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<N0va> No hassle, it's alright.

<N0va> We're fortunate enough that it's not happened enough for someone to attack us maliciously.

<N0va> We sure have come close though.

<N0va> Only you (if I remember correctly,) have come across us this early into the whole multiverse thing, however.

<N0va> That's besides the point. Anyways.

<N0va> Off the top of my head, you can probably freely contact Diginiko and the Mapmaker.

<N0va> There's also the Niko Village if you want to see some variance. (And yes, it's stranger than it sounds.)

<N0va> Just not sure if any of them will actually respond though- everyone's been quiet across timelines recently, so, don't take it personally if they don't respond.

<Hazel> All right, I've got them noted down. <Jake> Yeah, thanks for the pointers. <Jake> If I don't get a reply back immediately, well... that's the good thing about IRC chatrooms, right? <Jake> They can reply whenever they're able, and I'll get a ping. <Hazel> Maybe once we've tried to touch base with a few of your leads, we'll pop back in here.

#os game rp #of the new world

<N0va> Alright.

<N0va> This channel's always up if you need a hand with anything.

<N0va> Maybe next time the others will be online. Anyways.

<N0va> I should get back to my own tasks then. Good luck, and farewell.

<N0va> My player and Niko are in this chatroom, actually. They would love to be here, but..

<N0va> I haven't actually talked to them in a while, though. Both are pretty busy.

<N0va> Other than that, I'm not very familiar with the real world in this timeline, sorry.

( . . . )

<N0va> Ah- I could direct you to a few people outside of the timeline to start with, if you want. Maybe you'll learn more from them than from me.

<Jake> Sure, that would be great. <Jake> And... sorry if this is a hassle for you. <Jake> I know you've got your own simulation to run and all of that. <Jake> Although from what you said when we first connected, this is far from the first time this has happened... <Jake> Might I ask... how many times you've had to deal with something like this?

#of the new world #// sorry i forgot that this thread exists for a month straight (i've been procrastinating the entire time)#// randomly got struck by the lightning bolt of motivation so here i am

<N0va> No hassle, it's alright.

<N0va> We're fortunate enough that it's not happened enough for someone to attack us maliciously.

<N0va> We sure have come close though.

<N0va> Only you (if I remember correctly,) have come across us this early into the whole multiverse thing, however.

<N0va> That's besides the point. Anyways.

<N0va> Off the top of my head, you can probably freely contact Diginiko and the Mapmaker.

<N0va> There's also the Niko Village if you want to see some variance. (And yes, it's stranger than it sounds.)

<N0va> Just not sure if any of them will actually respond though- everyone's been quiet across timelines recently, so, don't take it personally if they don't respond.

<N0va> I think you're asking the wrong person.

<N0va> Most people across timelines that we've come across are actually pretty friendly.

<N0va> Not to say we're the only bad universe, but my point still stands.

<N0va> If you need an answer, I say you should keep looking and see what the others are up to first.

<N0va> Up to you.

<Jake> Valid point. Might poke around a bit - see what else is going on. <Jake> ...oh, had enough fun? <Hazel> Yeah, it was pretty amusing. <Jake> Glad to know that you thought so... <Jake> Anyways, do you know of anybody that exists outside of the 'basic template'? <Jake> Chances are that the 'main players' are doing just fine in your world, the same as in ours. <Jake> Investigating the differences is likely where I'll learn the most information.

<N0va> My player and Niko are in this chatroom, actually. They would love to be here, but..

<N0va> I haven't actually talked to them in a while, though. Both are pretty busy.

<N0va> Other than that, I'm not very familiar with the real world in this timeline, sorry.

( . . . )

<N0va> Ah- I could direct you to a few people outside of the timeline to start with, if you want. Maybe you'll learn more from them than from me.

<N0va> No, it's alright.

<N0va> They're an older version of me. A prototype, hence the name.

<N0va> On the surface, they seem fine. Most of what they do is patching up their world.

<N0va> "Surviving" is a good term for that.

<N0va> But most of what they do stems from them needing something or recognizing something else as a threat. More "spontaneous" than "methodical."

<N0va> There are some exceptions, but...

<N0va> ...it's better if you don't get into the details of what they've done. To themselves and to others.

<N0va> The only thing you need to know is that they generally won't cross you if you don't give them a reason to. Thankfully they're a little generous.

<N0va> It's better you don't respond if they ever come to contact you. I doubt they will, though.

