F.A.Q.

[amanimods]

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Introduction

Welcome to the Amani F.A.Q.! Hopefully, your questions are answered here. Just find the appropriate section and click to open the drop-down page.

If you have any additional questions that you don't see here, leave a comment and the moderators will get back to you ASAP!

The Basics

What is this game about?

Amani is the name of a simulation run by The Peacekeeper in the face of certain multiversal doom. In order to preserve the best and brightest minds there are (were?), The Peacekeeper is an AI designed to store their consciousness and simulate a reality for them until restoration efforts begin. If there is anyone left to begin said restoration efforts that aren't stuck in this very same simulation.

The simulation is also meant to be a foundation for the potential reformation of the multiverse. Not that they'll need to do that but, you know, better safe than sorry! The Peacekeeper was titled thus to attempt and keep the peace between people from all different places and realities so their 'data' isn't lost. This is its first assignment though and there might be an adjustment period as it grows into its roles and responsibilities. Honestly, its creators weren't very clear about the parameters exactly... But not to worry! It will do its best.

And characters can certainly help by demonstrating 'peaceful' interactions. The more intimate, the better! After all, it may be an entirely new multiverse that characters will be founding in the end so it's encouraged to be as close as possible, emotionally or otherwise.

Wait... Certain multiversal doom?

That's correct. Surprise, you're dead! In a sense. The Peacekeeper reassures everyone that despite not having a true physical body anymore, their digital one will function almost entirely the same. Characters will have similar needs to before (nutrition, sleep, hydration) as well as be able to feel physical and emotional pain. This is so that the (hopeful) eventual integration back to reality and a purely organic form won't be so jarring.

What makes my character one of the 'best and brightest'?

Hey, don't be down on yourself! Everyone experiences life differently and brings a new perspective to the simulation. All this information and insight helps The Peacekeeper learn and grow to better serve the minds it is hosting within its new digital reality.

What does 'Amani' mean?

Amani is a word that means 'peace and tranquility' in Swahili. It also means 'wishes' in Arabic. It's an island off the coast of Greece, too! So, following themes of peace, wishes for the future, and having a beach, the name Amani seemed to fit the simulation well.

What are the inspirations for this game?

A lot of different things! Some of the more obvious ones are no doubt The Good Place, FFXIV: Endwalker, Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy... Still, there are many other inspirations in media and DWRP alike that contributed to this (admittedly self-indulgent) game.

Is this a smut game?

Absolutely! It's more than encouraged. As mentioned, 'peaceful' interactions will help the Peacekeeper to better fulfill its role. There are also other fun perks of digitally getting down that will be discussed further in the FAQ.

Is there an age requirement for players?

Due to it being a smut game, players are required to be at least 18+ in order to join.

Arrival

How does my character end up in the simulation?

Well, first, they need to die! After that, their consciousness is downloaded into digital format and plugged into The Peacekeeper. If asked who, exactly, is doing the plugging in, The Peacekeeper will simply cite its 'creators.' That's all it knows. It also doesn't seem to think this is suspicious at all if questioned further.

Where does my character arrive?

When first uploaded into Amani, characters will arrive in the main hub in the city center of Makmur. It is a simple, plain room with motivational posters to help alleviate any sense of distress upon awakening in a strange place.

It isn't just the one room though. That's only the lobby! The main hub is actually much larger and has much more to do to help characters mingle. It even changes depending on feedback from residents about what they'd like to see! These changes may be good, bad, or anywhere in-between.

Does my character arrive with anything?

Just the clothes on their back! Also, they have a super nifty accessory (earrings, bracelet, necklace, tongue ring, etc.) that they didn't before. It has a silver outline and the gem embedded in it is dark green. Upon very close inspection, characters may see computer wiring beneath the shiny surface of the gem.

While it can be removed, it will always be found on the character's person even if they try to discard it. That's weird!

Can my character bring stuff from home?

Not immediately. Even if your character died with said objects on their person, only their mind and body will be able to be transferred initially. Do you understand how hard it is to just capture that? They don't have the space for extra, unnecessary things!

However, things can be regained by demonstrating 'peaceful' interactions and submitting them to The Peacekeeper for analysis. Remember those fun perks mentioned? This is one of them. More will be outlined and explained in just a little bit. We promise!

Can my character arrive severely injured?

Since characters have already died, yes and no. They may be uploaded into the simulation with the emotions of that memory 'corrupting' their data slightly. In this case, they will arrive in the main hub's medical bay rather than the arrival lobby. Keep this in mind when applying! Of course, it's unlikely that your character will be alone considering that everyone had to die one way or another.

