If your novel/comic was a video game, what would be your loading screen tips?

[ivanskilling]

Oh this is a cool idea! Love it!

• Trust no one!
• Always read all the conversations in the chat server
• Spy on people all the time, it might help

Devil's Triangle | Tapas

[unknown_user]

I will give no tips! Tips may help player to avoid dozens of abrupt and sophisticated ways of dying or getting into other kinds of inconceivable troubles, which await them in my setting... and thus, ruin all the surprise!

But I could show them elements of info sheets or other (non-spoiler, depending on their game progress) abstract world building information for sure.

Cyber scrapyard | Tapas

[Darkstrong]

It would probably be a horror adventure game
• Don't try to win every fight. Running is always an option
• You friends can sometimes have useful advice on your situation
• Use your surroundings, there might be useful items around
• Many dangers can be easily avoided by hiding, sometimes it is better to wait out the storm.
• Some seemingly useless items can come in handy in future

Hexameron | Tapas

[Kann]

• Remember to talk about your problems if you don't want to get seriously hurt
• Beware of exes - they bring destruction
• Dying your hair green might not be the best idea, actually
• Water is wet

Aoihito | Tapas

[taylorlauren]

you wound me with your answers

[DogshitJay]

Hehehe I'm glad! I love drama based around people being too dense to just talk.

[Iris-Grimoire]

• Always keep an eye on your MP. This applies especially to Mortimer.
• Face attacks head on! Blocking provides an opportunity to strike back that's better than dodging.
• Veriesin will randomly change forms between turns. Take advantage of the transformation patterns!
• Always be in safe areas when surveying the situation. A beast can strike at any moment on the road.
• He was needed elsewhere.
• Fight a Dark Lord with utmost caution. Their black magic will take your own lifeforce if necessary.
• If you're not in Boreas, always look up to survey aerial threats.
• If you find a pack of owl-vargs or a Ragebuck, there's no shame in running.

Splitting Image | Tapas

I imagine a lot of the comic's situations applied to videogames, heh.

[surenlicious]

This is so much fun!

• You will find Regret lurking in the shadow when standing in the green lantern light. Do not look at it.
• The Impression of Disobedience has many masks. If you carry one in your inventory it might want to have it, but its up to you if you want to give it to them...
• Be extra careful when talking to members of Isolde's forces. While chatty, the Distant Horde soldiers drain your life the more you interact with them.
• Jade Constructs are surrounded by valuable items lying scattered around them. Venturing within their range might make you leave with less items in your inventory than what you intended to pick up.
• Careful now. These grounds are surrounded by the whispers.
• Go to Princess Suren when your health is low, she will boost your vitality by writing some of her protective seals on your armor...if you promise to deliver a special letter for her.
• Compliment the Duke of Serpents. If you do this often enough, Vandrake might favor you.
• Have your weapons become brittle? Talk to Captain Barhin, he might strengthen them with his feathers. Just don't pull them.

Jade Kingdoms | Tapas

[Freemints30]

Most like a turn based RPG

• Use the TV to save your game

• Every team member has a different skill and ability so don't be afraid to experiment and swap out at any time

• NPCs that have been(REDACTED) do not have a dialogue tree nor can you get any items from them so try and prevent that from happening.

• Remember to hang out with your friend to build your social links with them for new abilities and skills

• If your are ever stuck and want to know what to do next read your book of static

Frequency overload | Tapas

[ar-ninetysix]

• Take your shots, they'll save your life. If you find yourself on the verge of death, the injections will boost you back to full health and give you specific buffs. This doesn't come without a cost though, your future will be affected by this.
• Remember to constantly have someone perform maintenance on your weapons.
• Playing as solely one character will always be harder than coordinating with a team.. Though that has its own monetary rewards too.
• Your leads to finding a Yokai may not always lead you to the right place. Keep referencing your guides and assess everything properly.
• Save your progress by updating the Inspectors and Squad Leaders on the current case by phone. You can also save by heading home or the police station.
• Don't die. We will always need people like you. Practice the basic stances and combos every now and again.