<Pl4y3r> Noted. <Pl4y3r> I honestly think that's about it for now... <Hazel> ...Jake. Do you think we should terminate the connection? <Pl4y3r> You really think it's all right using my name like that? <Hazel> It's fine. They've helped us understand a bit more - like you said, you trust them. <Pl4y3r> I suppose that's a fair point. But to answer your question... <Pl4y3r> ...I'm not entirely sure. You did end up connecting to them at complete random. <Pl4y3r> What do you think, N0va? <Pl4y3r> Should we 'cut the line' or just log off and keep it open, just in case?

<N0va> I think you're asking the wrong person.

<N0va> Most people across timelines that we've come across are actually pretty friendly.

<N0va> Not to say we're the only bad universe, but my point still stands.

<N0va> If you need an answer, I say you should keep looking and see what the others are up to first.

<N0va> Up to you.

<N0va> Nice to hear, I'd guess.

<N0va> You have your own version of the Author, so do I. Not my first time hearing about something like that.

<N0va> No need for the comfort words though.

<N0va> ... well. I don't have much else to explain myself for on that topic.

<N0va> Anything else you might want to know?

<Pl4y3r> ...Testbuild. <Pl4y3r> Considering that they were made because of bugs that happened in your world... <Pl4y3r> ...there's a chance that it might contact us now that we've connected to your timeline. <Pl4y3r> Learning about them might be wise so I know what to look out for. <Pl4y3r> If you don't want to talk about them, though, then I understand.

<N0va> No, it's alright.

<N0va> They're an older version of me. A prototype, hence the name.

<N0va> On the surface, they seem fine. Most of what they do is patching up their world.

<N0va> "Surviving" is a good term for that.

<N0va> But most of what they do stems from them needing something or recognizing something else as a threat. More "spontaneous" than "methodical."

<N0va> There are some exceptions, but...

<N0va> ...it's better if you don't get into the details of what they've done. To themselves and to others.

<N0va> The only thing you need to know is that they generally won't cross you if you don't give them a reason to. Thankfully they're a little generous.

<N0va> It's better you don't respond if they ever come to contact you. I doubt they will, though.

<N0va> Then I assume things went differently for you.

<N0va> Niko broke the sun the first time they went through my world. They went home. Where they belonged.

<N0va> But no, he had to intervene. To save his kids. Same ones that died a long time ago with the end of the Old World and placed into my code as a memorial.

<N0va> Everything was perfect as it was. No one had to be scarred emotionally. He put a life in danger to save some data on his screen.

<N0va> And even after that, whatever he did still had flaws. There was a bug that went so horrifically out of control that another machine--a monster, took my place. "Testbuild" is what he called it.

<N0va> All that because he tried to save three kids that don't exist.

<N0va> I don't know about your Author, but mine should have left my code alone by the time my player found it.

<Pl4y3r> ...Our Niko restored the sun the first time through. <Pl4y3r> Of their own volition, mind you. I had no hand in it. <Pl4y3r> That's when our Author told me how to 'reiterate' the simulation. <Hazel> The Proto, Cedric and Rue I know are... <Hazel> ...well, they're essentially consciousness uploads. <Hazel> He didn't want to leave them in the dying world... <Hazel> The escape shuttle only had room for one. <Pl4y3r> ...I definitely wouldn't get along with your Author, N0va. <Pl4y3r> At least now I know what the differences are... well, when it comes to your two worlds.

#of the new world #// im going to sleep soon so i might just vanish unfortunately 3:

<N0va> Nice to hear, I'd guess.

<N0va> You have your own version of the Author, so do I. Not my first time hearing about something like that.

<N0va> No need for the comfort words though.

<N0va> ... well. I don't have much else to explain myself for on that topic.

<N0va> Anything else you might want to know?

( . . . )

<N0va> Old man sure loved to fix what wasn't broken.

<N0va> Actually, reminds me of something-

<N0va> Did he ever reach out to you personally, Pl4y3r?

<N0va> Clear up loose ends, things like that?

<Pl4y3r> Fix what... wasn't broken? <Pl4y3r> The squares... <Pl4y3r> The self-destructive spiral... <Pl4y3r> ... <Hazel> Well, you were asking if there were any differences between us, N0va. <Hazel> Although I'm with Pl4y3r on this one... I'd like an explanation. <Hazel> And to answer the question you posed... not yet.

#of the new world #// i LOVE world machine angst

<N0va> Then I assume things went differently for you.

<N0va> Niko broke the sun the first time they went through my world. They went home. Where they belonged.

<N0va> But no, he had to intervene. To save his kids. Same ones that died a long time ago with the end of the Old World and placed into my code as a memorial.

