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King of Merchants
Vincent, a man who worked at an ordinary white-collar job, stumbled across a popular video game through his co-workers. It had quickly become all the craze, everyone installing the digital copy when they returned home; playing it endlessly in their free time. Not much of a gamer, Vincent was at first reluctant, then through coercion, finally decided to buy himself a copy. He finished reading the manual before hopping in, only to be shocked upon arrival. He was in no game, and he was no longer inside the comfort of his house, or even playing on his computer. He transmigrated into a new body! It was a person sharing his same name, no less, and on a planet referred to as Obsidian.
He had somehow been transported into the video game. Equipped with nothing more than his education on Earth, he was thrown headfirst into a world with spaceships, intergalactic empires, millions of different species, weapons, cultures, and magical abilities. Dragons? They were at the bottom of the food chain in the Outerweave. Humans? There were thousands of different forms of humanity, many of them superior to the most basic variation.
How would he survive in such dire circumstances? Well, to create the largest intergalactic corporation the universe had ever seen. At least, that was his goal.
He had somehow been transported into the video game. Equipped with nothing more than his education on Earth, he was thrown headfirst into a world with spaceships, intergalactic empires, millions of different species, weapons, cultures, and magical abilities. Dragons? They were at the bottom of the food chain in the Outerweave. Humans? There were thousands of different forms of humanity, many of them superior to the most basic variation.
How would he survive in such dire circumstances? Well, to create the largest intergalactic corporation the universe had ever seen. At least, that was his goal.
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 2, 2021
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May 25, 2021
Boomer logic not game logic
The whole book reads like someones grand-dad telling you about how back in his day people just picked themselves up by their bootstraps. The main character despite being literally left for dead in a slum decides most of them are still just there because they're too lazy to get a real job. There's also a lot of pretty blatant errors "He shrugged his soldiers" and "His experience was souring." to name a couple.
The whole book reads like someones grand-dad telling you about how back in his day people just picked themselves up by their bootstraps. The main character despite being literally left for dead in a slum decides most of them are still just there because they're too lazy to get a real job. There's also a lot of pretty blatant errors "He shrugged his soldiers" and "His experience was souring." to name a couple.
May 12, 2021
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“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
By all accounts, this is a perfectly worded review. Unfortunately, some of our fellow readers are offended that I am not pouring my heart out and offering a detailed and intimate breakdown of my thoughts on the books. As such they have reported me to the authorities and I have been warned against continuing my bad behavior. I will not. So I may be banned. If so, it was a fun journey with you.
If I enjoy a book, my goal is to promote it and help the author by encouraging others to read it. I am not going to share my reasoning, thoughts on the book, or any opinions that would influence your decision to read it. I am simply saying that I liked it. I would like you to read it and make your own decision. After all, you are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
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“This was a fun book. I am glad that I read it. You should try it too.”
By all accounts, this is a perfectly worded review. Unfortunately, some of our fellow readers are offended that I am not pouring my heart out and offering a detailed and intimate breakdown of my thoughts on the books. As such they have reported me to the authorities and I have been warned against continuing my bad behavior. I will not. So I may be banned. If so, it was a fun journey with you.
If I enjoy a book, my goal is to promote it and help the author by encouraging others to read it. I am not going to share my reasoning, thoughts on the book, or any opinions that would influence your decision to read it. I am simply saying that I liked it. I would like you to read it and make your own decision. After all, you are a much better judge of what you will like than anyone here.
As always, I am open to debates and arguments, but also vain enough to seek acknowledgement, so feel free to roast me or applaud my efforts. Either is acceptable, because if you are paying attention to me then you are at least considering the book. And THAT my friends is exactly why you see my comments here.
Cheers
May 9, 2021
Interesting
This story was interesting but a little fragmented. I find a few questionable directions in the story. The MC is a merchant but then employs others to sell while he joins the military. Given a haggling skill but then all prices are paid on sticker price. Barely any of his core skills are used. MC can buy items from many worlds immediately but the just starts selling the same things as everyone else.
Despite my moaning above, I got into the story fairly easily and read it through. Just not sure that main class and title are appropriate.
This story was interesting but a little fragmented. I find a few questionable directions in the story. The MC is a merchant but then employs others to sell while he joins the military. Given a haggling skill but then all prices are paid on sticker price. Barely any of his core skills are used. MC can buy items from many worlds immediately but the just starts selling the same things as everyone else.
Despite my moaning above, I got into the story fairly easily and read it through. Just not sure that main class and title are appropriate.
May 26, 2021
Plot line is extremely jumbled and is hard to read. Needs professional editing.
I thought that this was the author’s first book and so I decided to give it a chance despite how difficult it was to ignore the bad dialog and plot devices. After about 40% I gave up and skipped to the end to make a review. I discovered that the author has other books already out and as such I am puzzled as to why his plot lines are so amateurish and stale. Anyways, I won’t be reading anymore of the authors books anytime soon.
I thought that this was the author’s first book and so I decided to give it a chance despite how difficult it was to ignore the bad dialog and plot devices. After about 40% I gave up and skipped to the end to make a review. I discovered that the author has other books already out and as such I am puzzled as to why his plot lines are so amateurish and stale. Anyways, I won’t be reading anymore of the authors books anytime soon.
July 10, 2021
Let me first say, I really enjoyed this book. I basically read it in one sitting. It has elements of both Isekai and game lit but both are a bit to little to really call it either. There are a few places that felt like reading a motivational sales book which was just . . . odd. The story is not a repeat on the same old plot. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
May 17, 2021
I see joy in the financial adventures
I wasn’t sure what to make of this book at first but it really ended up grabbing me and bringing along a truly entertaining story and world. I can’t wait for the next one!
I wasn’t sure what to make of this book at first but it really ended up grabbing me and bringing along a truly entertaining story and world. I can’t wait for the next one!
May 23, 2021
Decent but odd
3.5 stars. This book is all over the place. The title is super misleading. He goes from trader to weapons master to scientist to army guy. Also, the world seemed set in the 1600s but at the end of the book he talks about a laptop...
3.5 stars. This book is all over the place. The title is super misleading. He goes from trader to weapons master to scientist to army guy. Also, the world seemed set in the 1600s but at the end of the book he talks about a laptop...
December 27, 2021
This was surprisingly good.
I expected a rather short story with a bit of base building. But it has some good characters and the start of a solid world state. I hope to read more, and with some added depth.
I expected a rather short story with a bit of base building. But it has some good characters and the start of a solid world state. I hope to read more, and with some added depth.
July 21, 2021
This *really* needs copy-editing. And everyone either recognises his awesomeness and kisses his butt, or is a hate-filled moron too stupid to appreciate him. Which is very dull.
September 11, 2021
Definitely worth the Read
Good but with a unique perspective. I enjoy books like this were the MC has more on his mind than battle. I enjoy the merchant and crafter side of things.
Good but with a unique perspective. I enjoy books like this were the MC has more on his mind than battle. I enjoy the merchant and crafter side of things.
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March 6, 2022A different take
Not a story of just battling monsters, but of commercial and social issues among people.
Looking forward to the next book.
Not a story of just battling monsters, but of commercial and social issues among people.
Looking forward to the next book.
September 9, 2022
Liked the character and story BUT
Not enough content.
Needs editing.
Need sequel.
Author does not seem to be committed to the story.
The story has potential.
Not enough content.
Needs editing.
Need sequel.
Author does not seem to be committed to the story.
The story has potential.
February 24, 2024
It's pretty cool
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