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[reparator]

Who: CERES & you
When: IC: 10/19 | OOC: 12/16
Where: ViViD
What: Intro Log
Rating/Warning: PG-13

//event007.EXE The Haunting II: Haunt Harder ViViD has opened up a new world that new arrivals will be pulled into while frequent players will be invited to check out. This particular setting is the new beta world that CERES is constructing in time for the Hallow's Eve celebrations and festivals. It's a world inhabited by the undead and several ghouls and monsters of typical horror lore. Inside, one will encounter werewolves, lichens, vampires, succubi, incubi, specters, mummies, and so on. They will be on the prowl and eager to attack, but players need only concern themselves with getting through and getting out. At first, players will awaken outside of a large manor supposedly owned by a wealthy noble who is rumored to be practicing strange alchemic experiments within. Many know him simply as The Count. New arrivals and those logging into ViViD will first find themselves being greeted by their guide at the start screen: "F̳̰̘̝̭͚̙̝̺̅̀͋̊̑͐̎͜͝͝͝Ü͎͉̗̬͍̫̤̳̳̓̉͌͛͒́̔̎͝ͅÇ̢͎̳̰̫̝̝̮̣̈̓̽̂͒̌̾͊̊̓K̯̺͎̬̟̠̳̤̙̥̍͊͒̐͌̏̍̂̚̚!̧̛̹̲͎͕̥͓̥̻̟̿͐̔̑̈͗̕͘͠-ɯǝɥʇ ʇɐǝq oʇ ʍoɥ sı ǝɹǝɥ ¡ǝuo lɐuıɟ ǝɥʇ ʇǝǝɯ noʎ ǝɹoɟǝq sʇsoɥƃ ɹnoɟ ǝlʇʇɐq oʇ pǝǝu llıʍ noʎ ʎɐpoʇ suoıʇɔnɹʇsuı ɹnoʎ ƃuıʌıƃ ǝq llıʍ ı ɹouɐɯ ɐıɔoɹʇɐ oʇ ǝɯoɔlǝʍ slɐʌıɹɹɐ ʍǝu ollǝɥ"

//SCENARIOS.EXE PHASE I [ xxxx ] Yes, those are all the directions you get. Welcome, indeed, to Atrocia Manor. On the outside, you'll notice a faint howling in the distance. You better start running. That howling is only going to get louder as the werewolves start approaching. They roam in packs and will approach you from all sides, leveling a menacing stare at you before-!!! -licking your hand. They'll all suddenly surround your character and start licking and lavishing attention on you as their tails wag from side to side happily. They may even roll over and show you their bellies for belly rubs. Please give them a treat and lots of love. PHASE II [ xxxx ] Once you survive that grueling challenge, it's on to the next part. This is where things start to heat up. The inner atrium of the mansion is dark, only lit by faint torches. In the center are three of the four ghosts that were spoken of, slowly moving in circles around a shrouded figure. Before you can glimpse at the figure, it disappears and the ghosts turn to you and start approaching from every side. They block you in, leaving you in the center and slowly looming around you. Their howls are prolonged and deep, piercing your ears, and they seem to want to lead you into a room. You can choose to run from their frightful faces or you can follow them. They will seat you down at the dinner table then slowly pull forth a power point presentation. This is your love and/or sex life. Yes, you have a sad one. How dare you? The ghosts will guilt you for this, and somewhere in the midst of their lecture, you notice a faint figure moving along the windows. It's only for a flicker of a second that it appears, but the impression it leaves on you remains. PHASE III [ xxxx ] Feeling tired already? Well, don't stop and rest now! The challenges will only get worse. As you escape the three ghosts, you will ascend the stairs to the second level. Awaiting you is a vicious vampire …panda. Does it want your blood? Nope. It wants to talk to you about how to properly file your tax forms for a successful tax return. It will then lecture you on the EVILS of tax evasion. Be prepared for a scary ride with this one. It's not letting you out of the room until you listen to everything it has to say. For those who attempt to escape, it will… do absolutely nothing. It will sit there and watch you run. PHASE IV [ xxxx ] You escape the horrors of both the first floor and the second floor only to arrive at the basement. The mysterious fourth ghost awaits with its back turned to you. It's covered in a shroud, and you are sure it's going to talk about diversifying your stock profile next. Oh, how wrong you are. Because this one legitimately wants you dead, and it will wear the face of your worst enemy or your least favorite person while swiping down a scythe to reap away your life quickly. It won't be easy to kill, but once you whittle down its life halfway, it will finally reveal its true form. That's when the entire dungeon will start to glitch, and the ghost will cradle you between its hands before warning you: sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ sn ǝɹǝʌǝɹ sn ɹɐǝɟ It will then fade away, and congratulations! You won! Sort of... BONUS [ whyo'clock ] Congratulations on surviving Atrocia Manor! Here's your complimentary coupon for 35% off on your next Vidia's Secret purchase. Wasn't that a fun ride? But wait. There's more! The final final boss awaits you outside in the courtyard. It's the most gruesome of them all. The worst ghost you can encounter because it's one that has known great suffering and is out for vengeance. It will follow you around and try to eat you basically. One floating dot at the time until it can reach you. [ Remember to apply proper warnings on threads with trigger-y or inappropriate material and do let a mod know if your thread careens off into maiming or canoodling so we can lock the log. ]

