Klein Quest-A Parallel S.A.O. Quest (Chapter 3)-On Hiatus
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Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
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[X] Check with your team and see what they think. You may be the leader but they have their own voice.
-[X] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
--[X] If you end up needing to focus your efforts, focus on lore.
I cannot stress how much knowing the lore outweighs everything else.
Even discounting the fact that Kayaba want his world to be considered a real, new world, Lore is what best way to advance.
Levels and stuff are going to be found out relatively quickly as the rest of everyone willing to go out starts fighting. If it's level themselves you want, any gap that builds up can be closed pretty quickly.
At early levels, even the best weapon is still gonna suck. Teamwork can always build up overtime.
Lore is where it's at.
Lore is how you find out secrets in the game. it's how you find rare weapons or unmarked quest chains. It's who you find weaknesses in the enemy, and hidden classes. Lore gives you an idea of what the enemies on the floor are like, and what you may be facing in the future.
Lore is going to be the backbone of this player's guide, since Lore is all of the hints the game is willing to give you.
-[X] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
--[X] If you end up needing to focus your efforts, focus on lore.
I cannot stress how much knowing the lore outweighs everything else.
Even discounting the fact that Kayaba want his world to be considered a real, new world, Lore is what best way to advance.
Levels and stuff are going to be found out relatively quickly as the rest of everyone willing to go out starts fighting. If it's level themselves you want, any gap that builds up can be closed pretty quickly.
At early levels, even the best weapon is still gonna suck. Teamwork can always build up overtime.
Lore is where it's at.
Lore is how you find out secrets in the game. it's how you find rare weapons or unmarked quest chains. It's who you find weaknesses in the enemy, and hidden classes. Lore gives you an idea of what the enemies on the floor are like, and what you may be facing in the future.
Lore is going to be the backbone of this player's guide, since Lore is all of the hints the game is willing to give you.
King Arthur
The Once and Future King
[X] Check with your team and see what they think. You may be the leader but they have their own voice.
-[X] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
--[X] Promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
-[X] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
--[X] Promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
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Hadiz
The Final Solution. To Others.
- Location
- Somewhere.
[X] Check with your team and see what they think. You may be the leader but they have their own voice.
-[X] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
--[X] If you end up needing to focus your efforts, focus on lore.
-[X] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
--[X] If you end up needing to focus your efforts, focus on lore.
Lore is only the most important in the long run. Look... there's a reason that two thousand people died in the first month and it's not because they didn't read enough lore.
It's not about the levels. The experience doesn't matter, the gear doesn't matter, hidden lore secrets don't matter.
People will die if Argo can't get the monster attack patterns out fast enough.
We should at least map out the attack patterns and movement ranges of the monsters near the City of Beginnings. We should definitely do lore soon, certainly before Floor 3, which is where the first multi-floor epic quest chain starts, but for me, getting Argo the monster data takes precedence because it will save literally hundreds of lives.
It's not about the levels. The experience doesn't matter, the gear doesn't matter, hidden lore secrets don't matter.
People will die if Argo can't get the monster attack patterns out fast enough.
We should at least map out the attack patterns and movement ranges of the monsters near the City of Beginnings. We should definitely do lore soon, certainly before Floor 3, which is where the first multi-floor epic quest chain starts, but for me, getting Argo the monster data takes precedence because it will save literally hundreds of lives.
BoSPaladin
The Paladin
Good points, changing vote.
[X] Promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
[X] Promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
- Location
- .
[X] Promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
To save as many as possible.
To save as many as possible.
Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
Most of those were a mixture of:
-Beta players who found that their experience didn't match up with the new game, which is bad when taking risks.
-suicides
-people freezing up in combat
-players who hadn't yet gotten in the mentality of their life bar going down meaning they actually die.
The basic attack patterns, since Kirito apparently didn't notice anything different about the boars or living plants, most likely remains the same.
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"Beta players who found that their experience didn't match up with the new game"? What do you think the "check on monsters" option is for? Finding out where beta-experience differs is the whole point of that option - and that's three-to-four hundred people saved right there. The suicides we can't do much about barring an unexpectedly inspirational speech, but if we're out in the field fighting monsters we'll probably be in position to save a good chunk of the players who froze up or got in over their heads. Add in everyone who's saved because the sections of Argo's Guide on monster patterns and combat basics get published a few days early...
