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Sufficient Velocity: Galactic Battle Frontier: The Game: The Quest
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Deck Creation Part 1
- Location
- The Usual Room
- Pronouns
- He/Him
On April 1st, 2020, Ford Prefect revealed the main April Fool's gimmick for Sufficient Velocity
Little did the Administration know what they had accidentally released when they did this. For from an obvious joke about Gacha pulls came forth a desire. A most glorious burden to create yet another quest about a card game. But this time, it involves this very site itself!
Welcome, to Sufficient Velocity: Galactic Battle Frontier - The Quest!
That's right, citizen! In this quest, the internet is under attack! From things like trolls, pseudo-scientific bullshit, and corrupt flame warriors from the depths of Tartarus! But with the power of one forum at Sufficient Velocity, and as much Gacha as I can possibly stuff into this quest, you can help make the world wide web all around the universe that much safer.
Wield powerful cards inside the Arena, such as Xon, Coder Invictus or Cadis, Shield of the Infracted. Give your Heroes ratings to pump them up, or Fuel them with cards from your hand to raise their Link Rating! Play Administrative Actions at the right time to change the momentum of the match! Time your plays and attacks to exploit elemental weakness and strengths!
And to really sell the Gacha angel, and to get as many of those sweet sweet clicks onto this quest as possible, your voting will have major effects in this quest! For every vote in this quest, the voters get a Like Token! 100 Like Tokens gains you a card at random from whichever pack you choose! Or, you can save up to a thousand to get a 10-Pull! One of which will be guaranteed 3-Star or greater!
But hold up there, cannon fodder! You can't fight the forces of cybertrolls without a deck! This is a collectable card game quest after all! Which means you need cards. So first, you'll need to choose an expansion, with cards that will fuel your playstyle! Then we'll vote for which specific Hero will be your Ace Monster!
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[] The Base Set - This set of 100 cards is a hodgepodge of playstyle, facilitating all playstyles from aggro to control to combo! All your favorite Staff members are here to fight and die for your amusement, such as Ford Prefect, Administator of the Zohar Project, and Xon, Coder Invictus. If you want some of the original and still quite playable heroes and actions, without overcomplicated abilities, you may want to start your protection of the universe here! (Promo Card: Swimsuit Empress Squishette)
[] The Quest for Creative Writing - This set showcases the heroes of the Quest and Creative Writing forums! Give your heroes (like Shadenight Insert - Wren) Ratings to trigger their Ego effects! Generate Omake tokens to allow the new Creative class (Like Torroar, Warhammer of Ostland) to fire off their devastating effects! With enough control, you write the ending to this story! (Promo Card: Stypgia, Fighting Writer!)
[] The Worm Turns - A breach in the walls has allowed the different versions of Earth Bet to find their way into SV! With Parahumans pouring in with their new mechanics Trigger and Second Trigger (Such as Taylor Herbert, She of Infinite Possibilities), these Parahumans relish fighting as they go on the offensive! But SV is not defenseless, as some of their Heroes can Trigger as well (Such as Jackie, Spitfire) Conflict is inevitable, so make sure you come on top! (Promo Card: Danny Herbert, Dark Badass)
[] The Deer Lord Cometh! - Behold, and look to the woods for your salvation! Heroes and Villains once thought set in their ways have now been transformed, becoming members of the Congregation of the North! Seduce your opponent's Heroes to your side of the board! Transform the unrepentant trolls to become Fuel for your forest creatures! And prepare for the game's first Instant Win condition with Novus Ordo Mundi - The Deer Lord! With this combination, why would anyone wish to resist you? (Promo Card: Moneybucks212, Redeemed From Capitalism)
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Rules of the Game!
Deck Size: 60 Cards.
Starting Life Total: 30
Turn Order: Standby, Draw, Main, End
Standby Phase: Similar to most card games standby phases, certain effects go off here. Some fire off only on your turn, some on either turn. However, in this game you also get a Star at the beginning of your Standby Phase! Stars are what allows you to Summon your heroes! (Note: You can hold onto your Stars to summon bigger Heroes on later turns, or to use Administrative Actions on!)
