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Zinless

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I'm planning on making a story about a group of random people transported into a another world. They were tasked with killing a demon king (or a god, still haven't decided yet). Only by killing this demon/god, can they return to their original world due to their existence being tied to each other.

The main character however, does not want to return since he has nothing in his original world, and in this world, he is regarded as a powerful hero. But he can't just say that to the others since the only way he can stay is if the demon/god is alive, meaning they will be forced to stay too. While he was confused on what to do, he was invited to join the demon/god's group.

My main focus of the story will be the reasons why the characters want to leave/stay. And whether or not they will change their opinions. The main character will also be a double agent of some sort, working for the demon/god secretly whilst in the hero group.

Is the idea interesting? Or already done before? Is there anything I should focus on? I want your thoughts on this, thanks in advance.
 

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The Isekai Council of Gods are trying to kill this one guy to reincarnate him as their world's hero, but fail on multiple occasions because the guy was simply too good at evading their trucks. Then eventually, came the Evil Gods who wants to kill that guy also to reincarnate him as the Demon King of the same world.

That's my idea which I will probably never do. Use it as you wish.
Seems like an interesting concept but it would really need to be fleshed out as so far the idea doesn't have the meat of the world he was reincarnated to other than the fact or both evil and good gods that can interact loosely with the world which would make very interesting dynamics but truthfully this story depends on how the mc reacts to being a demon lord.
 

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I'm planning on making a story about a group of random people transported into a another world. They were tasked with killing a demon king (or a god, still haven't decided yet). Only by killing this demon/god, can they return to their original world due to their existence being tied to each other.

The main character however, does not want to return since he has nothing in his original world, and in this world, he is regarded as a powerful hero. But he can't just say that to the others since the only way he can stay is if the demon/god is alive, meaning they will be forced to stay too. While he was confused on what to do, he was invited to join the demon/god's group.

My main focus of the story will be the reasons why the characters want to leave/stay. And whether or not they will change their opinions. The main character will also be a double agent of some sort, working for the demon/god secretly whilst in the hero group.

Is the idea interesting? Or already done before? Is there anything I should focus on? I want your thoughts on this, thanks in advance.
This is a good idea. The interplay between the characters will be nice to see and adds some real drama to the plot.
And even if its been done before, it hasn't been done often. Also even if its been done before, doesn't mean you shouldn't do it.
 

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I really like this idea.
I'd recommend making him being alone. Either most of the escort doesn't go with him and he's only left with the automated drones, or the escorts are all drones to begin with. This will challenge him more, as he struggles to ensure the drones aren't all destroyed by the weird magic. He'll also be more willing to invite some of the doomed people onto the ship, just so he has someone to talk to.

Honestly I had considered that, but it would take away from the protagonist being just a regular working class guy if he could manage hauling an entire colony ship by himself. Having a few extra perspectives from the outside would also shed more insight. Ultimately it would be an isekai'd cast of maybe five or six with some supporting cast.
You seem to assume this would be a story about political intrigue. It would not. It would likely be a desperate survival tale to beat the clock on armageddon and escape the literal wrath of God. It's the Isekai setting where the Hero lost and so TPTB are throwing a hail mary and getting everybody off that world that they can. The way they do that... is by dragging a space freighter out and hoping for the best.
 

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The sounds like a great idea but the story can vary widely based on the protagonist (ie if they are a poor middle class or an aristocrat) but I would recommend that you make a solid foundation on what leveling up actually does. Does it make them smarter , stronger , faster or even all three? Or does it have a chance of adding skills depending on how one defeats leveling up areas?
I have seen similar ideas but they have usually fallen flat or dropped due to the struggle of having the mc and friend still having a good character dynamic throughout and not just transforming into "Best Friend Steals Harem , How do I Save It?" but for this type of idea I would really focus on build-up chapter maybe 5-10 of building up the friend and the main character's relationship while also showing the struggle the friend has due to his harem before the idea starts being introduced. BTW I can't stress this enough, this has to be a slow burn manga or else it would leave the characters feeling empty. But otherwise I like the concept. C:


The idea sounds really unique and a protag that has communication problems can always cause for interesting dynamics but for the story I would recommend explaining why the woman are evading the government while also not telling the full story. A general idea could be the mother deciding where they are going next but never truly tells her daughter causing suspicions to be raised for the readers but not the daughter who trusts her mother. But that is just my opinion
hm? did you quote me by mistake?
 

