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Jan. 4th, 2013 11:20 am4th wall breaking: Ralph is aware that he's a video game character, and he probably knows some of your characters from their respective games. So he's game for it if you are!
Threadjacking: Yes!
Mind reading: Also yes!
Location sensing: Ralph is human, and he's hard to miss, so he's pretty easy to keep track of for the most part. He's not terrible observant himself though.
Telepathy:
Special/ magical items: As long as there's a bit of warning first if he'd be affected.
Fighting capabilities: He's big an incredibly strong, so he's mainly going to use his fists, but he's not a trained fighter by any means. He also has a rifle, but isn't the best shot, so he's just as much a danger to himself with it as anyone in the vicinity.
Injury/ Death: Injuries are just fine, please discuss any attempts at murder first.
Win/ lose/ tie: Ralph IS technically human, and he does not wear any armor. He's a pretty simple guy as well. It would take a lot to bring him down, but it wouldn't be a huge challenge. Don't get on his bad side though, he could definitely knock a few heads together when provoked.
Medical/ physical info: He's a massive man, but he is human.
Romance/ relationships: Ralph has friends and loved ones, but he's hardly a romantic. He's a bit of a child, so the mushy stuff isn't really on his list of prioritIes. (I'm willing to discuss options though.)
Sexual relations: Ralph is pretty tame and abstinent, he is not interested in anything sexual or intimacy of a sexual nature. (Also, I'm not incredibly comfortable putting him in mature situations or anything outside the rating of his source material. He's a Disney character, not going to have him be hyper violent/cursing/fornicating) ....(maybe in a meme i dunno)
Physical contact: That would be fine. Ralph's not incredibly sensitive about his personal space, but he does have a temper, so if it's not a good time he may get annoyed.
Any triggers/ secrets/ facts you want people to know about: Watch out for that temper!
Threadjacking: Yes!
Mind reading: Also yes!
Location sensing: Ralph is human, and he's hard to miss, so he's pretty easy to keep track of for the most part. He's not terrible observant himself though.
Telepathy:
Special/ magical items: As long as there's a bit of warning first if he'd be affected.
Fighting capabilities: He's big an incredibly strong, so he's mainly going to use his fists, but he's not a trained fighter by any means. He also has a rifle, but isn't the best shot, so he's just as much a danger to himself with it as anyone in the vicinity.
Injury/ Death: Injuries are just fine, please discuss any attempts at murder first.
Win/ lose/ tie: Ralph IS technically human, and he does not wear any armor. He's a pretty simple guy as well. It would take a lot to bring him down, but it wouldn't be a huge challenge. Don't get on his bad side though, he could definitely knock a few heads together when provoked.
Medical/ physical info: He's a massive man, but he is human.
Romance/ relationships: Ralph has friends and loved ones, but he's hardly a romantic. He's a bit of a child, so the mushy stuff isn't really on his list of prioritIes. (I'm willing to discuss options though.)
Sexual relations: Ralph is pretty tame and abstinent, he is not interested in anything sexual or intimacy of a sexual nature. (Also, I'm not incredibly comfortable putting him in mature situations or anything outside the rating of his source material. He's a Disney character, not going to have him be hyper violent/cursing/fornicating) ....(maybe in a meme i dunno)
Physical contact: That would be fine. Ralph's not incredibly sensitive about his personal space, but he does have a temper, so if it's not a good time he may get annoyed.
Any triggers/ secrets/ facts you want people to know about: Watch out for that temper!
Exsilium Application - Wreck-It Ralph
Dec. 12th, 2012 03:39 pm» PLAYER INFORMATION
Player NAME: Gil
Current AGE: 22
Player TIME ZONE: NA-Central/GMT-6
Personal JOURNAL: N/A
IM & SERVICE: ratedg SKYPE
Player PLURK: RatedG
Current CHARACTERS: Victor Sullivan (Uncharted) | Exsilium -![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
theconsummateconman
» CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character NAME: Wreck-It Ralph
Canon & MEDIUM: Disney's Wreck-It Ralph (Film 2012)
Canon PULL-POINT: The end of the film, after Ralph has learned of his importance to his own game, and has gained a sense of self worth and self respect.