Draw: Turn player draws a card. Exception: If it's the first turn of the player going second, they draw two cards. (This is to help with the inherent disadvantage of going second. If you have no cards in your deck, take damage equal to half your life points (rounded down), then shuffle your Suspended cards back into your deck. (Note: Do not shuffle your Banned cards back)
Main: Here, you may do the following:
- Play a Hero! You may play any number of Heroes. However, to Summon your Heroes, you must use a Star. Most cards Summon Value equals their star rating, though there are ways to cheat them out.
- Fuel your Hero! Once per turn, you may use a Hero or Item in your hand as Fuel for your heroes, raising their Link Rating! Most Heroes have extra abilities that unlock as you raise their Link Rating, or immediate benefits! And some Heroes give benefits when used as Fuel! And if the Hero you use as Fuel matches the Hero your Fueling, you can raise their Link Rating faster!
- Attack! Ram your Hero into another Hero, or into the enemy! Your Hero cannot attack the turn they are summoned, unless they have Active.
- Activate an Effect! Some Heroes have effects that you can activate during the Main Phase. Use them here! Note, that if multiple effects happen would happen at the same time, the oldest Hero's effect activates first, then the next oldest, ect.
- Use a Reaction! Add in Meows and Likes to buff your Allies and Actions. Use Picards and WTF to debuff your enemies.
- Use an Action! These cards can be used during either players turn, in response to an enemy's action! Stop their plays before they even get off the ground!
End: Your turn ends. Any effects that fire off here do so. There is no limit to your handsize.
Little did the Administration know what they had accidentally released when they did this. For from an obvious joke about Gacha pulls came forth a desire. A most glorious burden to create yet another quest about a card game. But this time, it involves this very site itself!
Welcome, to Sufficient Velocity: Galactic Battle Frontier - The Quest!
That's right, citizen! In this quest, the internet is under attack! From things like trolls, pseudo-scientific bullshit, and corrupt flame warriors from the depths of Tartarus! But with the power of one forum at Sufficient Velocity, and as much Gacha as I can possibly stuff into this quest, you can help make the world wide web all around the universe that much safer.
Wield powerful cards inside the Arena, such as Xon, Coder Invictus or Cadis, Shield of the Infracted. Give your Heroes ratings to pump them up, or Fuel them with cards from your hand to raise their Link Rating! Play Administrative Actions at the right time to change the momentum of the match! Time your plays and attacks to exploit elemental weakness and strengths!
And to really sell the Gacha angel, and to get as many of those sweet sweet clicks onto this quest as possible, your voting will have major effects in this quest! For every vote in this quest, the voters get a Like Token! 100 Like Tokens gains you a card at random from whichever pack you choose! Or, you can save up to a thousand to get a 10-Pull! One of which will be guaranteed 3-Star or greater!
But hold up there, cannon fodder! You can't fight the forces of cybertrolls without a deck! This is a collectable card game quest after all! Which means you need cards. So first, you'll need to choose an expansion, with cards that will fuel your playstyle! Then we'll vote for which specific Hero will be your Ace Monster!
--
[] The Base Set - This set of 100 cards is a hodgepodge of playstyle, facilitating all playstyles from aggro to control to combo! All your favorite Staff members are here to fight and die for your amusement, such as Ford Prefect, Administator of the Zohar Project, and Xon, Coder Invictus. If you want some of the original and still quite playable heroes and actions, without overcomplicated abilities, you may want to start your protection of the universe here! (Promo Card: Swimsuit Empress Squishette)
[] The Quest for Creative Writing - This set showcases the heroes of the Quest and Creative Writing forums! Give your heroes (like Shadenight Insert - Wren) Ratings to trigger their Ego effects! Generate Omake tokens to allow the new Creative class (Like Torroar, Warhammer of Ostland) to fire off their devastating effects! With enough control, you write the ending to this story! (Promo Card: Stypgia, Fighting Writer!)
[] The Worm Turns - A breach in the walls has allowed the different versions of Earth Bet to find their way into SV! With Parahumans pouring in with their new mechanics Trigger and Second Trigger (Such as Taylor Herbert, She of Infinite Possibilities), these Parahumans relish fighting as they go on the offensive! But SV is not defenseless, as some of their Heroes can Trigger as well (Such as Jackie, Spitfire) Conflict is inevitable, so make sure you come on top! (Promo Card: Danny Herbert, Dark Badass)
[] The Deer Lord Cometh! - Behold, and look to the woods for your salvation! Heroes and Villains once thought set in their ways have now been transformed, becoming members of the Congregation of the North! Seduce your opponent's Heroes to your side of the board! Transform the unrepentant trolls to become Fuel for your forest creatures! And prepare for the game's first Instant Win condition with Novus Ordo Mundi - The Deer Lord! With this combination, why would anyone wish to resist you? (Promo Card: Moneybucks212, Redeemed From Capitalism)
----
Rules of the Game!
