Chapter 3 Tutorial Part 1
When the preview was over Darrell was ported into a new room. It looked like a dressing room. Off into the corner was three mirrors and in the opposite side was a wardrobe.
This must be the character creation room.
Darrell moved over to the mirrors. Two options floated into his view. The iconic Horde coat of arms and the Alliance. Of course he had a plan in mind but still wanted to play around with the features. He thought Alliance first. In his mind playing a human would be boring. In a fantasy world you must have aesthetics! He first checked out the Night Elf option. A small description was prompt. It was the racial traits and the locations of the beginner zones. On the Alliance side the Night Elves were considered the “tallest”. Different features could be changed like height, facial structure, sex, and skin tint. All one had to do was think of it and the AI would change to the specifics. He thought of the Lord of the Rings character Legolas. His body suddenly changed but the tint could not go any lighter.
I bet the Blood Elves could make a better imitation.
Before he started his own character he read all the racial features. Know thy enemy!
Dwarf - Exploration, Frost Resistance, Might of the Mountain, Stoneform, Find Treasure, Crack Shot, Mace / Gun Specialization
Gnome - Arcane Resistance, Engineering Specialist, Escape Artist, Expansive Mind, Nimble Fingers, Dagger Specialization
Human - Every Man for Himself, Diplomacy, The Human Spirit, Perception, Sword / Mace Specialization
Draenei - Gift of the Naaru, Heroic Presence, Gem Cutting, Shadow Resistance, Shield Specialization
Worgen - Darkflight, Viciousness, Abbration, Flayer, Two Forms, Running Wild, Bare Hand Specialization
Night Elf - Shadowmeld, Elusiveness, Quickness, Wisp Spirit, Touch of Elune, Nature Resistance, Bow Specialization
These are too vague of descriptions but I get the gist of it. It looks the same as before. Most of these traits might even change the gameplay. I know my brother would love to roll Human for the mace stun lock ability. That use to be huge back in the day!
Darrell then switch to the Horde and read the descriptions.
Undead - Will of the Forsaken, Cannibalize, Touch of the Grave, Shadow Resistance, Unending Breath, Sword / Mace Specialization
Blood Elf - Arcane Torrent, Arcane Affinity, Arcane Resistance, Arcane Acuity, Mana Tap, Magic Resistance, Sword / Shield Specialization
Goblin - Rocket Jump, Rocket Barrage, Time is Money, Best Deals Anywhere, Pack Hobgoblin, Better Living Through Chemistry, Dagger Specialization
Orc - Blood Fury, Hardiness, Command, Got Work? , Axe / Mace Specialization
Tauren - War Stomp, Endurance, Brawn, Cultivation, Nature Resistance, Mace / Shield Specialization
Troll - Berserking, Regeneration, Beast Slaying, Da Voodoo Shuffle, Dead Eye, Two Hand Specialization
Looks like they merged the outdated traits with the new ones. I wonder how it will play out in the VR realm. Alrighty let’s hop to it!
“Faction Horde! Race Orc!” yelled Darrell.
Darrell’s avatar changed that of the iconic Orc, large shoulders, oversized arms, a slight hunch, and smaller legs that did not look like it would fit. The orc facial features were not considered “handsome” more in the side of “ruthless”.
Darrell slowly change the avatar to his liking. He added more muscle mass on his back and decreased his pectorals and arms. He reduced his hunch and stood straight up.
Hopefully changing my back will help my gameplay. I don’t want to move sluggish like real life. I want to have a solid central balance.
Darrell looked more humanoid in figure without the hunch, smaller in the orcish average size and a little shorter.
There are some smaller races out there and I don't want to have too big of a figure to hinder my movements. He remembered the intro battle.
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Then he changed the skin tint to that of pale green just like the goblin he had seen. His hair was black with grey highlights.
I don’t want to look too young. I want others to treat me like an adult.
He then went to the wardrobe and changed his clothing. There he tested out cloth, leather, mail, and plate. He considered himself to look absolutely dashing. After testing each clothes it actually changed in weight! His eye’s sparkled when he had a full set of plate.
Death Knight here I come! My brother’s are already waiting for me at Ratchet.
He went to the name and it only had a “randomize” icon. Darrell sift through the names until he found Kruichi.
