#vr dating

[norosesnolife]

| Nothing to post this morning. Dr. Coomer be upon ye.

[voomity]

“Oh shit an employee”

“We’re totally getting kicked out.”

“Nah nah nah i got this”

“What do y-“

[pixelpunk98]

[kingkatsuki]

Anyway, while I was gone I was thinking of this stupid idea with Bakugou (as usual)

Imagine your eighteenth birthday is when you find out who you’re bonded to, and this bond is created via telepathy. A connection opens between two souls, and you’re able to communicate with each other no matter where in the world you are. A connection that only becomes stronger as your relationship with your soulmate grows.

But of course, connections can be broken. The same way those dreamlike fantasies of meeting your perfect soulmate don’t always work— especially when your soulmate is Bakugou Katsuki.

The first time you try to communicate with him, he brushes you off. Telling you to “piss off”, that he doesn’t “need a fuckin’ soulmate”. It’s a time in his life that arguably he needs that connection with someone more than ever. But the feelings of inadequacy and inferiority he holds inside are at an all time high as he pushes everyone away, including you. Shutting the door on any hope you had of ever having a connection with him, of finding your soulmate.

You try again a few times after, watching all your friends develop their love and even meet their soulmates. Hating the green-eyed monster that appears when you realise how bitter you actually are— to be paired with someone that has no interest in you. Cursed to be one of the ones without a soulmate, to try and find a love with another broken person like you.

The conversations are always the same— his irritation for your very existence no match for the conversations you try to start. Making it abundantly clear to you that you’re a distraction, that he doesn’t have time for a soulmate. And yet amongst his complaining that you’ve opened the link at a bad moment, or that he doesn’t need you— he always answers.

So over time you find yourself starting to give up, wondering why you’ve wasted so much time on a man that clearly doesn’t want you. The connection going quiet as neither of you try to open the link.

Radio silence.

And what makes it worse, is your friends who have perfect connections pity you. One of the lost souls without a soulmate— which is why you’re prepared to join a special program. A program that can realign your connection— to tie your soul to another.

It’s unorthodox, an extreme measure that has an endless list of side-effects. You could end up with the more undesirable members of society, who’s connections have been severed before, or the ones that abuse the system for their own benefit— and if the second connection doesn’t work out you’re unable to claim a third. But craving that special bond with someone, picturing the perfect smiles and pickett fences it’s more than worth the risks. So you plan to do it— to sever your connection with your soulmate, and find a new one.

Someone who will actually love you.

But it isn’t until one night that you hear something at the back of your mind, barely a murmur as you shoot up in bed. Squinting as you try desperately to focus on the sound— another whimper. But you can’t seem to make out much else, as you realise that it’s the same connection that you thought was completely shattered all those years ago.

“Hello?” You feel almost stupid calling out, wondering if he even realised that you could hear him again— that you were there.

“Long time no talk, hah sweetheart?” He scoffs, a choked cough spills from his lips after as he winces in pain.

“You sound like shit— is that why you reconnected our bond at four am?”

“Must’ve called the wrong number, sweetheart.” He sneers, but you can almost hear the humour in his tone.

“Well luckily for you I’m going to break our bond.” You bite back as you’re met with silence on the other end, “So you won’t have to make the same mistake again.”

“You can do that?” He whispers.

“Yeah, they can reconnect me with someone else.” You murmur.

“They won’t be as good as me.” He manages to get out before another cough wracks through his body.

“I wouldn’t know, would I?” You scrunch your nose in irritation, “But at least they’ll want me.”

“Who said I don’t want you?”

It’s not until a month later that you find out the real reason he reconnected the bond that night. That it was the night that his heart stopped beating as he almost lost his life, his body shutting down as the only thing he could think to do was to call out for you.

[juustozzi]

happy ina11VR beta test day!! have fun!

