A miserable pile of lies

Trite garbage from meager creatures incapable of understanding their surroundings.

Radio 2016/02/12(Fri)22:41 No. 701464 ID: 2c322d
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>A miserable pile of lies

Sometimes you think that.

Your name is Connor. You are a freshmen attending CCAD, the Columbus College of Art and Design.

You live off of late nights online and the emotional support of others. You also like anime.

What will you do?

The simplest definition is: Expression of an idea that provokes a desired reaction.

This, of course, makes violence the only universal art.

>>701464
Check the internet for updates.

>>701465
I would strike the "desired" actually. Don't limit art to only that which the artist intends to present- the reader / viewer / audience is a participant in the process.

Watch more anime? Meticulously dissect your emotions for marketable art material?

>>701468
Well if you don't have a desired reaction, then it's art without motivation, which is... nothing. Even "any reaction" is a desired reaction. I would say the best art reliably produces a certain type or intensity of response.

>>701464
Start a quest on tgchan.
Go to social events, forge connections.

Radio 2016/02/12(Fri)23:07 No. 701474 ID: 2c322d
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>Check the internet for updates.

Yeah, you tend to do that on a regular basis anyways.

You sit down on your mattress and open your laptop, absently typing on the keys.

>Watch more anime?
>Meticulously dissect your emotions for >marketable art material?

You already did that this morning.

>Go to social events, forge connections.

Maybe later, nothing happening on campus as far as you know.

Suddenly you get a message! Looks like it's from the group chat. Sean's talking about something or other.

>Watch more anime?
>You already did that this morning.
You speak as if there is not always more anime.

Radio 2016/02/13(Sat)21:19 No. 701708 ID: 2c322d
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>You speak as if there is not always more anime.

You genuinely consider this notion, as you glance across the screen to see Sean's face...well, minus the eyes.

Stupid Data Crossover Rule.

Data crossover?

What's he talking about?

Radio 2016/02/13(Sat)21:40 No. 701714 ID: 2c322d
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>Data crossover?

>What's he talking about?

Data Crossover is a hard rule of the world. To make a long story short, any PCs of this world cannot see one anothers eyes. Our eyes are where the core data is stored, and if we crossed that data over, there'd be a fatal error.

>>701714
So... everyone has to wear shades outside all the time, and your computers automatically censor the eyes in any images?

What about a drawing of eyes?

Radio 2016/02/13(Sat)22:42 No. 701732 ID: 2c322d
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>So... everyone has to wear shades outside all the time, and your computers automatically censor the eyes in any images?

Nah, Shades are just a fashion item. The worlds code was made so that all PCs eyes are censored. NPCs don't hold that code, so they're fine.

>What about a drawing of eyes?

Nah, drawings are just image files.

So... do you live in this world, or are PCs outside players that are jacked in?

Radio 2016/02/13(Sat)23:18 No. 701745 ID: 2c322d
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>So... do you live in this world, or are PCs outside players that are jacked in?

I dunno'.

Does it matter? Regardless of either, I'm still a college student studying illustration in Ohio.

Oh by the way, you guys have the option of a Data Swap. Since Sean is a playable character, you can switch to him if he wants you to. He's cool with it, but you can stay with me if that's what you want.

Choice is yours.

Chocomaca 2016/02/14(Sun)09:41 No. 701819 ID: b2e8b1
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Stay!

Radio 2016/02/14(Sun)12:29 No. 701859 ID: 2c322d
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>Stay!

That's cool. Sean just wanted to say hi to the players anyways. You watch as he waves goosbye and logs off.

You lean back and let out a sigh.

What do you wanna do?

>>701859
Grind for levels.

What does being a PC mean beyond having voices in your hand and not being able to see other PCs' eyes? Do you have any special Player Character abilities like gaining skills at an unusually fast rate, storing an arbitrarily large number of objects in an 'inventory', eating and metabolizing food instantaneously, or rewinding time through sheer Determination?

Radio 2016/02/14(Sun)13:06 No. 701883 ID: 2c322d
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>What does being a PC mean beyond having voices in your hand and not being able to see other PCs' eyes? Do you have any special Player Character abilities like gaining skills at an unusually fast rate, storing an arbitrarily large number of objects in an 'inventory', eating and metabolizing food instantaneously, or rewinding time through sheer Determination?

