The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (Dungeon Crawler Carl #6)[May 25, 2024]

[Marie]

I just noticed the laser beams. Seems like Donut might be getting some kind of sniper class? Would explain why she is in the background.

[Nirkatze]

Some commenters were thinking maybe she was singing or buffing, or it was some kind of aura... sniper works just as well...

[Ann-Marie]

Yeah can you imagine Donut with a sniper laser? So here for that!

[Nirkatze]

OMG yes!

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Did you read or listen?… they got Patrick Warburton to voice Carl’s dad and Alpha Carl in the climax of the plot… Jeff Hayes voice for Carl is inspired by Warburton’s deep baritone…

[Ann-Marie]

Leahhh wrote: "I might’ve ignored almost all my tbrs to read all 6 dcc books within 3 weeks. These books were very awesome and I will join y’all for book #7
[spoilers removed]"

I support this lol

[Nirkatze]

The audio for DCC are pretty awesome--if you ever wanted to try audiobooks, these would be a good place to start...

[Marie]

Leahhh wrote: "Im always eye reading, sadly audiobooks are not for me"

I found my love for audiobooks when I started taking care of my own house. All those chores are way easier while listening to some cool book.

[Ann-Marie]

I feel like this would be a good audiobook to try for the first time since it is so stupid, OTT and fun. My first audiobook was The Lightning-Struck Heart and it is the same, ridiculous characters, snarky banter and fun :)

[Nirkatze]

Leahhh wrote: "Naww you would’ve absolutely made me give it a try. I’d love to listen to audiobooks, it seems quite time efficient. And all the books I could’ve read just this month already! no need to decide bet..."

Ah, that's a bummer. Sounds kind of like audio dyslexia. Must be a pain in conversations. You read really fast for 100% eye-reading!

[Marie]

That's a real shame. I think I have very very mild version of that as I noticed I have harder time making out what people say sometimes when there is distraction. Like I have to repeat the noise in my head to get the words out. Never felt it's so complicating my life I would need a diagnosis so I never heard about the disorder.

Isn't there a way of improving the condition with like slow audio and reading while listening? I just searched fast and found that could be the case. Idk if your specific case can be helped by that ofc. I would guess that even with improvement it would still not be such a good experience.

You do seem to read very fast. I prefer eye reading way more than audio. It's just a way to get to some lower priority reads for me. I am quite slow reader so I would be able to get through that many books. I don't get the full enjoyment by listening. Hard for me to remember and process what I don't see.

[Nirkatze]

I wish people came with subtitles...

The DCC audio is almost worth watching with subtitles... just seeing Jeff Hayes in an audio booth going from British Posh accent for Donut to growly for Carl is a treat... check out the Soundbooth Theater youtube channel for some fun clips... This one is one of my favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyGb7...

[Ann-Marie]

Nirkatze wrote: "I wish people came with subtitles...

The DCC audio is almost worth watching with subtitles... just seeing Jeff Hayes in an audio booth going from British Posh accent for Donut to growly for Carl i..."

The way this made me want to re-listen immediately! Honestly, Samantha is HILARIOUS and I <3 her so much!!!!! Also in 1 million years I so would not have pictured the narrator looking like that lol

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Sometimes I wish I didn't loath Graphics Audio... but I do... and some audiobooks only exist on audio as graphics audio... I've resigned myself to missing out, until I find time for more ebooks or they come to regular audio...

[Ann-Marie]

When I do my series re-read I'll be getting the graphic audio of this one. It is different for sure but since the Carl & Donut voices are staying the same I think I will be okay with the new version.

[Marie]

Timelord Iain wrote: "Sometimes I wish I didn't loath Graphics Audio... but I do... and some audiobooks only exist on audio as graphics audio... I've resigned myself to missing out, until I find time for more ebooks or ..."

Same. DCC is my ideal for narration. Enriched performance but without stuff that makes it hard to understand. I only tried graphic audio for Mistborn re-read and didn't even get through the intro, the music bugged me... I did listen to the Original by Sanderson and that one was interesting experience.

[Ann-Marie]

Leahhh wrote: "That clip looks good! He’s doing the different voices really nice I understand why you like it. What’s a graphic audio though? 🙈😂"

Generally there is 1, maybe 2 narrators performing an audiobook but a graphic audio will have a full cast with like 10 or so narrators. plus including music and/or sound effects, kind of like the radio serials that happened way back in the day. We did a BR and I listened to the graphic audio and the narrator included chewing which is so gross because I hate when people chew with their mouth open /gag It didn't happen a lot thankfully lol

[Nirkatze]

Graphic Audio is also the name of the company that started doing audio like this--Soundbooth Theater is DCC's narrator's company, and they're calling their version "cinematic audio" but it's essentially the same thing...