Character AGE: 30
Character ABILITIES: Super strength, mainly used to destroy things with his two large, anvil-like hands. He can move his arms at near lightning speed, his fists a blur as he delivers a flurry of devastating blows.
Character HISTORY: [MAY CONTAIN FILM SPOILERS] Wreck-It Ralph is the villain of the 1982 arcade game Fix-It Felix Jr. (by TobiKomi). His in-game background story is that he was a simple, 9 foot tall, 643 pound man living in a hollowed out stump in a forest. One day a construction crew pushed through the forest and bulldozed his stump to a nearby dump in order to make room for an apartment building, a residence for the Nicelander citizens of the game. Frustrated, Ralph climbs the newly finished building and attempts to tear it down, smashing windows, and taking it apart brick by brick. His only real opposition is Fix-It Felix Jr., the titular protagonist of the game, and the superintendent of the apartment building. Using a magical hammer he received from his father, Felix actively tries to repair the damage Ralph causes, urging Ralph to the top of the apartment, where the Nicelanders pick Ralph up and toss him off of the building and into a puddle of mud, whilst awarding Felix with a shiny gold medal, a pie, and a kiss on the cheek for his hard work.
Since the Fix-It Felix Jr. machine was plugged in at Litwak's Arcade 30 years ago, this has been Ralph's routine, day in and day out. Wrecking the building while players help Felix repair his damage, and ultimately getting thrown into the mud. The characters are all aware that they are in a video game, and when the arcade closes, they are able to relax and interact, free of player control, and even visit other games and characters. Once the work day is done, Felix gets to live in the apartment building under the adoration of the Nicelanders, while Ralph returns to his stump in the dump, alone and unappreciated for the work he does, simply because he's the "bad guy". But Ralph has grown tired of this treatment over the years, only wanting a little bit of recognition. He attends a Bad-Guy Anonymous meeting to share his sentiments, and the attendees try to explain to him that even though he is a designated "bad-guy" this does not make him a bad person, but Ralph doesn't understand what they mean and continues to believe that he's just all around no good. After arguing with the Nicelanders, attempting to get them to see his side of the story, Ralph becomes convinced that in order to earn the respect and appreciation he feels he deserves, he will have to earn his own shiny golden medal. The problem is, a bad guy earning a medal is almost completely unheard of.
Ralph decides to leave his game and return with a medal from another one, able to connect to the other games through Game Central Station (the power strip his arcade machine is plugged into along with nearby machines). Leaving his game during the working day causes a panic, almost getting Fix-It Felix Jr. unplugged, assumed to be out of order without the villain present to oppose the players. Ralph's tunnel-vision and, well, selfishness almost costs Felix and the Nicelanders their home. Through several mishaps he jumps into a couple games, eventually meeting a little girl named Vanellope in the candy go kart racer Sugar Rush. Vanellope is a glitch, a modeled and animated game avatar who's node is not linked to the rest of the game's code. Though he finds her annoying at first, he starts to take a shine to her as Ralph soon realizes Vanellope is ostracized like him, and that they have a lot in common. He helps Vanellope become a racer, a legitimate part of her game's code and no longer just a glitch. He nearly sacrifices himself in doing so, as dying outside of your arcade console means dying for good. Through Vanellope, and the things she inspires him to do, he comes to understand what the bad-guy support group had tried to tell him from the start. He can be the "bad-guy" on the outside, to the gamers, to his game's programming, but still be a good person on the inside to his friends, and to himself.
