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i finally gave in and stated it today. we have an anthony at work so it's kind a funny. the story is giving me strong "so i'm a spider so what" vibes and it's a cool 😎
Yeah, sorry i didnt go into it very much. Its a regression story. high leveled and experienced mage is trying to save the world. His world is dying and facing an apocalypse and he's at the literal end of the world. He does a ritual to send himself back in time to prevent this tragedy and is mostly successful (not explaining more for spoilers but this all happens in chapter 1).
The mc works to rebuild his powers, town/kingdom build so that he has the influence to make the changes necessary to save the world, and all around live life.
Has kingdom building, I think politics (its been a while), fighting, etc.
It's been years since I read it, I just remember actually finishing it without getting bored which makes any series a 10/10 for me. I liked the different buildings they built and the effects it had on their city, I like kingdom building with actual stats. I didn't have a problem with the start, but I wasn't a huge fan of the ending.
It wound up all being a bit eh for me. I got most of the way through it but wound up dropping it. I felt it was pretty consistent throughout so if you dropped it early then it's probably not going to hook you.
You can try my series Engineered Magic on Amazon. It is about a star colony settling on a planet that ancient aliens made into a game. So from the beginning it is about building the colony. Book two really kicks off building an in game empire. Although the mc doesn't do that through fighting, but rather through back handed maneuvering.
Of those choices I would say strategy. But the troops are work, trade and knowledge sharing. Note that everything does not go smoothly. I am about to publish book four, Trueborn, which is the defining moment in the MC's life that makes her try this method. Some truly awful things happen in it, including a wizard war.
The mc is female, if that matters to you.
Unbound - kingdom building begins later in the series, unique magic/skill system. Massive cast of characters and good development considering how many there are.
Rise of Mankind - exceptional action descriptions, characters with actual emotions, dungeon management/dungeon core with civilization building. Be warned, book like 5 or 6 has a… ahem, descriptive sex scene in it. As far as I can remember, it’s the only one, others are hinted at but do not include the actual act taking place, so if you’re a prude, have that skip button or page-flip ready.
Noobtown - nation-building is a big part, but some may be turned off by the 4th grade comedy throughout. For example, a main character is named Shart.
Cultivator vs. System - more societal uplift than kingdom building, but it’s good. Road to Mastery, by the same author Valerios, IMO is better written and a more enjoyable story, but does not have much building other than earth recovering in the background
Infinite Realm has some, but the story is not focused on it. It is however, one of my favorite series.
From other genres:
After It Happened - post plague apocalypse civilization rebuilding. Best if you appreciate Land Rovers.
The Mars Trilogy - mars colonization series. Sci-fi so hard it could be considered diamond. Mars has always been of major interest to me as it will likely be the first planet we colonize outside of earth and the moon, and this book hits every metric people looking for that would appreciate. It does include basically turbo-Greenpeace as environmental “terrorists”, which are referenced in a parallel story taking place on earth while the mast cast is on mars, building a civilization from the regolith up.
Red Rising - you could argue that this fits, but I think it’s a bit outside of what you’re asking for. It’s a best-selling series for a reason though. Great action, political intrigue and one of the most extensive vocabularies ever published. That being said, it’s basically the hunger games in space.
Nope, for some reason the author thought it funny to keep his mc as a stumbling bumbling blithering idiot throughout the series. And what annoyed even more was that we get moments of introspection from the protag where he considers thinking through his actions rather than just going in like a raging bull, but the very next chapter it's back to square one. There is NO growth in intellect, sure he gains some intelligence points but other than the stat increasing, he remains the dumbest person in that world.
Ugh, yeah that’s a hard deal breaker for me. The low intellect MC doesn’t just affect your perception of that character, it trickles into how you view every event.
Even early on, he was super hesitant to scout out risks from bottom of the barrel beasts or step up and do tasks he could accomplish with ease for some non-sense reason tied to him just no think good. This was right after they pointed out that technically he had the highest strength stat in the known world at that moment, or something along those lines.
Then he’d go all out and defy logic with his abilities, showing he’s capable to solve these false challenges everyone is concerned about with ease. The next moment he’s reverting back into the “uhhh I guess, I’ll just walk over here while you guys do the thinking ha ha ha” role and it’s an unbearable loop.