Look, I completely agree that lore is the best option for maximizing Klein's personal power, but it won't save nearly as many lives on the first floor as figuring out the monsters new players are likely to ram their faces into.
Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
Most of the changes, fighting-wise, was likely just moving monsters around. If they weren't, then people might have been a tad less likely to follow Argo's Guide before the boss fight.
Even going around from field to field, I very much doubt The Team will be able to save all that many.There simply aren't enough of them to be effective.
Even if they do, they'll pretty much only be getting the ones that froze up. The ones rushing out ahead of the pack will probably be dead within a few hours to days.
- Location
- California Conservation Corps
- Pronouns
- She/Her
[X] Promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
Those attack patterns need to be tested. It is one of the few things that will lead to deaths otherwise. The other options may cause problems if they aren't done, however if the attack patterns are different it will be a big deal.
Those attack patterns need to be tested. It is one of the few things that will lead to deaths otherwise. The other options may cause problems if they aren't done, however if the attack patterns are different it will be a big deal.
Random Tale
The Story-Bound
I've been convinced. Changing Vote:
[X] Check with your team and see what they think. You may be the leader but they have their own voice.
-[X] If there is no preference, and the team doesn't disapprove of working with Argo, promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
[X] Check with your team and see what they think. You may be the leader but they have their own voice.
-[X] If there is no preference, and the team doesn't disapprove of working with Argo, promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
Ivar
Dark Reaper
- Location
- Russia Moscow
[X] Check with your team and see what they think. You may be the leader but they have their own voice.
-[X] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
--[X] If you end up needing to focus your efforts, focus on lore.
-[X] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
--[X] If you end up needing to focus your efforts, focus on lore.
Nervos Belli
Don't think this means you've won!
- Location
- Murica
[X] Promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed
Besides the importance of finding any changes to attack patterns, marking spawn points will be critical. A lot of deaths can be prevented if people know the composition and estimated difficulty of the area they're farming in.
Besides the importance of finding any changes to attack patterns, marking spawn points will be critical. A lot of deaths can be prevented if people know the composition and estimated difficulty of the area they're farming in.
King_Rule
The Guy With The Things.
- Location
- Yes
Alright, I'm back. I wonder how the discussions have been...go...ing...
*Goes and huddles in a corner pondering if he's thought things out enough to live up to the expectations.*
And while I have a moment can someone do a tally check please. They seem to be all over the place.
*Goes and huddles in a corner pondering if he's thought things out enough to live up to the expectations.*
And while I have a moment can someone do a tally check please. They seem to be all over the place.
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Vote tally:
##### 3.19
[X] Check with your team and see what they think. You may be the leader but they have their own voice.
No. of votes: 13
AZATHOTHoth, Mykenae, wingstrike96, moonberserker, Gamerlord, veekie, LightMage, Harly, Ridiculously Average Guy, King Arthur, Hadiz, Random Tale, Ivar
-[X] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
No. of votes: 7
AZATHOTHoth, LightMage, Harly, Ridiculously Average Guy, King Arthur, Hadiz, Ivar
-[x] If there is no preference, and the team doesn't disapprove of working with Argo, promise to see if item locations have changed.
No. of votes: 2
Mykenae, moonberserker
[X] Promise to do it all. Every little bit helps.
No. of votes: 2
KainDulac, Gamerlord
-[X] If there is no preference, and the team doesn't disapprove of working with Argo, promise to do some of the quests. See if can find out something about these 'Goddesses'.
No. of votes: 1
wingstrike96
[X] Do it all
No. of votes: 1
Frakir's brother
[X] Promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
No. of votes: 6
HidCyan, King Arthur, BoSPaladin, Tsjoat, spaceman1997, Nervos Belli
--[X] If you end up needing to focus your efforts, focus on lore.
No. of votes: 3
Ridiculously Average Guy, Hadiz, Ivar
-[X] If there is no preference, and the team doesn't disapprove of working with Argo, promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
No. of votes: 1
Random Tale
##### 3.19
[X] Check with your team and see what they think. You may be the leader but they have their own voice.
No. of votes: 13
AZATHOTHoth, Mykenae, wingstrike96, moonberserker, Gamerlord, veekie, LightMage, Harly, Ridiculously Average Guy, King Arthur, Hadiz, Random Tale, Ivar
-[X] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
No. of votes: 7
AZATHOTHoth, LightMage, Harly, Ridiculously Average Guy, King Arthur, Hadiz, Ivar
-[x] If there is no preference, and the team doesn't disapprove of working with Argo, promise to see if item locations have changed.
