un: wol | Voice/Text

[moarlazersplz]

With the difficulties that we're having in the current dungeon, it occurred to me that an alternate way to be able to communicate with each other might be useful. I can set up a Party with up to seven other people, interchangeable as need be, that allows access to a Party Chat that seems to work on a different level than normal speech or other forms of communication. If anyone would be interested in this, please let me know? As I said, I can change up the Party composition as need be throughout the trip, and the range on it is usually fairly extensive.

[Accompanying the voice post is a text copy, for those who may be having trouble hearing and who are outside one of the stabilized areas.]

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[motherfucking_ghost]

idgi u sound like a videogame wtf kind of other communication what is it

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[moarlazersplz]

[There's a veeeeeeeeery long pause as Ruto attempts to parse wtf was just said to her.]

I have no idea what a videogame is.

My understanding is that it apparently operates on some of the same levels as "Master-Servant" telepathy?

[motherfucking_ghost]

cool thank but no thanks holy shit that sounds weird and kinky

[moarlazersplz]

It's...not? It's just a way for people to communicate. Usually adventurers use it when we're doing dungeon runs or planning a big fight. It's just a private communication.

[Voice-to-text + local translation protocols sometimes make things sound weird. Er. Weirder.]

[motherfucking_ghost]

lol ok what kind of communication and whos the master n whose the servant here

[moarlazersplz]

I was basing that off of the connection between Izunia and Astolfo, since I managed to apparently pull them into Party at the same time. I figured that it would be comparison that everyone around might understand.

As to what sort of communication, I suppose that it’s comparable to something like deliberate telepathy? It only works if you intend the words to be spoken, so there’s no accidental communication or anything. I’m not certain how best to explain it to people who haven’t been around it for a while.

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[ax_iom]

Can you tell me more about that power? How does that work?

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[moarlazersplz]

I'm not entirely certain how to explain how it works - it's something that we're taught when we join the Adventurer's Guild, along with teleportation magicks. Though I can't seem to use those, as there aren't any aetherytes that I've been able to find here...

Anyway, it allows something like a semi-telepathic link between Party members? It also allows the use of area of effect spells without harm to others within the Party.

[How to justify game mechanics...]

[ax_iom]

That sounds amazing... Could you teach others how to use it? If I could use my magic without hurting any of my friends in the line of fire, that would open up so many possibilities.

[moarlazersplz]

I don't know! I've never tried to actually teach it to anyone before. We could always try?

[ax_iom]

If you're willing to have a student, I'd love to learn it. It sounds useful for a lot of things.

[moarlazersplz]

That sounds like a plan! The more people who know this, the easier it might make things. When do you want to meet up and try? I'd prefer one of the stabilized areas for the where, so that I can see.

[ax_iom]

Not in the Fissure... Honestly, if we're just practicing talking with it first, isn't it fine to be in one of the lounge rooms? We could even use my room if you'd like.

When... I'm not particularly busy, so whenever is convenient for you.

[moarlazersplz]

After we get back from the Fissure, then. Sounds like a plan!

[ax_iom]

Sounds good. I'm looking forward to learning from you.

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[hairpincurves]

That doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. Something like that could really come in handy.

[... Not only in this Fissure, but in any future ones, really.]

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[moarlazersplz]

That's what I was thinking. I wish that I knew how to set up an Alliance, though - that would get twenty-four people linked, rather than just eight.

Do you need to get in on this one?

[hairpincurves]

Not necessarily need to, I'm mostly sticking around base camp to heal anyone who needs it. I don't really want to take space away from anyone who does need it.

Is this something you could teach someone to do? Because if so, I'd be interested in learning.

[moarlazersplz]

I've never actually tried to teach it before, but I'd be willing to give it a try! When do you want to meet up?

[hairpincurves]

Whenever you get the chance? I'm not too picky about when since it's not like I'm doing a lot of moving around.

[moarlazersplz]

Let's try to meet up this evening, then, and we'll see what all we can figure out!

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[have_hat_will_travel]

That's... An interesting technique. Any idea what powers it?

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[moarlazersplz]

I think that it's just a minor aether drain on the person who's in the Leader role. I know that the role can be transferred between people so that the person who sets up the Party can leave without disbanding it. I'll admit that I'm not sure beyond that.

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[have_hat_will_travel]

And would anyone besides you be able to hold the 'Leader' status once it's set up?