The integration of the desert planet Tsanh

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Description

What happens when the system-using humans in their quest to integrate the seemingly primitive desert planet Tsanh discover it already has a system?

This story follows Sarah, who was with some other rich kids dropped on the planet to gain an unfair advantage over others by experiencing integration and who wants nothing but to be left alone. As well as Teki the oceanic alien that is tasked with integrating a planet that is hostile to his very being. And Shivers-In-Sunlight the disabled scorpion-of-Tsanh on a system-ordained quest. As well as some others on their journey through this quite novel situation (pun intended).

The cover is the brilliant work of Wong40k: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/248627 .

Trigger warnings: Giant scorpions, disability, office topics, antagonists who don't understand the word no, and an interspecies alliance (including humans), that are the hostile integrators here.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2023
Author: PenguinsAreScary

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Rating: 4.3/ 5.0
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Community Reviews(8)

John Stax (Fobywoby)Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
So, when I started I wasn't really in the mood for a sci-fi. But as I keep reading, I found myself feeling more and more up for a sci-fi.
Not ready for a big review yet but I am liking the premise so far.
I was doing a review swap with the author and left a review on their other book. So this read is a bonus. Will keep you posted as I have more to say.
k.cRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The premise of this story is complex, as is the world building needed to achieve reader immersion, but despite the difficulty the author does a great job setting the foundation of Tsanh and letting its multiple characters shine through.
Style: The pacing is done well, and I appreciate the clarity in the multiple character viewpoints. What I think the author does well is they don't overstay a character viewpoint, and give enough for the reader to understand the story progression before hopping over to another character. It keeps me interested and wanting to read more. One small notice is format--some of the paragraphs towards the beginning chapters are a bit chunky. Breaking them up slightly might help with reading experience.
Story Score: As mentioned above, the concept this writer is trying to pull is quite difficult (for the record I myself would not be able to manage it), yet with the status boxes, backstory explanation, and characters as they interact with each other, I feel immersed in the story.
Grammar Score: Great for the most part, haven't noticed anything glaring as I've read through the chapters
Character Score: Really appreciate the author being able to differentiate character personalities, and personally I am excited to see further interactions between Sarah and Teki, as well as how her relationship with the other species continues to evolve.
DabossUnberogenRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
As soon as I read the description, I knew that I would be in for a treat. The general trope of scifi litrpgs is the integration of Earth, with humans discovering the System, but in this book, they already have it. Instead, we see this through the perspective of an alien race being integrated themselves. However, those aliens already have their own System. Definitely an interesting premise, and one that I thought was quite well done.
The style was interesting, and generally well one. The use of special pronouns for the aliens to emphasize their biological differences from people was a bit jarring at first, but it made sense in the contact of the story. In fact, it ended up making things a bit clearer after a while. The multi person POV is not generally my cup of tea, but it was well done here.
The grammar was good, with a few minor errors, but nothing world shattering. Nothing detracted from the story, which is always good.
The story was very detailed, and quite unique. As explained earlier, it follows a different path to most other such stories, a path that it trod well. I liked the world building, and I found it engaging and entertaining.
The characters were well constructed, as expected in a multi POV book, and they certainty didn't disappoint. The aliens were well done, and they acted like actual aliens,with their own culture that was not just a facsimile of Earth.
An entertaining read, and one that I would recommend.
TrezeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I have read a lot of LitRPGs and this one is quite unique. A system already in place before implementing a new system is something that I have never before. Have not seen a story like this one. Very intrigues on how it will al play out. Congrats to the author on his creativity.
Style: Author’s style is great. Pace is well executed, and characters are properly introduced. A little difficult to follow at first, due to the complexity of the names, but nothing to complain about. There are multiple points of view and author does a great job at distinguishing one character from another. It’s not something that is easily done.
Story: Author does an excellent job at immersing you into his world. It’s a complex system with multiple species and characters so its not an easy task and Author seems to pull it off effortlessly. A system already in place before being integrated into a new one is something that I have never seen before.
Grammar: No complaints here. I saw nothing that would stop me from keep on reading the story.
Character: Multiple characters to talk about and introduce. All of them well defined in the first couple of chapters so far.
CrazyCoreRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
This is an early review, as there are only 6 chapters at this point. However, much of the foundations have already been laid.