No. of votes: 2
Mykenae, moonberserker
[X] Promise to do it all. Every little bit helps.
No. of votes: 2
KainDulac, Gamerlord
-[X] If there is no preference, and the team doesn't disapprove of working with Argo, promise to do some of the quests. See if can find out something about these 'Goddesses'.
No. of votes: 1
wingstrike96
[X] Do it all
No. of votes: 1
Frakir's brother
[X] Promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
No. of votes: 6
HidCyan, King Arthur, BoSPaladin, Tsjoat, spaceman1997, Nervos Belli
--[X] If you end up needing to focus your efforts, focus on lore.
No. of votes: 3
Ridiculously Average Guy, Hadiz, Ivar
-[X] If there is no preference, and the team doesn't disapprove of working with Argo, promise to check on the monsters. See if their movements and locations have changed.
No. of votes: 1
Random Tale
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Earth
- Pronouns
- She/They
A
King_Rule
The Guy With The Things.
- Location
- Yes
Voting Closed. Thank you veekie
And the winner is:
[] Check with your team and see what they think. You may be the leader but they have their own voice.
No. of votes: 13
And a runner up of:
-[] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
No. of votes: 7
You know the drill.
(I'm gonna find something better sooner or later.)
Estimated game clear time [3 Years]
The Golden Web is spun,
Rat Pack has been cleared,
Ill-Fang Hunter has been flagged,
Cats don't dance has been flagged,
Shifting Minds has been flagged,
Beta Blocker has been flagged,
Way of Dao has been flagged,
Clockwork Orange has been flagged,
Painted Black has been flagged,
Other Worldly Souls has been flagged,
Hell Runner has been flagged,
Social Networking has gone up,
Battle Soul has gone up,
Eternal Quest has gone up,
Treasure Trove has gone up,
Land Master has gone up,
Teamwork has gone up +5.
And the winner is:
[] Check with your team and see what they think. You may be the leader but they have their own voice.
No. of votes: 13
And a runner up of:
-[] If they agree, promise to do it all. Every little bit helps. You're not going to let your friends down.
No. of votes: 7
You know the drill.
(I'm gonna find something better sooner or later.)
Estimated game clear time [3 Years]
The Golden Web is spun,
Rat Pack has been cleared,
Ill-Fang Hunter has been flagged,
Cats don't dance has been flagged,
Shifting Minds has been flagged,
Beta Blocker has been flagged,
Way of Dao has been flagged,
Clockwork Orange has been flagged,
Painted Black has been flagged,
Other Worldly Souls has been flagged,
Hell Runner has been flagged,
Social Networking has gone up,
Battle Soul has gone up,
Eternal Quest has gone up,
Treasure Trove has gone up,
Land Master has gone up,
Teamwork has gone up +5.
Now I have some good news and some bad news.
+THE GOOD NEWS+
I FINALLY HAVE A JOB AGAIN!
+THE BAD NEWS+
This means my writing time has gone from twelve hours a day to two. I'm going to put the rest of the day into the next update but it might not be up until around this weekend and every following update may also have to be on the weekend. I'll try and make some time but I can't make any promises at the moment.
I apologize in advance.
In the mean time:
Does anyone know any good montage music? I may need it soon.
Edit: Also, if anyone wants to make some Omakes or such feel free. You might even inspire something in the future.
+THE GOOD NEWS+
I FINALLY HAVE A JOB AGAIN!
+THE BAD NEWS+
This means my writing time has gone from twelve hours a day to two. I'm going to put the rest of the day into the next update but it might not be up until around this weekend and every following update may also have to be on the weekend. I'll try and make some time but I can't make any promises at the moment.
I apologize in advance.
In the mean time:
Does anyone know any good montage music? I may need it soon.
Edit: Also, if anyone wants to make some Omakes or such feel free. You might even inspire something in the future.
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- Location
- Somewhere on the flat earth
I'm partial to Live to Win - Paul Stanley
or it can be the rocky one
Edit: by montage you mean training montage right?
or it can be the rocky one
Edit: by montage you mean training montage right?
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King_Rule
The Guy With The Things.