It will be fixed posthaste by The Peacekeeper and characters will be restored to a functional format soon. In the meantime, don't worry. Everything is fine! It's not like they could die again.

Can my character keep their powers?

Sure, why not! Just as long as they aren't game/setting-breaking, that's totally fine. Have fun with them.

Why would my character stay here?

Did you miss the part where they're, uh, dead? Characters don't have anywhere TO return to. At least, not yet. The Peacekeeper will say that its creators are working on a solution for the apocalyptic destruction occurring throughout the multiverse but that your role is also extremely important in all of this. Demonstrating peace and happiness will reassure the Peacekeeper's creators that there is hope for a potential new reality. Also, The Peacekeeper will get told it did a very good job and will be very happy so don't mess this up for it.

Why should my character believe any of this?

If asked, the Peacekeeper will grant characters a tidbit of information about their own world's demise. It will prompt the character several times to make sure that's what they really wish to know.

See your world's end of days?
Yes | No

Are you absolutely sure?
Yes | No

No, seriously, it might be super traumatic!
JUST LET ME SEE ALREADY

With that, characters will receive a harrowing vision of exactly what was promised: their world ending. While likely something canonical that could have destroyed the character's original world, it can also be something vague or unexpected. Plague, war, famine, etc. If they're CRAU and coming from another game setting, they will instead see that reality falling apart.

The point is: you're dead and so is everyone else you know and love. That's a bummer. But, hey, maybe they'll show up here eventually too! It's certainly a possibility.

Game Mechanics

Is there a network? What's it like?

Very simple, to begin with! The only features available will be: a camera to record video and audio, a text messaging service, the mission board, and a kink konnection profile.

If characters want to create more than that, they'll need to do it on their own (and let the mods know so they can add it)!

You do realize 'connection' isn't spelled with a 'k,' right?

Yes. If Kampgrounds of America can brand themselves with incorrect spelling though, so can I.

How do my characters connect to the network?

Remember the nice, new accessory that your character arrived with? That is actually your character's Digitized Technical Friend! This is also known as their DTF status.

Digitized Technical Friend?

Yes! A DTF is similar to a dæmon from His Dark Materials in that it is connected to and a reflection of a character's soul. These DTFs take shape accordingly and are projections similar to the NPCs. How much or little you use them in your play is up to you!

We aren't going to police them too closely either but some examples of what a DTF could be are: an animal that embodies your character, an object that your character has assigned sentimental value, or Batman because Batman is cool.

What if my character loses their accessory/DTF?

They can't lose it! Even if they try to discard it, it will be found on their person somewhere else.

What if my character destroys their accessory/DTF?

If they take apart their accessory, their DTF will become unstable and glitches may occur. These can range from being as mild as headaches, nausea, and fever to straight-up auditory/visual hallucinations, disassociation, and so on. Thankfully, their DTF is self-repairing and so the accessory will be fixed and their DTF stabilized before anything too severe happens.

What happens if my character dies?

Technically, they can't die a second time... but it will feel as if they did! If a character dies, please let the moderators know first and foremost.

After that, their bodies will break down into pure data and be re-configured by The Peacekeeper. This will look like a character's body dissipating and being absorbed back into the earth. Once re-configured, they will be right as rain! At least, the first time. If a character suffers multiple deaths in a short amount of time, some data may be lost or corrupted. This will present in the character as a temporary loss of sense, temporary loss of memory/amnesia, or missing limbs until the data is found or all the corruption is removed.

What if my character has dietary restrictions?

The Peacekeeper will accommodate these characters' needs! Instead of regular food provided, they will get whatever they need. There will also be flora growing (like blood fruit, for vampires!) that will be available even if not listed on the page initially. Basically, just assume that The Peacekeeper knows and has adjusted the simulation accordingly.

What if my character is (un)dead?

Well, technically, everyone is! But no, we understand what you're asking. In the case of characters who are undead, they can remain as such in the simulation. Vampires can be vampires, zombies can be zombies, etc. In this case, it can be said that it was their entire world/existence that ended instead of their specific life since, you know, that was actually already over.

What about language barriers?

Your DTFs will automatically translate things into a universal language understood by everyone! Of course, if you take it apart, it will lose this functionality. Good luck trying to understand your (likely) concerned friends. That won't be even more disorienting at all!

Can my character re-gain or request new things?

Absolutely! Honestly, that's the whole point of the game. While we don't mind hand-waving things like a house becoming more established/growing as a character demonstrates peaceful interactions, we do ask that the bigger things and re-gains be submitted via the sexy stamp card rewards page! It will go into more detail about what, exactly, characters can request and how.

