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[dzelkva]

I agree. I'll probably put it in my own inventory for safekeeping.

Would you be trying to test the limits of a glitch like that?

[tablescraps]

That's what beta testers are supposed to do, aren't they?

[dzelkva]

Yes, but beta testers are also supposed to enjoy the game too. :-) At least, that's what I hope.

Are you?

[tablescraps]

( A pause before the reply comes. )

I don't know. But that isn't the fault of the game itself.

Would you have insight into one of the Area keywords, if I were to ask about one?

[dzelkva]

I see. I hope you can figure out the answer one day.

What is the keyword?

[tablescraps]

"Gate" in the third position.

Is it the intention of the developers to invoke feelings and beliefs in players that did not previously exist?

[dzelkva]

Invoke feelings? What did you feel?

[tablescraps]

Love, and a desire to confess.

Considering recent injuries, I'm typically incapable of these impulses.

[dzelkva]

That's unusual. While you're meant to feel things by interacting with the other players, I wasn't aware of the game doing that on its own to you.

[tablescraps]

I see. That may be something to investigate. "Gate" in the third position has affected at least one other player with similar effects. I can test and verify it again myself to be certain, as well.

I would also like to ask: is the "Legend of Yaoi" quest, key item (gay erotica), and consequent weapon rewards a joke on part of the developers toward administrator Hien, or is that also of unknown origin?

[dzelkva]

If you're determined to see it through again, let me know your result. I might go see it for myself too.

I played no part in the quest, but it seems like it's a joke. Someone must have it out for him, even though he's a nice guy. :-)

[tablescraps]

( After a period of time allowing for two more Explorations and shenanigans involving Hector and Yael: )

I've confirmed the effects of "Gate" in the third position are consistent on my end. Did you try it yourself?

Additionally: Hien has killed me for speaking to him. Is he nice?

[dzelkva]

I did, but I did not find myself under the effects that you described. Thank you for confirming it to me. It might be a user-specific effect.

I think he's shy!

[tablescraps]

( shy........ )

Can administrators not fall under user-specific effects?

[dzelkva]

I don't know if he's been lucky enough to avoid effects like that, but I bet Hien can be impacted by them!

[tablescraps]

Why Hien, but not you?

[dzelkva]

Hien is different. He's still a user, so that means he can be impacted by effects.

[tablescraps]

( okay so we need to drag hien into an area with a mildly inconveniencing but deeply annoying effect like "scud" in the third position got it )

What are you classed as?

[dzelkva]

[ yes exactly ]

I'm a Flick Reaper! :-)

[tablescraps]

( ... )

I suspect you're not a above Hien in the hierarchy, since you and he seem to be about equivalent in terms of information you know and what you're capable of, if specialized in different areas.

I would have expected administrator accounts were immune debuffs, but Hien is susceptible to them, while you aren't.

( Though, he still suspects Hien could probably force turn them off if he wanted to, even if he's initially affected...? )

Effects don't trigger on NPCs. There was an issue with that on the first day, but that was patched out.

Are you classed as a NPC rather than a user, Zelkova?

It seems like this is information you do not want to communicate to me. If this is the case, are you unable to lie to users?

( It would have been so much easier to lie his way out of this, like saying his avatar has special immunities, and Mithrun, with his only slight amount of knowledge user-side, would be none the wiser; but Zelkova keeps speaking in deflections and implications. )

[dzelkva]

I am not an NPC.

[ Not a user, not an NPC, but a secret third thing.

And, well, his lack of answer to the follow up question probably confirms Mithrun's assumption, doesn't it? ]

[tablescraps]

( If Mithrun were capable of general concern, he'd be pretty worried about the implications of all this tech just. existing way before estimates said they should. but he's not. He's mostly wondering about all these weird mysteries and secrets tied up in Fragment. How much conspiracy can a video game have? Are they all like this?

Slightly pivoting without explanation: )

Do you have things you like, that don't involve players or other administrators?

[dzelkva]

I like the meadow areas, and the snowy ones too. :-)

[ Thankfully, he does seem to have a few likes.

Or should that be concerning? It's hard to say. ]

[tablescraps]

( He's definitely wondering if @ dv is either an internal dev doing something tricksy or a rogue AI program or something in the same style as Zelkova. )

Why? Do they feel nice?

[dzelkva]

I like looking at the flowers, and I like the snow. I think both are pretty.