Having the love and adoration of little Vanellope serves as a constant reminder that he's ultimately just as good a guy as Felix. He continues working his job in his game with a newfound joie de vivre, understanding that his role in the game is important, but doesn't define him. The Nicelanders and Felix finally show Ralph the respect and love he deserves, and he and Vanellope continue to keep each other moving forward, one game at a time.
Character PERSONALITY: [MAY CONTAIN FILM SPOILERS] Ralph is a simple guy, he doesn't need much to get through the day, and he has no real need for material possessions. His drive comes from the satisfaction he gets from doing his job well, and takes a lot of pride in being the best wrecker around, having yet to encounter someone who can achieve the scale and level of damage he can. Despite his incredible size, Ralph tries his best to handle everything and everyone with a gentle hand. However, at times he underestimates his strength and may cause damage or harm by accident. Despite being labeled as the "bad-guy" of his game, he has strong morals, and tends to do what's right. Though he has been known to make selfish choices in the past, nearly getting his game unplugged while trying to earn a medal, he is capable of truly selfless acts, putting his life on the line for his friend's safety, and to right his own wrongs.
Ralph can be a little stubborn at times, standing firm until he achieves his goals, but he tries to put forth a conscious effort to come across as agreeable, friendly, and trustworthy. He has childish tendencies, and will sometimes whine or be brought to the verge of tears when things fall apart. As he describes it himself, he has "a little bit of a temper" and his "passion bubble is very near the surface." When someone is abrasive with him, or when nothing is going his way, he is prone to temper tantrums, he will go into a near blind rage, with an uncontrollable urge to break something in order to blow off the steam. He is careful not to harm anyone when this happens, and tends to feel ashamed and guilty for the damage he can cause when he loses his head.
Ralph's sibling-like friendship with Vanellope Von Schweetz of the racing game Sugar Rush keeps him more than happy, satisfied with his lot in life. With her he is playful, letting his inner child out, the two acknowledge each other through childish insults such as "booger-face" and "fart feathers", all in good fun. Vanellope is able to calm Ralph down from emotional outburst and cool his temper with her innocent love for him, and in return, Ralph is very protective of her, holding her safety and well being high above his own. Vanellope thinks of Ralph as her hero, and tells him so by making him his own Hero's Medal out of cookie and icing. A gift which he cherishes and keeps on him at all times.
Though Felix is the designated foil to Ralph's "villainy" in the game Fix-It Felix Jr., when the game is over, the two are close friends. In the 30 years their game has been running, Felix has never treated Ralph badly. Felix is a genuine, all-around nice guy, and though he was initially blind to seeing Ralph's side of things, he's more than made up for it by treating Ralph as a brother. They have a mutual respect for each other's jobs, and Ralph is also protective of his old friend.
In his attempt to earn a medal, Ralph also hijacked a Marine named Markowski's armor and jumped into the game Hero's Duty, a modern first person shooter populated by Space Marines and alien Cy-bugs. The leader of the Marines is Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun. Ralph unwittingly brings the Cy-bugs to Sugar Rush and Calhoun and Felix follow him to the candyland to clean up his mess. Ralph is thoroughly intimidated by Calhoun's cold, stern demeanor. She openly shows distaste for him after he botches an operation in her game, and causes trouble in others, and she is prone to giving him a good smack when he fails to own up to his mistakes, or otherwise doesn't meet her expectations. Once Ralph redeems himself, she gains more respect for him, and the two become friendly... enough-they clearly care about each other at least. When Felix becomes enamored with Calhoun, eventually she returns his affections and the two become husband and wife, allowing Calhoun and Ralph to grow that little bit closer. Ralph is determined to prove himself to her as a competent soldier-or at least a comrade, but is more than happy for her and Felix and their loving marriage.
