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Noobtown #5
Noob Game Plus
What happened? The last thing Jim remembered was being tossed unceremoniously through the Demon Door. Now, he's right back where he first started his adventure, sans demon and badger. Jim's got to make some fast choices if he has any hope of making it back to Windfall and defeating Charles. But after Jarra's death, is Windfall even what he wants anymore?
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First published February 22, 2021
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April 8, 2021
For me this has to be the strongest instalment in the series. We finally get to see more of the world outside of Windfall, get introduced to a couple cool new characters and the plot is strong from the get go. Coupled with the more serious tone it's just... *chefskiss*
March 2, 2021
Rating 4.0 stars
I enjoyed this one more than I thought I would. Some of the jokes that I felt were over the top in the previous books were more funny in this one. I laughed out loud with the puma checks that were done in this book. Jim was pushed through the demon door and now he is a remort. He keeps most of his skills from his previous build but loses all his levels and now has to pick a new class. The same glitch from before applies and he has more than one class but not all the same ones. He comes back to the world and immediately ends up in a cell. He escapes and helps the princess escape her cell as well. His only goal is to get back the Windfall. He just has to escape the people chasing him and the princess and try to get Shart back. I liked the first half of the book better than the second half. The goals were much more straight forward. In the second half of the book Jim had too many things to deal with I did like the change of pace in this book. Jim was alone, away from Windfall for the whole book. He/We didn't have to deal with the emotions from the loss of Jarra and what happened to the rest of the town. I guess we will find out what happened to the town in the next book.
I enjoyed this one more than I thought I would. Some of the jokes that I felt were over the top in the previous books were more funny in this one. I laughed out loud with the puma checks that were done in this book. Jim was pushed through the demon door and now he is a remort. He keeps most of his skills from his previous build but loses all his levels and now has to pick a new class. The same glitch from before applies and he has more than one class but not all the same ones. He comes back to the world and immediately ends up in a cell. He escapes and helps the princess escape her cell as well. His only goal is to get back the Windfall. He just has to escape the people chasing him and the princess and try to get Shart back. I liked the first half of the book better than the second half. The goals were much more straight forward. In the second half of the book Jim had too many things to deal with I did like the change of pace in this book. Jim was alone, away from Windfall for the whole book. He/We didn't have to deal with the emotions from the loss of Jarra and what happened to the rest of the town. I guess we will find out what happened to the town in the next book.
February 25, 2021
Wow!!!! Best in the series....so far I would give it 10 stars if I could.
I really love this series and am enjoying the ride. This book elevated the series to a new level, with some new details and advancement of the story. The jokes had me laughing and wincing at times. Who doesn't love a good dad joke, even the painful ones. The writer is getting stronger in his craft which is why I think it is the best in the series so far. I truly had a great time reading it and couldn't put it down.
I really love this series and am enjoying the ride. This book elevated the series to a new level, with some new details and advancement of the story. The jokes had me laughing and wincing at times. Who doesn't love a good dad joke, even the painful ones. The writer is getting stronger in his craft which is why I think it is the best in the series so far. I truly had a great time reading it and couldn't put it down.
September 3, 2024
4.5 stars. I missed the rest of the crew in this one.
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January 29, 2024
Noob Game Plus (Noobtown, #5) by Ryan Rimmel
Noob Game Plus is the fifth installment in Ryan Rimmel's Noobtown series, but unfortunately, it fails to level up to the standards set by its predecessors. Rimmel's attempt to breathe new life into the series falls flat, resulting in a lackluster addition to the franchise.
Rimmel's writing feels stale and uninspired, lacking the spark that once made the series so engaging.
Despite its promise of new adventures and challenges for protagonist Joe, Noob Game Plus suffers from a lack of innovation and creativity. The plot meanders aimlessly, with little sense of direction or purpose, and the character development feels shallow and unconvincing.
Rating: ⭐⭐ (2/5)
Die-hard fans of the series may find some enjoyment in revisiting familiar characters and settings, but for others, Noob Game Plus is little more than a forgettable entry in an otherwise promising franchise.