I think those types of audio could do with quieter music (or none) and cut down on gross noises like chewing or sex-moaning... But I love having full-cast narration... I actually really like the way the regular DCC books are done, with some sound effects and guest narrators--and a very versatile main narrator... I'm curious to see what their "Cinematic Audio" does differently....

I listened to the Demon Cycle on Graphic Audio and really enjoyed it--it was good for early audiobook practice, when I was having trouble getting into stories or paying attention...

[Ann-Marie]

Nirkatze wrote: "Graphic Audio is also the name of the company that started doing audio like this--Soundbooth Theater is DCC's narrator's company, and they're calling their version "cinematic audio" but it's essent..."

Wait until you get to the Verania books! My first ever audio and Michael Lesley is just so good and just know that as the series continues and more characters are added he manages to have distinctive voices for all. It's kind of like a full cast audio of 1 :)

Also obligatory recommendation to listen to the Sandman audios, full cast and just absolute perfection <3

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

You guys could always try Dungeon Crawler Darryl: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/333...

No audio, it's on Royal Road... Matt Dinniman gave permission to write in the same world... fanfic / companion story about different delvers in same world...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I was looking for suggestions on reddit, similar to DCC, and someone mentioned DCD... also Drew Hayes books, and Dakota Krout's Full Murderhobo series... nothing truly matches everything about DCC, just certain aspects...

[Ann-Marie]

I feel like if I go into a series comparing it to DCC it will not go well and that is entirely on me and the fact I struggle managing my own expectations. That being said Full Murderhobo doesn't sound terrible lol

[Ann-Marie]

Look what got here today!!!! <3

https://photos.google.com/album/AF1Qi...

[Narilka]

Matt Diniman is giving an AMA todya on r/Fantasy

https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comm...

Some great stuff in that thread :) Up for about 3 hours and over 700 comments!

[Narilka]

I started this morning. Donut's recap was great. Then that prologue was interesting. (view spoiler)[So that's why Mordecai is furious with Odette! I can sympathize and find it interesting that the intervening years haven't changed his thoughts much, especially now that he knows a lot more about how the whole thing is run. Skyfowl must be great at holding grudges. (hide spoiler)] I am both surprised and also not that Donut changed their starting location. This floor will be interesting. Ch 1 (view spoiler)[The only myth I can think of that might apply to Cuba is the chupacabera. I'm debating internet searching or letting the story surprise me. I know very little about Carribean myths in general. It also sounds like Donut's new class will be pretty awesome. I laughed out loud at the fact that everyone thinks Carl broke floor 7 lol (hide spoiler)]

[Narilka]

Ch 3 (view spoiler)[Is it me or is the AI actually sounding a little unhinged? I'm not sure if I'm just being influenced by the narration or if it's the writing too. (hide spoiler)]

[Narilka]

Through Ch 13 (view spoiler)[I'm not sure about the whole trading card game aspect of the floor. I guess it's a wait and see. If it was any other author I'd assume it would be pretty boring to read since I'm not into that type of game.

Wow, poor Carl. That was a pretty horrible child hood. I mean we knew from previous that his dad was an abuser and his early life wasn't really great but wow. I do think the show presenter gave him enough of a hint though. I'm impressed. (hide spoiler)]

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

The cards are a slow burn aspect of the floor... given their mostly consumable nature, they're not worth using in every situation... iirc, they get a training area at some point, that lets them practice with some cards without losing them, and helps prep for the inevitable shit hitting the fan situation at the end of each book...

[Narilka]

Yeah, I've listened to the practice scene. It's a wait and see thing for me.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Have you met Uzi Jesus yet? (the card you can see on the book cover)

[Ann-Marie]

I didn't mind the card game being integrated in this one, I was still playing WoW when they released the card gam based on those characters and while I wasn't hugely invested I had fun playing it :)

[Narilka]

Timelord Iain wrote: "Have you met Uzi Jesus yet? (the card you can see on the book cover)"

Not yet lol oh boy that will be fun.