Deck Size: 60 Cards.
Starting Life Total: 30
Turn Order: Standby, Draw, Main, End
Standby Phase: Similar to most card games standby phases, certain effects go off here. Some fire off only on your turn, some on either turn. However, in this game you also get a Star at the beginning of your Standby Phase! Stars are what allows you to Summon your heroes! (Note: You can hold onto your Stars to summon bigger Heroes on later turns, or to use Administrative Actions on!)
Draw: Turn player draws a card. Exception: If it's the first turn of the player going second, they draw two cards. (This is to help with the inherent disadvantage of going second. If you have no cards in your deck, take damage equal to half your life points (rounded down), then shuffle your Suspended cards back into your deck. (Note: Do not shuffle your Banned cards back)
Main: Here, you may do the following:
- Play a Hero! You may play any number of Heroes. However, to Summon your Heroes, you must use a Star. Most cards Summon Value equals their star rating, though there are ways to cheat them out.
- Fuel your Hero! Once per turn, you may use a Hero or Item in your hand as Fuel for your heroes, raising their Link Rating! Most Heroes have extra abilities that unlock as you raise their Link Rating, or immediate benefits! And some Heroes give benefits when used as Fuel! And if the Hero you use as Fuel matches the Hero your Fueling, you can raise their Link Rating faster!
- Attack! Ram your Hero into another Hero, or into the enemy! Your Hero cannot attack the turn they are summoned, unless they have Active.
- Activate an Effect! Some Heroes have effects that you can activate during the Main Phase. Use them here! Note, that if multiple effects happen would happen at the same time, the oldest Hero's effect activates first, then the next oldest, ect.
- Use a Reaction! Add in Meows and Likes to buff your Allies and Actions. Use Picards and WTF to debuff your enemies.
- Use an Action! These cards can be used during either players turn, in response to an enemy's action! Stop their plays before they even get off the ground!
End: Your turn ends. Any effects that fire off here do so. There is no limit to your handsize.
Deck Creation Ace Hero
- Location
- The Usual Room
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Congratulations, SV-er! You are now one step closer to becoming fresh-meat on the Internet battlefield! But now, you'll need to choose your Ace Hero! What this means is that you get three copies of a Guaranteed Five-Star! Also, as the hero of this quest, there is a chance you'll draw it when you need it! That's right, with enough faith and likes, you too can invoke the heart of the cards!
Also, as a reminder, these are the types of Positions your characters can have, and who they are Strong against. Keep this in mind when you choose your Hero
Admin: Strong Against Service
Service*: Strong Against Moderators
Moderator: Strong against Councillors
Councillors: Strong Against Admins
*Service includes Arbitrators, Advocates, and Operators.
(Note: At any time, any member of Staff may ask me to not be part of this. I will honor their request, and change things as needed.)
[] Xon
[] Foamy
[] Datcord
[] Cadis
[] Terrabrand
[] Firnagzen
[] Redshirt Army
[] Pawn Lelouch
[] open_sketch
[] BungieONI
[] 100th Lurker
[] Tekomander
Now, as you choose the base set, you have a general balance of different playstyles. However, you can pick which two playstyles your Hero will lean towards.
[] Facehitting Aggro - Attack, and keep Attacking. Preferably the opponent
[] Suspender - Remove other Heroes on the field
[] Stun Card - Prevent your opponent from doing certain things.
[] Keep Hitting Heroes - Attack multiple times a turn.
[] Combos with Actions - This syngeries with Actions
[] Cost Reduction - Play your Hero for cheaper
[] Opponent's Discard - Make your opponent Discard cards
[] Opponent's Mill - Make your opponent remove the top cards of their deck
[] Self Bounce - Gains benefits when returning to your hand
[] Deals with Ratings - Interacts with Ratings in certain ways.