June 29, 2021
Notes:
Overall, great narration & solid story parts. I wasn't sure if I would like what happened in this one but it turned out okay. The ending is bland vs all the stuff that happened between the start & finish. Next book should be great for active scenes.
Overall, great narration & solid story parts. I wasn't sure if I would like what happened in this one but it turned out okay. The ending is bland vs all the stuff that happened between the start & finish. Next book should be great for active scenes.
December 29, 2023
silly and funny, great light read
February 24, 2021
Book five
Mistakes: I didn't find anything wrong with this book.
Plot: Starting over is hard do......or is it?
Characters: Got a couple of good laughs out of their antics.
8/10
Mistakes: I didn't find anything wrong with this book.
Plot: Starting over is hard do......or is it?
Characters: Got a couple of good laughs out of their antics.
8/10
March 3, 2021
Noob Game Plus is another great entry in the series. Noobtown was one of the first GameLit series I checked out after getting my Kindle Paperwhite last year. I'd been on a long hiatus from reading anything in novel/book format, mainly just playing video games and checking out various isekai and cultivation mangas. When first I found out about goodreads and then this GameLit genre, Noobtown was a series I marked as a "must read" and I've enjoyed all 5 books so far.
Though nearly everything I've read has got a 4 or 5 star rating, this is the first time I felt compelled to jot down a review, such as it is. Loved the old characters making their returns, loved the new characters as they were introduced, and enjoyed the pacing of the story as a good way for the reader to recover from the events ending book 4. Now to wait for book 6 to hopefully arrive sometime later this year.
Though nearly everything I've read has got a 4 or 5 star rating, this is the first time I felt compelled to jot down a review, such as it is. Loved the old characters making their returns, loved the new characters as they were introduced, and enjoyed the pacing of the story as a good way for the reader to recover from the events ending book 4. Now to wait for book 6 to hopefully arrive sometime later this year.
May 24, 2025
This novel is basically a side quest, but it’s one of the best novels in the series so far. I want to really like this series, but I keep finding myself more and more annoyed by narrative decisions and mistakes.
First, I have to say I love the humor of this series. It’s mostly really well done. It’s not just jokes but running gags and even world/magic building/plot elements that are what make the humor stand out compared to other series. Such as the MC getting a skill for Improvised Weapons. On the surface this could mean turning a length of leather into a whip, but in this book he also uses cabbages combined with a volleyball skill to rain volley serves on an opponent. That’s really clever and allows for a lot of fun down the line.
There are also plenty of conventional jokes and Dad Jokes. And it’s one of the author’s favorite, go-to types of Dad jokes that really annoys me every single time. That is making jokes based on English homophones, meaning words in English that have the same, or roughly the same, pronunciation being used in place of the other words. Considering the author has stated multiple times they don’t speak English on Ordinal, the jokes make no sense. The odds of the two words having the same pronunciation in another language are astronomical when considering this language evolved on a different planet.
There is also a matter of the constant American cultural references in this world. At first, those were equally as bad, but because we discovered the ancient hero was from Earth, and that he’s worshipped basically as a god in this time period and his legends are numerous, it makes sense in context why there are these references. Even to the point of why spells have certain verbal activations since this hero discovered most of these spells himself and himself was a massive jokester.
The author could have made the language-based jokes worked easily and not been a stretch by simply establishing the language spoken is a form of English because of the influence of this very ancient hero. But he doesn’t. So to me, there’s only two explanations for this. One, this world isn’t real. It’s a fever dream of a coma patient or something. That would explain the dream-like silliness and bizarreness of much of the world building and the jokes that don’t make sense. The other is simply the author doesn’t care and it’s simply sloppy writing.
The other glaring issue is narrative contradictions. In the last book, the author stated one could only gain one level per engagement, yet in the second book the MC got a dozen levels across four classes in one engagement. In this book, the MC makes an impulsive decision on picking his deity for his cleric class. He superficially examines each god and goes with the one for Badgers without any real consideration of the pros and cons. He’s even chided for this by his familiar. Then a few chapters later, he’s chastised by both his familiar and his companion for taking too long to make a decision, claiming he’s always does this and is indecisive. So which is it? It’s both actually, according the the narrative.