» EXSILIUM INFORMATION
Chosen WEAPON: Markowski's Multi-Mode Rifle. From the game Hero's Duty, Ralph commandeered this weapon, created from the source code of the Cy-bug enemies that plague the first person shooter. The rifle can change appearance and function, adapting to the target in an attempt to destroy it more efficiently. Since this rifle was not assigned to Ralph, it tends to act up, is unpredictable and hard for Ralph to control (in no way related to Ralph's lack of combat training and terrible aim). Over the course of his time in Exsilium, the gun will hopefully start to react to Ralph, it's programming slowly being overwritten to allow him to control it and use it more effectively.
Character INVENTORY: Ralph always has his overalls, as well as the cookie medal Vanellope gave him. On one side it states "To: Stinkbrain" and on the other; "You're my HERO". It's the one tangible possession Ralph has that holds any value to him, and is a reminder of his best friend in the times when she's not around to cheer him up.
» SAMPLES
First PERSON: [The video feed starts, the frame is filled with red-orange plaid as a giant figure takes several sizeable steps back, allowing himself to fit in frame. He gives a sheepish wave to the camera before clearing his throat and speaking.]
Uh, hello. Geez, you have any idea how hard it is to work that tablet thing with these sausage fingers of mine? Heheh...
[He rubs the back of his neck awkwardly before continuing.]
Anyway, my name's Ralph. Wreck-It Ralph. Ralph for short though, my friends call me Ralph. So uh... I don't really know how I got in this game, but it sounds pretty complicated. I'm still not even sure what kind of game this IS really... I mean... what is it a shooter? Or...
[He looks around nervously, taking in his surroundings before scratching his chest awkwardly.]
Listen, I've really gotta get back to my OWN game, and soon! The arcade opens any minute, and I have a job to do. I'd just, really like to get out of here before I cause too much trouble. Maybe I can come back once we're closed and learn more about how this game runs though! So if anyone could help me figure out how to get back to the station, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!
[He sighs, looking into the camera before stepping forward and picking up the tablet in his colossal hands.]
Alright, how do I turn this thing off? Does this little blinking red light mean it's recording or-*CRACK* Aww.... shoot...
[The picture turns to static abruptly as the video feed is cut off]
Third PERSON: "Ugh... what happened... did we have another power surge?"
Ralph suddenly found himself flat on his back, his head pounding. He slowly opened his eyes and brought a hand to his forehead, rubbing his temples in an attempt to massage away the ache. The sky was a strange overcast, black and blue, with lightning in the distance. It wasn't Hero's Duty... and it sure as heck wasn't Sugar Rush. He sat up and looked around at the gloomy streets and alleyways. There were a few people walking around in the distance. Player avatars? NPCs? He couldn't tell from this distance. He rose to his feet and gathered his bearings. Placing his massive hands against his lower back he cracked his spine and took his first tentative steps forward in this new game.
Wow, these textures are ... really detailed! I can feel the grit on the cement against my feet. This is so weird... And these lighting effects! The look even better than Hero's Duty!
He headed down the street toward what appeared to be some sort of town square. As the nearby strangers grew closer and closer, images flashed through Ralph's mind. Were the memories? Or dreams? A woman explaining the rules of a new game to him, explaining that his weapon would "evolve" with him.... the word... Exsilium? Was that the name of this game? He closed in on a couple of the strangers in the square who appeared to be deep in conversation. One of them looked like an elf of some kind, and then other was some sort of... alien in armor like Sergeant Calhoun's.
Are these characters from this game? These designs don't look related at all, what kinda art direction is that?!
Full of questions, he couldn't help but interrupt the stranger's conversation.
"Uh, excuse me! Sorry, but would you mind telling me what game this is, and how to get back to Game Central Station? I don't really know my way around here yet... so if you could offer any help... that would be awful nice!"
He wrung his hands nervously as the strangers cast him suspicious glances. Though he stood several feet over their heads, he felt like the smallest person in the square with the way they eyed him.