[mothytheghost]

The Yellow Flower

An Eclipse x Earth Fan fiction by

MothyTheGhost

Chapter 1

Earth came to her partners house. Walking inside with a bag of self care products with a smile on her face."Monty I'm home!" She smiled. Watching as he came down stairs with a frown on her face.

"Hey Earth... " Monty felt a bit guilty for this. But it's best to be honest than keep it a secret.

"Monty, What's wrong?" Earth felt worried from the look on her face. Coming up as she wants to comfort her.

"Earth I need to tell you something..." She looked down. Feeling guilty from all of this.

"It's okay!. You can open up to anything!" Earth smiled. That's when Monty's heart dropped. Her smile was his weakness. And it ruined him. He wanted to cry. But he had to be honest.

"Earth... I'm sorry but.... The relationship is not working... I love you so much... But I think it's best if we stay friends..."

Monty's heart wrenched as she frowned. Putting her down was the worse mistake they have made. But it's the truth. Monty wanted to take time away from Earth. He loved her. But he felt guilty for the things they said to her that makes her upset. Leaving her to feel upset.

They didn't wanna treat her badly. And it was a flaw they had in her relationshthey and he didn't wanted to make her feel like this.

"It's fine... I think gonna calm down in the park... "

Earth slowly left the house. Shutting the door behind her as Monty sighed. Feeling horrible for his choices. But he felt as it was the right thing to do. He made Earth cry because of something he said in the past. And saw how he can't maintain a healthy relationship because of his words.

Monty took a breath. Backing away from the door and tried to process what happened.

"I'm sorry... "

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Earth tried to control herself. But she was overwhelmed with all of her emotions. Walking into the park where Monty use to take her to see the geese. It was dark at night. Looking around as she wiped her tears from her eyes. Looking at the water as she was focused on it. Noticing a familiar figure in the distance floating in the air. Coming up to the figures as he tried to focus on it. Stepping over the rocks as she stepped closer to them.

Looking up as she noticed it was. Eclipse?. She is surprised to See him here. But it's nice to see him taking care of himself.

Eclipse floated in the air. Sitting cris cross apple sauce has he looked at the water. Thinking about something. As he heard a crunch of rocks. He looked behind him to see Earth. But her eyes we're soaked it tears. He got upset. But calmed himself down. He hated seeing people cry.

"What do you want?..." He spoke in a low annoyed voice. Looking back at the water as he took a breath. Wanting to be alone at the moment as he was pulled away from his thoughts. His peace was torn from him. But it wasn't bad because Earth. He's gotten use to talking to her now since she's helped him.

"I'm just... Here because I wanted to see geese...."

She tried to fight back her emotions. Lying to herself as she sat down on the grass. Listening to the water as the wind moved her White hair that looked like clouds.

Eclipse turned to her. Noticing her crying as he grew concerned. "Who hurt you..." He mumbled to himself.

Earth looked up at him. As he slowly got back down on the ground as he came to her. "No one I... It's just..."

Eclipse hummed. Looking at her and sitting down beside her. Looking at the water with her as she sniffled. Looking at her. Feeling an emotion he can't explain to himself. Taking a deep breath as he looked back at her. "Earth... You're a really nice person... Seeing you hurt is making me feel so...."

"Angry?"

Eclipse looked at Earth as he heard her response. Processing as he tried to calm himself down a bit. "Yeah.... Like that...but more... Emotional..."

She looked at the flower beside her. Understanding him as she picked it. Slowly handing it to him. As she smiled. Trying not to let her tears take over her eyes.

"You're upset...." She smiled. Eclipse looked at her. Taking the flower from her as he looked at it. It was a small tiny yellow flower. It made him smile. No one hasn't gave him anything like this before. It was..... Sweet of her.

"What happened Exactly?"

Earth felt like there was a hole in her heart. It was too much pain for her. She tried her best to do her breathing practices. But she gets it messed up from the lack of air she's getting from her tears. It was hard to breathe. She couldn't stand it.