Other weird choices are when he comes across two ducal armies. One is spelled Duchal by the system, which is a misspelling, but grammar, spelling and other issues are common in these books. The other is Duchall. One is the army of a Duke, the other of a Duchess. Apparently the author’s intentions was to distinguish between the male and female ducal forces. But his explanation makes no sense. He states they do this on ordinal as a progressive element of their more sexually egalitarian cultures since magic balances them out. First problem is it appears the distinction is in spelling not pronunciation so how is this really a cultural distinction? It’s like saying a Cing is a female King, they’re both still called King no matter how you spell it. The second is drawing a distinction between the sexes progressive? You’re making a difference where earlier there was none, that’s the opposite of progressive.
All that said, the framework of this series is really strong. The plot, though superficially boilerplate fantasy, is elevated by some interesting hijinks, such as the ancient hero having become the ancient bad guy despite still being worshipped as a hero which ironically powers his class. The story itself is elevated by its cool magic system, its world building, its characters and the humor. Progression is a constant in this series, never letting off the gas.
We also saw in this novel, the MC contradict his character as a person after losing someone he was responsible for and having a burgeoning relationship with. We saw him embrace this change in perspective annd ultimately how he rejects it in favor of staying true to himself. That in itself is a great example of character development, but made better because we can also apply this to our ancient hero. And we can see how he came to become the thing he fought against.
In short, I am loving virtually everything about this series, but the contradictions and out of context jokes are very immersion breaking. The author does humor so well, as I’ve said, so it’s sad to see that in order to make the cheesiest of those jokes, the most worthless of those jokes that none of us would miss if he cut, he throws away the cohesiveness of his story. And even if this story is all in the MC’s mind, the fact we don’t understand that at this point in the series doesn’t change how these issues make us feel while reading it. So if it all turns out to be in-context and to all make sense in the end, it’s still the wrong narrative choice.
First, I have to say I love the humor of this series. It’s mostly really well done. It’s not just jokes but running gags and even world/magic building/plot elements that are what make the humor stand out compared to other series. Such as the MC getting a skill for Improvised Weapons. On the surface this could mean turning a length of leather into a whip, but in this book he also uses cabbages combined with a volleyball skill to rain volley serves on an opponent. That’s really clever and allows for a lot of fun down the line.
There are also plenty of conventional jokes and Dad Jokes. And it’s one of the author’s favorite, go-to types of Dad jokes that really annoys me every single time. That is making jokes based on English homophones, meaning words in English that have the same, or roughly the same, pronunciation being used in place of the other words. Considering the author has stated multiple times they don’t speak English on Ordinal, the jokes make no sense. The odds of the two words having the same pronunciation in another language are astronomical when considering this language evolved on a different planet.
There is also a matter of the constant American cultural references in this world. At first, those were equally as bad, but because we discovered the ancient hero was from Earth, and that he’s worshipped basically as a god in this time period and his legends are numerous, it makes sense in context why there are these references. Even to the point of why spells have certain verbal activations since this hero discovered most of these spells himself and himself was a massive jokester.
The author could have made the language-based jokes worked easily and not been a stretch by simply establishing the language spoken is a form of English because of the influence of this very ancient hero. But he doesn’t. So to me, there’s only two explanations for this. One, this world isn’t real. It’s a fever dream of a coma patient or something. That would explain the dream-like silliness and bizarreness of much of the world building and the jokes that don’t make sense. The other is simply the author doesn’t care and it’s simply sloppy writing.
The other glaring issue is narrative contradictions. In the last book, the author stated one could only gain one level per engagement, yet in the second book the MC got a dozen levels across four classes in one engagement. In this book, the MC makes an impulsive decision on picking his deity for his cleric class. He superficially examines each god and goes with the one for Badgers without any real consideration of the pros and cons. He’s even chided for this by his familiar. Then a few chapters later, he’s chastised by both his familiar and his companion for taking too long to make a decision, claiming he’s always does this and is indecisive. So which is it? It’s both actually, according the the narrative.