[] Protect Others - Keep your other Heroes from taking damage
Vote Is In Plan Format
Also, as a reminder, these are the types of Positions your characters can have, and who they are Strong against. Keep this in mind when you choose your Hero
Admin: Strong Against Service
Service*: Strong Against Moderators
Moderator: Strong against Councillors
Councillors: Strong Against Admins
*Service includes Arbitrators, Advocates, and Operators.
(Note: At any time, any member of Staff may ask me to not be part of this. I will honor their request, and change things as needed.)
[] Xon
[] Foamy
[] Datcord
[] Cadis
[] Terrabrand
[] Firnagzen
[] Redshirt Army
[] Pawn Lelouch
[] open_sketch
[] BungieONI
[] 100th Lurker
[] Tekomander
Now, as you choose the base set, you have a general balance of different playstyles. However, you can pick which two playstyles your Hero will lean towards.
[] Facehitting Aggro - Attack, and keep Attacking. Preferably the opponent
[] Suspender - Remove other Heroes on the field
[] Stun Card - Prevent your opponent from doing certain things.
[] Keep Hitting Heroes - Attack multiple times a turn.
[] Combos with Actions - This syngeries with Actions
[] Cost Reduction - Play your Hero for cheaper
[] Opponent's Discard - Make your opponent Discard cards
[] Opponent's Mill - Make your opponent remove the top cards of their deck
[] Self Bounce - Gains benefits when returning to your hand
[] Deals with Ratings - Interacts with Ratings in certain ways.
[] Protect Others - Keep your other Heroes from taking damage
Vote Is In Plan Format
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Ace Hero - Pawn Lelouch, Mafia Councillor
- Location
- The Usual Room
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Pawn Lelouch, Mafia Councillor
5 Star Hero - Councillor (Mafia)
Whenever a card is returned to either player's hand, reduce the cost of this card by 1
Login: Select a card in your hand, and reduce its cost by 1
You may Fuel this card an addition 4 times a turn
If this card would leave the field, return it to your hand instead. Then reduce the costs of all card in your hand by X, with X being this card's Link Rating
1/1, 1/1, 2/2, 2/2, 3/3
5 Star Hero - Councillor (Mafia)
Whenever a card is returned to either player's hand, reduce the cost of this card by 1
Login: Select a card in your hand, and reduce its cost by 1
You may Fuel this card an addition 4 times a turn
If this card would leave the field, return it to your hand instead. Then reduce the costs of all card in your hand by X, with X being this card's Link Rating
1/1, 1/1, 2/2, 2/2, 3/3
Arc 1: Sudden Responsibility - Cutscene 1
- Location
- The Usual Room
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[Unknown Voice]
...repeat, we are under very heavy fire! We need backup, now!
Your eyes slowly open. As every muscle in your body groans in pain, you think you can make out a humanoid figure leaning over a console, yelling into it.
Why do you smell something burning?
[Blurred Figure]
I'm currently holed in Worm Fanfic Depot 3955, and I am surrounded by Empire weeaboo fanboys!
...
No, I am not fucking kidding! Empire weeaboo fanboys! One of them tried to beat me to death with a Purity dakimakura!
…
Empire…?
Oh, that's right. The Nazi gang in Worm. Moderator Matchsticks was just telling you about them, before that explosion...
Once more you groan, trying to get to a sitting position. And now, you wish you hadn't. You did indeed smell something burning: The bodies of your fellow trainees who had been too close to the initial blast.
Whoever is at the console has stopped yelling at it, now turned to face you.
[Blurred Figure]
Wait one second Comms. Got a survivor here!
Whoever it is starts hobbling over to you, as your vision seems to be clearing up a bit. Now that you've got something resembling your wits about you, you instantly recognize the figure as Sufficient Velocity Moderator John Matchsticks. Your instructor.
And you can tell his right leg is utterly fucked. It'll probably need to be amputated when you get back. If you get back.
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Holy shitballs, trainee! I thought I'd lost you all! You alright?
You cough a bit, as you try to give a response
[???]
Tra...trainee...reporting as ord…
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Don't worry about protocol right now, rookie! We need to get you off this damn thing!
You hear another explosion in the distance, causing you to whip your head around looking for the location. You can hear shouts, the chanting of slogans, and exclamations of slurs headed in your direction. You had expected to fight against such things eventually. It's why you signed up for the Sufficient Velocity Galactic Fleet! But not on your first trip away from Home Base.
[???]