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here are ones that I will probably never write as it is too difficult:
Modern world story of a young and naive but promising person wanting to change the world but succumbing to faustian corruption as they try. By the end they will be very remorseful.
An unbiased history of USSR from the point of view of Stalin's bodyguard
 

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here are ones that I will probably never write as it is too difficult:
Modern world story of a young and naive but promising person wanting to change the world but succumbing to faustian corruption as they try. By the end they will be very remorseful.
An unbiased history of USSR from the point of view of Stalin's bodyguard
Hm kinda like Dorian Grey?
 

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A story about the disciple of a legendary battle-obsessed female hero. He'll try to keep his master from doing reckless things like killing a king that annoys her as they navigate the politics of the realm and fight off the demons.
 

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I'm planning on making a story about a group of random people transported into a another world. They were tasked with killing a demon king (or a god, still haven't decided yet). Only by killing this demon/god, can they return to their original world due to their existence being tied to each other.

The main character however, does not want to return since he has nothing in his original world, and in this world, he is regarded as a powerful hero. But he can't just say that to the others since the only way he can stay is if the demon/god is alive, meaning they will be forced to stay too. While he was confused on what to do, he was invited to join the demon/god's group.

My main focus of the story will be the reasons why the characters want to leave/stay. And whether or not they will change their opinions. The main character will also be a double agent of some sort, working for the demon/god secretly whilst in the hero group.

Is the idea interesting? Or already done before? Is there anything I should focus on? I want your thoughts on this, thanks in advance.
Hi!

I think the idea is intriguing.

From more of a reader's point of view (personally), I believe that this could easily go both wrong and amazingly well. Because:
  • If the protagonist is the narcissistic type (which means that he chooses to betray the hero group so that he could stay in that world) and nothing is going on to make me believe that there is a chance for him to change his perspective, I would be able to know what to expect will happen. Therefore, I may lose interest (based on whether this type of protagonist is my cup of tea or not);
  • If the protagonist is a double agent (which means that he works both for the demon/god and the hero group), again, if there is nothing going on (when it comes to the action) that would make him constantly ponder about which path he should choose in the end (and here I mean something very interesting and a few unexpected, plot-twisting types of situations), I would think that he is the opportunist type. And, from this point, we go again with what I said above;
  • If the story follows the route of internal conflict (regardless of the protagonist's type and whether he is a double agent or not), and the protagonist is constantly questioning, reflecting, and experiencing situations that would make him change his perspective drastically every time a new obstacle (or challenge) comes, I will be interested until the end of the story. Reasons:
    • First, I have interesting obstacles (action, basically) that keep me entertained and curious;
    • Second, I have an insight into the character's inner conflict (which can be written very interestingly). So, this is another thing that would keep me curious;
  • If the story has an interesting plot twist later in the story, this would be interesting as well. Let me give you an example: if, until that moment, the protagonist chooses to stay there or to leave, the whole perspective would need to change drastically if the demon/ god was found dead. This could mean:
    • 1. no possibility to return;
    • 2. another more powerful god needs to be defeated. If you go with the 2, there are two interesting options:
      • a. either they can defeat him, but with great loss, so the protagonist is changing once again drastically (emotionally, as a character, values, principles, and so on) because of it;
      • b. they can't and they need to wait for another group of people or another person to be sent there to help them (which again would change everything the protagonist thought before).
 

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Hi!

I think the idea is intriguing.