Other weird choices are when he comes across two ducal armies. One is spelled Duchal by the system, which is a misspelling, but grammar, spelling and other issues are common in these books. The other is Duchall. One is the army of a Duke, the other of a Duchess. Apparently the author’s intentions was to distinguish between the male and female ducal forces. But his explanation makes no sense. He states they do this on ordinal as a progressive element of their more sexually egalitarian cultures since magic balances them out. First problem is it appears the distinction is in spelling not pronunciation so how is this really a cultural distinction? It’s like saying a Cing is a female King, they’re both still called King no matter how you spell it. The second is drawing a distinction between the sexes progressive? You’re making a difference where earlier there was none, that’s the opposite of progressive.
All that said, the framework of this series is really strong. The plot, though superficially boilerplate fantasy, is elevated by some interesting hijinks, such as the ancient hero having become the ancient bad guy despite still being worshipped as a hero which ironically powers his class. The story itself is elevated by its cool magic system, its world building, its characters and the humor. Progression is a constant in this series, never letting off the gas.
We also saw in this novel, the MC contradict his character as a person after losing someone he was responsible for and having a burgeoning relationship with. We saw him embrace this change in perspective annd ultimately how he rejects it in favor of staying true to himself. That in itself is a great example of character development, but made better because we can also apply this to our ancient hero. And we can see how he came to become the thing he fought against.
In short, I am loving virtually everything about this series, but the contradictions and out of context jokes are very immersion breaking. The author does humor so well, as I’ve said, so it’s sad to see that in order to make the cheesiest of those jokes, the most worthless of those jokes that none of us would miss if he cut, he throws away the cohesiveness of his story. And even if this story is all in the MC’s mind, the fact we don’t understand that at this point in the series doesn’t change how these issues make us feel while reading it. So if it all turns out to be in-context and to all make sense in the end, it’s still the wrong narrative choice.
November 2, 2023
Noobtown #5: Noob Game Plus by Ryan Rimmel shows a marked improvement in writing style and context provision, making the narrative easier to follow and more engaging for the reader. Despite this progress, the novel stumbles heavily when it comes to its use of the LitRPG genre conventions, often resorting to deus ex machina resolutions via previously unseen perks to solve the protagonist’s problems. This tactic is overused to the point of becoming a crutch, undermining the integrity of the story and the challenges the characters face.
The second half of the book is particularly problematic, as the plot loses its momentum and fails to maintain the reader’s interest. The stakes seem nonexistent, and there’s a lack of compelling reasons to invest in the story, resulting in a tedious reading experience. While the writing quality has indeed improved, the story’s progression and the integration of LitRPG elements leave much to be desired, making it one of the weaker entries in the series.
The power scaling throughout the book is inconsistent and often nonsensical, contributing to a feeling of disconnection and disbelief. The protagonist’s struggles in battle seem arbitrarily determined by the needs of the plot rather than any established logic or rules within the story’s world. The numbers, menus, and other LitRPG elements are present, but they ultimately feel meaningless, as they don’t consistently correlate with the character’s actual capabilities or challenges.
Despite being a part of a series, Noob Game Plus feels more like a drawn-out sidequest than a meaningful addition to the overarching narrative. There is an excessive focus on stat distribution and other technical aspects of the genre, at the expense of action and plot development. The result is a book that feels unbalanced and unsatisfying, a tedious read that fails to capture the magic or momentum that might have elevated it to a worthwhile adventure.
TLDR: Noobtown #5: Noob Game Plus by Ryan Rimmel showcases improved writing and context, but heavily relies on convenient plot devices and perks, detracting from the LitRPG genre’s integrity. The second half of the book lacks compelling stakes and momentum, making for a tedious read. The power scaling is inconsistent, and the excessive focus on stats over action leaves the book feeling unbalanced. Overall, it's a lackluster addition to the Noobtown series. 1.5/5
The second half of the book is particularly problematic, as the plot loses its momentum and fails to maintain the reader’s interest. The stakes seem nonexistent, and there’s a lack of compelling reasons to invest in the story, resulting in a tedious reading experience. While the writing quality has indeed improved, the story’s progression and the integration of LitRPG elements leave much to be desired, making it one of the weaker entries in the series.