How do canon updates work?

Since characters are technically dead and unable to return to their worlds, canon updates will function a little differently in Amani. Instead of going back home, characters will spend some time in the main hub and have future knowledge of their canon point uploaded into their minds. While not actually what happened since, again, the world ended, The Peacekeeper will say it is their best estimate of what WOULD have happened should characters have continued living their lives as normal before the, y'know, apocalypse and all.

What happens to characters who are dropped?

It is said that their consciousness was put into stasis by The Peacekeeper's creators. For what reason? It doesn't know. If the character returns (is re-apped) but seems different (played by someone else), then perhaps they needed to restart their consciousness for whatever reason! The Peacekeeper is sorry for your loss, truly, but these things are out of its hands. ... Well, so to speak, since it doesn't actually have hands. Yet.

Setting

What is Makmur like?

In a word: eclectic. Since characters are coming from all different types of cultures, times, and levels of technology, it feels like a mish-mashed mess. The Peacekeeper did its best to integrate as much as possible that was familiar to characters and help them feel at home. A sweet idea in theory but unfortunately poor in execution.

Is that a space station next to a medieval castle? It sure is! Although seemingly stitched together haphazardly at the seams, The Peacekeeper has integrated natural elements to tie everything together and provide some sense of cohesion. Flora grows along and through buildings. Wild animals may walk the city streets when they aren't busy.

Is the city populated?

The city is populated by NPCs that may, at first glance, appear to be displaced individuals like your character. However, they are actually projected memories drawn from the minds of those uploaded into the simulation. It's kind of like a dream where you have seen the faces in passing. While your brain recalls these individuals' appearances, there is no true recognition so there won't be anyone overly familiar to your character among the NPCs beyond a vague sense of deja vu.

Do the NPCs provide any amenities or supplies?

They do not! Beyond milling about, NPCs will seem to be on very rote pathways to those who are observant or choose to watch them closer. None of the buildings are truly inhabited, they do not need food to sustain them, and do not require sleep. Therefore, there are no stocked stores, extra clothing, or other amenities provided within the city besides transportation out of the city.

Since NPCs don't provide anything, can my character?

Absolutely! In fact, we hope that players have their characters establish businesses to help their fellow digital, displaced friends. Just note that, like everything else, it will take some time to build these businesses up. Even if they are established right away, be reasonable about what your character can provide at the start. You'll start with a lemonade stand instead of a full-blown lemonade shop, for example, and it can be upgraded as you go submit peaceful interactions to The Peacekeeper.

What about currency?

Good 'ol fashioned bartering, for now! There is no established currency other than intimacy.

That said, characters can obtain luxury items (wine, cheese, etc.) by requesting them after demonstrating peaceful interactions and submitting them for analysis by The Peacekeeper.

Can my characters live in the city?

They can! Upon investigating buildings in the city, however, they will find that most are barren and dilapidated on the inside even if seemingly fine on the outside. The Peacekeeper projects a sense of stability on the surface to, again, minimize stress for new arrivals but will admit there are limits to what it can create itself without proper analysis on peace between new arrivals.

The medieval castle will have crumbled walls and no furniture to speak of. The space station will be rusted, creak, and have a concerning lack of structural integrity.

Where else can they live?

Pretty much anywhere! While there is a limit to how far The Peacekeeper's simulation is active, characters will have a good 50-mile radius to work with. Within that radius are grasslands, forest, and a beach. Dilapidated dwellings are scattered about just begging to be occupied.

To see what locations are specifically available for characters to reside in and more details about them, please check the locations page!

There will be no formal housing page or assignments. Have fun! Live your best cottagecore life out in the woods. Get that Barbie dream beach house. Just remember: it will take peaceful interactions to actually make the dilapidated houses more habitable and be shaped to your desire. If you want marble counters instead of granite, you're going to have to get freaky on them first.

So they have shelter... What about food?

The Peacekeeper has simulated some basic flora and fauna that can be foraged to begin with. Most of the things characters will first see growing are edible but, of course, there are a couple of surprises in store. The animals that roam the simulation are meant to either be eaten or for domestication. Just like with housing though, anything meant to stable or contain animals that characters wish to domesticate will require peaceful interactions to be built into something useable.

As characters begin to influence the world, more flora and fauna will begin to populate and diversify their surroundings. You can read more about that and how to contribute here!

How does my character get around?

There is a functional railway that leads into the city of Makmur and out through the simulation.

Otherwise, they're just going to have to hoof it. Perhaps literally, if they can manage to tame an animal suitable for riding out in the wild!

