Mycology

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Volume 1: Prologue to Adventure is now out on Amazon inEbookandAudiobook! Volume 2: They Met in a Tavern is now out on Amazon inEbookandAudiobook! Volume 3: Sidekicks and Sidequests is now out on Amazon inEbookandAudiobook! Declan was a teenager when he was invited to Gaia. It wasn't some popular VRMMO like the ones his friend keeps recommending, nor was it a 'game' in the traditional sense. Gaia was the stopgap to Indiri, a living breathing world, the final creation of a dead genius. Invited to this world by Eve, the overseer and an AI light-years greater than any that came before her, Declan was given a choice. To join or not to join? Well, why the hell not? Join theDiscord!!https://discord.gg/p2gxqs4 Laugh at my emptyPatreon!!

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2019
Author: Sir Nil

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Rating: 4.5/ 5.0
Followers: 1,094
Views: 805,857

What readers say about Mycology

“This is one of the best stories I have read here on RR. The writing style, the story plot (both in game and out), the character development, and the grammar/spelling are all top notch. This is fantasy game-based far-future sci-fi Earth storyline so you get…”
AalanRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“this is legit one of the best stories on this site, it deserves a lot more fame tho, and you deserve to read it”
Abyss 404Royal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

AalanRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is one of the best stories I have read here on RR. The writing style, the story plot (both in game and out), the character development, and the grammar/spelling are all top notch.
This is fantasy game-based far-future sci-fi Earth storyline so you get the best of both the medieval setting while in game and the best of Earth-centric sci-fi (no aliens mentioned thus far but high-tech) in one read. It appears as though the Author is an Aussie as there are references relating the character to that area although there is not as much slang/specific word choices one would expect from someone native to that area. Although, there are a few UK spelling choices for words that Yanks like myself might be able to catch.
This is on my Follow list and will be staying there as long the author does not drop it or go on a really long hiatus.
Abyss 404Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
this is legit one of the best stories on this site, it deserves a lot more fame tho, and you deserve to read it
JordiskRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I am not doing an advanced review, simply because I couldn't be bothered to, but I can state with authority that not a single category would be five stars. Why then is the overall score five stars? Because it all comes together perfectly.
My favorite part of any sci-fi or fantasy story is the Magic System, and so that is what I will primarly review. Beware minor spoilers.
Fundamentally, the magic system is a Soft-Rational system based around Belief and Equivalent Exchange. Of the two, Equivalent Exchange is an newer rule, and there are artifacts and constructs that formed before it became Law. However, since the implementation of that rule, EVERYTHING follows it. Unfortunately, we have yet to get indepth on the Belief aspect of the system, but I can see it coming in either the second or third book, probably third. Together, these effects come to something like Karma or Narrative Weight; for a hero is a story you belief in, or some such rot.
When I say everything follows the system, I do mean everything. This is a VRMMO story, so there are "players", right? And those players have a "system" to let them tell their stats and level and such? And they are able to revive infinitely, with only a short cooldown before they respawn? Well, all these things balance out with a more restrictive class system than the Natives have, and a lower innate power (at lower levels, at least).
As to all the other stuff that you might want to know about the novel: The main characters each have interesting backstories and their own voices, wih the new characters being introduced to finish off the "Five Man Band" and the "Green Ranger" slowly revealing their own, though the party is still focused on the "Dynamic Duo". Grammar/spelling/all that is decent with no obvious mistakes I saw. Style I never know how to talk about, so you are out of luck with that. Story has fits and starts, where things have been obviously contrived; but most of that contrivance has been dealt with in-story with the N
Mop1Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Officially the greatest story I have found on RR to date. Action-packed fights interspersed with slower character and world building moments keep you interested and invested in what the next chapter will reveal. Ranging from pretty damn funny lighthearted interactions between characters to psychological horror that had me avoiding the reflection in my TV for a whole arc, you will often be pleasantly surprised by where the story goes. All of this is skilfully delivered to you with a developed and well-utilised vocabulary that makes it a joy to read.
I don't normally leave reviews like this but I hope that this gets across how highly I rate this novel. Seriously, just read it already.
SemkitRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I might not know much but I know good work when I see it and this is it. You'll understand once you start reading it. A 50 word minimum is probibly smart for reviews unfortunately I've said my peice so now I am going to kill words to be able to post this😋. Just remember to keep an eye on your familiars. They get into shenanigans
billausRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Ok, i'll try to be succinct to keep this review readable.
Starting this review with author's comment, I cherrypicked some of Sir Nil's words in the afterword of the prologue (chapter after 4.23) which are relevant in an accurate (as of chapter 4.23) portrayal of Mycology, and they are the following:
"The purpose of this story thus far, is to be purposeless, to not have a point..."
"A realistic story isn’t about consequences for your actions..."
"...a thousand events, happening outside your control."
This existential nihilism and purposelessness defines the prologue. Despite the relatively speaking quite grimdark world, both in and out of virtual reality, the story could not be accurately called grimdark as rather than focusing on the tradgedy and strife that suffuses life, Mycology sets the spotlight on the joy, fun, and general emotion which is felt in spite of a grimdark scenario without shunning it entirely. This story is probably the slowest slow burn I've read so if you dislike frankly absurd amounts of meandering this one probably isn't for you, although I emplore you to read the first 20 chapters and make your own decision.
I cannot point out any definitive flaws with the style, in fact I think it quite marvellous in how it fits so well with both the story and the MCs' personalities, but there could definitely be improvements regarding combat in big encounters. I do however understand that writing large-scale fights using text is extremely difficult without introducing monotony or having tunnelvision as a part of the scene, so this can mostly be excused in the main problem case for combat. Other than that the dialogue is used well to convey emotion or the lack thereof in some interactions, and the world is built and described in a good compromise of both breadth and depth. Being entirely objective I would probably give style a 4/5 stars, but the good far outweighs the bad in my opinion, hence 4.5/5 stars for style.
Story, as noted in the cherrypicked quotes a
penoveRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
As the author said, this is definitely a slow burn book, so if that doesn't interest you, turn back.
Also, while I feel it is a good story so far, there hasn't been much mystery or thought provoking content. Something for us to be questioning along the lines of "Why did X happen? Where did Y come from?" Maybe that'll change later, but for now I feel its kinda one track.
Besides that though, I only have a couple nitpicks, everything else is well put together and well worth some time reading it! I felt quite immersed! And also I have a bias toward Mushroomish characters, so maybe that's why this piqued my interest!
twyxxRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Reviewed at: interlude part 5normaly i would not do this but i believe i should this time (english is not my first language)Personally i believe this story to be a potential and unique masterpiece in the making while i really have to point out that all the small side stories are frankly annoying in how they are made and placed the rest are something special.The way this story is made is frankly something i have never seen or heard of before and while most would consider this a bad thing in this story it's a wonderfull thing, why it is so i will not tell as that would be a down right shame to do as it is something for you to understand and appreciate.the vast majority of you who read this will read a bit and leave it aside forever and forget it's existance just like throwing away an uncut diamond as it's just another stone.For those of you who are determined or just like to use your brain a bit to much like me this is a story i hope you will give a long and serious read as thats truly what it deservs.Well thats enough out of me to you all and the last bit is for sir nil.What you have written here contains more than even you seem to realise yourself it contains many things only the best writers in this world have been able to contain in their books.While you are sadly not on their level how close you come is frankly frightening and you can come closer still as you have already sowed the seeds of their possibility, the reason why i won't say them is beacuse you are so close that if i do it will all go down the drain therefore i wish you luck and i truly from the bottom of my heart hope you will turn this into a masterpiece just as this story deservs to be.
IDontKnowItRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Okay the writing is gold the story is gold and my only complaint is that I ran out. I love this story and I recommend anyone to read it for themselves. Masterful usage of worldbuilding and characters and making them important. The pacing is good, and the most important thing is that there is an actual threat from a vrmmo story. The game world is actually able to effect reality and vice versa. And it all makes sense... somewhat.
JeanDRaccRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
So far its intersting and good. Will update when I am done with all chaps. Might take me a while.