The power scaling throughout the book is inconsistent and often nonsensical, contributing to a feeling of disconnection and disbelief. The protagonist’s struggles in battle seem arbitrarily determined by the needs of the plot rather than any established logic or rules within the story’s world. The numbers, menus, and other LitRPG elements are present, but they ultimately feel meaningless, as they don’t consistently correlate with the character’s actual capabilities or challenges.
Despite being a part of a series, Noob Game Plus feels more like a drawn-out sidequest than a meaningful addition to the overarching narrative. There is an excessive focus on stat distribution and other technical aspects of the genre, at the expense of action and plot development. The result is a book that feels unbalanced and unsatisfying, a tedious read that fails to capture the magic or momentum that might have elevated it to a worthwhile adventure.
TLDR: Noobtown #5: Noob Game Plus by Ryan Rimmel showcases improved writing and context, but heavily relies on convenient plot devices and perks, detracting from the LitRPG genre’s integrity. The second half of the book lacks compelling stakes and momentum, making for a tedious read. The power scaling is inconsistent, and the excessive focus on stats over action leaves the book feeling unbalanced. Overall, it's a lackluster addition to the Noobtown series. 1.5/5
August 7, 2022
Solid Addition to the Series
Jim was tossed through the demon door at the end of his last adventure.
Now he has the option to "remort" which basically allows him to rebuild his character in some ways, and discover new ways to be broken. He chooses to be a cleric, and discovers that he maintains some, but not all of his previous classes and levels. Clerics can't used edge weapons, for instance, and some of his other class abilities only work with edged weapons.
Through the course of the book he starts to unlock his previous classes and abilities as he discovers ways around the blocks, for instance, choose a god to follow that gives you access to edged weapons to solve above problem.
Jim goes through a crisis of identity, made very clear because he can choose a new name, the ultimate expression of identity. This isn't too subtle. He becomes 'O'Really' because of some goofy circumstance.
Initially he remorts in a remote tower with a few cell dungeon. As luck would have it, there is another prisoner, Julia, who happens to be a princess of Falcon, a region he had never interacted with.
She accompanies him, or she demands he function as her body guard, depending on prospective. Julia teaches Jim about the many ways in which other parts of the world work differently. Jim is focused on getting back to his town, but has to get things done and level up along the way. His physical journey is mirrored by a developmental one, as he first tries to be an amoral single-minded murderer, but eventually finds he can not separate himself from his desire to do good.
Julia vacillates between unconsummated love interest and manipulative bitch. She is a fanatic worshipper of Grebthar, but can't believe that Jim is "Mayor Jim", a keystone of her beliefs.
Finds and rescues a progenitor. Badgelor also grows in power. Learns a lot about leadership and his General skill tree.
Jim was tossed through the demon door at the end of his last adventure.
Now he has the option to "remort" which basically allows him to rebuild his character in some ways, and discover new ways to be broken. He chooses to be a cleric, and discovers that he maintains some, but not all of his previous classes and levels. Clerics can't used edge weapons, for instance, and some of his other class abilities only work with edged weapons.
Through the course of the book he starts to unlock his previous classes and abilities as he discovers ways around the blocks, for instance, choose a god to follow that gives you access to edged weapons to solve above problem.
Jim goes through a crisis of identity, made very clear because he can choose a new name, the ultimate expression of identity. This isn't too subtle. He becomes 'O'Really' because of some goofy circumstance.
Initially he remorts in a remote tower with a few cell dungeon. As luck would have it, there is another prisoner, Julia, who happens to be a princess of Falcon, a region he had never interacted with.
She accompanies him, or she demands he function as her body guard, depending on prospective. Julia teaches Jim about the many ways in which other parts of the world work differently. Jim is focused on getting back to his town, but has to get things done and level up along the way. His physical journey is mirrored by a developmental one, as he first tries to be an amoral single-minded murderer, but eventually finds he can not separate himself from his desire to do good.