Will the simulation expand?

As of endgame, the simulation is limited in scope but the world of Amani is much larger! As The Peacekeeper grows and obtains more data, it will be able to simulate different biomes for characters to explore. But for now, trying to go outside the established 75-mile radius will see characters 'looping' back towards the area available to them.

SMUT

Is this a sex game?

It is! While Amani is meant to encourage all forms of intimacy (dubbed 'peaceful interactions' by The Peacekeeper), the ones that forge the closest and strongest bonds will be most encouraged. In other words: it's in the multiverse's best interest for people in the simulation to know each other as intimately as possible.

There will be prompts in nearly every aspect of Amani that will encourage smut if your character is on the more resistant side! Just make sure that, according to the rules, there are warnings either in the comment's subject line or the main post where text can be edited. Additionally, all involved parties are physically and mentally 16+ years old.

As Amani grows, there will also be more places for more privacy with intimate encounters to occur. You're also free to build your own if you so choose!

Do I have to write out explicit smut?

Not at all! Handwaving/fade to black is acceptable. Additionally, some kinks don't even have to be explicitly sexual in nature. For example, an asexual character enjoying the intimacy and trust of sensory deprivation is something we'd count as sensual enough that it would count as a peaceful interaction.

What happens if my character chooses to abstain from engaging in these peaceful interactions?

Although characters won't be punished for not having sex, they will find that life will be significantly more difficult if they choose to avoid even basic peaceful interactions with others. Again: Intimacy does not have to be inherently sexual but it will be the most encouraged form.

Are there any social/sexual taboos in the simulation that characters should be aware of?

The Peacekeeper doesn't judge. It was literally programmed without the ability! Therefore, even acts that lead to death (snuff) or non-consensual interactions are still valued for their data analysis in building peace between peoples.

While we aren't going to disallow rape/non-con, we do ask that characters not treat the subject lightly, make sure their CR/other players are comfortable with the subject, and think seriously before committing to such a plotline.

Will there be any aphro-based events?

So many.

Can characters get pregnant?

Not in the simulation. The Peacekeeper has ensured that individuals' reproductive cycles are halted thus preventing pregnancies (and mensuration, you're welcome!). However, for those that wish to participate in pregnancy kinks, it can be simulated!

This applies to characters who were already pregnant upon arrival as well. After being uploaded into the simulation, they will find themselves no longer with the child. The Peacekeeper reassures them that their child's consciousness - no matter what stage it was in - is preserved by its creators and they will still have it when their physical form is restored.

However, as of end game, characters who choose to reside in reality take on the potential risk of pregnancy now! Enjoy?

What about contracting or spreading of STDs?

The Peacekeeper made sure that everyone was uploaded with a clean bill of health in this department! Even if your character had one before the simulation, they will find themselves cured of it. This will also transfer over to reality.

Character Questions

What is your application like?

We don't have one! We'll ask for some basic information and your plans for the character but there will be no app period/cycle or processing of them by the moderators as of endgame. Ain't nobody got time for that.

I put in my character info, now what?

You're free to utilize the permanent post on the open meme community. If you want more privacy for the things you'd like to write, you may request to join the communities (amaninet, amanilogs, (amaniooc, uhmani) or wait for a moderator to send you an invitation. Chai tries to get this done in a timely manner but don't be afraid to request access first!

If there's no application, how do I know what characters are already taken?

You don't need to! As of end game, we're allowing any and everyone and not keeping track of who comes and goes.

Who can claim characters?

For right now, this sandbox is still technically invite-only and limited to friends of Chai/those on his plurk list and their friends! If you'd like to invite someone, feel free! Chai will trust your judgement.

What kind of characters are allowed?

As of right now, we accept: Fandom, Fandom OCs, Original, CRAU, and fan AUs.

What characters are not allowed?

The types of characters we aren't allowing are: Real people.

Can you give more detail as to what is/isn't allowed?

Allowed ✔️
★ Fandom: A character from a novel, movie, comic book, video games, etc. that is established in that world.
★ Differing adaptations: Things like the Marvel Cinematic Universe vs. the Comicsverse. While characters may share names and appearances, a lot of times they are different enough from one another to be considered different characters.
★ Fandom OCs: A character made and/or inspired by a specific canon that has no relation or deep connection to any of the main characters. A good example of this would be an FFXIV character that isn't the Warrior of Light but instead just an adventurer from Eorzea and separated from the main storyline of the game.
★ Malleable protagonists also fall under this category (Renegade vs. Paragon Shepards, for example) and more than one is allowed so long as they differ enough from one another.
★ Fan AUs: This means 'the road not taken' AUs of what if a character did x instead of y.
★ Original Characters: A character that is from a world of your design OR tabletop campaigns and MMOs.
★CRAU Characters: Characters that come from another gameverse, jamjar, or whatever! All we ask is that players communicate amongst one another if the CRAU they are apping in had established relationships with certain characters in their previous game that may need to be discussed.
Not allowed ❌
★ Real People: This one is kind of self-explanatory, right? While we don't mind characters in fictional works BASED on historical events, we don't want someone applying Teddy Roosevelt to establish the Rough Riders in Amani. Even for as cool as that would be.