- Location
- Yes
AZATHOTHoth
༼ つ ☀️_☀️ ༽つ
Here's some music
Linkin park-numb
Linkin park- papercut
Linkin park- the end
Linkin park-numb
Linkin park- papercut
Linkin park- the end
Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
Depends.
Classic Montage? Eye of the Tiger.
Funny Montage? Benny Hill theme.
Dramatic Montage? Superhero- Tim McMorris.
- Location
- .
Anything but eye of the tiger.
I tried that with my Eragon Quest Montage and got writers block for about two-three months.
That song pumps your blood, not your mind.
I tried that with my Eragon Quest Montage and got writers block for about two-three months.
That song pumps your blood, not your mind.
BoSPaladin
The Paladin
Reading SAO-Koma takes me weird places.....
Power he knows not.
Day 3, floor one.
Klein wandered through the marketplace lost in thought, his feet meandering through the crowds as he recalled the day he had tried to help a kid, a kid who now he thought about it, might already be dead even now. Disappeared into pixels with no-one any the wiser. He shivered at the idea, watching as a group of children ran about laughing and playing. "Their parents must be missing them." He muttered to himself.
Compassion.
"You know…I'm only twenty two." You stammer "I'm not really that much of an adult but…What I'm trying to say is.." You really should have thought this over. "I mean, if it's you that has any problems just message me, alright. It doesn't matter if it's fighting, or social problems or whatever. Hell, if you just want to hang out, go fishing and talk about girls I'll be there and I'm sure the rest of my friends will help out too."
He had tried to help Kirito, he told himself it was repaying a favour, but really, sending a kid out alone into a wilderness where all manner of roaming monsters could kill him? It was wrong. The fact that Kirito knew more about this world than he had was of scant comfort, Argo already suspected that much had changed, knowledge was out of date and things had shifted, if Kirito made faulty assumptions they could well prove the death of him.
That was why he and Furinkazan, as adults had stepped up. This wasn't a game, except perhaps to a deluded madman. People had real lives and responsibilities, jobs, and his friends had families, children even. They not only had to keep people alive, but also get them back home. Kirito had said the only way to survive was to get strong... But where did that leave the weak?
Responsibility.
The town of new beginnings was still pretty crowded, most people not willing to venture too far, but it being the middle of the day most people were 'busy' either at the training fields or in other cases exploring. So the silence wasn't that unusual as he made his way from the crowds exploring a district of the city in search of quests or vendors with rare items before he met up with the rest of the guild who were busy training.
What was unusual was the almost naked guy sitting staring at the ground, his only apparel a pair of standard undergarments.... Well they were male boxers, but for the fact they were bright pink. There was no one else around and the guy didn't even look up as Klein approached.
"Hey' uh are you okay? Did you get robbed or something?" Klein asked, more than a little worried. The guy barely responded, lifelessly dragging his head up to meet Kleins eyes. There and then the first thing that hit Klein was how.... lost the guy looked. For a moment they simply met each others gaze, each taking a measure of the other.
Then, so quietly that Klein would have missed it if not for the games 'Listening' skill. "I'm a nekama.... I only have female equipment."
Klein was dumbfounded for a moment, sure he had misheard, then realisation hit hard as he remembered Kayabas 'little trick' with the mirror.
There had been more than a few girls who had turned out to be G.I.R.Ls and guys who were apparently girls trying to avoid the unwanted attention that female gamers often garnered, willingly or not.
Klein momentarily considered pointing him in the direction of an apparel shop, armour and clothing stores run by NPC's could be found all over the city and perhaps for just this reason players could have their starting equipment swapped to either gender free of charge. But that being the case.... surely this guy already knew that, there might be some momentary embarassment as he swapped his attire but far too many had already been caught out for most to make a big thing of it. The whole point of the game was to be something you weren't in real life.
The guy sighed, then even quieter if that were possible. "Being a Nekama was the only thing I lived for." The expression on his, her? face, or lack thereof combined with the tone of voice sent a chill down Kleins spine. He had to do something before the person did something drastic.
"How about you try and take being a Nekama a step further?" Klein suggested.
.....Dear god that is possibly the worst idea to ever come out my mouth. He thought, mentally kicking himself.
There was a moments silence as the other player considered his words then a slender hand opened their inventory and a moment later he was clad in an outrageously frilly dress. "You're right!" He exclaimed. "I'll give it a shot!" He vowed looking Klein in the eye.
