Shadyna here! I am on my first sightseeing tour of the fantasy world!
The area outside of town is grassland. However, at the distance it's possible to see other biomes. From here I can see a big forest on the other side.
I doubt the nearby area has any dangerous monsters, so let's just go leisurely. Not that I intend to fight. I just want to avoid unescapable situations. VR does not hurt as much as real life, but it still does.
Since I won't be fighting monsters, I will have a hard time earning a living. Life sure is tough…
In worst case, I will have to resort to making my own food. Maybe the grass here is edible?
Thinking useless stuff like that, I try picking up grass blades at my feet. Even if this is VR, I doubt it will be so complex to the point of being able to gather grass.
[Received Grass x1]
The grass blade disappeared and a new item was added to my inventory!
[Inspect]-chan, I'm counting on you!
[Grass: A blade of grass.]
Sigh.
Since this is grassland, there's no shortage of grass. I wonder if it can be used for anything? Maybe a crafting recipe?
I'm not desperate enough to start eating grass just yet, so let's move on for now.
The normal cliché would be fighting against a slime or rabbit in the first battle. I have not read the guides for this game so I have no idea which monster is in this game, or any of them at all.
This is a game with leveling system, so I'm sure there's no shortage of monsters.
And there, I see it.
A big, fat rat.
WHY!!!
[Giant Rat: A weak common creature living around Tyrel.]
I can already see that! Just look at its claws and teeth! It's as big as a small dog, in addition!
It's understandable to be nasty since it's monsters I'm talking about. Still, in the promotional trailer there were at least cool-looking monsters…
Sigh, I need to find a way to level up huh. I don't want to be stuck here forever with rats. Giant rats, in fact.
_ ???: TEYA!
Wham!
A player from afar rushes over and starts attacking the rat with his sword. He has [Beginner Heavy Armor] which is bought by equipment points, so he's probably just started out just like me.
[??? - Beginner swordman]
Totally could not imagine that Inspect result coming.
Whack!
The big rat bites back in retaliation. It wasn't an aggressive type of monster I think. It is offensive to players in terms of appearance though.
After a few more "Wham! Whack!" exchanges, the giant rat collapses and turns into light particles, leaving behind a small bag, most likely the loot.
_ Swordman: And once more justice has prevailed!
He's trying to do a cool pose while looking at me.
I was gathering grass while watching the fight by the way.
_ Shadyna: Ah, right, good work. Please keep doing your best.
Saying that, I stand up and keep walking towards the forest. I wonder what my first monster encounter will be~.
That one was for the swordman, not me!
It doesn't count, yup.
He looks kind of dejected, then continues hunting another nearby rat. Best wish to you, aspiring swordman!
[Condition fulfilled. Unlocked Skill: "Cheer Lv.0"]
…What?
[Cheer: Cheer up allies and grant them bonuses.]
That's… uh… nice? I am not going to fight or assist people in fights so I probably will not use this. But hey, new skills are always welcomed!
Continue on~
My next encounter is a type of vegetable. Not a monster per se, but a weird-looking plant on the ground.
It blends pretty well in the grass, but since I know I can pick grass up, I have been actively checking the ground for anything of interest.
[Begi: A common edible vegetable found around Tyrel.]
I tried pulling it out but it seems stuck. Is there a bunch of roots or bulb underground? Commence digging operation!
…I really wish I had a shovel right now!!!
It's a green bulb as big as my head. Would have been nice to have that information in [Inspect]'s result beforehand!
Sigh.
I wonder if this bulb will give different result.
[Begi: A common edible vegetable found around Tyrel. Has a big inedible bulb.]
What have I been digging for?!
Still, it looks like finding new information on the object also adds it to [Inspect]'s result. My hope of solving food crisis with this big bulb has been crushed though.
Ah, it's not like I will die if I don't eat in this game, but not eating regularly will give you debuffs as you are hungry.
Back to the [Begi]. What am I supposed to do with this bulb? It's inedible so I am not going to eat it.
Without any tool on hand, I probably am unable to do anything apart from using it as a big paperweight. My inventory still has enough storage so let's keep it for the moment.
Not going to dig another one though. I will just pull off the leaves, thank you very much.
Commence flora extermination!
After a while, I picked up quite a lot of plant stuff, including [Begi] leaves. Some seems to be edible raw, so I won't be starving for a while.