Well, the general difference betwen PCs and NPCs is that a PC has both an Inventory, where they are able to keep a multitude of objects that tend to be both important to quests, and larger than the average person could casually carry, and a Stat Screen.

That Stat Screen covers a few topics. We have Levels, which tends to mean how physically skilled a PC is at some hidden stats, that you may or may not be able to unlock eventually. We also have Type, which generally means a persons age. YA stands for Young Adult.

There's abilities, which are specific latent abilities unique to each PC that can give them certain boosts depending on the situation, think pokemon.

Finally, there's Aura. Aura is the general mood that a PC will give off in the environment.

Also, nice reference.

>Grind for levels.

Grinding isn't really a thing in this world. You level up by finishing tasks, and different tasks level up not only your general level, but some specific hidden stats that were talked about earlier.

Do you wish to go do some tasks?

>Do you wish to go do some tasks?
Sure. What's on our task / quest list.

Radio 2016/02/14(Sun)16:02 No. 701931 ID: 2c322d
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>Sure. What's on our task / quest list.

You open up your Tasks List. These are your current objectives.

Go say hi. That's the easiest one, basically free xp.

Radio 2016/02/14(Sun)18:15 No. 701979 ID: 2c322d
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>Go say hi. That's the easiest one, basically free xp.

If you say so chief.

Radio 2016/02/14(Sun)18:16 No. 701981 ID: 2c322d
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You felt like taking the stairs today.

Radio 2016/02/14(Sun)18:16 No. 701983 ID: 2c322d
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There she is.

How should you greet her?

You have long hair and wearing a skirt? Or is it a kilt? Huh. Just say hello.

Radio 2016/02/14(Sun)19:35 No. 702002 ID: 2c322d
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Social Situation Go!

You are now in a Social Situation with 'Kenzie the Desk Manager.'

Your aura makes the atmosphere 'Scruffy.'

What will you do?

>Just say hello.

You greet Kenzie with a polite hello.

"Oh hey there dude, what's up?"

item?

>>702002
Reflect!
Not much, just making sure I don't go crazy alone in my room.

Hey there! Just a quick update from Radio, you're quest head! I'm currently doing a livestream of working on the panels as they come out, and talking about the comic and characters. If interested head over to https://picarto.tv/Radioactiveboy Right now!

Quest will continue from here on!

Radio 2016/02/14(Sun)21:44 No. 702030 ID: 2c322d
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>item?

You currently have no items relevant to this NPC.

>Reflect!

While Kenzie looks at you for awhile awkwardly, you reflect on something about Kenzie.

You know that she runs an online webcomic.

"Uh Connor...you alright?"

You have gained the new option INTERESTS.


>"Not much, just making sure I don't go crazy alone in my room."

Kenzie smiles warmly at the comment. "Oh yeah, same here dude. Good thing I have this job or I'd just be watching Steven Universe all day."

Congratulations! You've gotten one social connection! Get four more social connections and you'll have won the social interaction!

You've learned something about Kenzie! You've stored it in your Reflection tab. These facts are free for you to use immediately when used in the same conversation that you've learned them, but will need to be reflected on in future interactions.

Ask about the webcomic.

Radio 2016/02/15(Mon)09:42 No. 702096 ID: 2c322d
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>Ask about the webcomic.

Ask what specifically? And how are you gonna word it? You've got to be specific in this game, or else you'll just look like a moron!

You could reflect on the comics to remember more about it, or you could ask about what you know already.

Reflect on what you know about the webcomic (aside from the fact that it exists).

Ask what you know about the comic so far.

>Ask what you know about the comic so far.

HOW do you ask about it though? In a Social Interaction, you're the voice. You have total control over what you say, and it's important that you think about how to phrase things!

>Reflect on what you know about the webcomic (aside from the fact that it exists).

You choose to reflect on the comic, and remember that it deals with Kenzie and the ghost of a mummy exploring a world after the universe shatters.

Kenzie is getting a bit confused over the silence. If you don't talk soon, you may loose your Social Connection.

Radio 2016/02/15(Mon)15:58 No. 702172 ID: 2c322d
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>Ask what you know about the comic so far.

HOW do you ask about it though? In a Social Interaction, you're the voice. You have total control over what you say, and it's important that you think about how to phrase things!

>Reflect on what you know about the webcomic (aside from the fact that it exists).

You choose to reflect on the comic, and remember that it deals with Kenzie and the ghost of a mummy exploring a world after the universe shatters.

