Surviving the Game as a Barbarian Chapter 17 Discussion

This is pretty good. Though it's still early, the author is showing proper writing and thought processes ability which 99% of authors on this website lack. The story makes sense. The MCs thought process and actions make sense and feel realistic. The power system, though still not fully shown, seems interesting yet reasonable (as opposed to the tr*sh cultivation type stuff or instant God isekai type stuff where they find some object and become the strongest on the planet).

The MC is likable (at first) and actually has a personality that is consistent, realistic, and makes sense. The girl that was introduced so far is also very likable, though I'm hoping theres at least a few more significant side characters coming soon that arent NPC types (ie simple barbarian friends or common bad guy types).

EDIT: I actually dislike the MC now, as of chapter 20. The past 2-3 chapters, his interactions with the girl irritate me. I get the feeling the author is anti social/doesn't have friends and doesnt know how to write interactions properly now. The MC is a douche going off his inner thoughts while talking to her, basically looking down on her and feeling good about himself for using the "carrot and stick" approach with her, being a bit of an ass then throwing out some subtle somewhat nice ish comment. Then he mentally gives himself a pat on the back every time and says "there, threw her a carrot" and acts like shes some annoying girl following him around even though that's not how it is. Just in general, like the past few chapters the MC just seems like a douche bag. The dungeon or tower or whatever seems interesting, though I hope theres some other stuff and that it doesnt remain as the only special setting and maybe other stuff will be introduced to add intrigue to the story. Or maybe make the tower a bit more mystical or something rather than simple levels filled with creatures.

Other than my gripe with the MCs personality recently, the story seems to have solid writing and seems like it may turn out to be one of the better novels out there.