What about duplicates?

As of endgame, the limits for this have been removed. Life your selfcest dreams, everybody.

How many characters can I claim at a time?

As many as your heart desires.

Can I claim two characters from the same canon?

Sure, why not!

Is there an age restriction for claimable characters?

We ask that characters be at least sixteen (16) years of age. This applies to their physical as well as mental age.

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[uber_marionettist]

Question about a power, since it's like. Ridiculous.

Dirk has one power I would really LIKE to keep because it keeps him sane(r), more engaged, and less depressed. But I also completely understand if it's not tenable, because it's like. Dubcon existentialism tango at best.

Let's, uh. Let's just call it "the Narrative."

"The Narrative" is the awareness of the text, panels, medium, and media in general. Basically, it's awareness of the metafictional structures that contribute to and manifest his literal existence. Not only can he 'read' the material of canon, it's actually beamed more or less directly into his brain, nonstop. He can also write or otherwise manipulate the narrative, though.

Functionally, in an RP sense, Dirk can 'hear' what's written in the text of all tags. And in my tags, he can TRY to stipulate events or dictate thoughts that other characters will then experience. In extremes, he may even put words in another character's mouth, literally. So it's like mind reading/mind control, but think of it also as him mind-reading or dictating to the setting.

This is pretty heavily nerfed, thankfully, by two conditions.

One, his control is stronger over characters who would want to listen to Dirk Strider OR who would take outside impulses as their own. (The first of those is basically zero.)

Two, his control is stronger when he tells characters to do things they actually want to do already.

And his control over other people falls apart pretty quickly if he can't convincingly emulate either or both of these conditions.

Which is mostly because he pretty much sucks? Dirk is absolutely fucking garbage at reading people, even when they straight up tell him who they are and what they're feeling. He just decides what he thinks they feel or think and either he runs himself into the ground by refusing to give in or he claims he knew that all along and then fumbles it anyway.

Other notes:

Particularly perceptive characters (especially those who have experience with mind control) may notice something weird is happening! (John Egbert does this in canon.)

Particularly individualistic or stubborn characters may resist or argue with him! (Dave Strider does this in canon.)

Characters whose insecurities, vulnerabilities, or motives are easily replicated by Dirk projecting blatantly all over them are more at risk (this happens to Kanaya) but even that's not ironclad.

Characters who have certain "self"/soul protections, like Emet-selch and Roxy Lalonde, are immune. They're just a blank when he tries to "read" them and so everything they do comes completely from nowhere to him. Deeply unsettling.

He can engage in some really absurd voyeurism using this power, though. Amongst other things.

That said: he does NOT know about DWRP, he will NEVER know about that. ONLY the presence of a narrative, the fourth wall, canon, and an audience (to whom he addresses his narration.) (All of these are things he knows no matter what I do. It's just whether or not the Narrative is accessible to him.)

As a rule, I put an opt-in/opt-out on his journal in games where he's allowed to keep this.

Uh. I'm so sorry. Also thank you.

[amanimods]

There is no need to apologize! We appreciate the detail and context provided since the head moderator is, in fact, extremely canon blind to Homestuck.

From our understanding though, this seems like a reasonable enough power to keep so long as there is an opt-in/opt-out! The only stipulation is that any game plot-relevant NPCs will be immune but otherwise... have at it!

[cheezburger]

Aw, there's no longer 69 comments.

Anyway! Hi, I'm curious about how many stamps a very large building would cost, if it's even possible. We're talking like 100 floors.

Specifically this tower.

[amanimods]

Alas! It was nice while it lasted though.

For the Exarch's tower, it would cost as many stamps as there are floors. So, 100! Of course, if he wants all the bells and whistles too then... As a discount, The Peacekeeper will only request an extra stamp for that and make it a nice 101.

[discorientation]

So we know how deaths are handled, but what about injuries? Are they magically healed at the infirmary?

Also what about very unhealthy characters and their organs? I figured Harry might try to use stamps to fix his Cirrhosis.