From more of a reader's point of view (personally), I believe that this could easily go both wrong and amazingly well. Because:
  • If the protagonist is the narcissistic type (which means that he chooses to betray the hero group so that he could stay in that world) and nothing is going on to make me believe that there is a chance for him to change his perspective, I would be able to know what to expect will happen. Therefore, I may lose interest (based on whether this type of protagonist is my cup of tea or not);
  • If the protagonist is a double agent (which means that he works both for the demon/god and the hero group), again, if there is nothing going on (when it comes to the action) that would make him constantly ponder about which path he should choose in the end (and here I mean something very interesting and a few unexpected, plot-twisting types of situations), I would think that he is the opportunist type. And, from this point, we go again with what I said above;
  • If the story follows the route of internal conflict (regardless of the protagonist's type and whether he is a double agent or not), and the protagonist is constantly questioning, reflecting, and experiencing situations that would make him change his perspective drastically every time a new obstacle (or challenge) comes, I will be interested until the end of the story. Reasons:
    • First, I have interesting obstacles (action, basically) that keep me entertained and curious;
    • Second, I have an insight into the character's inner conflict (which can be written very interestingly). So, this is another thing that would keep me curious;
  • If the story has an interesting plot twist later in the story, this would be interesting as well. Let me give you an example: if, until that moment, the protagonist chooses to stay there or to leave, the whole perspective would need to change drastically if the demon/ god was found dead. This could mean:
    • 1. no possibility to return;
    • 2. another more powerful god needs to be defeated. If you go with the 2, there are two interesting options:
      • a. either they can defeat him, but with great loss, so the protagonist is changing once again drastically (emotionally, as a character, values, principles, and so on) because of it;
      • b. they can't and they need to wait for another group of people or another person to be sent there to help them (which again would change everything the protagonist thought before).
Thank you for the reply!

I'm planning on making the protagonist have internal conflict throughout the story. I don't want the protagonist to lean heavily to one side, at least not until the endgame.

I will also focus on other characters from both sides as well. The heroes, the "demon/god" army members (generals?), the protagonist will befriend and interact with them. He will grow close to both sides, this will produce more inner conflict later on.

I already have the ending in mind and will write it soon.

Thank you for your feedback! And I hope you can read it when it's published!

I don't know what to name it tho :')
 

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Thank you for the reply!

I'm planning on making the protagonist have internal conflict throughout the story. I don't want the protagonist to lean heavily to one side, at least not until the endgame.

I will also focus on other characters from both sides as well. The heroes, the "demon/god" army members (generals?), the protagonist will befriend and interact with them. He will grow close to both sides, this will produce more inner conflict later on.

I already have the ending in mind and will write it soon.

Thank you for your feedback! And I hope you can read it when it's published!

I don't know what to name it tho :')
No problem! I hope that too. It seems interesting (especially with the additional information you mentioned :blobthumbsup:).

I know what you mean. I struggle with the titles too. :blob_pat_sad:
 

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An anthology of stories where young girls get "chosen" by an allmighty water goddess with her own home dimension and tabs on different worlds inthe multiverse to become her angels. (She's less of a regular goddess and more of a general principle in the multiverse so even other gods almost fear her involvement.
The thing is, she has the rule that she can only transform a girl if she gets a "Yes" from them. And so she uses her omnipotent wisdom to set them up, usually omitting a great deal of what they're getting into.
The thing is, aside from debatable stuff like absolute immortality the transformation isn't depicted positive. The girls, depending from the case under heavy pain, slowly liquify. In the end they're perfect water elementals who only after serious training can even touch stuff again not to speak of making the illusion of a human body. Aside from dull touch or general knowledge of temperature they don't feel pain, hunger, or anything that could be remotely uncomfortable, but point is they simply don't feel more than this and lack sensations (as I said not just positive).
While the goddess at least tries to find the right ones and make them comfortable those (per se good) characters often end up with smaller quirks and stuff to get them through the centuries. Which is peculiar as they have powers coming directly from said goddess. They could drown worlds if they'd want or worse. And since the goddess is as well not the most integer character this leads to interesting dynamics between the characters when they treat their defacto mother (that's her view) as a big child. She makes a habit of hiving them angel names and only using those for her "daughters", not minding if they use their old ones.