Kruichi yea that sounds Orcish. I like it!
A final prompt cautioned Darrell that this will be the only time to change sexes and faction since a player could only have one single account and character. Darrell accepted and the “Terms of Condition” prompted after. Again he accepted. He had already read the fine line while he waited for his headset.
“Phasing to Tutorial”
His HUD slowly darkened after ten seconds and then he regained his visuals. He noticed at the top left corner was his HP and Mana bar.
Kruichi
HP: 1/1
MP: 1/1
On the right hand corner it had some objectives.
Objective
* Learn Orcish Language 0/100
* Learn Body Function 0/100
* Search House 0/100
Kurichi then noticed that everything was extremely large and he was trapped in some kind of bone prison!
“Help! Status Screen! Menu!” shouted Kurichi.
Voice Function Disabled - Must learn language
The sound that came out was that of crying.
Okay… I think I’m a baby. Interesting turn of events Blizz! You got me!
A beautiful young lady came in. She was a bit short around four feet in height but absolutely attractive. Her long black hair slicked back, tantalizing red lips and a D cup! Her facial features looked very mischievous. What was most striking was the bat wings on her back and a devil like tail! This was a succubus dressed in a maid outfit! If Darrell could move his hands he’d give a thumbs up!
“Mistress… That thing is awake! How do I turn it off!?” she said in scrutiny. The succubi then picked up baby Kurichi with her thumb and forefinger. The room flipped upside down and Kruichi’s vision became inverted. Kruichi wanted to struggle but didn’t want to fall. His messily 1 HP would be the death of him.
A female orc then rushed passed the succubi gently picking up baby Kruichi properly.
“LIN! You can’t treat babies like this! Are you okay my little peon?” the woman asked gently poking Kruichi’s flat oversized nose.
This is a violation of my personal space! I have never been treated like this in a very very very long time! I’ll teach you! Kruichi opened his maw and took a big bite at the finger!
*Crunch!*
The female orc’s face went from endearing into absolute love struck! “AWW!” she screamed and giggled with joy!
Compete opposite effect! Kruichi humphed with dissatisfaction.
Orcish Language 10/100
Looks like I just have to listen to them talk for a bit.
“Come Kruichi let’s bring you to Papa!” the orc woman said. She was obviously talking to herself.
Kruichi was being cradled gently. It is quite comfortable. Not going to complain. She’s definitely not “soft” like being held by stone at least I’m secure.
The female orc was about the same size and skin tint as his avatar. She had black hair and her eyes looked very intimidating. She did not possess the white part of the sclera but was instead a purple void. Her pupil and iris were dark black.
My “mother” is a Warlock! Sweet! I’ll play along with this RP.
His house or more like his hut was only one floor with four rooms. His own room, the living area and kitchen were one, the bathroom and his parents room which he dubbed as “the love nest”. Unfortunately he did not get a proper tour and exited the hut. While they were walking the orc female was going on and on so Darrell tuned her out.
Slowly Darrell moved his fingers and toes to register the new nerves. He opened and closed his palms and wiggled his toes.
Orcish Language 30/100
Body Function 20/100
Search House 20/100
When they came out the view was of a flat barren land with a few more thatch huts.
Yup! The Southern Barrens! It’s been a long time! I hope general chat is as vicious as ever!
“Chief! We are ready for tonight's ceremony!” said another male orc.
“Very good! Everything must be perfect for my son!” replied the Chief.
“Kruichi meet your Papa!”
The Chief picked Kruichi with one hand. It was enormous!
“This runt is mine? This cannot be! So small!” the chief angrily replied.
“I think he’s very cute!” scolded the woman.
“We will see what the spirits have to say!” The chief then threw Kruichi like a sack of garbage.
“Curse of Agony!” whispered the woman.
The chief screamed in pain and was put on his knees. His muscles convulsed unable to control his functions and passed out.
Note to self. DO NOT PISS OFF “MOTHER!”
After the scarring psychological event a ringing was heard in Darrell’s consciousness.
Parental Time Lock 1hr 45min - user will be forced to logout in 10 sec...
“Stupid Parental Time Lock!” screamed Darrell.
That ass shortened my play time! Touche!