Your post just reminded me of the story trope where the final event in the adventure causes all the characters to forget all their trials together, and they split away from each other without realizing how many battles they've fought together or something like that, with only a vague recollection of the past. Except one or two characters who remember everything.

Though usually the story ends with everyone remembering or reintroducing themselves to each other once more

I like to imagine that if we all have a next life, it'll be like that for us. We'll be born somewhat near each other and when we see each other we'll feel that slight twinge of familiarity, as if we want to be friends. Kinda like a small head start

-Galaxian-

Anyways creating another new convo topic I've seen a few games out there that are 100% vibe but I end up not playing it because they're like, a gacha game or something and it sometimes sucks big time. I watch the game from a distance, but don't ever play it.

I've been in a writing rut lately, I'm finding ways to get out of it

You know when it comes to selecting stories, it's just a feeling in my gut you know? After multiple encounters, I just need to find out more (as long as the vibe is right)

No I will not read the book manually. I am lazy, and I just want to listen to it.

An amazing realization just struck me

I think I may be out of my writing rut

note that this rut did not last days, but probably was present for the past few weeks. Maybe even a month back or so

Last edited by Time (May 6, 2024 15:05:31)

Yeah, I was also thinking because I was sorta stuck with Hidden Sails. I'm at the point where I start noticing things that should go into the second draft and whatnot,  but I have the urge to change it then and there.

I also think I need to rework a few backstoies so I have a better idea of how characters are

At this rate it'll never come our, I am lowkey debating if I should give a taste or smth to promise that I am in fact trying to work on it

Last edited by Time (May 9, 2024 10:01:27)

Must be nice... being in summer break...

Anyways since Galaxian mentioned it, I should mention it as well I guess. I'll even copy everything he says as a joke, just in my version. I love plagiarism.

I started playing Arknights 2 days ago!
(I caved in due to the character designs and the lore of the world again lol)
I'm banking on it not having much time to grind and stuff. Plus I hope the Gacha mechanics are really minimal. I don't like having characters I like (especially lore relevant ones) be bared behind a gamble system.
Also on that note, I have decided to play it on my PC on an emulator because I don't like games on my phone.

For sure, for this one I followed my gut and tastes on downloading the game. However I would be lying if I didn't decide to play Arknights on a whim. Arknights art and similar content has always been poking its head in my recommended feeds for a few years now, and I have looked into it a few times. It looked interesting, and I liked the aesthetics and possible topics they'd be covering in the world. So It has always been a possibility that I ended up digging deeper. I think I just needed a catalyst to kick me into action something that has me saying, "Ok dude, I have to check what this game is really about.".
Those two catalysts were:
This Trailer/PV- 2024 Special Commemorative Animation
This Animation- The Daggers' Inheritors - Ah, with this one tho Galaxian idk if you want to watch this because it does have info about a character we have already interacted with (albiet it may be hard to extract wha that exact info is if you ignore the description)

This may sound stupid, but I will even mention the fact that The Daggers' Inheritors almost made me cry. I don't know why. Idk if I've clarified this enough, but I haven't cried for any movie, film, story, anything. So this that is pretty revolutionary. I think only two other films made me almost cry. So this is the third. My hypothesis is that it has to do with an amazing harmonization, music, and storytelling. Or maybe it was just a part of the music that really did for me.
I really didn't expect that off of a random YouTube video I clicked, so I ought to repay Arknights it's due for evoking a reaction in me by checking what they have to offer.

So far, the music is ok, though I have heard apparently there are a good tracks in here. Some songs I have heard from Arknights are really freaking goofy and cheesy in my opinion, so we'll see. However on the other end, it has a great vibe that I enjoy. A sci-fi world with "magic", politics, and boatloads of lore and information on the world's characters, factions, and more feels down my alley. The first chapter was... eh (I'm currently going through the second one). I saw some giant weaknesses that the writers had during this time, especially when they are trying to convey progress and actions in text, but the overencompassing scenario of the first chapters was actually interesting (hopefully the anime better executes it). I've heard that story and writing improves the story continues, and I hope that is true.
I'm using JP voice acting right now. As Galaxian mentioned, knowing a language makes it easier to pick up on the exaggerated tone and can make it a off-putting. But maybe I'll switch over to English and just see so I can understand what people are saying more.
I do like seeing the taticool, techware outfits of most characters. I associate specific designs, art style, and coloring/rendering style with Arknights that I personally really like.