"Eclipse... There is so much going on... I thought things are getting better... But Monty broke up with me and I can't-"

Eclipse stopped her from talking more. Holding her close as she sobbed into his chest. Eclipse took a deep breath. He didn't know what to say. He doesn't want to sound like an Asshole at the moment like he always is. He knew himself well. And because he knew Earth was the kindest person. It made him feel angry at Monty. That idiot really did this to her didn't they?.

"It's going to be okay...just forget them...They're a damn waist of time anyway..."

Earth looked up at him and tried to process his words. "Im still their friend.. I don't want to forget them really I just.... I just think we need some space for awhile...i think it's kinda mean to say that. I understand what you mean. But I don't think they're a waist... They had a choice and that's okay..."

Eclipse listened to her. Nodding in understanding. Tracing his finger tip down on her hair. Trying to calm her down. Looking up at the night sky. "I see...."

Earth slowly got up from his chest. "I think I'm gonna... Go to my brothers house... I need to rest and refresh myself... "

Eclipse nodded. Watching Earth carefully getting up as she brushed herself off. Looking back down at him as she smiled. "Thank you for... Being here for me... I didn't think I would see you again.."

Eclipse looked at her for a moment before silently looking at the little yellow flower she gave to him. "If you need me come to me.... I can try to talk... "

Earth nodded. Feeling a bit better thanks to Eclipse being here. For her. "I will!. Goodbye Eclipse!"

She smiled. Walking off as Eclipse was more focused on the flower than her words. The flower made him full of emotions. No one has ever given him a gift before like this one.

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Sun scrubbed the dishes. Humming a song to himself. Trying to forget everything that's going on right now. Trying to focus on his task at hand as he placed the clean cup on the towel.

Hearing knocking on the door as he smiled. Running to open as he came in contact with his little sister. "Hey Earth!"

Earth smiled. But felt a wave hit her a bit. "Umm... Can I stay here for a bit?"

Sun smiled."aww sure!. You can stay for the night!. Did something happen between you and Monty? If you mind asking me?"

Sun fidget his hands. Noticing Earth trying to take a few breaths. "Earth? "

"We broke up....he broke up with me actually. It hurts but it's his choice and it's okay..... I accept it..."

"Oh..." sun paused for a moment. "Do you need anything?"

She smiled a bit as Sun helped her walk inside as he shut the door behind them. "I think tea would be nice..."

@crees-a I'm atting you get over here

[thecryptidart1st]

So...Did Vanessa have a decent relationship with Elizabeth? Or were they always a mess?

It’s been pretty much a mess since day one

[spilled-soup]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[boot--legged]

I definitely enjoyed it overall, but I feel like the Obscuary chapter underwhelmed me a bit in the end. I wanted the case to be more relevant in the chapter, and I was disappointed with the screen time it got. HOWEVER, man I love my disabled Obscuary kings. I've kept reading TKDB because even in such a large cast, the ghouls are all really well rounded characters with a surprising amount of depth for a game this young, and this chapter absolutely gave me that again.

[centrally-unplanned]

I played silly 90's eroge game VR-DATE Simulator May-Club, which some lunatics made a browser port of, as I saw people mentioning it on the dash. First off, these old eroges occasionally get remasters, and I just don't understand why they toss out the aesthetic of these things when they do:

You got rid of all the bold pixelation highlights! My dithering! You got rid of the framing box UI!? Look at how they massacred my boy -_-

Seriously those UIs are one of the greatest legacies of the PC-98 era, I am curious as to why they were so common (probably due to limitations on resolution flexibility, so they wanted to keep the main screen defined in scale, but I am just guessing). All ports should preserve them, but I do think there is a development limitations there; modern VN engines aren't quite built for it.