Oh, another plant! Pull up, pull up!
Boin~
…What the heck? I don't think plants are supposed to make those sounds.
Looking at it, it turns out I pulled up not a plant, but some…thing?
The leaves are normal alright, but the bulb is entirely something else. It looks like a big ball of brownish-green gelatin. A bit transparent too.
Worst of all, it has two beady eyes staring at me.
…This is a plant-slime hybrid or something?
[Inspect], inspect!!!
[Jelleaf: An uncommon plant-type creature living around Tyrel. Usually camouflages in surrounding plants. Edible.]
What the hell is with the last remark, Sateri!!!
But still, it looks cute! Typical slime appearance, with additional plant elements, just like me!
Squeeze~
Forgetting how it can attack me, I hug it like a teddy bear. Surprisingly, it does not attack, just wriggles in my arms. Maybe it's a passive type of monster and I wasn't doing anything considered as an attack?
Doesn't that mean I can squeeze it as much as I like!?
Best first encounter ever! That rat will never count!
With my mood massively improved, I continue my journey with my new teddy be… I mean, pet. I wonder if I should name it too? It doesn't seem to mind me much.
Or rather, does it even move around?
My current goal is to find a water source. While there's no dust in-game, it still feels a bit off to snuggle with this Jelleaf dug from the ground now that I think about it.
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After a short while, I found a small water puddle. No river around here so this is the best I can get, probably.
_ Shadyna: Let's get you washed! Commence dish washing operation~
…Un, totally nothing wrong there.
The Jelleaf's eyes change into ^^ expression as I pour water on it. Does it like water because it's a plant type?
After the washing, it slowly wriggles out of the puddle and shakes the water off. Just like a cute puppy!
_ Shadyna: Cleaning completed! Should we move on then?
I pick the creature up while talking mostly to myself.
Holding it all the time would occupy my hands. I wonder if it will stay still on my head?
…It's not going to eat the sprout on top, right?
The Jelleaf engulfs the sprout but is not dissolving it, and seems to have no problem keeping balance. So cute~!
Funnily, I have sense of touch at the sprout. That is too much immersion, Sateri~
_ Shadyna: Here comes the forest~
We have arrived at the entrance to the forest without problem. Monsters pop up every now and then but seem to be passive most of the time. As expected of a beginner zone!
…Thinking about it, isn't entering this place at level 0 a bad idea? I am incapable of self-defense due to pacifism! And Jelleaf doesn't look that strong either.
_ ???: Didn't expect to see this scrub here.
A few people emerge from the other side. A warrior, a mage, and an archer. Of course it has to be that ill-mannered archer back in town! I didn't want to see this guy just after a few hours! If possible, never again!
_ Mage: Ah, you are…
Okay, let's totally ignore them. Sigh, and I was in a good mood too…
Now they are PM-ing each other, so they are standing still. Grabbing the chance, I go sideways along the forest entrance. Let's avoid them altogether!
_ Ill-mannered Archer: Oi! We are not done talking yet!
What are you, my mother? It would be troublesome if I keep moving, so I turn around to face them, but not get closer. Slowly backing away in really slight movements, in fact.
_ Shadyna: What is it?
_ Archer: Have some manner, scrub! Nubs these days are so disrespectful towards others.
…Did he of all people just say that? Is this guy for real?
_ Warrior: Hey now. Excuse me, someone would like to have a talk with you. Do you mind coming with us?
Are these people for real?! If those lines were said in real life I would call the police right there! Is this the game's equivalent of bandits or kidnappers?! How do you even kidnap a player anyway?
_ Shadyna: I refuse.
Kidnap, not even once! It's not kidnap? Don't mind don't mind!
_ Archer: Why you little…! This piece of trash is still at level 0 after hours, why does that four-eyes even want to bother!
…I have no acquaintance in this game, why is someone looking for me?
_ Warrior: Just shut up for a moment, please. Look, uh, there's a powerful mage who wished to talk to you. We will help you level up afterwards, how about that?
In-game equivalent of giving candies has arrived!!!
I back away frantically. These guys are bad news!
_ Shadyna: And who is that powerful mage?
Distract them, distract them!
[Inspect] too, while I'm at it!
[??? - Apprentice knight]
[??? - Apprentice assassin]
Kidnapper, AND murderer! I want to logout already!!!
