I Am A Table [LitRPG Isekai Progression Fantasy]

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Description

When an ordinary man awakens inThe Uninspiringly Named Medieval Realm, he expects the usual isekai treatment—powerful abilities, legendary weapons, maybe even a hero’s destiny. Instead, he finds himself in the mostprestigiousrole imaginable.

A wooden table. Featherwood, to be exact, which allows him to become super fast. If he can walk.

Blessed with a miserable stat spread (except for an absurdly high Agility score) and a RPG system that’s set on screwing him over, he is transported to the Township of Iakesi. With no mouth to speak, no arms to wield a sword, and no skills to aid his survival, his future looks bleak. But when hisStatus Windowappears, he realizes something:

He can level up.

WHAT TO EXPECT inI am a Table:

1. A Sentient Table as MC

2. A Completely Useless Yet Overpowered Skill Set

3. The Most Unhinged System Ever

4. An ABSURD Sense of Humor (You've been warned)

5. Extremely Bizarre Character Classes

6. VERY Mild Fade-to-Black Content, Mainly for Comedic Purposes

7. The magic system is based on The Six Pillars of Reality instead of simply affinity. It will be explained further in the World-Building Notes.

Release Schedule: Four times a week

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2025
Author: D.N. Newyn

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.0/ 5.0
Followers: 1,272
Views: 435,642

Chapters(133 total)

What readers say about I Am A Table [LitRPG Isekai Progression Fantasy]

“Long time reader on RR reviewing his favorite new works. This is an absolutely hilarious take on isekai, though do be warned that the humor here isn’t for everyone. There seems to actually be a cool magic system underneath all this madness that is hinted in…”
nvbanghdbRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“I, foolishly, had thought Royal Road literature had achieved it's peak with a sapient rock that's falls, how wrong I was, this, this is the peak, this is Royal Road at it's best and using 100% of it's potential. The characters are almost all crazy people, R…”
YohaoRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

nvbanghdbRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Long time reader on RR reviewing his favorite new works. This is an absolutely hilarious take on isekai, though do be warned that the humor here isn’t for everyone. There seems to actually be a cool magic system underneath all this madness that is hinted in the later chapters, so I look forward to see how the author explain summoning Godly mythical beasts from doing accounting.
YohaoRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I, foolishly, had thought Royal Road literature had achieved it's peak with a sapient rock that's falls, how wrong I was, this, this is the peak, this is Royal Road at it's best and using 100% of it's potential.
The characters are almost all crazy people, Rob is probably the most common among all of them, but then again, just the fact he is around all these crazy people is already more than proof enough of his insanity. With a cast of lots of uniquely crazy people each chapter brings us into a different misadventure that fate decides our most renowned tabley MC has to suffer through.
A table does not commit grammatical mistakes so this story has none of those. The style is quite something, to the point that sometimes I think I'm going through a fever dream and it's glorious.
The story starts as episodic adventures but evolved into a more elaborate plotline but still keeping an episodic feel for each chapter which is a great balance to keep. The absurd comedy is at it's peak here, if you enjoy laughing out loud you really shouldn't let this one pass by.
Thanks for writing this story, Daniel, it gave me more than a lot of laughs !
book devouring duckRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Its a table. The MC cant even move much, even with 4 legs, and is perpetually thrown into circumstances involving tables, deception, twists of fate, and a particularly arrogant cat. Its spectacular, as if the gods themselves treat this as comedy. I know I certainly wood. It definitely holds its weight against othet stories.
Aashish KashyapRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall
I am a Table is a LitRPG Progression novel with a captivating and well-structured plot which mixes comedy, engaging dialogues and absurd challenges that make you want to discover more. The absurd premise is cleverly employed, making it fascinating to see what a simple table can accomplish.
Story
Watching Table (our hero) navigate a series of increasingly absurd obstacles was a blast, from duelling other supposedly superior tables in a typical table face-off to pitching cabbages at a local market. The pacing is fast and chapters are short and to-the-point , every chapter leaving you hooked to the next one.
Style
The tone is light-hearted and knowingly absurd, embracing its premise with a playful flair while keeping the reader hooked. The humour stands out, often driven by the protagonist's witty internal monologue and existential struggles. The writing strikes a perfect balance, moving between comedic exaggeration and moments of true introspection that give the humour a more relatable, human touch.
Grammar
I found no glaring errors. The grammar is solid and accurate. The transitions between scenes are well handled and make it easy for the reader to follow the thread smoothly.
Characters
Well our main character is A table who is witty, self-aware of the absurd situation he is in which sets up the ploy beautifully. The side characters like Rob, Bimbleton, and that termite…. each bring their unique tone without overshadowing our TABLE
Conclusion
A must read for anyone looking for something fresh in litrpg progression genre.
AlexanderScottRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I never thought a story about a Table could make for such an exciting character to follow and fun read overall—actually I never thought about a table as a character in any way—and well... I was wrong. I Am A Table is a triumph of creativity and hilarity that manages to keep reader interest throughout, and I must applaud the audacity of the author to even attempt such a feat. Well done!
This story is full of surprises and table duels (you didn't realize that was a thing, right?) and cabbage sales and mages and orcs and more. This story is a cross between a Fantasy progression, Lit RPG story with something more like Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes. The author manages to make cabbage sales entertaining and funny, while keeping readers engaged with the fate of this table who really wants to grow and become the best table there ever was, and where he goes next (he?).
Clean, fast read with short chapters. This story is well written, seems polished and oiled and ready for prime time. Highly recommended!
CIGAPRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
To be honest, going into this story, I expected somewhat of a normal LitRPG. This isn't the first story I've read that involves a sentient object with a system, but after a few chapters, it was clear that this is nothing close to the norm. The dialogue and scenes are almost effortlessly funny, and yet by paying closer attention you can tell that the scenes are well written and planned out. What may seem like everyday incidents to the other characters are fleshed out into a whole LitRPG adventure from the perspective of the table. There's no powerscaling, no OP shenanigans, no revenge, no harem, just a table and its system. And somehow, this makes it that much more entertaining. The characters are engaging and lively, with the non-living ones being the most lifelike. Even the system has some arrogance and sass to it, even though it simply gives quests and information.
Somehow, with all of this, there still manages to be a plot and worldbuilding, leaving some serious nature and mystery to a yet-to-be discovered world. I'm not too far in but I'm definitely interested to see where the author could possibly go with this.
If you're looking for something fresh, funny and clever, this is definitely the story to read.
FoamKnightRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
'I am a Table' is, as the title promises, a lighthearted and comedic tale of man who wakes up as a table in a fantasy world. Filled with factoids about life as a piece of furniture and enough shenanigans to make even a sturdy table groan under their weight, this tale is a good way to pass the time.
Style: This story lives and dies by its humor. It plays with Isekai and LitRPG tropes that many RR readers will find familiar and treats them with the absurdity they deserve. If you are a fan of comedies, this story is tailor made for you.
Story: There is a story and a plot, but the focus is clearly on the absurdist humor, not on the plot itself. The pacing is delightfully fast.
Grammar: Minor issues with switching between tenses sometimes and I noticed a couple of sentences that seem to be missing a word. This did not detract from my enjoyment of the story, and these mistakes are few and far between.
Characters: Our MC is an appallingly immobile piece of wood on four legs. Trapped in the confines of his wooden shell, table's struggles are as humorous as they are absurd. The side characters enrich the story and provide their own comedic moments. You might be surprised to find out that Clint Eastwood makes a quest appearance in this story. What a diligent little termite he was.
Isekai WritRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Township Iakesi!
I love it when entertainment trumps drama. Writing is meant to be enjoyed, and I am a Table is perfectly placed as 'for fun.'
As Casey Neistat says, "Ideas are cheap. Ideas are easy. Ideas are common. Everybody has ideas. Ideas are highly, highly overvalued. Execution is all that matters." This writing takes the most ridiculous idea, and shows you can execute it as something great. I love it!
I'm only one chapter in and I'm hooked. I really limit how much I read due to my schedule, and continuing this, is at the top of my list.
PorcelainRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overview - I Am a Table" is an unconventional and humor-filled LitRPG progression story. The premise revolves around a protagonist reincarnated as a sentient wooden table navigating a world of chaos and challenges. The blend of absurdity and progression mechanics makes this story stand out in the genre.
Story - The narrative follows the protagonist's journey of survival and growth as a sentient furniture piece. The story incorporates clever humor and surprising twists that leverage the peculiar limitations and capabilities of being a table.
Grammar - Very well polished, and a nice + clean flow. I couldn't find any issues while reading it
Characters - The protagonist, despite being a table, is relatable through witty internal monologues and creative problem-solving. Supporting characters are written with sufficient depth to keep interactions engaging and dynamic. However, some readers might crave more exploration of character development and relationships beyond the humor-driven narrative since as far as I can tell, there isn't much lore going on.
Style - The writing style is playful and fast-paced, favoring humor over seriousness. I think it effectively balances the absurdity of the situation with elements of progression systems found in LitRPG stories.
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Prince LinlinRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I don't think you are. The thing dances, it jumps and moves like , well, a table. I fear it is rather stuck at the moment. But do not worry! There is much to see, hear and duel.
Yes, you heard me right. A duel. Read the book if you want to know more.
The character’s voice is very clear, and I do have to admit, funny to a surprising degree. I would go as far as to say it was hilarious. If the rest of the story were trash, this alone would make me want to read it.
But that isn't the case.
The pacing is slow, but it doesn't make the story interesting for me. The world is slowly introduced, letting us get a good grip on it. There isn't much action but well, this is a story about a table. If you're looking for hand to hand combat, try something with hands. This is where you get table duels.
I still can't stop laughing about that.
Did I mention the trope play? Hmm, I want to. But perhaps it would be better if you read the book and actually experience it.
That does sound better. Go on now, do it. Read the book. I really like it, and I hope you will too!