[Narilka]

Oh dear lord lol Started Ch 15 (view spoiler)[This godly thorn room is insane lol (hide spoiler)]

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I thought you reached our lord and savior :D

(view spoiler)[I Am The Way, motherfucker!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Narilka]

Finished Ch 15 and I think it just got worse for them lol OMG can someone tell my husband I'm to busy to spend time with him tonight because this book needs to be listened to hahahaha

Funny enough, the name of that god that sounds like Ogum (no idea real spelling) reminds me of the god that Fluffbear worshiped in the Threadbear series.

[Choko]

I didn't really appreciate the card game here, but it works:)

[Narilka]

Through ch 19 (view spoiler)[At least there's a plan for Katya & Donut's crown problem. The fact that 2 of the 3 options are in their favor helps with the odds a bit.

The foot scene... I wish I could unhear that! The AI is depraved.

There is no way Sister Inez won't be a problem. Hopefully they resolve that one way or another before the end of the floor.

I can't wait for them to catch up with Samantha. (hide spoiler)]

[Narilka]

Ann-Marie wrote: "There is a whole foot thing that happens and I am legit traumatized...."

You and me both!

[Ann-Marie]

I only have like 14 or 15 books planned for December right now, I may re-read these.....

[Ann-Marie]

Narilka wrote: "Ann-Marie wrote: "There is a whole foot thing that happens and I am legit traumatized...."

You and me both!"

That was so gross lol

[Narilka]

I'm in ch 26 (view spoiler)[They just flagged the crab guy and they're about to meet up with Samantha and Che (spelling?) Maria. I admit a little apprehension because I sort of don't want Samantha to get a body again. She's just so hilarious as a disembodied head lol That will also probably enrage her and will make for an interesting fight or something. If anyone had told me 6 months ago that I'd be rooting for an animated sex doll's head I'd have thought they were crazy hahaha I'll find out in a few hours :) (hide spoiler)]

[Ann-Marie]

Narilka wrote: "I'm in ch 26 [spoilers removed]"

Honestly I think Samantha has become my favorite character laughs wise. It is just chef's kiss perfection and I am here for every moment of it <3

[Narilka]

I kill your mother!

I have actually said that to a couple friends lol They think I'm nuts, especially when I laugh so much after though the one who I talked into reading the books thinks it's hilarious lol My husband is wrapping up book 3 so he doesn't get it yet though he knows it's related to DCC somehow.

[Narilka]

I picked up a hardback copy of the first book :) Some of the chapter headers have little doodles and there's bonus material titled "Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret" that I plan to read this weekend. With any luck Dinniman will come to a future Dragoncon and I can get this signed :)

[Narilka]

I finished Ch 26 (view spoiler)[Whew! Scary spider lady is now a card and a complication for the next book :D I'm really glad they have Samantha back. Ann-Marie, I agree, I love that character. I'd be very upset if anything happened to her, though it's low risk with her godly-ish status. (hide spoiler)]

[Narilka]

Through Ch 37 (view spoiler)[The first summoning of Uzi Jesus was hilarious.

The destruction of the Desperado was classic Carl chaos that he had almost nothing to do with hah Katya needs to eat the orchid asap and let Batista figure it out. He's a smart guy, he'll make it.

Odette's story is sad. It seems sincere. And can help Carl's main goal to break the system. I really hope she's honest and they can pull it off. (hide spoiler)]

[Narilka]

A Gold Prepotente box LOL Love it.

[Narilka]

Through Ch 55 (view spoiler)[Ahh, so the AI is going rogue and taking over. That's interesting. Seems it might be screwing over the show runners too. Plus a lot of the aliens that came planetside to prep for faction wars? I'm glad that all the factions trying to get out of the event were denied. Or was it the demon thing that has caught the people on planet?

This has gotten complicated.

That flashback to Carl not getting the slugs cured and taking a ring instead seems like a really bad idea. I'm wondering if this will end up a Chekhov's Gun type thing. Though in this book or a future one?

The insanity on the beach with Sister Inez has started. (hide spoiler)]

[Ann-Marie]

Sooo book 7 audio 2/25/25 so when is the re-read happening????? Dammit I feel like I am behind and feeling the pressure lol

[Narilka]

Through Ch 60. This book is making me sad. (view spoiler)[That the AI/game is forcing people to die by not having enough keys. I didn't feel bad about Qwan's death. Ren's scene, even though I'm not attached to her specifically, was hard. I really hope this series ends with Carl and Donut (and as many of the others as they can) burning it all down. (hide spoiler)]