Go forth, my Aryan warriors! Kill any SVGF you find!
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Shit. They're going to find us soon. Can you move?
[???]
I.. I… think so, sir.
Matchsticks nods. It's unusual, not seeing him screaming at you for a mistake during PT. Or drilling into you the proper use of your SVGF-Issued Banhammer. No, this is a more serene look on his face. Of a man who's at peace with his fate
To be honest, it unnerves you a bit.
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Good. Hold out your hand.
You do as ordered. It is then that your commanding officer puts a blue and white device into your hand. You barely have time to ask what it is before your vision fills with stars. You scream, as your body fills with faces.
Pawn Lelouch
Kei
Datcord
Academic Nut
Shadenight
Oneiros
Cadis
You recognize them and more. High Moderators. Councillors, Operators. Advocates. Arbitrators. The leadership of Sufficient Velocity.
You see the moment Reaperman cast down Athene, creating the Schism that founded Sufficient Velocity. You see the swearing in of the first Council. You see the first ban. Moment after moment of the organization as it moved out in the universe. The formation of the SVGF. The Battle of Squished Megucas. You see it all.
You see the Original Three. Squishette. Ford. Xon. The Admins.
You can feel them, coursing through your mind. You feel… powerful. You feel a purpose. A desire to defeat the enemies of good debating and critical thinking. To fight the troll, the pseudoscientist, and the sockpuppet.
And you do not have to fight alone. The entire staff fights with every member of the SVGF, each time they enter battle. They will protect you when the enemies are at the gate. And you will enforce their will on the internet.
For you are a Specialist. Take your place in the heavens of Sufficient Velocity.
[Item Gained: SV:GBF Introductory Deck]
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Shit feels good, don't it? Heh, I remember my first time.
You feel clearheaded. Like all the memories before now were simply in the way of what you need to do. It's so wonderful. Imagine what you could do with this...
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Don't get too lost there, rookie! I need you to survive! Head back to the ship, and use that device to power it! It'll take you back to Home Base. No muss, no fuss.
[???]
What about you, sir?
Matchsticks looks at his mangled leg and grimaces. You figure he's probably taken some numbing agents, because otherwise he would probably be screaming in pain about now.
[Mod. Matchsticks]
I'll hold them off as long as I can.
[???]
Sir, I don't…
Matchsticks stops you with a sharp look. You know the one. The one where his orders will not be questioned whatsoever, and God help whatever poor schlub decides to be dumb enough to try him.
[Mod. Matchsticks]
That is an order, Trainee! Leave me, get back to the ship, and warn the fleet. And tell Pawn... Tell him I'm not going to make that game of Mafia after all.
You pause, before making your decision
--
[] Yes, sir. Thank you, sir- Your commanding officer is right. Leave Moderator Matchsticks behind, and start heading for the ship.
[] With all due respect, sir, fuck your order. - You will leave no one behind. You will take Moderator Matchsticks with you to the ship
--
QM Announcement: So, we're starting down the storyline! The writing style may seem a bit weird, but there is a very distinct style I'm going for. And we will be getting to your first game shortly.
As a note, your wins and losses, as well as your choices, will effect the storyline. Your actions are permanent, so think carefully
...repeat, we are under very heavy fire! We need backup, now!
Your eyes slowly open. As every muscle in your body groans in pain, you think you can make out a humanoid figure leaning over a console, yelling into it.
Why do you smell something burning?
[Blurred Figure]
I'm currently holed in Worm Fanfic Depot 3955, and I am surrounded by Empire weeaboo fanboys!
...
No, I am not fucking kidding! Empire weeaboo fanboys! One of them tried to beat me to death with a Purity dakimakura!
…
Empire…?
Oh, that's right. The Nazi gang in Worm. Moderator Matchsticks was just telling you about them, before that explosion...
Once more you groan, trying to get to a sitting position. And now, you wish you hadn't. You did indeed smell something burning: The bodies of your fellow trainees who had been too close to the initial blast.
Whoever is at the console has stopped yelling at it, now turned to face you.
[Blurred Figure]
Wait one second Comms. Got a survivor here!
Whoever it is starts hobbling over to you, as your vision seems to be clearing up a bit. Now that you've got something resembling your wits about you, you instantly recognize the figure as Sufficient Velocity Moderator John Matchsticks. Your instructor.