_ Warrior: Could you not run away for a bit?! That person is
…Since this is not listed in status screen, I will have to do it myself.
Name: Shadyna
Age: 13
Gender: Female
Chest size:
…
Yeah, I am looking at my own bust.
I am in serious danger!!!
Panicking from the ominous guild name, I turn around and run as fast as I can!
_ Shadyna: PERVERTS! HELP!!!
I scream loudly in hope of someone nearby can hear it. Not slowing down however. I am not that naively optimistic.
_ Archer: What the… Use [Sleep]! We will drag her back by force!
_ Warrior: I did tell them that name was gonna bite them back someday!
_ Mage: A COOL CHANTING LINE, [Sleep]!!!
What the hell is that placeholder-ish sentence?!?! Couldn't you come up with some actual cool chanting line?!
A blue light ray surrounds me in a spiral shape. I am going to get chloroform-ed!!!
As the light dissipates…
Nothing happens?
Not really understanding the situation, but I will not stop running! It's a surprise that spell can fail even against my 0 attributes!
_ Mage: …What.
_ Archer: Mana, heed my call!
_ Warrior: Wait! She'll die!
_ Archer: [Sleep arrow]!
That's a better chanting line, but why is it chloroform again?! And that arrow looks like it will destroy my meager 20 HP!!!
I have no other equipment, so I start throwing stuff in my inventory in panic as the jerk archer chants his skill.
BAM!
Something exploded! Right in his face even! Looking back at the "enemies", they are all "zzz"-ing above their head.
_ Mage: She's getting away!!!
Immersion ruined. Player chat is never disabled, even when their avatars are immobilized.
Still have no idea what's happening, I run into the forest. If they wake up while I am still in sight they'll most likely catch up using superior speed.
Beep, beep, beep.
The in-game alarm warning that I have about 30 minutes before the alarm in real life.
I frantically look for a natural hole or crater on the ground. Thankfully, I found one underneath the root of a big tree.
This is not for me, but the poor creature on top of my head. I can logout, but it cannot. So I have to find a place like this before I leave.
Putting the Jelleaf into the hole, I use the grass blades I gather to create a grass area hiding it. Just putting the grass into the ground to make them look like natural grass really. As long as it doesn't move out of this position I doubt anyone can find it unless they are actively searching.
Why is it "zzz"-ing like those kidnappers by the way?
_ Shadyna: If you are here when I login next time, let's play together again.
I pat the leaves of the creature lightly as farewell.
_ Archer: WHERE IS SHE?!
PM if you want to hide your loud voice, dude. Or are you trying to roleplay actual kidnappers here?
Thinking random stuff like that, I logout of the game.
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The tavern today is as noisy as always.
A party of three enters while grumbling.
_ Waitress: Hello there, Maximus. You look like you could use a cold drink.
The archer sits down, visibly irritated.
_ Maximus: This party sucks! Can't even chase a 0-stats scrub at this level!!!
_ Mage: Hey! Wasn't it your fault that we all got [Sleep]?! I almost died too!
_ Maximus: If you hadn't failed your damn spell it would have never happened!
_ Mage: What?! It did NOT fail!
Seeing that the two are going to bicker for a while, the waitress turns to the warrior who also just sat down. He's the most composed of the bunch, so talking is also easier.
_ Waitress:
There're a lot of unexplored stuff in the game, so as a waitress of this tavern, she has to gather as much info as possible. It would be nice to find another Magnus Bestia (Great Beast), for example.
_ Ignar: Haha, nothing of sort.
He laughs wryly, with the face of "This is going to be a pain to explain".
_ Ignar: That 0-stats girl who
Everyone's reaction was "Stalking is a crime. Reported" when
_ Waitress: You didn't treat her badly this time, right?
Knowing
_ Ignar: Sorry, could not shut Max's mouth. It seemed she still has no attributes or skills whatsoever, and still at level 0 with only [Beginner Clothes] even.
_ Waitress: …So you three were bullying the most defenseless girl in the known playerbase.
The cold stare hurts, but
Players start gathering around as the story gets interesting. This party is kind of well-known, so anything weird happening to them is big news.
_ Ignar: W-well, we called out to her, then she started backing off REAL fast while we were PM-ing… Max's attitude was not helping.