I found the game charming because it is a very comedic game - the main dude wants to bone before starting his corporate wagecuck conglomerate job, and finds a VR world where people date anonymously. So hijinks ensue and you spend tickets to go spin some plates, but half the time you meet up with girls you talk about gender discrimination in the corporate workplace? The difficulties of work-life balance? Handy tips on how to double-tap your company expense accounts for some light financial fraud at hostess bars? And those things are also played for laughs, it just isn't what I expected to find given the tone.

Early dating sim games are often funny this way because they were incredibly expensive - I don't have a price source for this one specifically, but they could approach ~$100 USD and that is in 1990's dollars. Which meant that their market was mainly just working adults, this wasn't primarily teens slipping lunch money over the counter. So the work is full otaku, but a niche of otaku such that you get a certain kind of blend of silly tropes and more adult jabs.

By the way, the game was actually localized to the US, in the 90's? I don't have a rock-solid source but apparently the explicit scenes for two of the routes were removed due to the designs of the characters in question. Which uh:

Yeah, not shocked at that choice.

I found it weird that this "VR world" just looks like the regular world?

Explicitly so, our main dude comments on it. Which you would think, okay, its a budget thing right? This way you get to portray the real world and the VR world with the same assets as you walk through both. But you pretty-much never do that; 99% of the game is in the VR world. So why have that plot detail at all? It made me notice it, and now I am questioning why they went with something so un-VR-like for the setting.

It really doesn't do much with the VR setting alas, though I didn't do all the routes. I love 90's era "the future will be virtual" stuff, but this one didn't deliver on much of any vision for what that would be.

I also can't check out all the routes quickly as I could not find any cohesive Let's Plays of the game. Normally that is how you experience all of these games these days, given their propensity for padding and difficulties in emulating. Maybe I should solve that problem myself lol. Since I did have to play it, shoutouts to Ben Woodhouse from 2003 for your GameFAQs guide and beautiful ASCII calendar of appearance times for helping me get through it

Anyway Akiho is best girl fuck your sexist bosses and get 👏that 👏bread👏; she absolutely has the best collection of facial expressions and her ending has a real touch of heart to it, respect.

[fireheartedpup]

I thought I could ask my grandma for help and she asked why I don't have a job 🥲

[norosesnolife]

[ This came to me in a dream. I do not know what it means, but the prophets have spoken.]

How I imagine the Half Life VR: But the A.I. is Self-Aware cast would react to being hugged:

Gordon: He is so touch-starved that he would slump gratefully into the hug out of pure exhaustion. After all of the... torture he has dealt with in Black Mesa, he craves any small semblance of normalcy. He would squeeze tight, but not too tight. Then, he would act like nothing happened. He refuses to acknowledge it.

Tommy:

Doctor Harold P. Coomer, PHD: He would squeeze so tight that it would be a little hard to breathe, due to the power of his bionic limbs. He loves hugs, much like he loves ropes! Unfortunately, he might punch you by accident (or on purpose).

Bubby: Bubby moves in for a hug like all is normal, until he is actually hugging the person, then he tries to trip them. Evil laughter. Not only is hugging him very difficult (he keeps trying to trip you), but his body is far too warm, almost like fire.

Benrey: Bites you bites you bites you bites you bites you bites you bites you bites you bites you. Then, they ask you for Playstation Plus.

Forzen: He dodges out of the way and calls you a loser. "Yooo too slow, HAHA. Try and, uh, get better, next time, loser." Then, he opens fire.

Darnold: He would be surprised at first, but he would accept the hug happily, patting you on the back.

The G-Man: He would stand completely still, and his body is not comfortable to hug, all bones and nothing else. It would be insanely awkward, and he would pat your head uncomfortably. He dislikes physical contact.

[transrevolutions]

I could fix her (divergent series)

[pixelpunk98]

[devildom-doll]

Someone needs to put the 3D models in VR Chat, I need them for ~reasearch purposes~

[brbgensokyo]

i know everything is group dependent but i feel its substantially harder to hit the emotive notes of cyberpunks core themes in a tabletop especially when its way easier use jokes to hit the same themes and motifs