Player NAME: Gil
Current AGE: 22
Player TIME ZONE: NA-Central/GMT-6
Personal JOURNAL: N/A
IM & SERVICE: ratedg SKYPE
Player PLURK: RatedG
Current CHARACTERS: Victor Sullivan (Uncharted) | Exsilium -
theconsummateconman» CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character NAME: Wreck-It Ralph
Canon & MEDIUM: Disney's Wreck-It Ralph (Film 2012)
Canon PULL-POINT: The end of the film, after Ralph has learned of his importance to his own game, and has gained a sense of self worth and self respect.
Character AGE: 30
Character ABILITIES: Super strength, mainly used to destroy things with his two large, anvil-like hands. He can move his arms at near lightning speed, his fists a blur as he delivers a flurry of devastating blows.
Character HISTORY: [MAY CONTAIN FILM SPOILERS] Wreck-It Ralph is the villain of the 1982 arcade game Fix-It Felix Jr. (by TobiKomi). His in-game background story is that he was a simple, 9 foot tall, 643 pound man living in a hollowed out stump in a forest. One day a construction crew pushed through the forest and bulldozed his stump to a nearby dump in order to make room for an apartment building, a residence for the Nicelander citizens of the game. Frustrated, Ralph climbs the newly finished building and attempts to tear it down, smashing windows, and taking it apart brick by brick. His only real opposition is Fix-It Felix Jr., the titular protagonist of the game, and the superintendent of the apartment building. Using a magical hammer he received from his father, Felix actively tries to repair the damage Ralph causes, urging Ralph to the top of the apartment, where the Nicelanders pick Ralph up and toss him off of the building and into a puddle of mud, whilst awarding Felix with a shiny gold medal, a pie, and a kiss on the cheek for his hard work.
Since the Fix-It Felix Jr. machine was plugged in at Litwak's Arcade 30 years ago, this has been Ralph's routine, day in and day out. Wrecking the building while players help Felix repair his damage, and ultimately getting thrown into the mud. The characters are all aware that they are in a video game, and when the arcade closes, they are able to relax and interact, free of player control, and even visit other games and characters. Once the work day is done, Felix gets to live in the apartment building under the adoration of the Nicelanders, while Ralph returns to his stump in the dump, alone and unappreciated for the work he does, simply because he's the "bad guy". But Ralph has grown tired of this treatment over the years, only wanting a little bit of recognition. He attends a Bad-Guy Anonymous meeting to share his sentiments, and the attendees try to explain to him that even though he is a designated "bad-guy" this does not make him a bad person, but Ralph doesn't understand what they mean and continues to believe that he's just all around no good. After arguing with the Nicelanders, attempting to get them to see his side of the story, Ralph becomes convinced that in order to earn the respect and appreciation he feels he deserves, he will have to earn his own shiny golden medal. The problem is, a bad guy earning a medal is almost completely unheard of.
Ralph decides to leave his game and return with a medal from another one, able to connect to the other games through Game Central Station (the power strip his arcade machine is plugged into along with nearby machines). Leaving his game during the working day causes a panic, almost getting Fix-It Felix Jr. unplugged, assumed to be out of order without the villain present to oppose the players. Ralph's tunnel-vision and, well, selfishness almost costs Felix and the Nicelanders their home. Through several mishaps he jumps into a couple games, eventually meeting a little girl named Vanellope in the candy go kart racer Sugar Rush. Vanellope is a glitch, a modeled and animated game avatar who's node is not linked to the rest of the game's code. Though he finds her annoying at first, he starts to take a shine to her as Ralph soon realizes Vanellope is ostracized like him, and that they have a lot in common. He helps Vanellope become a racer, a legitimate part of her game's code and no longer just a glitch. He nearly sacrifices himself in doing so, as dying outside of your arcade console means dying for good. Through Vanellope, and the things she inspires him to do, he comes to understand what the bad-guy support group had tried to tell him from the start. He can be the "bad-guy" on the outside, to the gamers, to his game's programming, but still be a good person on the inside to his friends, and to himself.
