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Mind Flayer and Baldur’s Gate 3: A Sinister Connection

Welcome, adventurers of all sorts, to a journey filled with suspense, excitement, and a dash of mind-boggling terror. Today, we plunge headfirst into the world of sinister creatures and thrilling …

What is the difference between RPG and LitRPG?

by Paul Bellow

Unraveling the Threads of the LitRPG Genre: Embracing the Blend of Gaming and Literature In the realm of fiction genres, there’s an intriguing crossover that combines the thrill of immersive …

7 Best DND 5e Classes with Extra Attack

by Heidi Jiang

Unleashing Fury: A Guide to Extra Attacks by characters in D&D 5e As we plunge into the ferocious thrill of battles in Dungeons & Dragons 5e, one feature often stands …

The Must-Read Baldur’s Gate Books and Novels

by Paul Bellow

Immersive Worlds Unleashed: Explore the Must-Read Baldur’s Gate Books and Novels & Take Your Gaming to the Next Level Welcome, adventurer, to the intricate universe of the Baldur’s Gate game …

Best Guide: How to Pick Your Class and Subclass in Baldur’s Gate 3

by Paul Bellow

Unravel the Power Within: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Your Class and Subclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 Baldur’s Gate 3, a game that revolves around an eon-old conflict threatening to …

Baldur’s Gate 3 Bard Build BG3 Character Guide (August 2023)

by Paul Bellow

Greetings, adventurers, and welcome to yet another thrilling deep dive into the captivating world of Baldur’s Gate 3, specifically, a BG3 bard build guide. Yes, today we’re tuning our lutes, …

10 Best Turn-Based Roguelikes in 2023

by Paul Bellow

The turn-based roguelike genre has captivated players for decades, providing a unique blend of strategy, exploration, and unpredictable challenge. As each year passes, new titles emerge that expand upon the …

Half-Orcs in Baldur’s Gate 3: Race + Paladin Overview

by Ajay Patel

In the vast and complex world of “Baldur’s Gate 3,” players have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an array of unique characters and races, each offering distinct abilities, backstories, …

How to Play a Fighter in DND 5e: Ultimate Guide

by Paul Bellow

Fighters are the stalwarts of any D&D party, serving as the front line in battle and often taking the brunt of enemy attacks. These masters of weapons and combat are …

12 Co-Op Multiplayer Roguelikes You Can Play Now

by Paul Bellow

Roguelikes, with their challenging gameplay, procedurally generated worlds, and high-stakes permadeath mechanics, have long been a beloved genre for those seeking a demanding and engaging gaming experience. From their roots …

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What is LitRPG Reads?

Simply put, LitRPG stories take place in a game (or gamelike) world with rpg-style progression. Basically, an RPG in narrative format. RPG + Books = LitRPG! The term LitRPG was originally coined by three Russian authors back around 2010. I cover a lot of Dungeons & Dragons and Tabletop RPG content here too!

About LitRPG Reads

Paul Bellow is a LitRPG author, decades-long gamer, RPG game developer, and publisher of several online communities. In other words, an old school webmaster.

He also developed and runs LitRPG Adventures, a set of advanced RPG generators powered by GPT-3 AI. Here at LitRPG Reads, he publishes articles about LitRPG books, tabletop RPG books, and all sorts of DND content that's free to use in your personal tabletop campaign - i.e. non-commercial use.

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