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| - WARにおけるAdvancement(キャラクターの育成)は、他のMMOと同様にquestの完了、任務の達成、モンスターや敵プレイヤーを殺す、等のreward(報酬)として各種ポイントを蓄積していく。 各種のポイントとその獲得は以下のようになっている。 キャラクターは成長すると、それに応じて外見も変化して行く。各armyには外見上で判断できるstrength indicator(強さの指標)がある。 例：巨大化して行くブラックオーク
- Characters start the game with fairly low characteristic scores and only a few skills and trappings. Even if they are able to cast spells, they begin with a low magic level and usually only a single spell. As they survive adventures, defeat monsters, and perform other daring feats, characters become more experienced and better able to cope with the various unnerving situations into which an adventuring life can throw them. In order to reflect this, characters are awarded Experience Points (EPs) by the gamesmaster according to what they have done during the game. These are then "cashed in" for improvements in the character's profile and for new skills and spells. All characters start their adventuring lives by following a basic career. This 'pre-adventuring' career provides character with their initial skills and a first, 'free' advance. This is the career which the character was following immediately prior to taking up the life of an adventurer and so all the skills listed under the career are assumed to have been learnt before play starts. An exception to this are those skills marked as being gained on a percentage chance. For example, a newly generated Boatman automatically gains Fish, Orientation, River Lore, and Row. The character also has a 50% chance of being Very Strong, a 25% chance of having Consume Alcohol, and a 25% chance of Boat Building, Some Boatmen will be lucky and have up these three skills before commencing play; others will not have done so. Note, however, that most of these skills may be acquired at a cost of 100 Experience Points each - i.e., they can be picked up in exactly the same way as skills of later careers. In this case, it is assumed that the character already has some rudimentary knowledge of these skills and only needs a bit of practice (reflected by the gaining and spending of Experience Points) before becoming fully skilled in them. The exception is Very Strong - an innate skill, which the characters either acquire in their first career or not at all. A complete list of innate skills may be found below.
- From the FAQS: There will be many ways to advance your agent and benefit your agency within Global Agenda. This includes:Player vs Environment Missions -- In the post-apocalyptic, 22nd-century world of Global Agenda, the Commonwealth rules the world with an iron fist. The battle against the Commonwealth unfolds in a series of player-vs-environment missions, in which you as an agent raid facilities around the world, sabotaging the Commonwealth's progress and stealing its resources. These missions can be conducted solo or you may team with others in co-op mode. Pickup Player vs Player Missions - To earn money and hone skills outside of agency- prescribed goals, the agent may undertake mercenary activities, teaming with other elite agents and carrying out 'no questions asked' missions on behalf of NPC sponsors. These missions will involve several different map gameplay styles (attack/defend, capture-the-flag, multi-point defend, push objectives, etc). Alliance vs Alliance Campaign -- With the Earth's population well under 1 billion, there is no shortage of available land, but a severe shortage of inhabitable land. Across much of the planet, prolonged exposure to the raw elements equals death. While geo-engineering at the planetary scale is still unfeasible, advanced technology does allow limited regions of the earth to be environmentally cleansed and protected. Thus, when a new region becomes available, independent agencies engage in a technology race to accumulate the necessary resources, facilities and personnel to control and colonize that area. This effort unfolds in our Campaign mode, in which player-formed agencies join together to form alliances that compete for territory and domination. In this type of mission, agents are working together in well-coordinated strike teams, choosing wisely whom and when to attack.