I was hoping to hear that this took a sharp turn at some point but based on your breakdown, I’ll definitely not pick the series back up.
I recommend giving Elder Lands a try, I recently read the first two books and I loved the hell out of it. It's very building focused with in a very interesting world.
Here's a non-comprehensive list of base-building related LitRPG and progression fantasy books available on Amazon KU. This includes everything from building a base in an apocalypse scenario to kingdom management.
The Village Alexey Kovtunov | Oleg Sapphire
The Primeval Apocalypse Alex Raizman | Robert S. Keene
Ocean's Heart Andrew Karevik | LitRPG Freaks
Revenant's Revenge Andrew Karevik | LitRPG Freaks
The Accidental Champion ( CivCEO) Andrew Karevik | LitRPG Freaks
The Great Game Andrew Karevik | LitRPG Freaks
Village Manager Andrew Karevik | LitRPG Freaks
Her Beasts Autumn Plunkett (Self-Promo)
Unorthodox Farming Benjamin Kerei
Zombie Slayer Cameron Milan
Stonehaven League Carrie Summers
System Keeper (Fireball To The Face) Cassius Lange | Ned Castor
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I think you could consider Chrysalis in this. Anthony and his ant family build giant ant colonies
Sadly ants is just not my thing. I get ppl swer to it but i tried..
Hey that's alright! It's why it's just a suggestion. Also kinda me just bringing up my favorite one every chance i get lol
FOR THE COLONY!!!!
i finally gave in and stated it today. we have an anthony at work so it's kind a funny. the story is giving me strong "so i'm a spider so what" vibes and it's a cool 😎
First book is solo and slow, it picks up a d my favorite part is how the colony grows.
does it have to be immediate kingdom building? or can it be the MC makes his kingdom a few books in
Im open to every suggestion, cant promise ill read it tho :p
A newer series on Kindle Unlimited called "Settlement Stone" is one im enjoying.
It's a nice read. I enjoyed the first book, haven't picked up the second yet.
These are a fun read. I enjoyed them both.
Copying and pasting another comment ive made a couple days ago wirh some suggestions
The Elder Lands is my top recommendation for the trope/genre currently.
I've heard The Calamitous Bob is a good one for this but haven't read it yet.
I vaguely remember Shades First Rule going this direction but I think that was very late in the series.
Jackal Among Snakes did this well and is a very long series so itll keep you occupied for a while.
Newt & Demon is a town builder not a kingdom builder if you want a more slice of life book.
You could think of Mayor of Noobtown as a kingdom builder but I honestly quit the series because there was too much comedy for me.
The Good Guys is a fun one i liked the magic system of a lot but full heads up the MC is probably the dumbest MC in a series I've ever read.
Magus Reborn was also decent but its progression fantasy not litrpg.
Ty for some suggestions, could uvtell me about magus reborn?
Yeah, sorry i didnt go into it very much. Its a regression story. high leveled and experienced mage is trying to save the world. His world is dying and facing an apocalypse and he's at the literal end of the world. He does a ritual to send himself back in time to prevent this tragedy and is mostly successful (not explaining more for spoilers but this all happens in chapter 1).
The mc works to rebuild his powers, town/kingdom build so that he has the influence to make the changes necessary to save the world, and all around live life.
Has kingdom building, I think politics (its been a while), fighting, etc.
Sounds very i teresting. This on amazon or?
Yeah they are on amazon. Available through Unlimited or for sale for $5. 3 books out currently.
If you finish this series I recommend The Elder Lands next. I've enjoyed it a fuck ton and have high hopes for the future.
I liked CIVCEO and Warlords of the Circle Sea the most for this
Could u tell me a bit abt warlords? Have it but the start was a bit eh
It's been years since I read it, I just remember actually finishing it without getting bored which makes any series a 10/10 for me. I liked the different buildings they built and the effects it had on their city, I like kingdom building with actual stats. I didn't have a problem with the start, but I wasn't a huge fan of the ending.
It wound up all being a bit eh for me. I got most of the way through it but wound up dropping it. I felt it was pretty consistent throughout so if you dropped it early then it's probably not going to hook you.
Elf Empire by John Stovall is explicitly a kingdom builder.