Julia vacillates between unconsummated love interest and manipulative bitch. She is a fanatic worshipper of Grebthar, but can't believe that Jim is "Mayor Jim", a keystone of her beliefs.
Finds and rescues a progenitor. Badgelor also grows in power. Learns a lot about leadership and his General skill tree.
August 3, 2025
Continuing with the Noobtown series, this book takes a new direction after the events of the previous book. Jim has a new class and is a long way from his home in Windfall Valley. We learn about the details of his new class and situation as he meets new characters, engages in battles, and tries to work out what is going on.
There are a lot of disparate parts to this book which didn't always follow from one another. I enjoyed the experience of listening to the audiobook and am curious to find out what happens next (always a sign of a good book) though it is hard to gauge how much of that is due to the excellence of the audiobook performance making up for deficiencies in the writing. Or not - perhaps I am being too harsh. In any case, I will be continuing and am curious to find out what happens next.
There are a lot of disparate parts to this book which didn't always follow from one another. I enjoyed the experience of listening to the audiobook and am curious to find out what happens next (always a sign of a good book) though it is hard to gauge how much of that is due to the excellence of the audiobook performance making up for deficiencies in the writing. Or not - perhaps I am being too harsh. In any case, I will be continuing and am curious to find out what happens next.
November 18, 2022
What can I say that I haven't already made clear in my other reviews? This a very addictive action-driven series and I personally cannot wait to find out what happens next!
In this book Jim finds himself at a loss. His powers are nil, both his familiar Demon Shart, and Badgelor his battle companion, the Honey Badger are AWOL. So fighting from scratch to regain his powers while fighting off assassin's is the only option. And hopefully finding Badgelor and Shart along the way won't hurt.
Jonathan McClain narrative performance is stellar.
So yeah grab the audiobook. You won't be sorry guaranteed.
Here's a quote I found amusing.
"Their faces opened up to something resembling what I believed Satan's Vagina looked like."
In this book Jim finds himself at a loss. His powers are nil, both his familiar Demon Shart, and Badgelor his battle companion, the Honey Badger are AWOL. So fighting from scratch to regain his powers while fighting off assassin's is the only option. And hopefully finding Badgelor and Shart along the way won't hurt.
Jonathan McClain narrative performance is stellar.
So yeah grab the audiobook. You won't be sorry guaranteed.
Here's a quote I found amusing.
"Their faces opened up to something resembling what I believed Satan's Vagina looked like."
June 4, 2021
I almost gave this 4 stars but I have learned my lesson because I think that like The Land Monsters and God's Eye I already know I will like this better on the 2nd listen. Good continuation of the series though I have few small complaints in that the MC is a bit OP and some of the plot flow elements are a bit too convenient. The book ends well and very nicely sets the stage for the next one as well as cleaning up many loose ends. I love all of the new characters which are very well thought out and want to also give the narrator a big thumbs up for continuing to improve on an already great performance.
March 8, 2021
Love this series
Jim's interactions with his familiars are always hilarious. He continues to build his strength but didn't come across as too overpowered. He's got to work for it, so the story has tension to it and didn't leave you bored. Also like how Ordinal's system is close but not quite like a video game. Jim is always making assumptions about the world that are wrong, and all the other characters think he's a moron. Pretty funny continuing bit. Can't wait for the next one.
Jim's interactions with his familiars are always hilarious. He continues to build his strength but didn't come across as too overpowered. He's got to work for it, so the story has tension to it and didn't leave you bored. Also like how Ordinal's system is close but not quite like a video game. Jim is always making assumptions about the world that are wrong, and all the other characters think he's a moron. Pretty funny continuing bit. Can't wait for the next one.
June 27, 2021
For a lighthearted, not taking itself seriously, fun read series, I am starting to develop quite a love for Noobtown universe and its stories.
Book #5 has the author getting a bit tighter in the story telling, and I think he feels a lot more confident writing because it is (for me) the best of the series so far. The jokes are to the point, the characters develop nicely, the pace is good, the twists are at the right places. All in all, I had a good laugh, and very good time reading this book. I can't wait for #6.
