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Dungeon of Chance: Even Odds

Serious Probabilities, Book 1

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Dungeon of Chance: Even Odds

By: Jonathan Brooks
Narrated by: Miles Meili
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In a world dictated by probabilities, Clay was an anomaly....

Thousands of Heroes protect the land, defending against the periodic incursions by gigantic monsters known as World Threats. This was the way it had always been, and Clay Shuntwise was perfectly fine with that. Running deliveries for his family’s shop in the sleepy town of Renton, the young teenager barely even thought about Heroes and their role in keeping the world safe.

That was, at least, until the world came crashing down on him.

Reborn into the brand new and unfamiliar form of a Dungeon Core, Clay struggles through learning more about Heroes and the dungeons they delve through to get stronger. According to the guide that was trying to help him understand his new life, however, because he was a former Hero, Clay should already know most of what he needed to succeed; all of the finer parts regarding the relationship between Heroes and dungeons, including information about probabilities and drop rates, should be common knowledge.

The problem? Despite wishing that he had been that lucky in his past life, Clay had never been a Hero…but now, he might be forced to become one, though not quite in the way he ever expected.

This book contains Dungeon Core, LitRPG, and GameLit elements including dungeon construction and defense, monster summoning, character progression, and a game-like interface. In addition, many of the probabilities the world is based upon are similar to Gacha-type mechanics. Contains no profanity, harems, or explicit sexual content.

©2020 Jonathan Brooks (P)2020 Jonathan Brooks
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good balance told between two viewpoints with enough but not too many stats. Very well narrated conveying additional depth to the characters.


Will be looking out for book 2

great story well narrated

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Overall very likable characters and story. This dungeon core story is delivered in a well thought out world of heroes and monsters. The rules that govern the dungeon and hero growth are both consistent and detailed, ehile not being overly convoluted.

If you hate cats you might just have found a kindred spirit in this young dungeon core

The gacha dungeon

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Let me get this out of the way: I don’t like Dungeon Core books. I’ve tried several and have never wanted to continue the series. Usually the “fairy” that is supposed to assist the new dungeon core is just too annoying or cutesy or stupid. It must be traditional or something because every book I’ve read has been like that. This book had a little of that but it wasn’t bad and it made sense, but I won’t spoil it by explaining more.

The one thing I love about LitRPG is the stats and there is just the right amount here! I loved every moment of it, although the monster lists did get to be a bit long, but still good.

The main character who became the dungeon core was likeable and his evolution as a dungeon core made sense. I can totally agree with his dislike of cats! He still did a couple of stupid things without asking first but almost all of them made sense. The one exception was where he exchanged life for things he could’ve bought eventually from the store. Oh, yes. The idea of the dungeon core having to “buy” eggs from a store (much like in-game purchases) to randomly get monsters or traps is novel and worked very well.

The reason for dungeon cores (to train heroes) and the reason for heroes (to fight world-threatening monsters) makes sense. The way they are selected and what happens if they decide to quit are also well handled. The main group of 5 heroes was interesting, although I’m conflicted about the support character (you know, the woman with the enormous...). Having no real attack or defense and having to dance and sing to use their power??

The world-threatening event was well handled as well.

Despite one or two niggles there is much more to recommend this book. Well worth a listen and I will definitely get the next one in the series.

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Brilliant! Bring me the next book!

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I love the perspectives this story is told from. The main character Clay is relatable and I enjoyed interactions between him and Dwight.
Narration is amazing. I have already bought the next books in the series so I can continue.

Great family listen for those with game lovers

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I like the change and new perspective for Dungeon Core. I definitely look forward to the next one

Good story

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