Having the love and adoration of little Vanellope serves as a constant reminder that he's ultimately just as good a guy as Felix. He continues working his job in his game with a newfound joie de vivre, understanding that his role in the game is important, but doesn't define him. The Nicelanders and Felix finally show Ralph the respect and love he deserves, and he and Vanellope continue to keep each other moving forward, one game at a time.
Character PERSONALITY: [MAY CONTAIN FILM SPOILERS] Ralph is a simple guy, he doesn't need much to get through the day, and he has no real need for material possessions. His drive comes from the satisfaction he gets from doing his job well, and takes a lot of pride in being the best wrecker around, having yet to encounter someone who can achieve the scale and level of damage he can. Despite his incredible size, Ralph tries his best to handle everything and everyone with a gentle hand. However, at times he underestimates his strength and may cause damage or harm by accident. Despite being labeled as the "bad-guy" of his game, he has strong morals, and tends to do what's right. Though he has been known to make selfish choices in the past, nearly getting his game unplugged while trying to earn a medal, he is capable of truly selfless acts, putting his life on the line for his friend's safety, and to right his own wrongs.
Ralph can be a little stubborn at times, standing firm until he achieves his goals, but he tries to put forth a conscious effort to come across as agreeable, friendly, and trustworthy. He has childish tendencies, and will sometimes whine or be brought to the verge of tears when things fall apart. As he describes it himself, he has "a little bit of a temper" and his "passion bubble is very near the surface." When someone is abrasive with him, or when nothing is going his way, he is prone to temper tantrums, he will go into a near blind rage, with an uncontrollable urge to break something in order to blow off the steam. He is careful not to harm anyone when this happens, and tends to feel ashamed and guilty for the damage he can cause when he loses his head.
Ralph's sibling-like friendship with Vanellope Von Schweetz of the racing game Sugar Rush keeps him more than happy, satisfied with his lot in life. With her he is playful, letting his inner child out, the two acknowledge each other through childish insults such as "booger-face" and "fart feathers", all in good fun. Vanellope is able to calm Ralph down from emotional outburst and cool his temper with her innocent love for him, and in return, Ralph is very protective of her, holding her safety and well being high above his own. Vanellope thinks of Ralph as her hero, and tells him so by making him his own Hero's Medal out of cookie and icing. A gift which he cherishes and keeps on him at all times.
Though Felix is the designated foil to Ralph's "villainy" in the game Fix-It Felix Jr., when the game is over, the two are close friends. In the 30 years their game has been running, Felix has never treated Ralph badly. Felix is a genuine, all-around nice guy, and though he was initially blind to seeing Ralph's side of things, he's more than made up for it by treating Ralph as a brother. They have a mutual respect for each other's jobs, and Ralph is also protective of his old friend.
In his attempt to earn a medal, Ralph also hijacked a Marine named Markowski's armor and jumped into the game Hero's Duty, a modern first person shooter populated by Space Marines and alien Cy-bugs. The leader of the Marines is Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun. Ralph unwittingly brings the Cy-bugs to Sugar Rush and Calhoun and Felix follow him to the candyland to clean up his mess. Ralph is thoroughly intimidated by Calhoun's cold, stern demeanor. She openly shows distaste for him after he botches an operation in her game, and causes trouble in others, and she is prone to giving him a good smack when he fails to own up to his mistakes, or otherwise doesn't meet her expectations. Once Ralph redeems himself, she gains more respect for him, and the two become friendly... enough-they clearly care about each other at least. When Felix becomes enamored with Calhoun, eventually she returns his affections and the two become husband and wife, allowing Calhoun and Ralph to grow that little bit closer. Ralph is determined to prove himself to her as a competent soldier-or at least a comrade, but is more than happy for her and Felix and their loving marriage.
