Humans Must Adapt!
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Humans Must Adapt is a First Person's POV story from the eyes of a slightly crazy and totally not masochistic MC. The setting takes place on a copy of Earth with a different name. A cataclysmic event causes native humans to be usurped from their natural place at the top of the food chain. Time has now passed, and Humans have managed to settle themselves into mediocrity. But this is not enough.Note: I don't plan on including sexual content. The MC won't have an end-game goal right from the start. Feedback is welcomed. The MC is an "unconventional" Tamer. [Completed the Royal Road Writathon challenge.]
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- Status
- Ongoing
- Year
- 2022
- Author
- Acidlotus
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- 4.5/ 5.0
- Followers
- 1,349
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- 1,722,684
Chapters(259 total)
- Chapter 257: Like Water BalloonsApr 18, 2026
- Chapter 256: Master Wang’s Side JobMar 12, 2026
- Chapter 255: Randomly Blaming Some DudeFeb 25, 2026
- Chapter 254: Lightning is HealthyFeb 21, 2026
- Chapter 253: Everything Hurts (And an Update)Feb 19, 2026
- Chapter 252: Lightning x3Sep 17, 2024
- Chapter 251: Reaching Little Rock and the ‘PelagosAug 22, 2024
- Chapter 250: Telling everyone about my secrete tripAug 16, 2024
- Chapter 249: Completely Normal Main Character ThoughtsAug 7, 2024
- Chapter 248: DuelAug 4, 2024
- Chapter 247: Consuming Fire and BooksAug 3, 2024
- Chapter 246: Wondering About MotivationsAug 3, 2024
- The Dreaded Update NoticeAug 3, 2024
- Chapter 245: Sly DogFeb 26, 2024
- Chapter 244: Picking the PAFeb 14, 2024
- Chapter 243: Ellis’ Interview ProcessFeb 6, 2024
- Chapter 242: Mentioning CorruptionJan 29, 2024
- Chapter 241: Change of PlansJan 27, 2024
- Chapter 240: RegrowingJan 23, 2024
- Chapter 239: Press Tour and Assisted SuicideJan 17, 2024
What readers say about Humans Must Adapt!
“You'll start reading and enjoy the same things everyone else did. Humours situations, with deadpan expressions. Interesting pets and characters. There are plots, lots of action, and while the MC gets dragged in here and there, the world does not revolve aro…”
ValentineNRoyal Road5.0 / 5“our mc is technically insane, it is described through the series time and time again and is one of the main points of the series. it's not all bad, as he still appears somewhat normal. but you do notice it when mc takes casually to situations that would app…”
deus vultRoyal Road5.0 / 5
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Community Reviews(10)
- ValentineNRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0You'll start reading and enjoy the same things everyone else did. Humours situations, with deadpan expressions. Interesting pets and characters. There are plots, lots of action, and while the MC gets dragged in here and there, the world does not revolve around him.
Here's something else though. He's not evil or a murderhobo, or a cold blooded psychopath. No ... he's actually insane, as in thinking very differently from the norm.
It's hard to notice because the hilarious effects often distract from it, but the author manages to keep him consistent across the many chapters.
Could it be better? Sure. More spotlight time for the other characters, maybe adding a permanent sidekick/partner, but I feel it still deserves 5/5 because that MC is so well done. - deus vultRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0our mc is technically insane, it is described through the series time and time again and is one of the main points of the series. it's not all bad, as he still appears somewhat normal. but you do notice it when mc takes casually to situations that would appear somewhat abnormal. that combined with his inherit naivity makes mc shrug dangerous situations through sheer indifference and lack of common sense, which makes it hilarious. he makes stupid impulsive decisions that end up being genius, and he sounds ridiculously naive and clueless. like, when people DO go after him, the only reason he does survive is DUE to his insanity, and not despite of it. it reminds me of the pyro from tf2.
- darkrikeRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0So imagine you are a functional crazy person. Single-minded. Zero social skills. And hyper-focused on the only thing that matters. Your pet rock.
But that's all fine. The world is almost as weird.
Well. That's what this story is. A story in a crazy world from the first-person perspective of a crazy person.
Grammer. Style, world-building, characters. Humor. Everything is excellent.
At least through the perspective of the MC
And that is what the author has done the absolute best work ever on. Also where you can complain about some things in. Since after all. A single perspective does not see all. Who would have thought Right?
All faults (areas to complain at) are factors in the authors writing from first person perspective of a mad man.
We truly are seeing the world through. And only through. The perspective of our crazy MC. So what say you happens In a room full of the strongest people on the world? Hey is that a rock!!!!
Either way. The style/perspective thing is a little jarring and takes time to smooth out.
My advice. Start reading and let yourself have fun. Because fun is something this novel can give in spades.
A flawless piece of work. And excellent use of first-person perspective. - Mad healerRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0To be honest, I was expecting something different when I read the title of the novel. To be honest, I was expecting an edgy MC trapped in a place where a rock was his only companion, not a crazy yet functional psychopath. Even though he knows he is crazy, since he works, no one seems to care much, not even his family.The novels follow him mainly, and it is from his perspective most of the time. He starts weak but gains strength fairly quickly, and since he has plot armor, he survives encounters that would leave a sane person scarred, and yet he seems to try to make up for it. Don't expect romance in this novel; it's mostly about survival and the MC's dissatisfaction with what's going on.We dont get too many characters since the story is centered around the MC, and the spotlight only seems to shine with his tamed beast and some recurring side characters when necessary; however, they get depth later on.There is not a lot of world-building or information dumps; at least there is not a lot—a little bit of lore here and there—but otherwise, the world is just what the MC sees most of the time.There might be a few grammatical errors here and there, but the author is quick to fix them, so there is no problem.Overall, I like this novel a lot, and I would recommend it.
- NoNameHorseRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0I don't think I can express how fun this is to read. The main character is a little unhinged, in some of the best ways. The writing consistently shows the world from the MC's perspective, makes you appreciate things from new angles.
I just think it's neat, and that you should try it. At least a couple dozen chapters. - PeternalRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0Wow, this is one of the best tamer novels I read, the mc is very unique, very tough and very insane. I like the humor, nice power system and interesting pets. I recommend it even to those who don't read much tamer novels. It also made me realize that lighthearted brutality is a thing.
- BookhermitRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0Just plain fun silliness in a very well written Litrpg setting. MC's insanity makes it's mark felt all around him. Reminds me of Calvin and Hobbs comics, where reality and fantasy strongly interact. Hope this one keeps going for a LONG time, and I highly reccomend it for people that enjoy the general insanity of life.
- QueenInRagsRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0Combining many tropes from traditional xania and web novel system-based novels, this story creates a nostalgic yet exciting atmosphere surrounding its protagonist. Embracing odd tropes, insanity, and mixing and matching everything that makes the system web novel genre amazing, I'm quite a big fan of this story.
The Powerleveling systems are multifaced and there are a few of them running at once.
The main character is deliciously insane, but like in the best of ways. Even better, this is portrayed in a very effective show not tell atmosphere.
Rock. - lemon-ityRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0amazing just amazing this sory hit me outta nowhere its very good its awesome some would say and its very funny. pardon my grammar and most i am doing is just to fill the word count which shouldnt exist but whatever have a great daythe main character is tastyhe is also a machoist
- ThromptonRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0I'll be honest, I did not expect much, I just wanted to read something before going to bed.
I loved it.
It was great. I love the main character, who is definitely completely insane.... But more of a True Neutral rather than Chaotic. He kind of get the social conventions....But not really.
I love the spin on the usual Tamer stories.
Great work, hope you continue that story!
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