(The scene begins with our protagonist Zack Grey walk to school with his friend)
Monday again aww man I just wanna get back home. Zack aren't you tired?
Yeah I am but at least I'm done with the weekend assignment Mr Anderson gave to us.
Wait a minute, WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT!!
I'm guessing you didn't do it did you? Then again I shouldn't be surprised knowing you, you were gaming till three o'clock or something.
Oh come on. Can you blame me, I mean the new game Windwaker Odyssey beta testing came out this weekend how could I not be occupied.
Come on Ethan I'm a gamer too but at least I know when to put down the controller and pick up the books, anyways did Windwaker Odyssey beta actually come out?
Well yes but not just anyone can go ahead and play it. There's a site where you can register to play the beta test of the game but the actual game is gonna drop two months from now.
I might try it out since today's the last day and the holidays start tomorrow. Who knows maybe it might be my new favorite game I mean the trailer was pretty epic.
I think you'll like it, it has that open world fantasy vibe going on and you can even create or join guilds, there's also a main story you can follow but since it's a beta you can only get as far in as twenty percent of the story.
Huh really, that's pretty cool. So what's the story about?
Sorry man can't reveal that. You gotta see it for yourself. Oh crap the time! We're gonna be late better start running.
Aww what why didn't you check the time, screwed us over. Hope we can make teach will not be happy if we're late again.
(The two boys then ran as fast as they could making it into the school grounds with barely an time to spare)
(Zack went about his daily school activities. When the last bell rang Zack went to the gates and found Ethan waiting, they then began walking home)
Zack can you believe it man the holidays have finally begun, well technically they begin tomorrow but you know what I mean.
Yeah. First things first I'm gonna catch up on some sleep then I getting back into online games.
Yeah man I hear you but don't forget to try out the Windwaker Odyssey beta, I promise you you're gonna like it.
Yeah, we'll see.
(The boys then got on a train. Ethan and Zack parted ways after Ethan reached his stop)
(Upon reaching his stop Zack got off the train and headed to his house. After a few minutes he reached home and got in)
Hey I'm home! Hello anyone here, hmm guess no one is back yet I'll just go up to my room. Hey now is a great time to try out Windwaker Odyssey.
(Zack then booted his console and download the game from the site Ethan had mentioned)
There downloaded. Let's just get into this and see. Nice title screen, okay start. Create your character? Okay let's go with this, a black jacket, black fedora and black hair and that should do it.
Okay now race, let's see here looks like there are a few races here ranging from elves to fairies to humans to dragonbourne to demons to angels to beastman.
From the looks of it, each race has its own unique abilities.
Elves have an advantage in terms of long range magic and are very adept at using Long range weapons like a bow and arrow. It also says that elves are the fastest race in the game and their special trait is the art creation magic. Now that's some powerful stuff.
Fairies on the other hand seem to be good at all kinds of healing magic and their special trait is spiritual manipulation. They also have the attribute to enchant weapons and armor with spirits, now that's interesting.
Humans on the most part almost have no redeeming qualities they have average MP, HP and average weaponry although from the looks of it they seem to have a high growth rate and the biggest potential, their special trait is true summoning magic.
Dragonbourne. Wow the Dragonbourne have incredible starting stats, they have high MP and HP but lack control, they also have the worst growth rate. It's like their the exact opposite of the humans in every way. They specialize in no weapon but they have the attribute of reality manipulation.
Demons have insane magic manipulation and also excell in dark magic which allows them to use the dark variations of conventional spells, their special trait is spacial manipulation. They don't have a specific type weapon they excell in using but they can give cursed statuses to any weapon.
Angels much like demons have insane magic manipulation. They excell in holy magic, their holy magic also allows them to use the light variations of conventional spells and their special trait is time manipulation.
Beastman are the most flexible race in the game, depending on what variant of beast you are, you can have different stats and different advantages in certain areas such as weapons and magic. The also have the the special trait of true transformation magic.
Hmm this is interesting. What race should I be from the looks of it all races have their advantages and disadvantages so I should choose a race that suits my play style the best, and that would be the humans. I am a guy who likes investing in the future after all.
Now let's see what should my username be, well since my character is dressed all black the name should be dark and menacing. Oh I know how about Nightwalker
(After the character creation process Zack's character Nightwalker was transported into the main lobby)
(Zack then called Ethan over the phone so that they could meet in the game)
Hey Ethan I just created my character and now I'm in the main lobby. So should I look for you or should you come find me.
You should come looking for me cause I'm still busy with a teammate right now. Head for the registration office, it's a big building located central of the lobby. Tell me when you get there.
Alright I'll go there.
