Dragon Marksman

Self-Published

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Description

When a 21-year-old convicted murderer is given a second chance, just how will he put his legendary real-life skills to use in a new world? In a virtual world? How will he find a path of action in a place where magic is commonplace, and where bloodshed reigns?

Yi Qiang, a professional sniper at the top of the mercenary world, completed his one and only life goal at 21. Trouble was, that goal got him into jail. However, he was given another chance to hone his skills and put them to use when a mysterious suited man called Mr. Yang approaches him with an offer. An offer of a gateway into worlds yet unknown and into a place chock-filled with the only thing that gave him life. A gateway into Ascend.

Release Rate: One chapter every Thursday and Sunday, average length of at least 4 pages.

Information

Status
Hiatus
Year
2019
Author
Bibliophile

Tags

LITRPGACTIONFANTASYVIRTUAL REALITYADVENTUREMARTIAL ARTSSTRONG LEADGAMELITMALE LEAD

Royal Road Stats

Rating
4.2/ 5.0
Followers
530
Views
308,662

Chapters(78 total)

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Community Reviews(7)

  • SrayanRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    It's a damn good RPG so far. Very interesting backstories to "world" and to MC.
    I disagree with recent review re OPness. The MC is definitely not OP compared to several of the NPCs he is dealing with in recent chapters. He is a min-maxed build and an unlocked race as well, but not "broad spectrum" OP. The MC has a curious back story so is able to adopt an optimal game play style for his unusual build. I have never equated cunning play style and a min max build with OP (as he can be beaten easily if makes a wrong choice in play). Most non-gamer reviewers of RPG lit don't seem to know the difference.
    Anyway a great read so far, and the MC has acquired a partner so plenty of scope for interaction and story building.
  • 13lack12oseRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    Just look at the authors name, how can you not love this story when it's written by someone who loves to read?!
    Common trope for a RRL fiction, but the MC is different from your normal generic white male for once.
    Give this one a go folks, I'm sure you'll enjoy it :)
  • VanishedRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    Contrary to other reviews, I believe the character is relatively unique for the genre, and is a very fun and good fit for the book.
    Yi Qiang’s backstory is not one I’ve seen before after years enjoying the genre. He’s really not overly OP either, as it is obvious he has a really long way to go and he learns from his multiple mistakes and defeats along the way.
    The world builing is done nicely, and the game mechanics, while not anything ground breaking, still manage to prove interesting and sensible.
    All in all, its a well written litrpg novel with a great MC I would recommend to any reader.
  • Jack BlankRoyal Road
    ★★★★ 4.0
    Overall you've seen the story done before, but that's not a bad thing.
    It's original in style if not in frame, and I like it. The grammar is good enough to be legible and the characters are cutouts buy not cardboard. No, they're at least some good quality copper. The good shit that lasts a while.
    Now the story, by which I mean the plot, could use a little more effort. Or maybe just inject more plot overall, but it can be ignored if you shut off your analysis and just enjoy this for what it is.
    A story made to entertain. It ain't gonna change the world no will it revolutionize anything but it's good enough to be enjoyable and that's all that counts.
  • chakforRoyal Road
    ★★★★ 3.5
    Basically what the title says. Grammar, story structure, and the gamelit elements are all on point though. The author is putting a good amount of thought and work into the skills and the math behind them. It's not bad, but the MC is so stereotypical that it hurts. He's a loner, he's a giant badass, blah, blah, etc.
    I was originally going to go with a 3-star, but I think 3.5 is more appropriate. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the writing or the premise, but it's been done before by many other authors.
    tl;dr: Not my cup of tea, but it might be yours. If you're curious I'd say it's worth giving the story a shot but don't expect anything new.
  • Carson6319Royal Road
    ★★★ 3.0
    Summary:
    A grammatically well written piece but one which lacks a clear plot direction or a characther which accurately reflects the attempted 'bad ass' vibe. Something you wont regret reading but unlikely to be a trending favorite.
    Grammar:
    Excellent.
    Style:
    The fact that the author has 'info dump' chapters should indicate why in my opinion their style is 'average'. Whilst events do flow there is a number of sentences which feel robotic and repetative. This may partially be attributed to the MC whose chill 'bad ass' personality by its nature reinforces a deadpan interpretation of events.
    Story:
    The reason for the average score despite a number of well written sections is simple.
    There is as of yet no indication of a plot line beyond 'live' and 'get stronger'. The MC's motivation for entering the world was to avoid death, a goal resolved as soon as he entered the world. His focus on training and ranged weapons is simply the result of his upbrining and personal pride.
    The story has skipped over any 'call to action' and instead jumped straight into more activities which develop the MC's strength. These well written activities feel hollow especially when the MC goes through the standard 'never give up and recieve sudden power as a result of that' troupe.
    Yes, you may say his pride justify his action but in that case use his pride to set his objective, hell use the pokemon goal of 'be the very best'.
    Characther:
    The MC personality does not match with his background. In the inital prologue he is introduced as Mr 'One Shot'. One of the, if not the, best assiasin available to the Chinese gonverment. The cause of his skills? An overly abusive father whose high demands meant death or betterment.
    From such a background I could imagine three different characther types:
    1. The emoitionally devoid/broken killing machine. A characther who struggles to function without clear instructions from some kind of carer. Without another characther to bounce off of such characthers are by n
  • endoriaRoyal Road
    ★ 0.5
    The MC is op and that is all the story is.
    There is not character development or actual skill gain, because the MC goes full Saitama and wrecks everything.
    Since the super op MC starts in a video game, the game start is simply copied from Moonlight Sculptor (if that novel even started the trope) and he trains in the local noob training facilities until his stats are monstrous, he is so s uper OP, even the game trainers realize they cannot teach him (lul).
    The writing feels disconnected. There is no actual story we follow, here. No progression of a chracter through a fantasy game world. Because that would require challanges to overcome, and if there are no challenges because the MC is so OP it hurts, what is there to tell about?
    tl;dr: Badly written OP MC novel, don't bother.