Rational Fiction

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A community for discussing works of fiction where the characters think and act rationally (i.e. for good reasons) according to their understanding of their situation, rather than their actions feeling forced by the author to forward the plot. Inspired by r/rational and r/hpmor.

Rules:

Be polite and respectful to everyone, including people who disagree with you. Attacking an idea is fair game though.
No spoilers in titles! Use the spoiler tags in posts and comments to discuss sensitive topics.
Have fun!

Places to start:

Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality by Eliezer Yudkowsky. Wrapped up in 2015 at 122 chapters, ~660k words.
- Note: The main character is insufferable for the first few chapters, but he learns. If you get to Ch. 10 and you're not yet into it, it's okay to skip.
Pokemon: The Origin of Species by DaystarEld. Ongoing, 121 chapters as of October 2023.

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 32: Decisions (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 days ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Some hard choices have to be made in the aftermath of the outbreak.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 31: Distractions (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 6 days ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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The tour has to be put on hold to deal with a zombie outbreak.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 30: Over The Mountain (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 week ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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The party visit the Mt. Moon fossil dig site.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 29: On The Road Again (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 week ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Reviewing Pewter outcomes, and a wild pokemon appears!

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 28: Interlude IV - 2 Point 351 (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 weeks ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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An alien intelligence awakens.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 27: Challenges (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 weeks ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Blue vs Brock, round 2!

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 26: The Right Questions (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 3 weeks ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Leaf interviews the mayor, and Blue trains with his shiftry.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 25: The Art of Persuasion, Part II (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 3 weeks ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Red researches the spinarak, Leaf writes about the museum, Blue gets acquainted with his new pokemon.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 24: The Art of Persuasion, Part I (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Red writes grant proposals, Leaf investigates the Pewter Museum, Blue strategizes for his next badge attempt.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Happy holidays!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 23: The Decisive Path, Part II (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Blue versus Brock!

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 22: The Decisive Path, Part I (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Blue fights his way through the Pewter Gym.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 21: Sample Bias (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Red and Leaf make contacts at the Pewter Museum.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 20: Body and Mind (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Red meets with the local psychic.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 19: Great Expectations (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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There are questions to be answered at the hospital.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 18: Interlude III - Son of Stone (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Brock renders aid to the pressured firefighters.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 16: Diversions (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Blue runs for help, and gets caught up in fighting a forest fire.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 17: Tradeoffs (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 1 month ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Blue holds the line while Red and Leaf fend for themselves.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 15: False Dichotomies (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Caught in a stampede, and Red is injured. What to do?

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 14: Desensitization (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Is eating pokemon wrong? How about attacking a friend?

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 13: Theory-Induced Blindness (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Red makes some calls, and tries to process the day's traumatic events.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 12: Interlude II - Shadows (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Only a renegade would attack people with pokemon, right?

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 11: Risk Assessment (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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Mounting a rescue is dangerous business.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 10: Avoidance (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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The party comb the forest for pokemon, and Red gets a shock!

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species - Chapter 9: Delayed Gratification (www.fanfiction.net)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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The party prepare for the Viridian Forest by going shopping.

Part of DaystarEld's ongoing series of rationalist adventures set in the Pokemon universe.

Next chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Enjoy!

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Just checking, do people read these? (self.rationalfic)

submitted 2 months ago by OutOfMemory to c/rationalfic

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I've been posting chapters of that pokemon fanfic for a couple weeks now, do you like them? Should I keep doing it? They've all had a few upvotes but no comments, so I thought I'd check in.

Happy reading!

P.S. Don't forget to vote!