What's great
LiFE RPG completely changed how I experience productivity. Before buying this template, I had a very complex tasks database with more than 30 properties that looked powerful but felt boring and heavy. LiFE RPG turned that entire "boring" system into something much more fun, customisable and genuinely exciting. It feels like playing a game while improving your life in the real world as well, something I honestly didn’t believe was possible before using it.
What stood out most was how it helped me actually follow through on self-set deadlines. I’d been thinking a lot about externally-given deadlines vs self-given deadlines and struggled to execute consistently. Around the same time, I was reading Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal, which focuses on joy & gamification and LiFE RPG brought that philosophy to life. Not overnight, but over about a month, I noticed myself completing tasks on time and building real momentum.
This doesn’t just help you organise tasks, it changes how you feel about doing them. Productivity stops feeling like pressure and starts feeling rewarding. I’m genuinely excited for all the future updates and grateful to be part such an amazing community of people using this template. If you want a system that’s effective, playful and sustainable in the long run, this is absolutely worth it.
What needs improvement
LiFE RPG is already powerful, but it could be improved with a clearer onboarding experience for beginners who may initially feel overwhelmed by its depth and flexibility. A short guided setup, example progressions or different modes would help users ease into the system more smoothly. Additionally, my recommendation and desire would be to have a more expanded and active Discord community through an accessible invite link to make the experience even more enjoyable by allowing users to discuss about gamification, share ideas, and learn from each other within the LiFE RPG ecosystem.
vs Alternatives
I chose LiFE RPG for one sole reason: It wasn’t just another productivity system focused on efficiency and tracking, it was built around fun, motivation and long-term consistency. I wanted a system that made me want to show up every day, not one that relied on pressure or willpower. It felt different from the start, turning self improvement into a game while still delivering real, meaningful progress in real life.
Are there built-in reminders and smart notifications?
There are logbooks that are so effective in such a thing. Act as notifications or triggers that help the brain a lot.
Is region-based pricing clearly available and fair?
Pricing is currently only based in USD, however is worth it for the value of the product, updates and so much more... Only recommendation would be something like a student discount but according to me, it's actually fair!
Can I use it offline and sync later?
Notion now has Offline Mode so that can surely be done. This is a template based on Notion so sync also depends on the platform.