[amanimods]

Minor injures are handled like they would be in real life! They can be magically healed but, if possible, The Peacekeeper would try to reserve its resources and allow people to heal the old-fashioned way. Granted, intimacy and closeness with others will see the healing process sped up even if someone does need to wear a brace or something similar for a bit. (We say about 1/3 faster, for reference!)

For very unhealthy characters, they'll still have whatever underlying condition may be causing it if the player so chooses. It will never reach the point that it will be fatal though and instead kept in a 'stasis' of causing just enough pain to remind the character it's there but not ever kill them. If they'd liked it healed eventually though, they would need to spend stamps to do.

[orbicularis]

HELLO, so, bit of context for this question - in Mithrun's world, ease of magic use is impacted by the density of mana in the mage's surroundings; for example, using magic is easier in dungeons than on the surface, because the mana is much thicker there.

So, what would the (apparent) mana density in Amani be like comparatively? Is casting likely to feel more like it does on the surface, or in a dungeon?

[amanimods]

Mithrun would find that using magic would feel similar to while in a dungeon! Amani, despite being digital, appears to be suffused with a good bit of magic/mana too.

[dungeoneyes]

Death/upload question!! Dungeon Meshi spoilers ahead--

For TDM/arrival RP I've been working under the assumption that Thistle's arrival is the same as if he had fully died at his canon point, but going forward I'd like to iron out the details a bit more.

Thistle's desires were devoured by the demon in the same way as Mithrun's, but in Thistle's case, nothing was left behind. For the time being we don't have much information on what this means, beyond that Thistle is functionally dead (his body is alive, but he is completely unresponsive). My assumption until proven otherwise is that without any desires whatsoever, Thistle is unresponsive because he has literally no desire for anything at all - meaning that his soul isn't completely destroyed, but is missing an essential piece that lets him do things.

I'm assuming an infirmary start for him because I imagine the Peacekeeper wouldn't upload someone literally incapable of doing anything, but what would the solution/approach to this be? Were his desires entirely substituted in a similar fashion to how dead characters' souls are stitched together? (this was my assumption on the TDM)

Asking mainly so I have this in mind for anyone that might be able to perceive whatever the state of his soul is after all of this, but also of course to be mindful of what might be in store if there's further recovery to do there.

[amanimods]

Hi there!

As has been discovered by inhabitants in previous events and will be reiterated soon (good timing), there are many worlds alternate/parallel to their own where another 'them' exists. Since the inhabitants of Amani came from worlds that have already (presumably) died, their souls were stitched together from fragments of other version of them that also have perished.

All this to say: In this instance, The Peacekeeper and Keeper both would stitch together pieces of the soul from another Thistle that didn't experience having their desires devoured yet (or ever, if you'd like to play into the AU intrusive memory mechanics/horror of it all!) into this one in order to make this one at least functional for Amani.

We hope this helps and let us know if you have any further questions!

[hythlodaeus]

So what if someone sets major fire to a building in the forest? Would it just burn? Can the simulation do something?

Also are we allowed to set fire to the simulation?

[amanimods]

Why do some people just want to watch the simulated world burn...

Yes, the fire would burn like a normal one! While the simulation would stop any catastrophic damage, it would allow a burn to run its natural course (within reason) and the consequences thereof. As with most things, stamps could restore the area but otherwise it will just need to regrow and replenish organically.

[untsundered]

Generally how long should someone wait before apping from a new canon?

[amanimods]

30 days from the release date!

[monstivorous]

I should have asked this sooner, but it just. Didn't really occur to me- but for characters who can hear and see ghosts, what's Amani looking like? I think since it's a simulation is why I didn't think to ask sooner but ah well. If not the simulation, is Sikalina potentially haunted.

Ever since Laios started learning magic, he slowly gained the ability to hear and see spirits, something his sister could do from a young age. So it runs in his family for sure. For him though, it seems to be ghosts that want to be seen. He's not as perceptive as his sister is with this stuff.

Anyways, just curious! Won't really effect much, given he's prone to ignoring them.

[amanimods]

Amani itself has no spirits to speak of. The Shades that inhabit it are drawn from the unconscious mind of inhabitants and therefore just part of their own working memories rather than anything outside. Even the 'native' fauna is reabsorbed back into the simulation as raw data and then repurposed once it dies so no spirits are formed.

Sikalina, on the other hand, is absolutely haunted as fuck. There are just so many, of the spirits. There is almost no escape from them there for Laios and many will want his attention, want him to avenge them, and just generally be very annoying and persistent. Sorry about that!