(Zack then began controlling Nightwalker. Nightwalker started roaming around trying to find his way until he spotted a huge building)
Okay that must be it, took longer than I would've hoped but oh well. Let's see here, oh there's an NPC lemme ask them if this is the registration office.
(Nightwalker approached the NPC and enquired as to whether or not this was the registration office the NPC answered affirmatively)
(Zack then called Ethan once more)
Yo dude I'm here. So are you around here or not?
Yeah sorry about that Zack. Head to the left of the building, you should then see an orange tree I'll be standing there.
Alright I see the orange tree but there's a few people there. So which one are you?
I'm the one with the cool looking armor. It has golden lining and everything.
Yikes, that's you!? I'm sure you've sacrificed so much speed and agility. In my opinion not worth it.
Oh yeah mister judgemental where are you, let me see how you look like.
Gladly. I'm the guy walking towards you. I'm wearing all black and a black fedora.
Wait that's you. Hmhm hahaha dude you look like some private investigator or something, or better yet a detective of some kind.
What are you talking about I look cool. I have this dark and mysterious vibe going on. You're just jealous that my character looks awesome while yours looks like a giant piece of metal.
You know what? Let's not argue on who's character looks better even though it's clearly mine. Anyways since you're here let's go get you registered.
Wait aren't I already registered I mean I did create my character and all.
This game does things differently than your conventional registration while creating games. You create your character first then you head to the registration office to pick your professions and attributes before entering the game.
Oh I see so like I go to the registration office to select whether I want to be a mage or something then I start the game.
Yep that's roughly what it is although it also depends on the race you choose for your character due to that the game will give suggestions on the profession you choose, though you still have freedom of choice.
(Zack and Ethan then took their characters to the registration office)
Woah so this is the registration office . It looks so much smaller from the outside.
Yeah buildings are like that here. Let me talk to this receptionist. Excuse me miss I'm here to get my friend here registered.
Certainly, one moment please. Excuse me sir but may I ask your name please.
Oh okay. My name is Nightwalker.
Okay mister Nightwalker may you please open your system menu. Look below to see the button needed to open system menu.
[System Menu]
[Necromancer]
[Summoner]
[Knight]
[Magician]
[Beast Tamer]
[Martial Artist]
[Weapons Martial Artist]
[Jack of all Trades]
What is this?
Well sir it's your job window. With this you can choose the profession you will go into. You profession will also determine your attributes.
Oh I see. If that's the case let me choose Jack of all Trades. With my human race it should work well together.
Hey dude are you sure about this I mean Jack of all Trades is a give and take kind of profession. You can use all professions but you won't be able to reach mastery as quickly as you would would if you choose a specific profession.
Clearly you didn't read all the descriptions, the humans have the biggest potential growth rate. So since I'm a human choosing jack of all trades is like a future investment.
Wait really!? Dammit I played myself. Aw well that's how it goes I guess.
A excellent decision sir. I'm sure the combination will serve you well.
[System notification]
[Congratulations you have chosen your profession]
Are we finished?
Yep now it's time to go into the world let me take you to a teleportation booth.
(Zack and Ethan characters then make their way to the teleportation booth)
Oh yeah I meant to ask earlier but why are you in the main lobby if you're already registered.
Well two reasons. First I came here to guide you and talk to that other player I said I was talking to. Second I come here to get to other zones.
Other zones? Doesn't this game have any modes of transport. Also what are zones?
The transportation issue is a bit tricky and to answer your other question zones are kind of like realms they are very open world and are very far apart. So conventional transport tends to take long. There's also teleportation but it can be expensive.
Wait you have to pay to teleport?! Seems a bit excessive and kinda crazy.
I don't blame you for saying that but as you get in you'll get used to it.
I'm sure I will anyways I have to log out. I'm sure my sister is back by now so I'll see you later.
Alright.
Wait how do I begin the game?
I'll send you the instructions over text if I remember.
All right you'd better remember though.
(Zack then ends the call, switches off his console and heads downstairs. He sees his sister in the common room)
Hey sis when did you get back?
About five minutes ago. I was gonna call but I realized you were still gaming with your friend. Anyways how your last day of school?
Same as always just me and Ethan hanging around.
You really gotta find other friends. Don't get me wrong Ethan is a nice guy and all but he's kinda weird.
Okay I'll give you that but others at school always mock me so I've given up.
Sheesh you sound so bleak. All that aside, I got takeaways so go set up the table.
All right.
(Zack sets up the table for dinner)
(Zack and his sister Payton eat their dinner and afterwards Zack heads up to his room and gets into his bed)
Windwaker huh, seems like it'll be a pretty interesting game but that's for tomorrow, right now I just need me some sleep.