You can try my series Engineered Magic on Amazon. It is about a star colony settling on a planet that ancient aliens made into a game. So from the beginning it is about building the colony. Book two really kicks off building an in game empire. Although the mc doesn't do that through fighting, but rather through back handed maneuvering.
Shameless self promo huhhh, jkjk. When u say maneuvering do you mean strategy and troops or him just being a rat?
Of those choices I would say strategy. But the troops are work, trade and knowledge sharing. Note that everything does not go smoothly. I am about to publish book four, Trueborn, which is the defining moment in the MC's life that makes her try this method. Some truly awful things happen in it, including a wizard war. The mc is female, if that matters to you.
Its doesnt rly no, a good story is a good story. Ill check it out! No promises tho :p
Ok know I am interested in your books can you give a Link
Here is the Amazon link to the series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3SWW5NC
Unbound - kingdom building begins later in the series, unique magic/skill system. Massive cast of characters and good development considering how many there are.
Rise of Mankind - exceptional action descriptions, characters with actual emotions, dungeon management/dungeon core with civilization building. Be warned, book like 5 or 6 has a… ahem, descriptive sex scene in it. As far as I can remember, it’s the only one, others are hinted at but do not include the actual act taking place, so if you’re a prude, have that skip button or page-flip ready.
Noobtown - nation-building is a big part, but some may be turned off by the 4th grade comedy throughout. For example, a main character is named Shart.
Cultivator vs. System - more societal uplift than kingdom building, but it’s good. Road to Mastery, by the same author Valerios, IMO is better written and a more enjoyable story, but does not have much building other than earth recovering in the background
Infinite Realm has some, but the story is not focused on it. It is however, one of my favorite series.
From other genres:
After It Happened - post plague apocalypse civilization rebuilding. Best if you appreciate Land Rovers.
The Mars Trilogy - mars colonization series. Sci-fi so hard it could be considered diamond. Mars has always been of major interest to me as it will likely be the first planet we colonize outside of earth and the moon, and this book hits every metric people looking for that would appreciate. It does include basically turbo-Greenpeace as environmental “terrorists”, which are referenced in a parallel story taking place on earth while the mast cast is on mars, building a civilization from the regolith up.
Red Rising - you could argue that this fits, but I think it’s a bit outside of what you’re asking for. It’s a best-selling series for a reason though. Great action, political intrigue and one of the most extensive vocabularies ever published. That being said, it’s basically the hunger games in space.
Here for Noobtown!! Was the first litrpg series I read and loved it so much I now have a tattoo of Shart lol
Natural Laws Apocalypse, and Fort at the End of the World have kingdom building elements.
Not a true lit but The Spellmonger series. Book 3 is when I really kicks off in the building aspect
I heard spellmonger is agonizingly slow, that true?
Its one of my favorite series that said yes it kinda is. Things dont get world shocking until book 10 but I thought it was worth the journey
I second this. It can be painfully slow at times, but if you let yourself get sucked into the world building then its a feast of a series
It’s not litrpg at all, though, as I remember it.
Life Reset, complete series, kingdom building in books 1-4, major tonal shift for books 5 & 6.
Player in a VRMMO is playing as the first goblin player and must build a kingdom to survive against upcoming danger from other players.
Jeff Hayes, beloved voice actor from Dungeon Crawler Carl
Interesting, how does him being a goblin affect the whole story?
All his allies and subjects are goblins and monsters. This flavours everything. Great comedic details result from their non-human culture.
The good guys, but the mc is a dumb brute with insane plot armor
I had to drop after book 3 I think. Does this ever change?
Nope, for some reason the author thought it funny to keep his mc as a stumbling bumbling blithering idiot throughout the series. And what annoyed even more was that we get moments of introspection from the protag where he considers thinking through his actions rather than just going in like a raging bull, but the very next chapter it's back to square one. There is NO growth in intellect, sure he gains some intelligence points but other than the stat increasing, he remains the dumbest person in that world.
Ugh, yeah that’s a hard deal breaker for me. The low intellect MC doesn’t just affect your perception of that character, it trickles into how you view every event.
Even early on, he was super hesitant to scout out risks from bottom of the barrel beasts or step up and do tasks he could accomplish with ease for some non-sense reason tied to him just no think good. This was right after they pointed out that technically he had the highest strength stat in the known world at that moment, or something along those lines.