//RUN.EXE Welcome to CEREALIA's latest intro post. For your convenience, we have compiled a post detailing everyone's usual arrival experience (which is not entirely applicable this round for reasons stated above^) and a FAQ that should explain everything in more detail. Please read them thoroughly before playing. Thank you!

Comments

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[sewayaku]

... Don't you think that's a bit cruel?

[ sure, he's seen worse atrocities committed against wolves, but these guys just seem so ... harmless. Cute, and fluffy, and only wanting love. Instead, they're getting kicked. Maybe this girl was in the midst of her rebellious phase? The outfit seemed to suggest it.

Zara shakes his head in disapproval, long ears swaying slightly. ]

They're not doing anyone any harm.

[codere]

See, that's the kind of attitude I have to oppose. [ To be fair, she would have argued against any line of reasoning that wasn't her own. ]

If we just continue to allow them to roll around like this, they'll continue to mate and--haven't you seen? There's a television show about this exact thing. You'll open a cupboard and rollypolly werewolves will fall out. Taking a shower? Nothing but fur in the pipes.

Yes, it's our responsibility to cull the population and keep it manageable. [ By playing soccer with them. ]

[sewayaku]

Your care for the environment is admirable, but I'm afraid this is only a simulation.

[ look at that fancy word he learned - simulation. Medieval rabbit is on his way up in the world. Of course, his reasoning also means it's technically fine to kick them around, but... ]

[codere]

[ Aw it's kind of cute but she raises a hand to place atop her own head. ]

Isn't it strange for you to say that? You're the kind of person they would hunt.

[sewayaku]

[ that makes him raise an eyebrow. ]

I think not. If I was in animal form, perhaps, but even then... I have a hard time imagining these things hurting anyone.

[ also, that's racist ]

[codere]

[ Listen, her hate extends to all things so is it really racism........ ]

They're very furrocious beasts.

[sewayaku]

[ was that a pun don't even start ]

Hardly. They seem like they'd make good pets. Unless you're the type to kick a puppy, as well...? That's terrible.

[codere]

[ Just going to hop right on along then. ]

I suppose it depends on the kind of puppy it is first.

[sewayaku]

And what kinds are all right to kick?

[ don't answer with golden retrievers or he'll hold a grudge ]

[codere]

The ones that are shaped like balls and are obviously in a video game to be kicked around.

[ Only acceptable answer tbh. ] Geez, what kind of deviant would do this in the real world?

[sewayaku]

I wonder... It was beginning to sound like you were exactly the kind.

[ disapproving sigh! ]

A lady shouldn't be so violent, you know.

[codere]

Oh and how should a lady act in a violent game that's insisting on us beating up a bunch of ghosts?

[ She's not even bothered in the slightest by his remark. ]

Well?

[sewayaku]

Fight the ghosts instead of kicking around the wildlife, of course. Although you do seem unarmed...

[ and ladies fighting sounds a little crazy... but why not, really ]

[codere]

[ GIRLS SHOULDN'T FIGHT!!! The biggest canon joke of all time... ]

Ghosts aren't so easy to beat up. If you swing a punch at them, your hand just goes right through their ethereal being.

[sewayaku]

[ #medieval logic

but she actually does have a point. Zara rubs his chin with his hand, as if considering her response. ]

You may be right. But surely they wouldn't send them after us if they couldn't be defeated?

[codere]

Have you seen any giant white pebbles laying around? The only game I know of that involves beating ghosts usually has to do with that sort of pattern.

[ She's not going to eat any of them though unless they're fat free. ] Our instructions were cut off suddenly. Pretty rude of them.

[sewayaku]

[ girl... what are you even talking about?? pebbles?? Zara, obviously, completely misses the reference, and he tilts his head at her, confused. It seems like it was a joke - or something - though, so he lets it go. ]

They're always rude, it seems. I'm surprised they bothered giving us instructions at all.