And you can tell his right leg is utterly fucked. It'll probably need to be amputated when you get back. If you get back.
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Holy shitballs, trainee! I thought I'd lost you all! You alright?
You cough a bit, as you try to give a response
[???]
Tra...trainee...reporting as ord…
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Don't worry about protocol right now, rookie! We need to get you off this damn thing!
You hear another explosion in the distance, causing you to whip your head around looking for the location. You can hear shouts, the chanting of slogans, and exclamations of slurs headed in your direction. You had expected to fight against such things eventually. It's why you signed up for the Sufficient Velocity Galactic Fleet! But not on your first trip away from Home Base.
[???]
Go forth, my Aryan warriors! Kill any SVGF you find!
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Shit. They're going to find us soon. Can you move?
[???]
I.. I… think so, sir.
Matchsticks nods. It's unusual, not seeing him screaming at you for a mistake during PT. Or drilling into you the proper use of your SVGF-Issued Banhammer. No, this is a more serene look on his face. Of a man who's at peace with his fate
To be honest, it unnerves you a bit.
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Good. Hold out your hand.
You do as ordered. It is then that your commanding officer puts a blue and white device into your hand. You barely have time to ask what it is before your vision fills with stars. You scream, as your body fills with faces.
Pawn Lelouch
Kei
Datcord
Academic Nut
Shadenight
Oneiros
Cadis
You recognize them and more. High Moderators. Councillors, Operators. Advocates. Arbitrators. The leadership of Sufficient Velocity.
You see the moment Reaperman cast down Athene, creating the Schism that founded Sufficient Velocity. You see the swearing in of the first Council. You see the first ban. Moment after moment of the organization as it moved out in the universe. The formation of the SVGF. The Battle of Squished Megucas. You see it all.
You see the Original Three. Squishette. Ford. Xon. The Admins.
You can feel them, coursing through your mind. You feel… powerful. You feel a purpose. A desire to defeat the enemies of good debating and critical thinking. To fight the troll, the pseudoscientist, and the sockpuppet.
And you do not have to fight alone. The entire staff fights with every member of the SVGF, each time they enter battle. They will protect you when the enemies are at the gate. And you will enforce their will on the internet.
For you are a Specialist. Take your place in the heavens of Sufficient Velocity.
[Item Gained: SV:GBF Introductory Deck]
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Shit feels good, don't it? Heh, I remember my first time.
You feel clearheaded. Like all the memories before now were simply in the way of what you need to do. It's so wonderful. Imagine what you could do with this...
[Mod. Matchsticks]
Don't get too lost there, rookie! I need you to survive! Head back to the ship, and use that device to power it! It'll take you back to Home Base. No muss, no fuss.
[???]
What about you, sir?
Matchsticks looks at his mangled leg and grimaces. You figure he's probably taken some numbing agents, because otherwise he would probably be screaming in pain about now.
[Mod. Matchsticks]
I'll hold them off as long as I can.
[???]
Sir, I don't…
Matchsticks stops you with a sharp look. You know the one. The one where his orders will not be questioned whatsoever, and God help whatever poor schlub decides to be dumb enough to try him.
[Mod. Matchsticks]
That is an order, Trainee! Leave me, get back to the ship, and warn the fleet. And tell Pawn... Tell him I'm not going to make that game of Mafia after all.
You pause, before making your decision
--
[] Yes, sir. Thank you, sir- Your commanding officer is right. Leave Moderator Matchsticks behind, and start heading for the ship.
[] With all due respect, sir, fuck your order. - You will leave no one behind. You will take Moderator Matchsticks with you to the ship
--
QM Announcement: So, we're starting down the storyline! The writing style may seem a bit weird, but there is a very distinct style I'm going for. And we will be getting to your first game shortly.
As a note, your wins and losses, as well as your choices, will effect the storyline. Your actions are permanent, so think carefully
Arc 1 - Sudden Responsibility - Cutscene 2
- Location
- The Usual Room
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[???]
With all due respect, sir, fuck your order.
And before Matchsticks even can protest, you slip underneath one of his arms, allowing him to shift part of his weight onto you.
[Matchsticks]
What are you doing? I told you...
[???]
I am not letting you miss a game of Mafia just because you got shot full of holes by Nazi cosplayers. And besides, we both know what'll happen if you stay back.
[Matchsticks]
I'd be saving your life?
