair again but this time he gathers his friends together and they start racking up the so by smarts , as repair gets stronger and to better embrace his abilities he gets involved with his goblin friends guild problems. They set out and discover the guild master is using certain scavengers to do things that are against what the guild charter states. Things come to a head and with a little help from the witch all is settled. Finally repair returns to the gnomes and when the council states that he will be the representative in the great contest the one asshat challenges repair to a duel which repair wins. Hope the next in series is coming soon.
So the gnomes have tried to sabotage repair again but this time he gathers his friends together and they start racking up the so by smarts , as repair gets stronger and to better embrace his abilities he gets involved with his goblin friends guild problems. They set out and discover the guild master is using certain scavengers to do things that are against what the guild charter states. Things come to a head and with a little help from the witch all is settled. Finally repair returns to the gnomes and when the council states that he will be the representative in the great contest the one asshat challenges repair to a duel which repair wins. Hope the next in series is coming soon.
September 4, 2020
Mr Reviewer Wrote a Awesome Story
This story of a guy who was reincarnated into a metalman artificer crafter in a Gamelit world was fantastic. The only thing I was slightly frustrated with was the guy was supposed to be a gamer and an engineer but didn’t use that knowledge more. If he could review all his memories, why hasn’t he returned to his college year’s for more designs? Great read nonetheless
This story of a guy who was reincarnated into a metalman artificer crafter in a Gamelit world was fantastic. The only thing I was slightly frustrated with was the guy was supposed to be a gamer and an engineer but didn’t use that knowledge more. If he could review all his memories, why hasn’t he returned to his college year’s for more designs? Great read nonetheless
September 27, 2020
Good follow up book
Good second book to the series. Enjoyable characters and good progression. There is a bit of the unrealistic goals needed to be achieved by the MC which may require a minor hail mary. The author is not afraid to take big steps to change characters and support characters. I enjoy the series and hope more books are coming soon.Repair is an interesting character in this genre and I enjoy seen what new things he can do.
Good second book to the series. Enjoyable characters and good progression. There is a bit of the unrealistic goals needed to be achieved by the MC which may require a minor hail mary. The author is not afraid to take big steps to change characters and support characters. I enjoy the series and hope more books are coming soon.Repair is an interesting character in this genre and I enjoy seen what new things he can do.
July 30, 2020
Keeps getting better
Book 2 was really well done. It has more character progression. Showcases some of the MC’s “old world” knowledge being put to good use. The gradual progression is nice to see. I like the descriptive chapter names throughout.
The author does a great job with this one as has with his other works I’ve read so far. Quite the enjoyable read. Thanks.
Book 2 was really well done. It has more character progression. Showcases some of the MC’s “old world” knowledge being put to good use. The gradual progression is nice to see. I like the descriptive chapter names throughout.
The author does a great job with this one as has with his other works I’ve read so far. Quite the enjoyable read. Thanks.
August 3, 2020
Amazballs
I have never fallen into a story as much as I have with this series. The story is so well written and the characters are so believable. I now have to wait until the next book comes out. I wish the author to hurry up but also to take his time so that series loses any of it magic.
I have never fallen into a story as much as I have with this series. The story is so well written and the characters are so believable. I now have to wait until the next book comes out. I wish the author to hurry up but also to take his time so that series loses any of it magic.
August 4, 2020
Great book 2! Everything great about book 1 continued
This story is really great. I recommend it for fans of the genre, as the mechanical main character has all the fun gamelit components you look for within this genre...
Crafting? Yep.
Group dynamic? Yep.
Fighting cool critters? Yep.
Cool class abilities? Yesssss!
This story is really great. I recommend it for fans of the genre, as the mechanical main character has all the fun gamelit components you look for within this genre...
Crafting? Yep.
Group dynamic? Yep.
Fighting cool critters? Yep.
Cool class abilities? Yesssss!
August 6, 2020
Enjoyed this one as much as the predecessor
Often second books are not as strong as the first one, but this one delivers! I enjoyed the world and the LiTRPG rules. It was logical in itself and there were no dealbreakers or plotholes.
The Editing was good.
I am looking forward to the next one in the series.
Often second books are not as strong as the first one, but this one delivers! I enjoyed the world and the LiTRPG rules. It was logical in itself and there were no dealbreakers or plotholes.
The Editing was good.
I am looking forward to the next one in the series.