- "....Graaaaah..." A husky voice yawned, patting at their sides. All seemed to be right with the world- with the constant thorn in her sides being kept at bay, it was a certain that she could advance with her schemes right now without fear of being confronted. Then again...That rumoured White Knight, and Gaillardia Nagareboshi were still roaming Soul Society, so she had to remain stealthy. Of course, gazing over at the young girl next to her, she prodded at her lightly, questioning, "...You're awake, right?" A young girl of pale complexion and raven hair turned over in her sleep, her moving arm colliding with the large breasts of the women next to her. The soft feeling seemed to register in her brain, as her eyes fluttered. Her golden eyes brimmed with light as she took in Kaede's appearance. "M-Master!" They had been sleeping in the same bed for quite awhile now, but the girl was still nervous whenever she awoke beside her. Kaede focused her eyes upon Kagome, noting her figure. "...Yes, good morning, it seems. Anyway, there's no time to be fooling around. We need to set this plan in motion." With that, she threw the sheet around her body, wandering down the stairs. Forgoing undergarments as always, Kagome slipped into one of the many loose white dresses she owned before fluttering downstairs after Kaede. "Have you decided to do nothing about the two clans as of yet, Master?" Kaede pressed her finger to her lip. "...Well, yes, and no...I plan to sever the connections of both through our power...and mind games...Then we can pick them off, one by one. As for now...it'd be best to see if we can finally eingineer that secret weapon...How is that coming, by the way?" She wandered into the kitchen, grabbing two slices of bread. "Progress is coming along steadily." Kagome replied. "We've had a few chemical backfires, but it's nearly completed." Kaede smiled warmly- a complete juxtaposition from the previous, smug tyrant that was witnessed in any other situation- it was as if Kaede was merely putting up a front. "...Most excellent." She slowly withdrew a knife from the cupboard, beginning to spread butter upon the bread in front of her. "...Take a seat, why don't you?" Kagome did as she was asked. She would do anything this woman told her, her love for Kaede was that strong. Kagome wasn't eating, she was staring at Kaede, her golden-eyes transfixed on this woman. Unfortunately, this was a daily habit. Kaede's smile remained affixed upon her face, as she handed Kagome a plate of toast. "...Now, our first priority is..." She gazed up at the time. "...Damn, 11:46? ...What happened last night..." She clutched her head lightly. "....Anyway, it's good that we can just...relax today. ...Well, at least for now. ...I'm assuming that blue-haired idiot will be calling soon..." "Um...Master?" Kagome looked like she was nervous to approach the subject. "I'm sorry for bringing this up, but, well, it crossed my mind again when I saw Kachihi...do you remember him? The boy we had?" At the mention of this, Kaede froze up. She was shaking lightly, though nevertheless, she cleared her mind, affirming, "...Yes. I...I..." She practically forced herself to continue, becoming teary-eyed. "...I'm not sure...I just...He...he looks like him so much..." She clenched her fist. "...Maybe he's..." At that moment, she blurted out, "...He could be his reincarnation!" Oh, how she yearned to go back to the peaceful days...She'd do anything, just to live for one more day- the three together...It was so unusual for Kaede to act like this... Kagome silently bit into a piece of toast, chewing on it slowly, each mouth movement deliberate as she mulled something over. "We could take the boy. With a bit of magic, we could easily brainwash him to our side." Her amber eyes twinkled with joy at this idea. She and Kaede could be mothers again. It would be nice to have an adopted child again, no matter how...unorthodox their plans were. Kaede pressed her finger to her soft lips, sporting an uncharacteristically pleasant smile. "...You know...that's much easier than my plans." She sighed, however. "...However, his mind is strong- and his psychic powers are even moreso. We should keep a backup..." her eyes narrowed. "Just in case... It does raise the question though...How will his other loved ones...deal with his departure..." While this was an absolutely splendid idea, Kaede did have a concience- and thus, it was unusual for her to care about the repercussions of her plans. "Hmmm...I didn't get that far..." She murmured. "They'd come to get him back I'm sure...except Gai, I don't think he cares..." She frowned, eating more toast. "It sounded like a good plan when I mentioned it...I'm sorry.." Suddenly, a brillaint idea popped up in Kaede's mind. "Let me tell you something...It is a good idea...Though... let's say that capturing him would prove beneficial for our plans...Though it would, it's like a pie. A better layer underneath the original layer. Tell Akane, Tsubaki, and Natsuko to put our plans on hold. Let us succeed in this...Now with their strongest members having departed, there's nothing basically stopping us..." "Of course Master." Kagome said, obedient