[???]
Sure. Until they dragged you back to their lab, turn you into one of their occult wonderwaffles, and then I'd have to fight you a year later
And then I'd be screaming about how you're still in there, and you'd be commanding me to terminate you
You notice as your commanding officer just rolls his eyes at your statement, as the two of you start moving towards where the ship is currently docked.
[???]
And somehow it will end in large mechas.
[Matchsticks]
You're trying to keep me from yelling at you, aren't you?
[???]
...A bit, yeah.
You're not lying. It's partially to keep the Moderator from insisting on sacrificing himself for you. And partially to keep yourself from dwelling on your current circumstances. You're hoping he doesn't notice too much.
[Matchsticks]
Alright, since you're set on saving my ass, let's get moving. The painkillers aren't going to last much longer, and I don't want my screams attracting attention.
Social Rank Up: John Matchsticks - Rank 2!
[Matchsticks]
You're a good kid...
[] What is your name? (Real or user name applicable, names currently in use on SV are automatically vetoed)
What is your gender?
[] Male
[] Female
[] Genderfluid
[] Non-Binary
[] Agendered
--
The scene changes to three minions in makeshift Empire clothing, saluting their commander
[Empire Cosplayer 1]
Mein Fraulein, the depot is ours!
[Empire Cosplayer 2]
Ja, and we've killed plenty of SV!
[Empire Cosplayer 3]
What do you want us to do now, Commander?
The commander, a raven-haired woman dressed in a tight military outfit, smacks a crop whip across her gloved palm.
[Commander]
What do I want you to do? Let me think about that…
Oh wait, I don't need to. Not when there are STILL SURVIVORS!
The Commander looks at her minions and just stares daggers at them.
[Commander]
If there are survivors, then there is someone who can contact their fleet. And if someone contacts the fleet, then they may get here before we get what we came for. And you know what happens if we don't get that fanfic?
The Commander pauses, waiting for an answer. Eventually, one of them finds enough of their spine to speak up
[Empire Cosplayer 2]
The Fuhrer will be upset?
[Commander]
Yes. And you know what happens when she gets upset…
And if she's upset, then I'm upset. And if I get upset…
*Whack*
[Commander]
Well, let's not get me upset.
Now, go get the trolls. I think we should let them have their fun…
[Empire Cosplayers 1-3]
Yes, Kommandant Guttenburg!
The three minions fall over themselves going towards where the cybertrolls are kept. The image changes to cages being open, and bipedal creatures walking out, keyboards in hand
[Cybertroll 1]
Hue hue hue...
[Cybertroll 2]
Of course I have proof that the white race is superior! Let me just pull out this article from Information Conflicts!
[Cybertroll 3]
Pepe memes go pepepepepe
The image changes to the cruel smile of Guttenburg, watching as the cybertrolls start hunting their prey.
[Commander Guttenburg]
Now let's see if you can escape this time, Johnny.
--
The scene moves back towards you and John Matchsticks. It is slow going, as you have to make sure your commanding moderator stays upright. It is then that you hear it.
[Cybertroll 2]
Where are you? I have Hurricaneback Articles on how socialist will destroy America and steal your sexual organs!
Matchsticks swears, before stopping the both of you in your tracks.
[Matchsticks]
Shit, cybertrolls. Right behind us as well.
[???]
Come on, we'll have to hurry.
[Matchsticks]
No time. It's way too close.
At least we can get you started on the GBF Standard Battle Device. It's already bound to you, right?
You look at your left hand, which the device has wrapped itself around it, transforming into a fingerless glove. Wait, when did it do that? You hadn't even noticed….
[???]
Yeah, How the hell...
[Matchsticks]
Good. It's how you're fighting from on now. When that cybertroll gets here, aim that device at him, and yell… crap, you need to name it.
[???]
Wait, what?
[Matchsticks]
Yeah, you need to name it. You know, basic setup. Let's do that now. Just say "Device Setup."
[???]
Device Setup…… WOAH!
DEVICE SETUP INITIALIZING
WELCOME, SPECIALIST
WHAT IS MY NAME?
[] What is the name of your device (Two words max)
With all due respect, sir, fuck your order.
And before Matchsticks even can protest, you slip underneath one of his arms, allowing him to shift part of his weight onto you.
[Matchsticks]
What are you doing? I told you...