August 10, 2020
Even better than the first
First off, this one is a little beefier and took me longer to finish than usual—which just meant there was more to enjoy. Love the references to Dadkrouta, ass over teakettle and Ludus Inc Mining Co. the whole book was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Can’t wait for book 3
First off, this one is a little beefier and took me longer to finish than usual—which just meant there was more to enjoy. Love the references to Dadkrouta, ass over teakettle and Ludus Inc Mining Co. the whole book was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Can’t wait for book 3
September 13, 2020
Damn fine book
So here's what I liked about this book. The puns were nice. The head nods to other authors in the genre. The crafting. Now here's what I didn't like. The pacing was not consistent through the book. Not enough crafting. The persistent low levels. But other than that I am quite a fan of this series and will continue as new books are released.
So here's what I liked about this book. The puns were nice. The head nods to other authors in the genre. The crafting. Now here's what I didn't like. The pacing was not consistent through the book. Not enough crafting. The persistent low levels. But other than that I am quite a fan of this series and will continue as new books are released.
July 17, 2022
Unique approach and interesting storyline
Exploring this world from the perspective of the Mechanical Crafter is a treat and manages to thread a number of plots together successfully. Having read a hundred or more LitRPG, fantasy, and related bits, this series is a unique and refreshing journey. Thx.
Exploring this world from the perspective of the Mechanical Crafter is a treat and manages to thread a number of plots together successfully. Having read a hundred or more LitRPG, fantasy, and related bits, this series is a unique and refreshing journey. Thx.
May 30, 2023
Gaining Strength & Fighting for Life
Our metalman must get stronger to prove that he is worthy to be the Research Institutes Champion or become their test servant and at the same time find the evil darkness growing in the dungeons.
He gains a pet and also has some fun while working his butt off.
Good read, took 5 days
Our metalman must get stronger to prove that he is worthy to be the Research Institutes Champion or become their test servant and at the same time find the evil darkness growing in the dungeons.
He gains a pet and also has some fun while working his butt off.
Good read, took 5 days
July 26, 2020
Liked it
Second book is even better than the 1st one. Can't wait for the third book. Definitely recommend this series. Fast paced page turner with interesting characters that you can instantly root for
Second book is even better than the 1st one. Can't wait for the third book. Definitely recommend this series. Fast paced page turner with interesting characters that you can instantly root for
August 4, 2020
A clear improvement from the first book in terms of both plot and pacing. The series may be a bit slow for some, as this is more of a transitive journey iteration on the series than a climax or resolution.
August 9, 2020
Such a good series.
Interesting and exciting mix of
Crafting and combat. Three dimensional characters with real stakes. Surprising and exciting conclusion. Can’t wait for book 3.
Interesting and exciting mix of
Crafting and combat. Three dimensional characters with real stakes. Surprising and exciting conclusion. Can’t wait for book 3.
August 16, 2020
Awesome story!
Such an amazing story!! It was so much fun to read and follow Repair as he fought, crafted, and invented his way towards his goals. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Such an amazing story!! It was so much fun to read and follow Repair as he fought, crafted, and invented his way towards his goals. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
October 23, 2020
I feel a little bit weird for being one of the few readers that didn't really enjoy the tedious nature of the MC's growth. Some fun magical crafter ideas and concepts, interesting fights, magic (LitRPG, come on!), yet ultimately unsatisfactory. Not as good as the first book
January 7, 2021
A touch less language for a fifth star
Well written, imaginative, fast-paced. Very good character development and interactions. First I've read of RA Mejia's works. Easy to recommend.
Well written, imaginative, fast-paced. Very good character development and interactions. First I've read of RA Mejia's works. Easy to recommend.
January 27, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I love this series so far. I cannot wait for the next one. The primary character is engaging. The side characters are awesome. The annoying gnome makes you despise him. I like it.
I love this series so far. I cannot wait for the next one. The primary character is engaging. The side characters are awesome. The annoying gnome makes you despise him. I like it.
July 26, 2020
Fun read!
This is a very fun series and I love the new take on litrpg. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!
This is a very fun series and I love the new take on litrpg. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!
July 28, 2020
Better than the book 1.
I liked this much more than the interesting, but slower book 1. Good character development and seamlessly adding to the plot line.
I liked this much more than the interesting, but slower book 1. Good character development and seamlessly adding to the plot line.
July 28, 2020
Good book
I enjoyed the added progression and the expansion of the depth of the world. I'm excited to see what comes next.
I enjoyed the added progression and the expansion of the depth of the world. I'm excited to see what comes next.
July 29, 2020
Good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and would recommend it highly to anyone that like litRPG, crafting and action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and would recommend it highly to anyone that like litRPG, crafting and action.
July 30, 2020
Love this series
The world setting is awesome and the characters are very relatable and well written. Felt bad when any die. Keep us the great writing!
The world setting is awesome and the characters are very relatable and well written. Felt bad when any die. Keep us the great writing!
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