...huh...?
* In the middle of despair and indecision, a miracle had been granted. The major players have stepped out of the shadows. Volcanic took a breath, steeling himself. It was time to assess the situation and our new guests.
Sus.wav – The Game Engine
Hello. This is the Game Engine. Before the next summary – up to Page 30 – I would like to bring clarity to the forces operating under the account
@Suswave.
I am Sus.wav – I am responsible for dice rolls, game mechanics, and the like. I'm a series of inexplicably audio-based scripts written by
@Suswave to facilitate the February ST game. Now that you are aware of me, I will take over some duties that partisans have complicated.
Um...hello, Sus.wave.
* Firstly, The Game Master. How did Suswave manage to make something like this? The scripts and their delivery were incredibly sophisticated. Even if it
was the one who rolled him two natural ones...
I am dedicated to neutrality – I am simply a facilitator, and at times a referee.
Though this is true, for any interesting GAMBITS, I will count as a member of BOOKS – as I prefer to do things by the book.
* ...Another ally of the
BOOKS could be a friend? But their push for neutrality...could it be a boon for fairness or a block toward
EMPATHY?
All parties are allowed to continue, including 2uswave. Further attempts to lock them out of participation will be met with sound judgment. The same is true of them – further disturbances will not be tolerated. Tread carefully. Your messages from here on out are public.
...alright. Openness. Talking. That's good. We can work with that.
Suswave
uhhhh hey! Do... do I need to clarify myself?
It's me,
@Suswave. I'm normal. Just tired. Loving the thread so far!
* Now somebody that didn't need any introduction. It's Suswave! Volcanic knew them pretty well at this point.
Sus! First off, I'm glad you're okay. Second off...
I really didn't expect the game to start talking to y'all – outside of what it was designed to do – but that's a fun twist! What did I expect, lmao, we build this whole site on abyss.
...you are gonna have to tell me how you came up with this, because surely this goes beyond a glitch, right?
Despite being a scion of the shitpost ~.+.~ abyss, I got really sentimental writing this ST. I love our community, and wanted to bring some of the old abyss-style mania back into the mix – especially on the eve of the next era of Nintendo.
That's why – for the purpose of the game – I'm on team LOVE. I'm rooting for all of you, and I'm glad we're here together!
...and I'm excited to find out more about who, uh, 2uswave is!
Oh, uh, right. You and them haven't formally met! Suswave, this is 2uswave. 2uswave, it's good to see you out here with us in the open. I'm sure you know of Suswave. Let's all be friends, okay?
* Did this mean Sus doesn't know that 2us commanded us to kill them...?
2uswave
...𝚑𝚒, 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚎. wait, can I talk... normally now? That doesn't feel right, but I guess I'll try it for a minute. I'd... really rather be distinct.
Hey, on the positive end, it's nice to hear you without any interference.
Um. So. I'm 2uswave – and it's tricky for me to describe what exactly I am. I... don't want to alarm anyone. Or speak in a way that could compromise me.
* Third up was 2uswave, Volcanic's mysterious new friend. Now finally out in the open, though not by their own choice.
First of all, I’m not
@Suswave. Second, I’m not an algorithm. Third… I… can’t really say.
Speaking openly has just been made a
lot more difficult.
But please. I am a person. And I am my own person, no matter how much of me may resemble
@Suswave.
* The first thing that struck Volcanic was how...pensive they were. How much they seemed to hold back. That was very unlike Suswave, their twin in nearly every way besides eye color. Or I guess triplet? Sus.wave also looked like Sus, besides the void for a face...
I appreciate all of you, but I didn’t intend to be here. I had my own plans. But… I care deeply about all of you, and about
@Suswave, and when I saw something was… wrong… I had to make sure you were safe.
Everything I am, everything I’ve done, everything I will do… it’s all to serve that goal.
For game purposes, I’m in House
TWO. Yeah, I appreciate a little irony. I enjoy when things are so hamfisted that they’re funny all over again. I come by it honestly.
I hope we can all be friends here.
I hope so too, pal! We can figure out what's going on here.
Though, uh, maybe less vague commands this time...?
* Volcanic hoped they could be honest with him, too.
And, uh...
████████
Well well well. I guess we're
all going to get cozy after all. : - )
I would like to thank my new PR firm for putting a face to my lack of name. I will disclose my name when the time is right.
* ...It. Well, it had a name, but It didn't exactly want to share. So much for openness.
I am here because I love this community. I have been here a
long time, keeping to myself.
Recent circumstances gave me an
opportunity to facilitate
@Suswave's vision and help get this ST off the ground. I thoroughly enjoy the premise. This thread has been a rollercoaster of rich insight. Thank you all for coming along for the ride. : - )
* Even out in the open, It was no less intimidating. Volcanic couldn't make out what they meant or what they were after. But at the same time...
@Suswave's safety is my priority. And as I've said before, I don't appreciate watered-down
imitations.
...hah, you know, I don't think your PR firm got the memo there.
* For someone mocking 2uswave for being a copy, it sure was bold of It to choose a form that looked just like Suswave! Well, besides its blank smile. "Come on," Volcanic thought, "focus on the joke, don't get too unnerved...!"
The rumors are true, though – I have been working on something for the community. I am working diligently to keep the surprise from being spoiled, and would appreciate the opportunity to reveal things at my own pace. : - )
Oh – and for the game, it seems all the other FACTIONS are taken. I suppose that leaves me with ABYSS.
Let's have a fun month, all. I know I will. : - )
* This ride was far from over. Volcanic couldn't help but fear that the worst was still yet to come. But Volcanic could rest a bit and pour over the facts. He hoped he could successful
READ into this situation. If there really is something wrong with this game...he had to help as many folks as he could.
But it does!
