The Rational Male: The Player's Handbook aims to explain the Game and offer Game advice. In my opinion, the book fails to deliver the second part of this promise. However, it is the better Rational Male book as it explains the basics and the implications of the Game. If you are hoping for a book that teaches PUA routines and offers background on why they work in terms of the Red Pill, this book falls short. While there are passages with useful advice, it does not qualify as a Player's Handbook.
That being said, The Rational Male: The Player's Handbook does offer valuable insights into the Game. It accurately describes the realities of the dating world and how men can navigate it successfully. It emphasizes the importance of self-improvement and confidence, and how these traits can make one more attractive to women.
Furthermore, the book discusses the concept of "frame," which is the idea that men should maintain control of their realities and not become mired in the dramas of others. This is a useful concept in attracting women, as it shows that a man is strong, independent, and not easily swayed by outside influences.
Overall, while it may not fully deliver on its promise of being a Player's Handbook, The Rational Male offers a solid foundation for those looking to improve their Game. Its focus on self-improvement and maintaining a strong frame are key aspects that any man should consider in his pursuit of success with women.
But if you read the first Book, you already know this. So why repeat all of this?
Because it's worth emphasizing that even though The Rational Male: The Player's Handbook may not be the comprehensive guide to PUA tactics that some may be hoping for, it still has value for men seeking to improve their dating lives. It provides a framework for understanding the dynamics at play in the dating world and offers strategies for becoming more attractive to women.
Additionally, the book serves as a valuable reminder that success with women is not just about memorizing pick-up lines or using manipulative tactics. Instead, it requires a commitment to self-improvement and a willingness to work on developing traits such as confidence, assertiveness, and emotional control.
In essence, The Rational Male: The Player's Handbook is a book that encourages men to take responsibility for their own lives and choices, and to approach dating from a position of strength rather than weakness. And that's a message that's worth repeating.
swoosh 3 months ago
Rollo was never a player, so it is to be expected that his book doesn't deliver on what you were expecting.
Unstirred0067 3 months ago
It was mentioned in reply to a post where I asked for recommendations on game: https://www.forums.red/p/asktrp/320245/improve_and_update_game_need_recommendations/7809653
Do you have some better recommendataions?
mattyanon Admin 3 months ago
Agree with this review.
It's a handy perspective for men looking to deprogram themselves from the matrix, but falls short on actionable advice to actually get laid.
Boosted_Arrow 3 months ago
Imma quote Rollo here: The Player's handbook is not about 'how things work' but about 'why things work'.
Unstirred0067 3 months ago
Would have been nice if he gave some more examples other than pea-cocking and nagging. It's like a Magican's Handbooks, that explains why stuff works not how and then going on explaining that the tricks (uhm... Illusion "An illusion is the art practiced by magicians. It is not to be confused with a trick, which is something a whore does for money.") work through deception: If you pull a rabbit out of your hat - than you have to make people belief that there is no rabbit in that hat. Then you distract them and pull the rabbit out.
In essence he is telling us to not be unattractive and if women are attracted to us, you can pull almost anything, except dick-pics.
whytehorse2021 3 months ago
Yeah it's like a 435 page book apologizing for women being so insufferable and telling you to man up anyway. Tom Torero's London Day Game is like 20 pages and gets you laid.
TRPDuryodhana 3 months ago
You mean his "Beginner's Guide to Day Game"? Because I looked up and couldn't find anything like "London Day Game."
whytehorse2021 3 months ago
Yeah. http://niplav.site/doc/game/beginners_guide_to_daygame_torero_2018.pdf
No-Stress-Cat 3 months ago
The Rational Male: The Players Handbook
First thing that came to mind was...
You see a hot chick. Roll to hit it. *rolls a D20* 20! Critical Hit It! Double Damage!
You see another hot chick. Roll to hit it. *rolls a D20* 1! Critical Miss! Your reputation is destroyed because #MeToo...
whytehorse2021 3 months ago
Rollo's big on D&D FYI.
Justanaverageguy 3 months ago
Lol I’m not buying a book and taking advice from anyone that looks like Rollo. I know a dude that doesn’t get laid when I see one, I damn sure won’t take any advice from him.
whytehorse2021 3 months ago
Actually that's the best person to get advice from. If you go get it from a Chad like Justin Waller it won't be valid. He can get laid simply by farting.