@AllHollowsEveThat makes no sense. Even if by some chance no one pays any attention to this unusually machine that several people can use at once (which is highly unlikely) the odds of six random strangers going into the arcade at the same time on the same day and choosing to play this game are nearly impossible.

My guess: The machine is only visible to those six people and that's why it's completely empty, and the odd future tech being used on the arcade machine adds to the mystery and makes the characters curious to wait around for other people to approach the machine, which shouldn't take too long since every other game in the populated arcade is full.

Allright. After sleeping on it, I've come to some conclusions.

See, when I first wrote this story, it was designed for my ttrpg that I play with my friends irl. The problem is that they're the kind of players that actively rebel against the story line, so I had to write in certain precautions, like making it so that all the other machines were full. I realize, however, such precautions are not necessary. So, not all the machines are taken up, but it is busy. I will also be sure to mention that this is one of the larger and more expensive arcades, so the addition of such a large machine would be more plausible. By freeing up the other machines, it also gives the characters time to meet and greet a bit before they all sit down.

As for the odds of six strangers being in the same place at the same time and doing the same thing... it's an arcade. Almost everyone in there would be a stranger, and there'd be a lot more than six people. The reason each character decides to sit at that machine is dependent on the character.

@AllHollowsEve
If there are spots left, I am certainly down for this.

@Skinner35

There are, and you're certainly welcome to join. ^w^

@AllHollowsEve

So, for the set characters, do you choose them for us? Or are they up for dibs?

@Skinner35

For the default characters, you would choose which one you'd like to play. However, it may be OC after all. We'll just have to see how everyone feels after I've gotten some pictures and brief bios up.

@AllHollowsEve

Sounds good to me boss.

On second thought it might be wiser for me to wait and see what each symbol/motif consists of thoroughly before getting dibs on one, so my whole "IM AGILITY EKS DEE" is cancelled. I'll just wait for more info to be up lol

Arcades don't generally have that kind of technology. I have never seen a place where six people could play at once.

Fun fact, this is actually old tech from 1992.



There's also modern variants, mostly racing games, that can link up with other machines in the building for big player races.

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Fun fact, this is actually old tech from 1992.



There's also modern variants, mostly racing games, that can link up with other machines in the building for big player races.

Well then why doesn't it just be one of these at different arcades that link together into a single server, or "world?"

As for the odds of six strangers being in the same place at the same time and doing the same thing... it's an arcade. Almost everyone in there would be a stranger, and there'd be a lot more than six people. The reason each character decides to sit at that machine is dependent on the character.

I think I am out. There is little six random strangers are going to play the same game at the same time. No matter how busy the arcade is or how interesting the game. None of my characters would fit this.

Fun fact, this is actually old tech from 1992.

Well than it's old tech I have never seen. Not that I am the most experienced arcade player but I have never seen more than two people at a machine.

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Well then why doesn't it just be one of these at different arcades that link together into a single server, or "world?"

That's up to the GM.

Gm seems to not want a large playerbase, just a smaller reliable one of six players, correct? There could be other machines but it doesn't matter, as we're all intended to be at the same one.

Well, why there could be six machines in different arcades, that are all connected. It would make it easier for some off the odds to line up. Instead of six people in the same place at the same time.

I think I am out. There is little six random strangers are going to play the same game at the same time. No matter how busy the arcade is or how interesting the game. None of my characters would fit this.

Well than it's old tech I have never seen. Not that I am the most experienced arcade player but I have never seen more than two people at a machine.

First of all, I'm glad you're out.

You expect a large amount of realism with Anime being in the title. You are just sucking the fun out for other people by not throwing the GM a bone and instead giving them a hard time. I wouldn't imagine anyone would like to roleplay with you. Uncooperative play isn't appreciated outside of Free, where people don't seem to know any better. If you want something realistic, go find something realistic. There's nothing realistic about a RP that is basically Digimon if explained at the most poor standard.

There's a large world of things you'll never see. That doesn't mean they don't exist. Perhaps research next time before slapping your keyboard, it'll benefit everyone. Besides, there's modern variants as well. Especially in the racing genre.

@KatherinWinter

No problem. If it's not your thing, that's perfectly understandable.

@Raddum

I appreciate you taking my side. However, that was unnecessary. First off, I invited them and asked them their opinion. Second, you openly insulted them with no real provocation. I was a little worried that you were going to be argumentative when you first posted the picture of the arcade machine, but I held my tongue, because for all I knew you were just trying to let them know about something they didn't. It's clear now that was not the case.

I'm sorry to do this, but I don't want you blowing up on the next person to offer an unpopular opinion. I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

@AllHollowsEve

Wait, so how many people do we have?

@Skinner35

Not including myself, we have three.

@AllHollowsEve

So do we need two more?

@Skinner35

Three more. I'm gonna be the NPCs.