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𝚂𝚢𝚗𝚏𝚕𝚞𝚡 𝙼𝚘𝚍𝚜 ([personal profile] synfluxmods) wrote in [community profile] synnet2023-12-12 05:58 pm

▶ NETWORK MINGLE #1

▷ NETWORK MINGLE #1



▶ TFLN.

Although ocular & brain implants are the means of communication nowadays, a messenger service still exists in this world. Mostly everyone uses LINE nowadays even if the need for cellular phones is null. Characters may have already recognized the interface to be somewhat familiar with the similar shade of green and same old slogan.

It happens the first time, and several times throughout the week as your character goes about their new routine. The sound of machine-like whirring, deep within their cranium, like a computer that’s in the midst of processing some new information. Then, there’s the familiar ping of a new public message, and whatever you were thinking about at that point of time will be plastered on the network, for all to read and react to. Daydreaming about ponies at work? Having a fun night out at a club? Regretting said night out at the club? Falling into a deep depression about how your life has turned out so far? It doesn’t matter when or where, because the system doesn’t discriminate. You’ll soon find the thoughts you were having during those moments posted on the network and it won’t be possible to delete.

"The system is updating …

...

The system is updating … "


That’s the only explanation SYNTHIA will give when prodded or asked to take down a post. She’s not too helpful at this moment.

"Yeah, sorry. She gets temperamental like that sometimes. I can’t really do anything about your business being out there. But it’s pretty funny, right? Looks like you got hella wrecked last night. Good for you."


Welcome to our first Network Mingle! This is a TFLN-inspired mingle that’s been tweaked to make it completely canon to the game. Due to a glitch in the system, random thoughts that characters might be having throughout the week will be registered as network posts and posted in public for all to see and respond to. This can happen at any time as they wander around the main base or different Neo Tokyo locations!

HOW TO PLAY:
1. Write out prompts (example below) for others to respond to. These can be thoughts they’re having in bed, at work, while intoxicated or what-have-you. You can look up shower thoughts or TFLN as inspiration, but remember that this will be game canon so it has to be written in your character’s voice.
2. Go around and respond to others!
3. ???
4. PROFIT!

Participation in this mingle isn’t obligatory, of course. If you don’t want your character to participate, you can simply assume the glitch did not affect them.

We also have a code below for fun, but please don't feel pressured to use it. As always, a regular text thread works out just fine! Most importantly, have fun!

(Please remember to put warnings for NSFW/triggering content in the subject header.)






likemybooks: speaking unconcerned (dismissive)

@Goldilocks

[personal profile] likemybooks 2023-12-15 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
It means it's not sad that you weren't invited to go drinking because you had better things to do.

Like practice with swords.

That's what I assume.
blindspotting: (09)

[personal profile] blindspotting 2023-12-15 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
That would make sense, I suppose. What I'm less sure on are the giggles that seem to accompany the phrase.
likemybooks: Taryon looking over his book (concerned)

[personal profile] likemybooks 2023-12-15 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
I guess it's a joke to them?
I'm not familiar with this term's usage, so I might be completely wrong. "The blade" might be a metaphor.
blindspotting: (07)

[personal profile] blindspotting 2023-12-16 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
A metaphor for what?

[ Does he really want to know? ]
likemybooks: Taryon looks confused while talking (wait a moment)

[personal profile] likemybooks 2023-12-16 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know.

But knowing most people, it could have a dirty meaning.

Or "the blade" refers to any hobby no one thinks is cool, like reading or roleplay.
blindspotting: (12)

[personal profile] blindspotting 2023-12-16 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Undoubtedly.
Roleplay?
likemybooks: Taryon reading a book and smiling. (reading)

[personal profile] likemybooks 2023-12-16 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Pretending you're a fictional character and writing or acting out how they will behave in a prescribed scenario. It makes war games more interesting if you get into your character's head as you roll the dice.

It's a hobby that requires a lot of skill and talent.
[He needs Shion to believe that tabletop and LARP are awesome and Taryon's not a nerd.]
blindspotting: (10)

[personal profile] blindspotting 2023-12-17 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, performing. That does take quite a bit of skill, though I've never heard of dice being involved.
likemybooks: Taryon at a workbench (arcane crafting)

[personal profile] likemybooks 2023-12-17 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
It's not exactly like acting. You're playing a strategy game and adding in some characterization. It's fun once you get some practice!
blindspotting: (19)

[personal profile] blindspotting 2023-12-19 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
That sounds extremely complicated. And this is a game?
likemybooks: Taryon with a smug expression (little elf girl)

[personal profile] likemybooks 2023-12-19 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
It depends on what system you're using, but if makes you feel better, I'll be learning whatever they got in this world with you.
blindspotting: (06)

[personal profile] blindspotting 2023-12-22 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
You think they would have something similar here? That would be interesting to see.
likemybooks: Taryon holding a hand to his head while he listens (listening)

[personal profile] likemybooks 2023-12-22 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
I've seen references to such games where I work.

[He has discovered RPG video games.]

I can ask what systems are best and find out.
blindspotting: (12)

[personal profile] blindspotting 2023-12-23 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
I would be very interested to see what you find.