_ Waitress: -Sighs- It would be a surprise if it is any other case.
_ Ignar: So I tried to calm her down, telling her that
He sighs, as if regretting something.
_ Ignar: I accidentally revealed that idiot's guild name.
Everyone listening to the conversation pauses for a moment, then facepalms. They are used to that guild by now, but once they remember the person in question is a newbie, that cannot end well.
_ Ignar: She looked at her own body then dashed off like a rocket.
_ Everyone: OF COURSE SHE WOULD!!!
Once again, the tavern is unified. That girl managed to do that not once, but twice, in just a few hours. Amazing, thinks the waitress.
_ Waitress: Did you pursue?
She doubts
_ Ignar: So
_ Waitress: …You damn kidnappers.
_ Ignar: Really sorry about that. Will apologize to her if possible.
Now that they are calm and collected, it's not hard to realize how they were exactly kidnappers. Luckily this is a game.
_ Waitress: Continue.
The stare really hurts. Some idiots in the back are really enjoying it even though it was not directed at them!
_ Ignar: Yeah, the spell for some reason hit… whatever on top of her head. Now that I think about it, what the heck was a Jelleaf doing on her head?! If it hadn't been there she would be here with us by now!... Actually, really sorry again.
The muscular warrior sitting next to him gives him a shoulder pat. Must have been rough.
_ Ignar: Then Max used [Sleep Arrow] on her…
Everyone is facepalming again.
Tavern unification is a real possibility now.
_ Ignar: She must have thrown her entire inventory against us, since she had no weapon. A [Begi] bulb was included.
[Begi] leaves are used for cooking, and the bulbs, while not edible, are used for alchemy. It explodes on impact, which is the bread-and-butter throwing weapon for newbie alchemists. Was that girl holding on to it for emergencies?
_ Ignar: Max in all of his infinite wisdom shot at the bulb instead of the girl. It was a good thing, but not for us. The arrow effect activated and put us all to sleep. The girl ran away into the forest, probably logged out too, since Max couldn't find her presence afterwards.
_ Maximus: I couldn't help it! My practice made me shoot at possible dangers in sight!
Many players walk to
_ Waitress: At least we know she's probably an alchemist. Where did you find her?
_ Ignar: The forest. She was about to enter as we made our way back to town.
_ Waitress: …Isn't that place too dangerous for a level 0?
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## Newbie Charisma build
Heard a rumor that a lv0 alchemist rekted a lv20 archer today. Is that true?
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## Flame knight of Darkness
Lolol. You more famous now @Maximus Archery
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## Fire mage of Justice
Alchemist OP pls nerf (^O^)
No, they are not counter to archers. Just counter to @Maximus Archery
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## Maximus Archery
Thread is personally attacking. Please lock.
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## Manly Warrior
It's a valid balance question.
P/S: Never forget this day.
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## Mage of Sin
A bit early but met the 0-stats girl again. -Pics-
She's evolved!
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## CuteIsJustice
More like multiplied.
Is it me or she looks a bit scared?
Edit: Nvm, found the reason, LOL
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## Nearseeing Sage
WHO'S THE FATHER!!! (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻
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## Mage of Sin
Go ask her yourself. Reported.
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## Manly Warrior
Due to the recent events regarding the 0-stats girl, I am making this new thread for discussions related to her. Pics are fine.
Important news:
- She has absolutely 0 stats in all attributes, including racial bonuses.
- @Nearseeing Sage is paying a bounty of 1000 Gold for whoever brings her to DFC Sages guild hall. It seems she is having some kind of rare items that they want to talk about.
- She rekted a lv20 archer, most likely accidentally. Still, be careful and don't agitate her.
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## Nearseeing Sage
Her latest known appearance btw. -Pics-
Also paying additional 1000 Gold for the hunter if she agrees to join our guild on meeting.
If you are here, 0-stats, PM me. I'll give you the 2000 Gold if you join us yourself.
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## CuteIsJustice
This whole manhunt (lolihunt?) thing is getting out of hand…
Btw, isn't 0-stats kind of degrading? That's not her only feature!
Name poll, as received from cute girls thread:
- Zero
- Maximus Bane
- Min-max without Max
- Literal tree love-love
- Tavern unification
- (DFC) Justice
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## Manly Warrior
What is with that last one?! (@_@)
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