The (un)expected change? I mean she knoked out Brandon (wasn't this obvious?)
However, the first reference... Probably the AG Racing Games ^^
@Snakenator1: Glad you...äh...like it :D
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The (un)expected change? I mean she knoked out Brandon (wasn't this obvious?)
However, the first reference... Probably the AG Racing Games ^^
@Snakenator1: Glad you...äh...like it :D
Ah, yes... that plot twist. *shifty eyes*
But yeah, the first one was easy. It's wipEout, come on. But the second one I doubt you'll get. Here's another hint. Look at the names of various things, then look at Autechre's discography. You might get it soon enough.
Great! I kinda have some ideas for the first race of the season, should I tell you? You know, just so it ties in even more.
Also, do you think we could discuss the FX400 Prototype class further, just so we know for sure what the regulations and restrictions are?
Well there's the thing I haven't wrote any races in my series yet, I've only wrote what happens at Wyvern HQ and its employees so I have no race parts yet. So for race wise you can write what you wish and I will edit my story to fit it, sound good? :)
I think that for the Prototype perhaps we should make the regulations work in the 2048 mechanic so the ship should have a flaw in it for balancing (e.g. Pir-hana prototype)
But for special feature wise I say it can be anything, some examples could be say (feature - flaw):
Hyperthrust enabled - low shields
Own weapon mounted on craft - cannot use weapon pads
My new ship using Zone Fibre Glass could be another example
Can activate shield weapon at any time without having to use weapon pads - Long recharge time plus no defensive weapons
Depending on what advantage the ship gains from said feature should affects its penalty to. So if it likes "THIS SHIP CAN CHOOSE WHICH WEAPON IT GETS FROM A WEAPON PAD" means it should have very low firepower to balance it, and cannot choose whether it gets offensive/defensive weapons.
Honestly though I say experiment with what you want because I love creativity, make something mind-blowing if you wish :D
Sounds awesome, I'll upload the new season Friday, as usual, unless I haven't finished it by then.
Or like your XAF-72, which had 150% speed, which came at the cost of no airbrakes, or even like the Piranha in 2097, that couldn't use weapons at all, but had 10/10 stats across the board.
Stat-wise, I was thinking something like: The maximum for any one stat is 150%, a max total stat count of 450% (the XAF-72 is within this restriction, I was using that as a guide) and while it's not that important to the restriction of the craft and is purely a statistic, a max speed of 1188km/h. What do you think about that?
I will take what you've suggested, and will apply it to my prototype ships (both Angelus and Crinale).
All sounds good to me, I agree with the stat limits and looking forward to these prototype ships :D
Let´s have a look on current racing series. The FX400 would be the F1 (restrictive, but with high-tech stuff) and the new series would be LMS (quiet unresticted at all).
I think these "The more speed - the less shield" stuff shouldn´t be a rule in a book, rather to make it realistic.
By LMS, I'm assuming you mean the Le-Mans Prototypes? Like the Toyota TS040, the Porsche 919 & the Audi R18?
The whole more speed, less shield thing is not an actual regulation, more of a fanfic gentleman's agreement, to stop the creation of overpowered crafts with literally no weaknesses. At least, that's how I see it.
Anyway, as promised, here's the finale to FTA Season 1!
The referenced album title of Part 7.4 was The Altogether by Orbital
[Part 8.0] Music Has the Right to Love
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Monday, January 1st, 2210
Angelus R&D HQ, Perth, Australia
10:27:19
"I prepared a surprise for you. In your office. Go check it out!" Tarah was practically jumping. Brandon just had a confused look on his face.
"O...kay, I'll take a look, then..."
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He walked over to his office, with Tarah following him. As he entered...
"Well, what's the surprise? I don't see anyth-MMPH?!"
As Brandon asked that, he turned around to face Tarah. As soon as he did that, she kissed him.
<summit | skrillex_>
"I... I love you. Ever since I got a career here, I've always looked up to you. I saw you as a friend, and a mentor. But I've had these new feelings for a while now... and I'm sure... I'm so sure you've had feelings for me too. You've been so kind to me. And... I swear I get this vibe off you that just screams that you see me more than a friend. I love you, Brandon, I really love you. Please, please, j-just say s-something!" She grew more and more emotional, tears were welling up in her eyes.
