Dyaku

Self-Published

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Description

Rather than die a slow cold death of age, Brooke volunteered to die a quick experimental death of upload into a virtual world. Good news!  The upload took! But when she chooses to participate in a game on Beta.Earth, things start to go weird.  First she gets swept into a minor rebellion against an AI god, and then, after a pleasant second childhood, a NPC steals one of her names.She's been reborn a mermaid, renamed Dyaku and given a quests by the AI gods as she scrambles to figure out what the hell is going on, as nothing in this game is exactly what it seems to be.

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Dyaku is a LITRPG fantasy featuring a complex world, single character narrator, and lots of world building.  Once out of the Second Section (which is the second childhood) there are adult situations, and somewhat graphic sexual depictions*.  There is traumatising content, though this is not a grimdark novel and it will be limited. There is action, there is comedy, there is adventure on the high seas. And the low seas. And the deep seas. Come, swim with me and find out.

*I've not decided how graphic yet, but it's not going to be a fade to black.

Information

Status
Hiatus
Year
2023
Author
Mme. Kali

Tags

LITRPGFANTASYVIRTUAL REALITYADVENTUREMAGICFEMALE LEADSCI-FIGAMELITREINCARNATIONHIGH FANTASYSOFT SCI-FI

Royal Road Stats

Rating
4.4/ 5.0
Followers
41
Views
14,486

Chapters(21 total)

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Community Reviews(2)

  • drifter265Royal Road
    ★★★★★ 4.5
    Overall: "Dyaku" is a fun story about a world where people play VR games and can turn into digital beings. It's interesting and keeps you wanting to read more.
    Story: The story is about Brooke, who is turning into a digital person and gets to try a new game called Sierpin.Fantasy Vb8. The story talks about the problems with VR games and how this game tries to fix them. It's easy to follow and has enough details to make it enjoyable.
    Style: The author writes in a way that is easy to understand and helps you feel like you're part of the story. The characters talk like real people, and the descriptions help you imagine what's happening. Sometimes it's a bit confusing, but it doesn't happen too much.
    Character: Brooke is a fun character who is easy to like. She's curious and determined, which makes the story more exciting. Ohtwo'oh, an AI, helps Brooke learn about the game and her new digital life. Some other characters could be more interesting, but it's not a big problem.
    Grammar: The grammar in the story is mostly good, but there are some small mistakes and parts that are hard to understand. Sometimes the story moves too fast between different parts. If the author fixes these things, the story will be easier to read and more fun.
    In the end, "Dyaku" is a cool story about VR gaming and turning into a digital person. It has a good plot, nice writing, and interesting characters. If the author fixes some grammar and makes it easier to understand, it will be even better.
  • BugyRoyal Road
    ★★★★ 4.0
    The story revolves around Brooke, who undergoes a transformation into a digital being and embarks on an exciting adventure within the newly released game, Sierpin.Fantasy Vb8. The narrative delves into the challenges associated with VR gaming and explores how this particular game endeavors to address them. The plot is easy to follow and provides sufficient details to enhance the overall enjoyment.
    The beggining of the story is your classic instead of dying you can transport to a fantasy/virtual world. It plays on many of the same tropes. I like the story and like the main character. The obsession with art stands out and overall the character seems well thought out.
    I found a fair amount of grammatical errors throughout the first two chapters, but it does seem to be improving as the story progresses from what I have read.
    The writing style is very straight forward and easy to follow. I thought that most of the descriptions were very cool, and for the most part I could get a picture of the world. The dialogue flowed well, but there were a couple points that became confusing throughout the story.
    In conclusion, "Dyaku" is an enthralling tale exploring the realm of VR gaming and the transformation into a digital entity. With its compelling plot, enjoyable writing style, and intriguing characters, the story has a solid foundation. By addressing the grammar issues and improving the clarity, the author has the potential to elevate the story to an even higher level of excellence.