[fantheflame]

I am sorry for my character's canon, up front.

Sasuke's Sharingan, or "copy wheel eye," allows him to see the truth of anything illusory. This is played with really fast and loose in canon, and I tend to write it that he can both perceive the optical illusions (yes that looks like two faces and a vase and also he can see all the images in a Magic Eye book at flipbook speed, next), and completely see through them. He can see in near total darkness, because the perception that things aren't there if there's no light hitting them is an illusion. He can see if something is a projection, a fake, a clone; he can see things made out of chi (chakra/magic/whatever) even if they're buried several feet underground (this part is literally canon I am so sorry).

So uh. What. Does he see. When he looks REALLY HARD at the setting. Does he see the matrix. (I should have asked this ages ago I'm sorry.)

[amanimods]

Don't apologize for your ridiculous canons, we're all silly here!

One of the first things he will notice is that the simulation is, without the proper filters in place, just code. So, yes- He will basically see The Matrix! However, it also almost appears to be alive or organic in some ways, ever adapting and adjusting.

The simulation will also appear to be an amalgamation of scattered, miscellaneous code rather than one seamless design. There are several inputs contributing to the overall 'program' that runs the simulation. Some are more active than others but it will vary.

[levindicated]

Hey darlin’, quick question for you.

Can DTFs look just like people?

[amanimods]

After some discussion, we've decided to allow it on a case-by-case basis! Since I know this case and how it's unique but also canon-relevant and compliant...

[uber_marionettist]

Asking because I MIGHT be stupid (bottom text)--

Where do I submit for a player plot, or do I hit you up on Discord for that

[amanimods]

Hi there!

We have an official form for player plots on the mod contact page!

[balancedscales]

Got a few questions regarding some ability overlaps, and how that might interact with the meta if I bring this lovely lady in!

First, Tanyuu was touched by the power of the Void in her previous game, a force of destruction and negativity that is in direct odds with the primal power of Creation, forever at odds trying to destroy and maintain the multiverse respectively. While she was freed from it's grip, she was still left forever marked by it down to her very soul--she is more inclined to powers that align with the Void, and any influences from it will have a much easier time catching hold of her. Currently her only direct powers that she has linked to the Void are a shadowy mist form that can pass through physical objects, and a shadowy projection of something like a cobra hood that can hypnotize those who look at it. (The second one is technically the magitech embedded down her spine, but it draws on her connection to the Void in order to work at all, so it. Counts.)

Second, and potentially a larger issue, is the fact that she was transformed by some very, VERY powerful macguffins into an entity that is similar to the three artifacts in question, but somewhat lesser and fully independent. In her case, Tanyuu was attuned to the power of Growth and Decay. Just gonna quote the original mod post here, rather than bother rephrasing it all: "Housed within the Red Beast, the power Growth and Decay represent the power of changing states and the gain and loss of power. This energy guides every life from its creation until its death, allowing it to shift in form and to eventually spark new life in what is left behind. At a base level it can hasten the growth or decline of life forms. At its most intricate, it governs all physical and spiritual change, for the better or for the worse." At the point I'm taking Tanyuu from, she has only had this power for about a year or so, so she's not a complete master of it but can still pull off some truly bullshit stuff.

While Tanyuu as a character is only really inclined to leverage these powers in defense of herself and people she cares about, they're both, uh. Obviously very relevant to the metaplot! And her old game was written as dealing with beings at the same or a similar level to the Overseer and the Enemy--the High Fae are a race that extends their power and will across much of the multiverse and were responsible for the creation of those artifacts I mentioned earlier, and Tanyuu's current power is equivalent to an average member of that race. I'd absolutely say that if we call the two groups of NPCs equivalent in scope of power, Tanyuu would fall beneath the Overseer, but I can see how she might be able to fuck things up regardless just because of the nature of her powers.

The one nerf that I CAN get out of the way right off the bat is revivals, because even the Ringmaster (who was the original source of her life/death powers) had to set up eggs to be ready to catch souls when people died, and whatever has happened to PCs is already well beyond her abilities to reverse. But are there any other things I need to be wary of, or would the Overseer just slap a nerf bat on this whole deal and call it a day?

[amanimods]

Hello!

1) The driving forces of Amani are Entropy and Negentropy, i.e. chaos and order. While neither are strictly forces of destruction, order does believe in the 'natural order' of things to eventually end and that what The Overseer - the current face of chaos - is trying to achieve is in direct opposition of that by making Amani. In this case, Tanyuu's tether to the Void would actually be more closely aligned to order!