[k5rakitan]

I'm having so much fun seeing these that I decided to do it on Twitter too!
Feel free to jump in

Kari Rakitan (K5Rakitan)

[Chita]

This idea is so cool!! These would be mine:
· Some people still believe in asters. They might have been right all along.
· Look out for your wings. Enough damage to them can cause a temporal loss of powers.
· Always listen to Khaus. He knows more than you do, which doesn't mean that you can trust him.
· Keep your face hidden at the cities. Some civilians might not react kindly to draconic features.
· Try bargaining with the local merchants. They might trade goods or secrets.
· There are six schools of aster magic: Divination, Sealing, Restoration, Protection, Alteration and Elder.
· Talk to Shade to know about the next destination, at least you can trust he won't lie about that.
· Check your surroundings, you might find metal scraps. Use them at the camp to upgrade your gear.
· Be careful. They're always watching

Burning Shadows | Tapas

[sarahmassey998]

Mine would defiantly be survival horror.
-keep an eye on your sanity meter. Having it go down to far will lead to a number of debilitations for your character.
-Pick up everything. Ammunition and weapons are scarce be conservative with what you have.
-Glowing spots indicate hauntings. Ghosts might have something useful to say or try to kill you.
-Ghouls don't feel pain and won't stop until its damage meter is 0.
-Glamor Engines only have so much charge. if it empties your monstrous appearance will become visible.
-Cause distractions. Having crowds gather will lead to a loss in anonymity.

Prometheus Reanimated | Tapas

[Aims]

• Avoid looking directly at a soul eater, making eye contact with them will damage your health.
• Remember, you only have one life, if you lose you'll be forced to go a sandbox with nothing to do but vide and eat fruit.
• You can avoid the "heartbroken" status debuff by voiding getting attached to a character.
• Remember, you're never at the top of the food chain, but neither are your enemies...
• Some soul eaters also hunt during the day and don't mind witnesses, it's always best to power walk in the opposite direction.
• The plot might get in your way from time to time, you either deal with it or die.
• Spice will force you to upgrade your stats whether you want it or not, so it's best if you just listen to her.

Little Sparks | Tapas

[BradathonNu30]

This is actually a pretty unique idea!

*Don't trust anything
*If you see long hair, probably run.
*No, it doesn't want to be your friend
*Even if you follow these tips, you'll probably still die.

Legends from the Other-Side | Tapas

[DavidPerry]

• If you see someone walking around Moonblush, talk to them! Townsfolk see a lot of strange things, and they love to talk about it.

• Earning money is easy with side quests. See someone mowing their lawn? Offer to finish it for them!

• Remember not to spend too much time in the Dark Garden. If you start to see new forest growth, get out before you're charmed!

• If you need health, you can use Opal to fast travel back to Old Moonblush for a bite to eat at the Ubermunch Junk Food Emporium, Big Figaro's Pizzarrhea, or any of the many restaurants across town.

• Want to finish your map of Nightdrift County quick? Head to Mount Skyladder and try your hand at climbing for a bird's eye view! But be careful--your endurance will sink fast, so bring plenty of camping gear. You're in it for the long haul!

• Be wary of raccoons in Brookwood Forest. They'll make off with all your food and camping gear if you camp in the wrong place!

• Lost in Mark Aldo's hedge maze? Look closely at the lanterns.

• Playing as Ava Baker allows you to instantly fast travel, so consider using her to gather information quickly from across Nightdrift County. But don't run Opal ragged, or she'll ignore your whistles for a while.

[BradathonNu30]

This Is actually written like a legitimate loading screen, I love it. And now I'm very intrigued by what your comic is all about

[DavidPerry]

Haha, you know so much of this has either barely been touched in the comic or hasn't really been explored just yet. But after the current story arc of The Dreaming Tree, I plan to do a series of much shorter stories that show the kids actually going to many of the places around Moonblush Village and beyond.

The world is pretty well set in my head, it's just that the current story requires a lot of time in Brookwood Forest.

[BradathonNu30]

Ahh fair enough! I'm the same way with a lot of my content right now

[Larslaustsen]

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The Catmen Sorceress | Tapas