Installing Karma (Pay-to-Lose Book 1)

by William Dickey

FBT review:

Embark on a gaming adventure like no other with "Installing Karma (Pay-to-Lose Book 1)" by William Dickey. This action-comedy VRMMO LitRPG takes you into a world inspired by Wuxia and Xianxia tales, following protagonist Tim Roberts as he navigates a virtual reality game with pay-to-win elements. Fueled by the desire to become a pro gamer, Tim takes on the wealthy elite by turning the tables on pay-to-win systems with a dose of karma. With a mix of humor, action, and a dash of madness, this novel promises a unique and entertaining read for fans of indie books seeking a fresh and exciting storyline. Jump into the world of Karma and experience the thrill of pay-to-lose gaming like never before!

Publisher Description:

An action-comedy VRMMO LitRPG with a setting inspired by Wuxia and Xianxia stories and a hero that might have a few screws loose.

The early reviews of Karma were insane. Some people emptied their bank accounts to purchase the required VR equipment. Others took the week Karma was set to release off from work. Tim Roberts took things a step further. He hadn’t been able to secure one of the coveted slots in the beta, so instead, he started to train IRL.

He hunted rats in the sewers, secretly escorted beautiful ladies down the street, chased down purse snatchers and pickpockets, and when the police refused to reward him, he thrust out a hand and shouted, “Fireball.” Nothing would stop Tim from seeing his dream of becoming a pro gamer come true.

When he first enters the game, Tim is horrified. With experience boosts, loot increases, stat-boosting talismans, overpowered AOE damage scrolls, time-saving fast travel, and instant resurrection, the monetization schemes seem endless. To the wealthy who can afford all these conveniences, the world of Karma is theirs to lord over. To everyone else, it’s a struggle to achieve anything.

Tim won’t be having any of that. Forget pay-to-win. He’s going to make all those scumbags pay-to-lose. He’s going to give them a taste of karma.