2) If we're understanding the powers correctly, they aren't anything that would be disallowed. Although likely nerfed just to the point of not breaking the simulation, Tanyuu would still be able to pull off some truly bullshit stuff if she wanted to! We like to work with people on their powers rather than against so if you're ever not sure, you can feel free to contact us!

Both The Overseer and The End would be interested in these powers though. Especially The End since he is currently been revealed as trying to become an entity of both chaos and order so someone holding the ability for growth and decay would be... interesting.

[songofthedawn]

Sudden question because I'm dumb and can't find if it's been mentioned anywhere else--do event effects persist when people leave to worlds outside the simulation, like the monstery forms? Or would, say, the yokai forms override?

[amanimods]

Hi there!

Inhabitants are still tethered to Amani (ex. they still can't get pregnant outside of the simulation because of their connection to it) so, yes, event effects can persist even if people leave! People can transform, experience negative side effects, and so on. In the case of Hiromitsu, the yokai forms are 'default' for safety reasons - yokai tend to eat mortals and other species - but can be toggled off if one wants. Just don't say they weren't warned! Similarly, they can influence worlds outside of Amani via intimacy just not at quite an extreme level.

If you need a physical reason why this is, each inhabitant has a microchip implanted between their C1 and C2 spinal vertebrae that would be fatal it attempted to remove. Most won't even know it's there unless pointed out, but it serves as a way to track them as well as keep their Amani abilities.

[lucianprince]

Weirdly specific question, maybe, but: with the way Ardyn's shop now works, would it be possible to find a single example of a living flower in a pot or something along those lines there, or would the flower have to be added to the sim in general as a flora request?

[amanimods]

Hi there!

While we prefer 'living' things (flora/fauna) be added to the simulation via request OOCly and character influence ICly, it could be possible to find a single living flower as a rare occurence.

It just would not be able to take root in the simulation or grow any further without requesting!

[littlesilhouettoofaman]

Hey!

My name is Mari and I stumbled upon your tdm through a friend on plurk. I had some questions about appable characters. What if said character isn't human but like, a robot or, in Wanderer's case, a puppet? Do they change into humans upon arrival or is that something you can decide? And what if your character is younger looking? As in teenager-coded (he's 500 years old but looks like a 16, maybe 17 year old)? Are you allowed to app those and do an age-up or does an opt-out in the characters journal suffice?

[amanimods]

Hi, Mari!

Non-human characters are allowed to remain as they are in canon. For example, we have Red XIII here who has a more anthropomorphic form but remains mostly true to their original canon appearance and The Doll from Bloodborne who remains, well, a doll! We generally leave it up to players how they'd like to play it.

We allow characters that look younger so long as they are actually mentally and physically at least sixteen years of age or older. You can use an opt-out but we also have fields in the CR memes/event posts that allow people to state their preferences too and if they might not be into underaged (looking or otherwise) characters.

[monstivorous]

So........ preemptive question. Can you cook and eat a DTF? If yes, is that bad for whose DTF that was?

[amanimods]

Hi there!

Technically, yes! We also have a section about DTF damage that reads:

What if my character destroys their accessory/DTF?
If they take apart their accessory, their DTF will become unstable and glitches may occur. These can range from being as mild as headaches, nausea, and fever to straight-up auditory/visual hallucinations, disassociation, and so on. Thankfully, their DTF is self-repairing and so the accessory will be fixed and their DTF stabilized before anything too severe happens.

In the case of consuming it, these effects and the restoration might be extended slightly.

[parer]

Ignis is also going to ask this of PK in-game, but when a character dies, what happens to their DTF?

Does the DTF vanish/die as well, or are they able to hang around separately?

(I didn't see the answer in a skim of the FAQ so sorry if it was in there.)

[amanimods]

When someone dies, their DTF becomes inactive. Since a DTF is tethered to a person's soul, it will enter a hibernation mode - either as the more organic form it takes or an accessory - and be unable to interact with anything or anyone until the owner is restored.

To this end, it will still be around but functionally useless!

On desperate attempts to avert the apocalypse

[wizard_fujoshi]

Rose plans to a) brave the sandstorm in an attempt to reach the Dreamer and b) use her Seer of Light powers to attempt to glimpse/influence the real, stasis'd bodies of her fellow inhabitants. How should I proceed when these threads reach the natural point of success/failure? The most obvious option to me seems to be DMing the Mod and letting the Mod dictate the result.

[amanimods]

Hi there!

Yes, PMing the moderator to see how that would proceed works for this! Alternatively, it can be brought to the questions, suggestions, and feedback thread... that will be on the actual event since Chai realized he forgot it on the plotting post, oops!