Kenzie is getting a bit confused over the silence. If you don't talk soon, you may loose your Social Connection.

"How about your webcomic, though? Doesn't that keep you kinda busy?"

Radio 2016/02/15(Mon)16:35 No. 702184 ID: 2c322d
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>"How about your webcomic, though? Doesn't that keep you kinda busy?"

Your APATHY ability kicks in, allowing you to continue the conversation without caring if Kenzie is weierded out by your random block of silence.

Kenzie is luckily used to your way of talking, and you continue your conversation normally.

"It does, but I love doing it. I can still hunker down in my room and do it though, Haha!"

Kenzie smiles happily.

You Gain One Social Connection!

Radio 2016/02/15(Mon)16:36 No. 702186 ID: 2c322d
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(Wrong Panel, sorry about that folks.)

>>702186
Well done!

Say your goodbyes and -Escape.

Radio 2016/02/18(Thu)18:35 No. 703250 ID: 2c322d
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>Say your goodbyes and -Escape.

You figure that you've learned the basics of this game so far. Seeing as you said hello to Kenzie, you fulfilled your first task.

You feel one of your stats upgrade, but it will take a few more levels to observe them.

You say a brief goodbye to Kenzie.

"See you, have a good day!"

Radio 2016/02/18(Thu)18:44 No. 703253 ID: 2c322d
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You return back to your task screen. You've completed your first task, which gives you a few extra points towards leveling up!

You also notice that the task screen actually has a font layout.

Nice.

What will you do?

>>703253
Take out the trash.

>>703253
>eat dinner
>take out the trash
Why is the same task listed twice?

Radio 2016/02/18(Thu)23:15 No. 703368 ID: 2c322d
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>Take out the trash.

Sounds good. You use a spawn point to quickly get back to your room. You gotta admit that being a PC has its perks sometimes.

>Why is the same task listed twice?

Witty. Very Witty.

>Check what you have to eat.

Being in college makes it difficult to eat healthy. Do you have anything particularly substantial?

If you have a hot plate or a shared dorm kitchen it's actually not that hard to *make* the food, just to store it before cooking. (so long as your dorm mates stop fucking stealing your cookware! What do you even need three cooking knives for?!)

Tell me what you've got and we might be able to suggest something decent out of it.

Radio 2016/02/19(Fri)13:34 No. 703495 ID: 2c322d
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>Check what you have to eat.

>Tell me what you've got and we might be able to suggest something decent out of it.

You stroll into the kitchen to both grab the garbage bag, which you do immediately, and check what you have to eat.

You currently have a box of fruity cereal, a half eaten jar of peanut butter, a box of raisins, and a 1/4 full box of spaghetti.

You could try to make something, or go down to the cafeteria to eat.

Peanut butter, raisins, and that cereal would actually mix pretty well to make a pretty good snack(like a breakfast bar); but the cafeteria might be a better bet for now.

Radio 2016/02/19(Fri)21:51 No. 703727 ID: 2c322d
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>Peanut butter, raisins, and that cereal would actually mix pretty well to make a pretty good snack(like a breakfast bar); but the cafeteria might be a better bet for now.

Hmm, that actually does sound kinda good, but a savory meal sounds like a plan. You hold off on taking out the trash yet, and quickly use a spawn point to get to the cafeteria.

Whew...that point was a little far away, took a little out of you.

Radio 2016/02/19(Fri)21:55 No. 703730 ID: 2c322d
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You figure you should try to find a sea-

Radio 2016/02/19(Fri)21:55 No. 703731 ID: 2c322d
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"Well hello there!"

Random encounter! Turn and say hello. Do you know this person?

Radio 2016/02/20(Sat)01:30 No. 703768 ID: 2c322d
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>Random encounter! Turn and say hello. Do you know this person?

Oh you know them alright.

This is Mason, he's your best friend at College.

And he's also a PC.

>>703768
"Well hello, fancy seeing you here."

Radio 2016/03/25(Fri)02:42 No. 711396 ID: 2c322d
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After grabbing some food, the two of you take a seat in the cafateria.

Social Situation Go!

You are now in a Social Situation with 'Mason on the First Floor'

Your 'Scruffy' aura and his 'Workaholic' aura make the atmosphere 'Dirty but Dedicated'

What will you do?

>"Well hello, fancy seeing you here."

"Well howdy diddly do to you too!"

>>711396
Complain about having to use awkward conversation menus even with other PCs.