Then he’d go all out and defy logic with his abilities, showing he’s capable to solve these false challenges everyone is concerned about with ease. The next moment he’s reverting back into the “uhhh I guess, I’ll just walk over here while you guys do the thinking ha ha ha” role and it’s an unbearable loop.
I was hoping to hear that this took a sharp turn at some point but based on your breakdown, I’ll definitely not pick the series back up.
Thanks for the update on it!
I recommend giving Elder Lands a try, I recently read the first two books and I loved the hell out of it. It's very building focused with in a very interesting world.
Thanks for recommending TEL. Glad you enjoyed it!
Board and Conquest. Trust me.
Have you read Limitless Lands and Life Reset? How about Chaos Seeds?
I have other recommendations, too.
i have not read life reset no
Isekai Emperor.
why? well it's right there in the tittle.
Tree of Aeons.
Try CivCEO Lots of villages/towns/cities/countries that are built up over time. There is some destruction and fighting, but MOSTLY on a large scale.
The Mine Lord - very descriptive writing and unique take. A must read if you’ve played Dwarf Fortress.
Worm Mage has many elements of town/tribe management but is more focused on survival.
I would say Industrial Strength Magic qualifies. It’s a great read, very fun and creative.
i just read the mine lord actually, was rly good
kingdom's bloodline
Here's a non-comprehensive list of base-building related LitRPG and progression fantasy books available on Amazon KU. This includes everything from building a base in an apocalypse scenario to kingdom management.
The Village Alexey Kovtunov | Oleg Sapphire
The Primeval Apocalypse Alex Raizman | Robert S. Keene
Ocean's Heart Andrew Karevik | LitRPG Freaks
Revenant's Revenge Andrew Karevik | LitRPG Freaks
The Accidental Champion ( CivCEO) Andrew Karevik | LitRPG Freaks
The Great Game Andrew Karevik | LitRPG Freaks
Village Manager Andrew Karevik | LitRPG Freaks
Her Beasts Autumn Plunkett (Self-Promo)
Unorthodox Farming Benjamin Kerei
Zombie Slayer Cameron Milan
Stonehaven League Carrie Summers
System Keeper (Fireball To The Face) Cassius Lange | Ned Castor
Completionist Chronicles Dakota Krout
Cooking With Disaster Dakota Krout
Shopocalypse Saga Damien Hanson | Joseph Phelps
Shadow Sun Survival Dave Willmarth
The Greystone Chronicles Dave Willmarth
Death's Chosen DB King | Trent Bloom
The Fortifier D.K. Landtroop
FINAL CORE D.M. Rhodes | Razzmatazz
Vampire Core D.M. Rhodes | Razzmatazz
Weaponsmith D.M. Rhodes | Razzmatazz
World Tree Apocalypse D.M. Rhodes | Razzmatazz
A Shelter In Spacetime Dmitry Dornichev
The Newt & Demon Edwin M. Griffiths
Colony Builders Han Yang
Transcending Levels Han Yang | Ike Summers
The Wraith's Haunt Hugo Huesca
Beastborne James T. Callum
Voidknight Ascension James T. Callum
Elf Empire John Stovall
The Houndsman J Pal
Portal To Nova Roma J.R. Mathews
Creation's Bane Kevin Sinclair
Ascend Online Luke Chmilenko
Mayor of Stonebridge Matt Pivots
Apocalypse Tamer Maxime J. Durand
Emerilia (The Trapped Mind Project) Michael Chatfield
The Ten Realms Michael Chatfield
Legend Of The Arch Magus Michael Sisa
Irrelevant Jack Prax Venter
Noobtown Ryan Rimmel
The Titan (Nova Terra) Seth Ring
New Era Online: Life Reset Shemer Kuznits
Magic Kingdom at War Tao Wong
Spellmonger Terry Mancour
Light Online Tom Larcombe
Natural Laws Apocalypse Tom Larcombe
Blade's Rest Tom Watts
We The People Tracy Gregory
Reborn As The Cursed King Tristan Brown
My Demonic Farm Whispering Snow
Healing Hardhome Wolfe Locke | Mike Caliban
The Primal Hunter Zogarth
Tree of aeons leans pretty hard into the kingdom / empire building especially as the books progress.