[???]
I am not letting you miss a game of Mafia just because you got shot full of holes by Nazi cosplayers. And besides, we both know what'll happen if you stay back.
[Matchsticks]
I'd be saving your life?
[???]
Sure. Until they dragged you back to their lab, turn you into one of their occult wonderwaffles, and then I'd have to fight you a year later
And then I'd be screaming about how you're still in there, and you'd be commanding me to terminate you
You notice as your commanding officer just rolls his eyes at your statement, as the two of you start moving towards where the ship is currently docked.
[???]
And somehow it will end in large mechas.
[Matchsticks]
You're trying to keep me from yelling at you, aren't you?
[???]
...A bit, yeah.
You're not lying. It's partially to keep the Moderator from insisting on sacrificing himself for you. And partially to keep yourself from dwelling on your current circumstances. You're hoping he doesn't notice too much.
[Matchsticks]
Alright, since you're set on saving my ass, let's get moving. The painkillers aren't going to last much longer, and I don't want my screams attracting attention.
Social Rank Up: John Matchsticks - Rank 2!
[Matchsticks]
You're a good kid...
[] What is your name? (Real or user name applicable, names currently in use on SV are automatically vetoed)
What is your gender?
[] Male
[] Female
[] Genderfluid
[] Non-Binary
[] Agendered
--
The scene changes to three minions in makeshift Empire clothing, saluting their commander
[Empire Cosplayer 1]
Mein Fraulein, the depot is ours!
[Empire Cosplayer 2]
Ja, and we've killed plenty of SV!
[Empire Cosplayer 3]
What do you want us to do now, Commander?
The commander, a raven-haired woman dressed in a tight military outfit, smacks a crop whip across her gloved palm.
[Commander]
What do I want you to do? Let me think about that…
Oh wait, I don't need to. Not when there are STILL SURVIVORS!
The Commander looks at her minions and just stares daggers at them.
[Commander]
If there are survivors, then there is someone who can contact their fleet. And if someone contacts the fleet, then they may get here before we get what we came for. And you know what happens if we don't get that fanfic?
The Commander pauses, waiting for an answer. Eventually, one of them finds enough of their spine to speak up
[Empire Cosplayer 2]
The Fuhrer will be upset?
[Commander]
Yes. And you know what happens when she gets upset…
And if she's upset, then I'm upset. And if I get upset…
*Whack*
[Commander]
Well, let's not get me upset.
Now, go get the trolls. I think we should let them have their fun…
[Empire Cosplayers 1-3]
Yes, Kommandant Guttenburg!
The three minions fall over themselves going towards where the cybertrolls are kept. The image changes to cages being open, and bipedal creatures walking out, keyboards in hand
[Cybertroll 1]
Hue hue hue...
[Cybertroll 2]
Of course I have proof that the white race is superior! Let me just pull out this article from Information Conflicts!
[Cybertroll 3]
Pepe memes go pepepepepe
The image changes to the cruel smile of Guttenburg, watching as the cybertrolls start hunting their prey.
[Commander Guttenburg]
Now let's see if you can escape this time, Johnny.
--
The scene moves back towards you and John Matchsticks. It is slow going, as you have to make sure your commanding moderator stays upright. It is then that you hear it.
[Cybertroll 2]
Where are you? I have Hurricaneback Articles on how socialist will destroy America and steal your sexual organs!
Matchsticks swears, before stopping the both of you in your tracks.
[Matchsticks]
Shit, cybertrolls. Right behind us as well.
[???]
Come on, we'll have to hurry.
[Matchsticks]
No time. It's way too close.
At least we can get you started on the GBF Standard Battle Device. It's already bound to you, right?
You look at your left hand, which the device has wrapped itself around it, transforming into a fingerless glove. Wait, when did it do that? You hadn't even noticed….
[???]
Yeah, How the hell...
[Matchsticks]
Good. It's how you're fighting from on now. When that cybertroll gets here, aim that device at him, and yell… crap, you need to name it.
[???]
Wait, what?
[Matchsticks]
Yeah, you need to name it. You know, basic setup. Let's do that now. Just say "Device Setup."
[???]
Device Setup…… WOAH!
DEVICE SETUP INITIALIZING
WELCOME, SPECIALIST
WHAT IS MY NAME?
[] What is the name of your device (Two words max)