J.J. Ackerknecht
@jjackerknecht.com
Writer and lover of SFF/Horror/Whatever
Fan of games, manga, film, autumn, and being excellent to each other. I frequently post pictures of my dogs.
Books and other stuff here:
https://linktr.ee/jjackerknecht
Fan of games, manga, film, autumn, and being excellent to each other. I frequently post pictures of my dogs.
Books and other stuff here:
https://linktr.ee/jjackerknecht
I was at your panel! It was really good! Bought a bunch books.
October 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I was at your panel! It was really good! Bought a bunch books.
Hadestown is rough because I always kinda hope it might be different this time like they sing at the beginning and then it never is DAMMIT
My own personal Charlie-Brown-and-the-Football moment
My own personal Charlie-Brown-and-the-Football moment
October 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Hadestown is rough because I always kinda hope it might be different this time like they sing at the beginning and then it never is DAMMIT
My own personal Charlie-Brown-and-the-Football moment
My own personal Charlie-Brown-and-the-Football moment
But.... but I live in Wales <:T
October 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
But.... but I live in Wales <:T
It had a lot of plot holes but I legitimately didn't (and don't) care because it was just super fun. Like, yes, there's some very odd narrative decisions in there and some contrived nonsense but Hartnett just seems like he's having a blast and the whole thing is a fun idea so idgaf.
October 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It had a lot of plot holes but I legitimately didn't (and don't) care because it was just super fun. Like, yes, there's some very odd narrative decisions in there and some contrived nonsense but Hartnett just seems like he's having a blast and the whole thing is a fun idea so idgaf.
Saw the trailer and got big time "Clock Tower" vibes. It looks phenomenal!
October 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Saw the trailer and got big time "Clock Tower" vibes. It looks phenomenal!
It’s good! Goofy, strange, violent, tragic, funny, tons of heart, and very sincere. Well worth a watch.
October 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
It’s good! Goofy, strange, violent, tragic, funny, tons of heart, and very sincere. Well worth a watch.
Yo! I saw VHD and RC back-to-back (I wanna say Akira too). I think it was when Cartoon Network was first launching or something.
October 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Yo! I saw VHD and RC back-to-back (I wanna say Akira too). I think it was when Cartoon Network was first launching or something.
I saw Heavy Metal on late night MTV, I think. I was like, 12. Shit was wild.
October 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I saw Heavy Metal on late night MTV, I think. I was like, 12. Shit was wild.
Hey congratulations! Welcome to the world little guy!
October 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Hey congratulations! Welcome to the world little guy!
Aaaannnny second now
October 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Aaaannnny second now
I met some cranky guy from Chicago on there. He seems cool.
October 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I met some cranky guy from Chicago on there. He seems cool.
People are already (and have been) doing this for years on sites like Royal Road. While the quality can vary wildly (from absolute nonsense/AI slop to fun, original works that are well-written), I'd say that's to be expected for the modern incarnation of the old pulp magazines.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
People are already (and have been) doing this for years on sites like Royal Road. While the quality can vary wildly (from absolute nonsense/AI slop to fun, original works that are well-written), I'd say that's to be expected for the modern incarnation of the old pulp magazines.
The "pocket square" --- The Jacket
October 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The "pocket square" --- The Jacket
9.99 is the limit
September 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
9.99 is the limit
RPO doesn't have stats so it doesn't count. It'd be "Gamelit" rather than LitRPG. Dungeon Crawler Carl is getting an animated series, however.
September 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
RPO doesn't have stats so it doesn't count. It'd be "Gamelit" rather than LitRPG. Dungeon Crawler Carl is getting an animated series, however.
I write a modestly popular series if you’re curious.
September 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I write a modestly popular series if you’re curious.
Solo-Leveling is probably the most famous current example. The biggest Western example I can think of is Dungeon Crawler Carl.
September 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Solo-Leveling is probably the most famous current example. The biggest Western example I can think of is Dungeon Crawler Carl.
Not typically, no. A LitRPG is a novel, but it's power/magic system is based around in-universe stat blocks. Characters get level-ups, get new skills, have measurable numerical values for strength, agility, etc. Sometimes it takes place in a game/VR (e.g. the Matrix) or in the real world.
September 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Not typically, no. A LitRPG is a novel, but it's power/magic system is based around in-universe stat blocks. Characters get level-ups, get new skills, have measurable numerical values for strength, agility, etc. Sometimes it takes place in a game/VR (e.g. the Matrix) or in the real world.
No main characters I know of. My series has a trans man show up as an important side-character starting in the second book (though he doesn't specifically state he's trans until book 4).
September 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
No main characters I know of. My series has a trans man show up as an important side-character starting in the second book (though he doesn't specifically state he's trans until book 4).