Multiple species are both already living on, and arriving for the first time, the planet Tsanh. That would already be a major plot for any story, however, this one goes a bit further. It is a LitRPG, involving the ubiquitous System, but there's a catch. The new arrivals bring their system with them, to integrate the planet with, but discover that this planet already has a different system.
A major feature in this story is how each species have very clear and distinct cultures, societal norms, mannerisms etc. I'm looking forward to seeing how they develop.
The extremely aggressive advances made by one character is very uncomfortable, but there are warnings. It's also applicable, as unfortunately those people do exist. Additionally, in hind sight at least, it's a very good motivation for many decisions - I say this because I have read many stories where similar decisions are motivated by things like 'I want to be different', or 'I don't like someone's face'. This is at least a real and genuine motivation, and I hope the antagonist dies a horrible death (in the story).
The style is good. It's a real time jump between the various protagonists, with a lot of overlap where they interact with each other. Each one shows the unique POV of the character in question.
The characters are very different to each other, and have drastically different motiviations. Their motivations are also very much the driving forces in their decisions, which is clearly demonstrated.
The grammer is consistant, and only changes where appropriate due to different cultures, but that itself is done consistantly.
Characters are still developing, but there is already a clear identity for each, and many have existing relationships and histories between each other.
On a different note, penguins are not, in fact, scary. They are amazing, adorable, incredible creatures. Perhaps that
inolziaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
It's not an exaggeration to say that I've never read a LitRPG like this one before :O
Style: Initially, it was difficult to start this story with the immediately strange but unique names and pronouns in Shivers-In-Sunlight and Tekki's POVs. Plus, the inconsistent spacing between the paragraphs. However, after reading the first few chapters, I actually think the author's style helps to immerse us in the story.
Story: I like the plot so far, the complex system and the interesting interspecies conversations. For the most part, our main characters don't hesitate to try to understand one another and that's great.
Grammar: I have no issues with grammar so far. Everything has been great. :)
Character: Sarah, the human, certainly has the most personality between the three, which is no surprise. And she's the most likeable to me. Though, Teki is a close second and I'm warming up to Shivers. The only thing is that I don't feel like I understand who they are just yet though, but that'll come in time, I'm sure.
Anywho, I recommend this to any Sci-fi fans who want to get into LitRPGs. Also, only read this when you're wide awake because it's a bit intense.
CosmicSlimeRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
I've read a few chapters and this series certainly has high potential. The world bulding, or univese building here is one that adds something new to itself bit by bit. For a unique take on the intergalactic trope its was done pretty well to ensure that the reader wasn't overloaded with information. The description of the various planets and their terrains and ecosystems feels like subtle, enthralling build up.
There re only two gripes that came up during my brief read.
First was the multiple POV's, at times it felt like characters were being introduced way too fast and only a short while after their introuction it would shift to another person's perspective. It felt disorienting and the long names really made it hard to differentiate between them.
The second thing was the whole integration of planets. While the term is self explanatory, unless i'm missing something it was never really explained early on so some clarification there would be good.
WinterwispRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
First, I want to say that I think this story needs a lot of work, but the ambition is clear and the potential high. It is a litRPG at its core, but the framing is very different from what is usually presented, and that is worth a read.
We meet several charcters, as the planet of Tsanh is being integrated into the Unlimited Potential System, which brings it into conflict with the users of the native Solidarit system. The two systems are idealogically in conflict, which is interesting, as outside system emphasizes individuality, while the native system relies more on cooperation,
It is also interesting to include the different alien species we are presented with, not just humans and sentient scorpions, but more across the the integrated systems. This creates potential for worldbuilding and a deeper lore that can help drive the story forward.
There are a lot of characters, and the POV shifts several times during each chapter. The shifts are clearly marked, so you're not confused about what's happening or who's speaking, but writing a compelling narrative through that many, different viewpoints is difficult. Especially at the pace the story's going, I personally found it difficult to relate much to the characters' motivations and actions.
Style: While I understand many of the choices made, I'm not a fan of the narrative shifting back and forth so quickly. I never feel like I get to understand the characters before we're on to the next one.
Story: As mentioned, the story feels ambitious and has a lot of potential, but it also needs more work. The pacing is really fast, with storybeat after storybeat happening in rapid succession, without much of a lull to offset the action. Variation is key, even if you like action.
Character: Characters are well defined, but they're also in a rush to tell you their motivation--because the story is progressing so fast. This makes them feel like fonts of exposition, at times.
Grammar: My measuring stick for grammar is whether I was distr