Understanding.
With that the figure raced off, hopefully, Klein mused, to find something not quite so ill-fitting.
So much pain but still, glimmers of happiness amidst, the rising darkness.
Every action creates ripples, and to change the world all that is required is a single act of random kindness. But today? Here and now Klein could not begin to fathom the effects even the most innocuous of decisions would have upon the world around him.
Power he knows not.
Day 3, floor one.
Klein wandered through the marketplace lost in thought, his feet meandering through the crowds as he recalled the day he had tried to help a kid, a kid who now he thought about it, might already be dead even now. Disappeared into pixels with no-one any the wiser. He shivered at the idea, watching as a group of children ran about laughing and playing. "Their parents must be missing them." He muttered to himself.
Compassion.
"You know…I'm only twenty two." You stammer "I'm not really that much of an adult but…What I'm trying to say is.." You really should have thought this over. "I mean, if it's you that has any problems just message me, alright. It doesn't matter if it's fighting, or social problems or whatever. Hell, if you just want to hang out, go fishing and talk about girls I'll be there and I'm sure the rest of my friends will help out too."
He had tried to help Kirito, he told himself it was repaying a favour, but really, sending a kid out alone into a wilderness where all manner of roaming monsters could kill him? It was wrong. The fact that Kirito knew more about this world than he had was of scant comfort, Argo already suspected that much had changed, knowledge was out of date and things had shifted, if Kirito made faulty assumptions they could well prove the death of him.
That was why he and Furinkazan, as adults had stepped up. This wasn't a game, except perhaps to a deluded madman. People had real lives and responsibilities, jobs, and his friends had families, children even. They not only had to keep people alive, but also get them back home. Kirito had said the only way to survive was to get strong... But where did that leave the weak?
Responsibility.
The town of new beginnings was still pretty crowded, most people not willing to venture too far, but it being the middle of the day most people were 'busy' either at the training fields or in other cases exploring. So the silence wasn't that unusual as he made his way from the crowds exploring a district of the city in search of quests or vendors with rare items before he met up with the rest of the guild who were busy training.
What was unusual was the almost naked guy sitting staring at the ground, his only apparel a pair of standard undergarments.... Well they were male boxers, but for the fact they were bright pink. There was no one else around and the guy didn't even look up as Klein approached.
"Hey' uh are you okay? Did you get robbed or something?" Klein asked, more than a little worried. The guy barely responded, lifelessly dragging his head up to meet Kleins eyes. There and then the first thing that hit Klein was how.... lost the guy looked. For a moment they simply met each others gaze, each taking a measure of the other.
Then, so quietly that Klein would have missed it if not for the games 'Listening' skill. "I'm a nekama.... I only have female equipment."
Klein was dumbfounded for a moment, sure he had misheard, then realisation hit hard as he remembered Kayabas 'little trick' with the mirror.
There had been more than a few girls who had turned out to be G.I.R.Ls and guys who were apparently girls trying to avoid the unwanted attention that female gamers often garnered, willingly or not.
Klein momentarily considered pointing him in the direction of an apparel shop, armour and clothing stores run by NPC's could be found all over the city and perhaps for just this reason players could have their starting equipment swapped to either gender free of charge. But that being the case.... surely this guy already knew that, there might be some momentary embarassment as he swapped his attire but far too many had already been caught out for most to make a big thing of it. The whole point of the game was to be something you weren't in real life.
The guy sighed, then even quieter if that were possible. "Being a Nekama was the only thing I lived for." The expression on his, her? face, or lack thereof combined with the tone of voice sent a chill down Kleins spine. He had to do something before the person did something drastic.
"How about you try and take being a Nekama a step further?" Klein suggested.
.....Dear god that is possibly the worst idea to ever come out my mouth. He thought, mentally kicking himself.
There was a moments silence as the other player considered his words then a slender hand opened their inventory and a moment later he was clad in an outrageously frilly dress. "You're right!" He exclaimed. "I'll give it a shot!" He vowed looking Klein in the eye.
Understanding.
With that the figure raced off, hopefully, Klein mused, to find something not quite so ill-fitting.
So much pain but still, glimmers of happiness amidst, the rising darkness.
Every action creates ripples, and to change the world all that is required is a single act of random kindness. But today? Here and now Klein could not begin to fathom the effects even the most innocuous of decisions would have upon the world around him.
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