Book #5 has the author getting a bit tighter in the story telling, and I think he feels a lot more confident writing because it is (for me) the best of the series so far. The jokes are to the point, the characters develop nicely, the pace is good, the twists are at the right places. All in all, I had a good laugh, and very good time reading this book. I can't wait for #6.
June 1, 2024
Jim is back and much better than ever. Rimmel recaptures the magic of the series and comes out with a very strong new novel. Jim is reborn with a new class and starts on the long journey back to Windfall. He picks up a princess in need along the way and all the nasty people trying to kidnap her. There are some awesome battles—the best of the series so far. And I kept laughing and laughing and laughing.
Last book, the Dark One got away from Jim. He is determined to truly take him out this time. Naturally, the bad guys have different ideas. This is a great series.
Last book, the Dark One got away from Jim. He is determined to truly take him out this time. Naturally, the bad guys have different ideas. This is a great series.
October 19, 2024
After an epic battle with End Boss-level baddies, Jim has been remorted. He has maintained some skills and abilities, but he’s forced to select a new Class and is spawned in a far off area from Windfall. Rescuing a princess is just part of the journey.
I got a kick out of Remort Jim and his new prayers (which are old slogans, song lyrics, and jingles). I’m not a fan of the Princess and I don’t love the new situation with Shart but I’m glad they found a way to keep him and Badgelor actively in the story.
I got a kick out of Remort Jim and his new prayers (which are old slogans, song lyrics, and jingles). I’m not a fan of the Princess and I don’t love the new situation with Shart but I’m glad they found a way to keep him and Badgelor actively in the story.
February 24, 2021
I really like this series
I think it is important to acknowledge that this series is a very fun and engaging approach to the genre.
I enjoy the new characters introduced, the new game world ideas implemented, and the great side character interactions.
Jim, the main character, also has a fun character growth in this book. It fits with the circumstances of this and the last book, and sets up some fun ideas for the next novel.
Look forward to it!
I think it is important to acknowledge that this series is a very fun and engaging approach to the genre.
I enjoy the new characters introduced, the new game world ideas implemented, and the great side character interactions.
Jim, the main character, also has a fun character growth in this book. It fits with the circumstances of this and the last book, and sets up some fun ideas for the next novel.
Look forward to it!
February 24, 2021
Excellent, though it needs proofreading
I love this series. I'm in fits of giggles every time I read these books, and this one is no different. I kinda expected this to be the end, but I love that he's taking it slower. Great character development, and I'm dying to know how Ordinal fits in with Earth.
Only comment is that it needs more proofreading. Typos were pretty common.
Keep up the great work!
I love this series. I'm in fits of giggles every time I read these books, and this one is no different. I kinda expected this to be the end, but I love that he's taking it slower. Great character development, and I'm dying to know how Ordinal fits in with Earth.
Only comment is that it needs more proofreading. Typos were pretty common.
Keep up the great work!
March 5, 2021
Stronger than the last one overall, even if I'm still pissed that the author killed off Jarra.
Lots of pop culture references and tantalizing hints about the basis of human civ on Ordinal. If I've one thing to hammer into Jim: NEVER DO AN ENEMY A SMALL INJURY. While he doesn't need to go full chaotic neutral, some specific focus on removing threats is appropriate. Anyway, I look forward to the next one.
Lots of pop culture references and tantalizing hints about the basis of human civ on Ordinal. If I've one thing to hammer into Jim: NEVER DO AN ENEMY A SMALL INJURY. While he doesn't need to go full chaotic neutral, some specific focus on removing threats is appropriate. Anyway, I look forward to the next one.
March 10, 2021
So much fun
Once again we are taken to a wonderful world of magic and adventure. Full of laughs and strange occasions. We fallow our Jim into a wonderful of rescues and adventure. If you loved the witty remarks between shart and Jim or Bagelor snarky remarks. This is the book to continue your love of the Ordinal world. I could not put this book down and loved all the new characters we meet.
