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beautifuldreamermods) wrote2023-12-31 03:30 pm
beautifuldreamermods) wrote2023-12-31 03:30 pm
Disturbances & Player Plot Signups
DISTURBANCE FAQ
?What are Disurbances?
Disturbances are surreal dreamscapes drawing directly on the struggles faced by the particular characters who create them. They're distortions in the dream world formed by strong negative emotions that take root and begin warping the foundation of the Dream Sphere around them. Unlike other Outlying Locations which are created by large clusters of similar feelings and dreams from multiple people, a Disturbance is born from the feelings of a single person and as such will very specifically reflect their thoughts, feelings, etc.
From an OOC perspective, Disturbances are the plot-critical dungeons that characters must clear to progress aspects of the metaplot. In addition, Disturbances are unique among other Outlying Locations in that they vanish once resolved and incubate extremely powerful enemies known as Night Terrors at their core who must be defeated to save the person at its heart, in a Boss Tier Combat encounter.
For a more concise explanation of the vibes, specific inspiration for this element of the setting was drawn from the equivalent dungeons in Persona 4 or the Heartscapes in Blue Reflection Second Light. Visual inspo & the overall Vibes were also drawn from similar concepts such as the dream environments in the first handful of Wonder Egg Priority episodes as well as the barriers created by witches in Madoka Magica.
From an OOC perspective, Disturbances are the plot-critical dungeons that characters must clear to progress aspects of the metaplot. In addition, Disturbances are unique among other Outlying Locations in that they vanish once resolved and incubate extremely powerful enemies known as Night Terrors at their core who must be defeated to save the person at its heart, in a Boss Tier Combat encounter.
For a more concise explanation of the vibes, specific inspiration for this element of the setting was drawn from the equivalent dungeons in Persona 4 or the Heartscapes in Blue Reflection Second Light. Visual inspo & the overall Vibes were also drawn from similar concepts such as the dream environments in the first handful of Wonder Egg Priority episodes as well as the barriers created by witches in Madoka Magica.
?How are Disturbances formed?
Disturbances are expressions of deeply held and intense negative emotions colliding with a strong and single desire: the need to escape present circumstances and run away to somewhere safe, leaving it all behind. A little bit of mysterious interference on the other side and poof! A Disturbance is manifested. The person who created it vanishes from the real world and reappears inside the Disturbance.
Disturbances can be created by anyone, Dreamer or otherwise. Neither is necessarily more or less dangerous than the other: while a Dreamer's Disturbance might be more actively hostile and controlled, a regular person's Disturbance might be chaotic and unpredictable.
OOCly, Disturbances are large-scale player plots that you can sign up for. Submit a plot pitch with the form below in the comments and get the ball rolling! From there, players will work with the mods to build a Disturbance event that they will run in place of the usual monthly event.
Disturbances can be created by anyone, Dreamer or otherwise. Neither is necessarily more or less dangerous than the other: while a Dreamer's Disturbance might be more actively hostile and controlled, a regular person's Disturbance might be chaotic and unpredictable.
OOCly, Disturbances are large-scale player plots that you can sign up for. Submit a plot pitch with the form below in the comments and get the ball rolling! From there, players will work with the mods to build a Disturbance event that they will run in place of the usual monthly event.
?How are Disturbance logs run? How do I build one?
Never fear! A mod-run Disturbance and a player-run Disturbance here for you to peruse! In addition, mods will be present to give outlines and guidance to players who are building a Disturbance for the first time.
?What happens after a Disturbance?
In the wake of a successful Disturbance dive, the character at the heart of the Disturbance will return to the real world, feeling a little more clearheaded - it's basically a quick shot in the arm for any character development related to the issue that sent them into the Dream Sphere to begin with. They may experience some emotional volatility but the DU goes out of its way to provide support for anyone who's been caught up in a Disturbance so they're not going through it alone!
As for an unsuccessful Disturbance dive (not clearing any noted goals or failing to defeat the Night Terror inside)... without spoiling too much for potential future plot developments, a failure to clear a Disturbance in the timeframe given by the event preview will result in negative outcomes on both Yumemigaoka and the Dream Sphere as well as stranding the character in the center of the Disturbance in the Dream Sphere... at least for the time being.
As for an unsuccessful Disturbance dive (not clearing any noted goals or failing to defeat the Night Terror inside)... without spoiling too much for potential future plot developments, a failure to clear a Disturbance in the timeframe given by the event preview will result in negative outcomes on both Yumemigaoka and the Dream Sphere as well as stranding the character in the center of the Disturbance in the Dream Sphere... at least for the time being.
?So what exactly are Night Terrors?
Night Terrors are the enemies being incubated by a Disturbance. In function, they are something like an upgraded Nightmare, drawing from and attached to one specific person. In a sense, they are the personification of these negative emotions, similar to a Shadow (Persona 4) or a Wonder Killer (Wonder Egg Priority). While their appearances will be heavily influenced by the thoughts and feelings of their creators, they differ from regular Nightmares in that they can take on any number of forms from a towering kaiju to a seemingly normal looking human. Some are intelligent enough to talk and manipulate their way out of a situation while others are nothing more than raging beasts.
Like a regular Nightmare, a rampaging Night Terror runs the risk of consuming its host and anything else it can find - Dreamer, Figment, Nightmare or Torment. Their powers also seem to have an unusual property that allows them to affect and influence the real world even from the Dream Sphere so who knows what could happen if one was allowed to fully manifest...
OOCly, Night Terrors are the final bosses at the heart of a Disturbance who must be defeated in Boss Tier Combat to successfully clear a dungeon. They may have unusal abilities that differ from those of a regular Dreamer and are powerful enough to prove challenging to even an entire Unit of Dreamers.
Like a regular Nightmare, a rampaging Night Terror runs the risk of consuming its host and anything else it can find - Dreamer, Figment, Nightmare or Torment. Their powers also seem to have an unusual property that allows them to affect and influence the real world even from the Dream Sphere so who knows what could happen if one was allowed to fully manifest...
OOCly, Night Terrors are the final bosses at the heart of a Disturbance who must be defeated in Boss Tier Combat to successfully clear a dungeon. They may have unusal abilities that differ from those of a regular Dreamer and are powerful enough to prove challenging to even an entire Unit of Dreamers.
?How can I sign up for a Disturbance plot?
Easy peasy! Just fill out the form below and submit it in the comments for the mods to see. You'll be contacted to confirm you're still up for it and then Disturbance building will begin in earnest!
!I've got another question not covered by this page!
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