So in general Io would first stalk the girl for a while, then in disguise come close with them and eventually offer a "simple" solution out of their peculiar circumstances (It'll often be far more complex than this).
One of my more elaborate stories involves a young child (around 7) whose mother died in plague times. She just wants to die in her mother's arms in their bed but suddenly there's this annoying woman in their room who pesters her. Io will before this secretly have summoned the mother's soul (in a mind subspace) to talk her into giving her approval (since even with her arbitrary rules age of consent is a bit strained here). She's a good talker with the beginning of time as expeirience if she wants (though changing like water she can also be a helpless child (one of the reasons gods hate her, you never now what you've got with her). After this, she pesters the girl the same way and eventually convinces her to leave with her and trust her existence to her (as I said she omits parts). The guards at the gates of the plague district weirdly don't even notice them. Then after a final confirmation if she's "ready to bind herself to her" (she makes it sound like a quirk of speech here) she secretly infects her with a single drop of her essence (a kiss is the usual contract method but as she was too young it was only on the forehead and flows through the eyes inside) which is enough to turn her over time (she's trying to improve the process to be nicer so this version makes slow and steady). And then in a first display of power she opens a portal straight to her home dimension where she's going to provide everything for her.
The already existing water angels have all their own idea of dealing with the situation (I think that's a good way to introduce them and raise interest for their peculiar own stories leading them here. Especially from her administrator she first hears amouthful that she's the most irresponsible goddess in existence. At the same time they naturally try to be friendly to the girl, knowing what she's going to go through but that one is at this point completely overwhelmed. Shenanigans happen till some time after the transformation. Since that one stops growth also mentally she's going to stay a child but can put life experience against this. Eventually she visits her home dimension to visit her reincarnated mother.
Though this much for Ibiri (angel name).
Title would be Io's curse. Angels are around 26 in total.
Yet as I'm currently completely occupied with my three monster girl stories I doubt I'll find time to write this in detail.
 

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A novel about a man that tries to bring metal music to the fantasy world. I have outlined it somewhat in my mind, but don't have time to write it.

The man's goal is to make a flashiest performance using a guitar's modern world's memories. Performing in the highest peaks, on the dragon's back, in the demon lord's castle, or even on the top of the some gods avatar? He will do it while impressing the audience.
 

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A novel about a man that tries to bring metal music to the fantasy world. I have outlined it somewhat in my mind, but don't have time to write it.

The man's goal is to make a flashiest performance using a guitar's modern world's memories. Performing in the highest peaks, on the dragon's back, in the demon lord's castle, or even on the top of the some gods avatar? He will do it while impressing the audience.
Ever play the game brutal legend?
 

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I meant to expand this into an entire series, but never did. Here's the pilot.
 

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(Wild idea, just a joke)
Dude loves to eat durians. One day, when traveling, he visited a durian orchard in Malaysia and a falling durian struck his head. He gets isekai-ed to a sword-and-magic medieval fantasy world and he gains the ability to... summon durians. With an entire system that would let him summon fruits and plant trees of various cultivars of durian and even with fantasy buffs and effects. But hey, in the other world, not even the goblins are a fan of the durian's smell...
 

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Seems like an interesting concept but it would really need to be fleshed out as so far the idea doesn't have the meat of the world he was reincarnated to other than the fact or both evil and good gods that can interact loosely with the world which would make very interesting dynamics but truthfully this story depends on how the mc reacts to being a demon lord.
Well, if I were to flesh it out more...

In the other world, the Gods and Evil Gods would hold a contest every century or so to see who gets to rule over the world for that hundred year period. Both sides get an avatar representing them whom they can summon from another world(Earth), AKA the Hero and the Demon Lord respectively. And now that another hundred years had passed in that other world, another contest will be held.

The Gods, seated by the round table, chose a this one guy to be their Hero because he already has incredible stats and sent truck-kun to kill him, since he needs to be dead in order for them to send his soul to their world. But much to their surprise, he avoided truck-kun with ease because he obeyed traffic laws. So they try other things to kill him, but still fail each attempt.

Then eventually, the Evil Gods also chose that one guy to be their Demon Lord for the same reason and sent their own truck-kun, which failed to kill him.

And so the cycle continues with gods on both sides trying to kill this one dude and failing each time because as mentioned, he already has incredible stats before even reincarnating into another world.

That's my idea on the premise. Basically, a comedy story revolving around the Isekai Gods trying to kill this one dude who has no clue about their affairs.
 
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