Hi, everyone!

  I've been having a lot of fun writing Hidden Class: Card Slinger, my second deckbuilding LitRPG novel. As I do, I can’t help but think back to my first—Snap Craft—and everything that didn’t go as well with it, along with all the ways I’d improve it.

  It’s been a while since I finished Snap Craft, and I’ve been considering returning to it for a major rewrite. But before diving in, I want to make sure I’ve learned everything I can from your feedback. One of the biggest things that stood out was how system notifications—especially during crafting—often created huge blocks of text.

  I already have a plan to fix this! The new version will streamline system messages, making them clearer, more concise, and easier to read. One key improvement is the use of emojis to make information more visually appealing and scannable.

  Here’s an example of how the formatting will change:

  Before:

  He checked the cards that were left:

  Pine Tree (Common)

  HP: 1→0

  VP: 1

  Dry Pine Needle (Common)

  HP: 3→2

  VP: 0

  Pine Bark (Common)

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  HP: 2→1

  VP: 1

  Pine Trunk (Common)

  HP: 3→2

  VP: 0

  Bear Bread (Uncommon)

  HP: 2→1

  VP: 2

  Wound Dressing (Uncommon)

  HP: 6→5

  VP: 0

  2x Hallucinogen (Rare)

  HP: 2→1

  VP: 5

  1x Light (Legendary)

  HP: +∞

  VP: 2

  After:

  He checked the cards that were left:

  [Pine Tree ??] | HP: 1 → 0

  [Dry Pine Needle ????] | HP: 3 → 2

  [Pine Bark ?????] | HP: 2 → 1

  [Pine Trunk ????] | HP: 3 → 2

  [Bear Bread ??] | HP: 2 → 1

  [Wound Dressing ????] | HP: 6 → 5

  [Hallucinogen ????] ×2 | HP: 2 → 1

  [Light ?] | HP: +∞

  Beyond formatting, I also plan to improve phrasing, smooth out the flow, and address other issues from the original version. Plus, instead of keeping Snap Craft split into two separate volumes, I’ll be releasing both as a single, expanded book on Amazon—making it a more exciting and worthwhile purchase for fans.

  One of the biggest changes? The title! This new version will be called Card Crawler: Snap & Craft—a name that better reflects the heart of the story.

  I’ll be working on this rewrite slowly, and I plan to release it on Royal Road around the same time as Hidden Class: Handyman.

  Additionally, I might need a few readers to help me test how different devices handle emojis—especially Kindle users. If you’re interested in helping, please PM me and we can arrange a time to run some tests. Your help would be immensely appreciated!

  And, of course, Hidden Class: Card Slinger is still in the works! This rewrite isn’t slowing down that project—in fact, working on Card Slinger has given me a fresh perspective on Snap Craft, helping me see what worked, what didn’t, and how to make it even better.

  If you have any feedback on what could be improved, now’s the perfect time to share! Your input has always been invaluable, and I want to make sure this rewrite truly levels up the experience.

  Thanks for sticking with me—I’m excited to bring this new version to life!

  Coming soon! Hidden Class: Card Slinger

  Deckard’s goal? Collect every card he can get his hands on—and throw them, too.

  Get ready for an epic deckbuilding adventure and follow Deckard as he braves Beginner Island’s mutant beasts, uncovers a hidden class, and rebuilds his legacy in this deckbuilding VR MMORPG LitRPG adventure.

  Are you excited for a rewrite?