
Black Tie Villainy
A LitRPG Adventure (Vaudevillain, Book 2)
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The crime of the century. Admittance by invitation only. Black tie required.
Dr. Zlo has made some nefarious new associates. After his grand scheme was directly blocked by Vert so that the game would "make sense", the deadly and beautiful Dextra Black signed on to help him get his revenge.
Although Dr. Zlo has made enemies with popular players and old friends, his zany streaming has captured the attention of thousands. Thanks to the limelight, gamers new and old are joining in just to hunt him down. He knows exactly what to do to keep them entertained; and his grand event won’t just show the world Vert’s true colors. If all goes as planned, they’ll convince people to start playing just for fun.
What's that in the sky? A bird? A plane? No! It's evil!
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- Bryan S Guzman
- 07-15-22
really great
ok there is alot to love about our bad boy Dylan
little annoyed with how doesn't see just what a narcissist John is and valiant is trash as a hero perfect foils for the king of crime
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- Ed Pegg Jr
- 07-14-22
Great litRPG focused on the value of Role-Playing
First off, this is Book 2. Short review: This is just as good as Book 1! Go and get that one first.
Synopsis of Book 1: Two friends want to play the new game, World of Supers. The MC wants to make an over the top vaudeville style supervillain with lots of role-playing, without a care about levels or power. His friend wants to Min-Max with exploits and doesn't care about role-playing at all. Friction results.
Role-playing versus min-maxing. This theme continues into Book Two, a wonderful continuation. As litRPG options pop up for the Black Tie villain, he's asking what fits his character the best, not what optimizes anything. I can tell right now that I will get every book in this series.
One early bit: MC needs a phone or laptop, and a neighbor is a rich frail old lady. The player role-plays his villain to the hilt as he tries to dominate the dear old lady, but she's a bit oblivious.
Lots of good fights, more schemes, and a virtual game world that makes sense.
Narrator does a tremendous job with distinct voices and mannerisms.
Highly recommended.
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- Maxwell
- 07-27-22
some parts drag on
The voice acting and interactions between characters is superb. There were just some times that prepping for stuff just dragged on.
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- dracolgold
- 07-16-22
Fun
Fun story
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- Logan Ferromann
- 07-25-22
like this series
I like this series , I will look for more in the future .
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-16-22
Only the best villain wins
When I found the first book I was amazed now I can't wait for the next book
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- Liz Creedon Awad
- 07-13-22
First
My horrible sleep schedule is to my advantage by letting me get first review I win
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- Jarred Scoopie Allen
- 08-27-22
mhmmm
1. Why isn't Cass making stat or power buffing potions, heal potions, anti superpower/negation potions or power gaining potions, etc?
2. why hasn't the MC sent Mable to mind control other powerhouse NPCs?
3. why do characters use one liners prior to killing an enemy, only to alert their enemy, giving them time to defend?
4. all Jaques should be last resort suicide bombers. keep them strapped 100%
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- JB
- 08-28-24
Fun, but not engaging
Overall enjoyable. I like the atypical MC and not taking the game seriously. However, I found myself fast-forwarding through other characters because they were so shallow.
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- Ben
- 07-14-22
So good!
I absolutely love this series! the campy villian is perfection! I love the power ranger and other classic call outs! I can't listen to this series without imagining what types of characters I'd create in this game! a must listen to!
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