LitRPG Reads: RPG + DnD + Books = LitRPG

Best Forgotten Realms Books: A Reading Guide for DND Enthusiasts

What are the best Forgotten Realms novels? Let’s dive into the fantastical world of Faerûn, a land of high fantasy, mighty heroes, and monstrous threats. We’re on a quest today …

The Rise of Solo RPG: How AI Dungeon Masters Enable Independent Play

by Paul Bellow

Rolling a natural 20 amidst a group of friends, high-fiving your companions in triumph after a gruesome battle, or reeling in collective horror at the wicked plot twist revealed by …

The 10 Best Roguelite Games in 2023

by Paul Bellow

In the realm of video games, roguelites hold a special place in gamers’ hearts. They challenge our skill, patience, and strategic thinking, mercilessly throwing us back to start with every …

Is Enter the Gungeon a Roguelike or Roguelite?

by Paul Bellow

Is Enter the Gungeon a Roguelike or Roguelite? We have the answer! A warm debate has been simmering within gaming communities for a while now. Centered around the popular bullet-hell …

Fantasy Reimagined: How AI Is Shaping the Next Generation of DND

by Paul Bellow

In our ever-evolving technological world, the landscape of fantasy, specifically tabletop roleplaying, is seeing exciting developments that are redefining its boundaries. The centuries-old craft of storytelling—long being the mortar and …

Is Hades Roguelike or Roguelite? Definitive Answer

by Paul Bellow

Is Hades Roguelike or Roguelite? Good question! You’re not alone in asking it. I’ve put together a quick article that will definitively answer this question and then some. Hades, developed …

ChatGPT Meets D&D: A Guide to Enhancing Your Campaigns with AI

by Paul Bellow

In the ever-evolving world of Dungeons & Dragons, creativity and innovation are at the heart of every thrilling campaign. Dungeon Masters and players alike are always on the lookout for …

Getting the Most Out of Your RPGs

by Paul Bellow

Roleplaying video games are full of adventure, fun and down right excitement. There is literally no other hobby in the world in which you get to become a completely different …

Permadeath and Procedural Generation: The Heart of Roguelike Games

by Paul Bellow

There’s a simple elegance to the world of roguelike games that thrills the hardcore gamer and hobbyist alike. The unpredictability, the constant struggle, and the immense satisfaction of triumphing against …

Beyond Chests: 12 Surprising Forms Taken by Mimics

by Paul Bellow

In the endless labyrinth of the world’s dungeons, adventurers are always on the lookout for their next haul of treasure. From glistening gems to ancient artifacts, these underground vaults hold …

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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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