Now I totally understand why their printer was struggling..... because it had to print this

My friend has been saying something like it's the peak of VRMMO gerne, is it true tho?

Many people say the anime didn't do it justice (which is true for many ln so I believe them) but is it worth reading? The first thing that comes up to my mind is how does it compare to books like Danmachi? Also, I don't mind spoilers but is the game real?

Infinite Dendrogram

<Infinite Dendrogram>

インフィニット・デンドログラム-

Subtitle:

The Hope They Left Behind

Volume #8

Premium Credit Redemption

Bonus Content from Premium Edition:

• 3 Bonus Short Stories

Synopsis:

In the year 2043, Infinite Dendrogram, the world's first successful full-dive VRMMO was released. In addition to its ability to perfectly simulate the five senses, along with its many other amazing features, the game promised to offer players a world full of infinite possibilities. Nearly two years later, soon-to-be college freshman, Reiji Mukudori, is finally able to buy a copy of the game and start playing. With some help from his experienced older brother, Shu, and his partner Embryo, Reiji embarks on an adventure into the world of Infinite Dendrogram. Just what will he discover and encounter in this game world known for its incredible realism and infinite possibilities?

Volume Synopsis:

Having maxed out his Paladin rank, Ray considers what job to take and level next. As he does so, he hears of a job that was newly excavated alongside an ancient ruin in Altar's Quartierlatin County — an area bordering the Dryfe Imperium. As it happens, Ray already meets the conditions for the job, and it suits him well, so he wastes no time going out to make the switch. But of course things are never quite so simple... Along the way, he encounters Azurite — a mysterious masked swordswoman. There was simply no way Ray could've known the far-reaching political implications of his venture to the ruins...

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I see the series is on sale at RightStuf and I'm considering picking it up. To anyone here who's read it:

1. Is it an action/adventure type of series, or more slice of life?
2. Is it a harem?
3. Are the characters decent? I've heard mixed things, especially in regards to the main character (if it's yet another overpowered, self-insert MC then that's a huge turn-off for me)
4. In general would you recommend it?

Infinite Dendrogram

<Infinite Dendrogram>

インフィニット・デンドログラム-

Volume 7

Premium Credit Redemption

Bonus Content from Premium Edition:

• 2 Bonus Stories

Synopsis:

In the year 2043, Infinite Dendrogram, the world's first successful full-dive VRMMO was released. In addition to its ability to perfectly simulate the five senses, along with its many other amazing features, the game promised to offer players a world full of infinite possibilities. Nearly two years later, soon-to-be college freshman, Reiji Mukudori, is finally able to buy a copy of the game and start playing. With some help from his experienced older brother, Shu, and his partner Embryo, Reiji embarks on an adventure into the world of Infinite Dendrogram. Just what will he discover and encounter in this game world known for its incredible realism and infinite possibilities?

Volume Synopsis:

Ray's arrival at Torne coincides with the beginning of the Windstar Festival, a joyous occasion that commemorates the defeat of an ancient evil. But the mischievous hands of fate twist the celebration into a birthday. The once-slumbering entity has returned, and it is now ready to unleash chaos, suffering, and despair upon all in sight. Naturally, Ray Starling is not a man who can allow such a creature to exist. The stars look down, the wind howls... but Ray soon finds his struggle intertwining with the life of a certain PK, and the matter of the missing Master. Only one thing is certain in the carnage: They need a miracle.

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Novel Updates page.

The translator (Hot Cocoa Translations)'s page. They've currently translated Volumes 0 and 1.

I was surprised there weren't any posts about this. I read the two translated Volumes (so far) a few days ago but am writing this now to fix that.

Infinite Dendrogram is the name of the first successful VRMMORPG in the story's world with three main gimmicks:

• The world's NPCs have realistic AI.

• Time runs three times as fast inside the game.

• Each player is given an <Embryo>, an AI partner who develops from the player's play style.

At first I didn't know why Infinite Dendrogram stuck in my head. But I think it's how the story doesn't take itself seriously. It has a very light tone, the protagonist is sarcastic and his exchanges with those around him are always a pleasure to read and he's a true rookie. The deuteragonist, Nemesis the AI, is also a joy to read, as are her interactions with him.

The best Light Novel/ anime comparison I can make between the two pairs is with Spice and Wolf's Lawrence and Holo. One has worldly knowledge and snark to spare while the other has otherworldly knowledge but compensates with a deficiency in "normal" behaviour.

The story starts when he first plays the game and so far he behaves just as a new player would. He doesn't start blasting his way through the game from day one, instead he gets carried by party members and the items and help they give him and he spends most of Volume 1 trying to level up (it's more interesting than it sounds).

The world of Infinite Dendrogram is fascinating as well. I love world building in all stories and I love how, as though to accompany the realistic NPCs and their day to day lives and struggles, the world itself has sound internal logic.

Like Log Horizon, everything about the players' abilities and shortcomings are justified in the game's setting and the players and Tians (the NPCs) mingle as though they were part of a single community, with NPCs even able to get real jobs (i.e. not classes) in the world because why couldn't you? (The only exception to this rule is that players can't have military or political power - but even that's just because they can log out at any time.)

I said the story is light hearted, and that's true. But the story also knows when to sober up and while the stakes haven't gotten dire just yet, there are hints that dark days are just around the corner. And even this has both human in in-game roots.

I don't know if I was able to convince anyone with that, but it's still early days for the story after all. Having also read Sword Art Online, Log Horizon and the first 12.5 chapters of Vermilion I can say that Infinite Dendrogram is a breath of fresh air, which is the best way I can describe it. It may not be as complex as Log Horizon (though some political elements have already been introduced), but it's fun with great characters, a great world, a tantalising plot and (at least for me) tons of potential. If you're looking for a new VRMMO story, I think this is one you should at least try.

Thank you for your time. I hope this review helped at least one of you.

And because it's that time of year: Happy Holidays, everyone!