» EXSILIUM INFORMATION
Chosen WEAPON: Markowski's Multi-Mode Rifle. From the game Hero's Duty, Ralph commandeered this weapon, created from the source code of the Cy-bug enemies that plague the first person shooter. The rifle can change appearance and function, adapting to the target in an attempt to destroy it more efficiently. Since this rifle was not assigned to Ralph, it tends to act up, is unpredictable and hard for Ralph to control (in no way related to Ralph's lack of combat training and terrible aim). Over the course of his time in Exsilium, the gun will hopefully start to react to Ralph, it's programming slowly being overwritten to allow him to control it and use it more effectively.
Character INVENTORY: Ralph always has his overalls, as well as the cookie medal Vanellope gave him. On one side it states "To: Stinkbrain" and on the other; "You're my HERO". It's the one tangible possession Ralph has that holds any value to him, and is a reminder of his best friend in the times when she's not around to cheer him up.
» SAMPLES
First PERSON: [The video feed starts, the frame is filled with red-orange plaid as a giant figure takes several sizeable steps back, allowing himself to fit in frame. He gives a sheepish wave to the camera before clearing his throat and speaking.]
Uh, hello. Geez, you have any idea how hard it is to work that tablet thing with these sausage fingers of mine? Heheh...
[He rubs the back of his neck awkwardly before continuing.]
Anyway, my name's Ralph. Wreck-It Ralph. Ralph for short though, my friends call me Ralph. So uh... I don't really know how I got in this game, but it sounds pretty complicated. I'm still not even sure what kind of game this IS really... I mean... what is it a shooter? Or...
[He looks around nervously, taking in his surroundings before scratching his chest awkwardly.]
Listen, I've really gotta get back to my OWN game, and soon! The arcade opens any minute, and I have a job to do. I'd just, really like to get out of here before I cause too much trouble. Maybe I can come back once we're closed and learn more about how this game runs though! So if anyone could help me figure out how to get back to the station, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!
[He sighs, looking into the camera before stepping forward and picking up the tablet in his colossal hands.]
Alright, how do I turn this thing off? Does this little blinking red light mean it's recording or-*CRACK* Aww.... shoot...
[The picture turns to static abruptly as the video feed is cut off]
Third PERSON: "Ugh... what happened... did we have another power surge?"
Ralph suddenly found himself flat on his back, his head pounding. He slowly opened his eyes and brought a hand to his forehead, rubbing his temples in an attempt to massage away the ache. The sky was a strange overcast, black and blue, with lightning in the distance. It wasn't Hero's Duty... and it sure as heck wasn't Sugar Rush. He sat up and looked around at the gloomy streets and alleyways. There were a few people walking around in the distance. Player avatars? NPCs? He couldn't tell from this distance. He rose to his feet and gathered his bearings. Placing his massive hands against his lower back he cracked his spine and took his first tentative steps forward in this new game.
Wow, these textures are ... really detailed! I can feel the grit on the cement against my feet. This is so weird... And these lighting effects! The look even better than Hero's Duty!
He headed down the street toward what appeared to be some sort of town square. As the nearby strangers grew closer and closer, images flashed through Ralph's mind. Were the memories? Or dreams? A woman explaining the rules of a new game to him, explaining that his weapon would "evolve" with him.... the word... Exsilium? Was that the name of this game? He closed in on a couple of the strangers in the square who appeared to be deep in conversation. One of them looked like an elf of some kind, and then other was some sort of... alien in armor like Sergeant Calhoun's.
Are these characters from this game? These designs don't look related at all, what kinda art direction is that?!
Full of questions, he couldn't help but interrupt the stranger's conversation.
"Uh, excuse me! Sorry, but would you mind telling me what game this is, and how to get back to Game Central Station? I don't really know my way around here yet... so if you could offer any help... that would be awful nice!"
He wrung his hands nervously as the strangers cast him suspicious glances. Though he stood several feet over their heads, he felt like the smallest person in the square with the way they eyed him.