Once again we are taken to a wonderful world of magic and adventure. Full of laughs and strange occasions. We fallow our Jim into a wonderful of rescues and adventure. If you loved the witty remarks between shart and Jim or Bagelor snarky remarks. This is the book to continue your love of the Ordinal world. I could not put this book down and loved all the new characters we meet.
April 14, 2021
New Jim, New Story
After the first three miserable books of whiny Jim, book 4 having slightly less whiny Jim but what amounts to plot thickening awfulness, book 5 was spectacular. I love new Jim, he’s still indecisive, still a bit off, but so much better. I have nothing else to say beyond this story was far better than the others put together and I’m glad I stuck it through. Here’s hoping book six is as much of a page turner.
After the first three miserable books of whiny Jim, book 4 having slightly less whiny Jim but what amounts to plot thickening awfulness, book 5 was spectacular. I love new Jim, he’s still indecisive, still a bit off, but so much better. I have nothing else to say beyond this story was far better than the others put together and I’m glad I stuck it through. Here’s hoping book six is as much of a page turner.
June 7, 2021
A great continuing story
Crafting a story with adventure and comedic tones can be difficult, however Ryan's characters and series manage to pull it off. The main character Jim continues to grow and develop an interesting and unique personality that complements the tale being woven. I also love the variety of classes and abilities talked about, making me feel like I'm listening to a fantastic role playing game happening.
Crafting a story with adventure and comedic tones can be difficult, however Ryan's characters and series manage to pull it off. The main character Jim continues to grow and develop an interesting and unique personality that complements the tale being woven. I also love the variety of classes and abilities talked about, making me feel like I'm listening to a fantastic role playing game happening.
July 31, 2021
Only getting better
In this wonderful and strange corner of the publishing landscape of LitRPG this is a standout. Well written fun story that follows characters with actual motivations. Thankfully not a straight power fantasy. The MC not magically understanding the strange world rules is a nice touch. Him being mercilessly hounded about it, also fun. Him learning, also fun :)
May Fluster be with you.
In this wonderful and strange corner of the publishing landscape of LitRPG this is a standout. Well written fun story that follows characters with actual motivations. Thankfully not a straight power fantasy. The MC not magically understanding the strange world rules is a nice touch. Him being mercilessly hounded about it, also fun. Him learning, also fun :)
May Fluster be with you.
October 17, 2024
Noob Game Plus by Ryan Rimmel is pretty good, but falls flat due to some tropes. The worst of which centered on the Princess. As a character, she's fine. But her role in the plot comes across as stereotypical, and it feels like Rimmel is about to create another romantic interest for Jim that feels rather out of place. The whole "escort the princess" and "save the princess" plots were pretty fun though. And, ironically, the gang of villains became some of the better characters in the series.
December 13, 2024
I've been loving this book series so much that I've been putting off TV. While the earlier books had a little humor that made me smile, this one kind of cracked me up. The best part is that there is book 6, as I was getting upset that this was the last book in the series and had prepared to be upset when I finished it. If you like a solid LITRPG, this is one of the best series I've read. Just awesome!
February 26, 2021
It was Alright
I did not really enjoy the first third of this book because it started with a side character and then the Mc was not himself. After the Mc found hi mself(I still not sure if it was the Badger counteracting the demon) this story returned to the absolutely fantastic story of legends.
I did not really enjoy the first third of this book because it started with a side character and then the Mc was not himself. After the Mc found hi mself(I still not sure if it was the Badger counteracting the demon) this story returned to the absolutely fantastic story of legends.
March 1, 2021
Still awesome
This book we find that Jim is a little wiser, more mature, and has had the wet halibut of reality wack him in the face. But he is still thoroughly entertaining.
Character development is still great, which is difficult for the 5th book in a series. It isn't as silly as the early books, but the writing is better, more mature.
I cannot wait until book 6 comes out
This book we find that Jim is a little wiser, more mature, and has had the wet halibut of reality wack him in the face. But he is still thoroughly entertaining.
Character development is still great, which is difficult for the 5th book in a series. It isn't as silly as the early books, but the writing is better, more mature.
I cannot wait until book 6 comes out
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