Gameplay-wise I the last time I played a tower defense game was Plants Vs. Zombies way back when. But I mean I wasn't actually thinking strategy during that time. I really want to get 3 stars on every mission so I can just auto run it back if needed, but I also like 3 stars. I'm just going to imagine any retries I do as a simulation the Doctor runs in their head. There's a reason the dude is a tactical genius.

So far I have a team of characters around level 25. Though I have a few others that I've leveled to ~20 ish. I really don't have much of an idea on what to do with the base management section of the game or how I can better improve my production rates for leveling up stuff.
My team is ok. Some of them are interesting, but what I really need are the characters that are popular and lore relevant and look cool. I haven't looked into any of their Operator Records  in great detail because I haven't unlocked much info there, but I am fiending to learn more (about my characters and actually lore relevant people).
I know a little bit about the lore, but I might as well not question things too much and just follow a story guide to help get the best experience and gain lore as I go along. I generally know most factions and what their real life allusion/counterpart is, but other than that I'll let the story tell me what's up. That and the wiki/other webistes I'll be using for lore.
So anyways while I'm in the Base management part of the game may facilities aren't really updated for me to do much currently, so I just poke people.

No I am not going to showcase the 5 star I got because I don't want to go to postimgs rn. Only if someone asks tho.

No I will not repeat what Galaxain said about classes because those are self explanatory/already explained

I am looking forwards to learning more about the subclassses tho. I'm just wanting the game to open up more gameplay wise too because it lowkey feels a bit limiting right now, as the only mechanics to really pay attention to is just timing, placement, and when to use a skill that just boosts your attack.

I am looking forwards to watching the anime adaptation! Especially seeing how they handle the intro chapters. I think I'm just going to get to the end of Episode 3/Chapter 3 of the game and just dive into the anime right after that, then from there continue on with the game and then once more watch the arc that the anime covers once more.

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Yeah don't worry about it. How about its more like this: we play, and then we'll tell you if it's worth the effort or not.

Oh I mean I'm not really a fanart person, but I was just moreso meaning I wasn't going to post an image like Galaxain did for his post about the (assumed) guaranteed 5 star he received lol. If you wanna check the dude out: His name is Elysium.

はい、私は日本語を知っています。, Dattebayo!!

That was some japanese I pulled off of google translate. So no, I don't know Japanese. I think I worded that part of the post pretty badly, so here is another take:

I'm using JP voice acting right now. As Galaxian mentioned, knowing a language makes it easier to pick up on the exaggerated tone and can make it a off-putting, so that's why I didn't select English. But maybe I'll switch over to English and just see what it's like understanding what people are saying more.

Really has that phrase from me become that common?

Thanks. Its just I still feel I need to be timely about my works. It's been nearly 6 months now, you know?

I just had a random thought but something I always want to make sure in my stories is that the factions have fire like, emblems or logos or whatever. As long as they look good and unique.

This most definitely sounds rude, ignorant, and insensitive, but... 

I feel like I know people that are just actual npcs and they're literally there to be an extra in the scene. Like I've talked with some of these people, and they always give the same answers to everything when it requires an opinion. Like just "I'm unfamiliar with that topic." or, "No I'm not particularly interested in that." then WHAT are you interested then dude?? I even give them the floor in the convo to literally talk about anything they want to, with me just listening to them, but they usually default on something pretty generic that isn't really something that individualizes them.

I mean, most of them do actually have 1 thing that they are interested in that makes them more individuals, but it ends up being really the only topic that is ever brought up whenever I ask them, how things are going, like they don't have anything else going on.

I am thinking this is also probably a perspective thing. Maybe they haven't even attempted to spread their wings or anything yet. I wonder how long people can live like that...

... now thinking about it, I'm pretty sure it can be a long time.

But I'm now thinking, what do they even do at home alone or something??? Do they just sleep? Rot on their phones all day? Wait for software updates? They don't even play video games because usually that's a question that I normally ask.

Sure a few probably have that trait of "still waters run deep", but I'm wondering how many legit actually have that trait, and how many are just not utilizing their opportunities.

Do those people also give you side quests and experience potions at least? Also, do they walk into traffic?

-Galaxian-

@Galaxian: No they mostly just are extras I think. I know at least if I was an NPC, I at least am one that give out mini side quests because I be inviting people to activities I enjoy.

@Specter: They're more advanced than that you know. They're the cutting edge type that matches your movement speed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OzZxjqKG10