Brandon just sat on his desk, paralysed, his brain numbed by Tarah's kiss. Finally, he looked up at the emotional redhead in front of him, and spoke, his voice clear, but surprisingly croaky...
"I love you too."
That did it. Those four words pushed Tarah off the edge. She started to silently cry, happy and relieved that Brandon shared her feelings. She then screamed and ran up to Brandon, embracing him in a hug, as she cried into his shoulder.
"Hey, it's alright."
"I-I know it is, I'm j-just so h-happy!"
After a while she calmed down, where Brandon then attempted to lighten the mood.
"Well, when everyone said that 'everything changes in 2210', they weren't kidding!"
"Well, it's all for the better, don't you think?" Tarah replied
"Oh, most definitely!" He laughed. "Come now, let us celebrate! To the new year... and our new relationship!"
"That is something I would love to celebrate!"
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Tuesday, 2nd January, 2210
Angelus R&D HQ, Perth, Australia
08:27:44
"Everyone, I have some important news! Please move to the lounge." Brandon told the team over the intercom. As they gathered round, he started his new years speech.
"Now, as you all know, it's the new year, so we have a lot of work to do, preparing for the new season. However, there have been some changes. First off, there is going to be a slight change in the operation of the training simulator. this is to ensure that our two fantastic pilots are faster and even more fantastic.
Secondly, I've had time to work with our engineers and we have tweaked the Xygen even further, I believe, as of how far our research has taken us, we have perfected this craft. At least, until our research takes us to new heights."
He pulled up some graphics which contained information about the new 2210 craft:
Xygen4 [KA-AX1.1/r10]
Speed
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 100
Thrust
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░ 080
Handling
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░ 095
Shield
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░ 070
Brandon then continued. "The ship does have a lighter, but slightly weaker shield, as it helped increase the handling. However, I have faith that our pilots can overcome the weaker shield"
He then looked at Tarah. "[sigh]... Thirdly, and finally, There's something you all need to know, even though it will not affect your work, or most of your lives. I..." his throat caught. "I am in love with Tarah Andrews, and she loves me."
Suddenly, everyone laughed, both Brandon and Tarah had an odd expression on their faces.
"Really?! You don't say?!" Gareth said in response, still laughing, "It's not as if we didn't know, we saw that coming a looong way away! We saw the way you guys look at each other, the way you act in front of each other. You know, it's cute, you make a perfect couple. And I think I speak for the entire team when I say that we, Angelus, gives you our blessing." He then turned to the now blushing Tarah, "Go on, why not go up there and say something?"
"Erm... well, I don't know what to say... but okay." She answered, walking up to the front of the room where Brandon was. She then started to speak, "Uh, h-hi. I'm not really that good at speeches as Brandon is, so please don't expect that of me. the only thing I'm even remotely good at is racing, and even then..."
"Oh, quit that! You're one of the best racers in Australia!" Gareth cut in.
"Yeah, I-I guess so. but anyway. My point is, I am really happy now that I'm with Brandon, but I also don't want you to be upset or anything. I know we are a team, but... but I just love Brandon so much!"
"Hey, if it doesn't affect any of our lives or our work, we're cool with it." An engineer said, "And it doesn't affect anything. You're still our best pilot, Tarah!"
"Heh, thanks." Tarah said bashfully, returning to her seat.
"In any case," Brandon spoke again, "That is all I have to say for this meeting, you may now return to work. We need to be prepared for our first race of 2210. we can do it!"
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Well, that's that. I should really stop making plot twists every part, it's like M Night Shyamalan. Geez.
Also, since none of you guessed it, the second reference in Gelorum's file that I was looking for was Exai, the most recent album from Autechre.
PLOT TWIST!! TOTALLY UNEXPECTED HAHA ;) :D
That's an awesome way to end the series, a much more light-hearted approach to the new season. Can't wait for the new one :)
Oooh also I have a new name for the XAF-10 that some of you guys may figure out is a reference. Wait and see though *shifty eyes*