as always. "Um...I don't like being forward, but, can I please have a hug?" Kaede's smile lit up her entire face. "...You...don't need to ask, you know..." Almost instinctively, she grasped at the air- though being rather shy, she merely grasped the air before walking forward slightly, embracing her subordinate tightly. She shuddered slightly- blushing and stammering, before separating quick-snap, backing off shyly. "...I...uh...you..." Kagome smiled, her golden eyes closing as she embraced Kaede. She took in the woman's scent. Despite what she was, it was strangely floral. "I love you too, Master."And then she broke the embrace to go relay the orders to her teammates. That was the Kaede the Nagareboshi clan needed to get to know. The loving, slightly awkward Master Kagome knew. It didn't take long for Kagome to deliver her message to everyone involved in the plans, before she returned to her Master. Kaede clenched her fists, making a 'yes' gesture- it could be seen clearly that she was obviously excited. "...Yesssssssss...." rolling her tongue on that 's', the blonde-haired woman's eyes seemed to sparkle for the briefest of moments, though she quickly regained her 'composure'. "...Now, let's go, shall we? One fell swoop is all it'll take..." "Master, I have to ask, what happens if we fail in procuring the boy? Do the plans proceed as originally intended?" Kaede froze up. "...Well, I'm..." she pressed her fingers to her lips. "....I will get back to you on that one. For now, imput the co-ordinates of the place of those fools...It seems that they've dissapeared off the face of Soul Society, though...Nevertheless, we should be able to track them." "Well, there's a problem." Kagome held up the device she was holding to import the co-ordinates into, and there was a strange musical number. On the screen were multiple images of Kaito Kurui's face, flashing around in different directions with party music playing. Written under his face was the word "Problem?" "The science guy..." She sighed. "He's interfering with reception..." Kaede's eyes sharpened. "...Damn man of science, why must you continue to restrict me!" Banging her fist against a wall, she was beside herself in anger. "...That's it." She took Kagome aside. When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons! What am I supposed to do with these results?! Demand to see life's manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give me lemons! Do you know who I am?! I'm the woman who's gonna burn your house down! WITH THE LEMONS! I'M GONNA GET MY ENGINEERS TO INVENT A COMBUSTIBLE LEMON THAT BURNS YOUR HOUSE DOWN!" Regaining her composure, Kaede sighed. "...Excuse me. I do mean, search time." "Master...?" Kagome looked closer at her Master's face. Even though she had ceased her small tantrum, Kagome was concerned. "Are you all right to proceed?" Kaede dusted her hands together. "...Y-Yes... I, I don't know what came over me..." She shook slightly, though she put on the facade of being perfectly calm. "...Either way, it would be wise for us to leave at this instant- I hazzard a guess that they're still recovering from our attack, so the time to strike would be ripe." "While the time to strike is indeed opportune, Master, the interference is still a bit of a problem." The party music continued to sound from the device the girl was holding, her golden eyes full of annoyance directed solely at the scientist who was interfering with her Master's plan. Kaede slammed her fist against the wall in anger. "...Damn it all..." Then, there had to be another option. "...Alright, going by where they transported, we should be able to utilize the faint spiritual trail left over by their residence to find them without troubles." With that, Kaede Mikazuki quickly darted off, though not before she managed to grab an umbrella. "...Well, it's raining. What kind of idiot wouldn't take one?" Kagome giggled as she followed her master out of the house. Natsuko was watching them quietly. They were going to fetch the boy, and soon the plan would be put into action. She frowned. She had other things on her mind. "Akane..." She murmured under her breath.
- Advancement tells the story of an alternate world, where the renaissance begins in 1000 A.D, in Genoa and Venice. Soon, Europe is under the sway of the new liberal movement ... Soon, the Papacy ends and the Pope is dead. Relations between the Christian World of the West and the Muslim World prosper, and the Muslims develop many advanced technologies which they share with their Christian Friends. Eventually the world is (on average) 200 years more advanced than our own! By the early 20th century, several moon nations are being given independence. By the 21st Century man has go to everything in the Sol System (with the exception of the Sun). Although the entire galaxy is mapped out, Science has calculated that it would take 700 years for man to travel to the nearest star. No alien lifeforms have been met yet, but scientists believe they have located stars that have life on them (albeit thousands of years away). What will happen in a world far more advanced than our own?
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