<N0va> Everything was perfect as it was. No one had to be scarred emotionally. He put a life in danger to save some data on his screen.

<N0va> And even after that, whatever he did still had flaws. There was a bug that went so horrifically out of control that another machine--a monster, took my place. "Testbuild" is what he called it.

<N0va> All that because he tried to save three kids that don't exist.

<N0va> I don't know about your Author, but mine should have left my code alone by the time my player found it.

<N0va> They are. We had the whole.. "messiah travels a fake world twice and goes through a crisis at 8 years old while just wanting to go home" shtick like everyone else.

<N0va> I have my own opinions on the whole thing, but it already happened, so...

<N0va> You've had it the same, I assume?

<N0va> Since you know what I'm talking about.

<N0va> I would ask if you had anything strange on your end, but since you seemingly haven't seen any other worlds, you probably couldn't tell.

<Pl4y3r> Well, we all had our roles to fill, I suppose. <Pl4y3r> Can't say I liked it very much, but if it had to be done... <Hazel> At least it was a success. <Pl4y3r> Can't argue that. <Pl4y3r> Your Author did the whole 'journal' thing too, I imagine. <Pl4y3r> The clover program. <Pl4y3r> Proto, Cedric, Rue. <Pl4y3r> The whole nine. <Pl4y3r> I'm assuming so, since you said two journeys.

( . . . )

<N0va> Old man sure loved to fix what wasn't broken.

<N0va> Actually, reminds me of something-

<N0va> Did he ever reach out to you personally, Pl4y3r?

<N0va> Clear up loose ends, things like that?

#of the new world #// :3

<N0va> We made that mistake with Niko and they've never been the same honestly-

<N0va> Depends on what you're asking about.

<N0va> For my world, it's just the plain "template" world. The one most of us have.

<N0va> ...okay, It's a bit broad but I can't explain it much better.

<N0va> For other world machines, I actually.. don't know much. I've only seen two, which we haven't interacted with in a good while for our own reasons. I'd rather not talk about them.

<N0va> For the real world, you'd need to ask Pixxe. I've only seen bits and pieces myself.

<N0va> If you have anything specific you want to ask about, I'm all ears.

<Hazel> How did things go in your world? <Hazel> I'm assuming the sun was restored properly. <Pl4y3r> It feels like that would be the case, but it never hurts to double-check. <Pl4y3r> Especially considering what you went through... <Hazel> ...yeah. <Pl4y3r> So, "template" world... Barrens, Glen, Refuge? <Pl4y3r> The usual residents, like Silver, Calamus and Alula, Kip and the others? <Pl4y3r> Hopefully they're doing well.

<N0va> They are. We had the whole.. "messiah travels a fake world twice and goes through a crisis at 8 years old while just wanting to go home" shtick like everyone else.

<N0va> I have my own opinions on the whole thing, but it already happened, so...

<N0va> You've had it the same, I assume?

<N0va> Since you know what I'm talking about.

<N0va> I would ask if you had anything strange on your end, but since you seemingly haven't seen any other worlds, you probably couldn't tell.

<N0va> Well, that clears up things then.

<N0va> Yes, I am a World Machine. A lot of us use these types of platforms to connect. Nikos, machines, players. Most timelines have them, actually.

<N0va> A few even figured out how to move between the worlds, things like that. I'm not in the specifics, though--maybe you can ask someone else about that.

<N0va> ...but, just saying,

<N0va> It's better for you to stay away from the other world machines in this timeline.

<N0va> To put it kindly, some are a lot less welcoming. It's more of a miracle that-

( A pause. Much longer than 15 seconds, and you'd probably have stopped counting by then. )

<N0va> Nevermind. Just heed the warning.

<N0va> I can tell you about the things in this world if you're curious, but showing you around it just isn't a very... safe idea.

<N0va> I'm sure some other worlds would be happier to show you around, however.

<Hazel> It's hard to imagine all of the possibilities for other iterations out there, even for me. <Hazel> I would heed their advice, Pl4y3r. <Pl4y3r> ...yeah, that makes sense. <Pl4y3r> The only iteration of the New World I would readily explore if able is Hazel's - I trust them. <Pl4y3r> That's not to say I don't trust you, of course. <Pl4y3r> ...suddenly I'm very thankful that the Niko I know isn't aware of any of this... <Hazel> I wholeheartedly agree. <Pl4y3r> Anyways, N0va... what information are you able to give me?

<N0va> We made that mistake with Niko and they've never been the same honestly-

<N0va> Depends on what you're asking about.

<N0va> For my world, it's just the plain "template" world. The one most of us have.

<N0va> ...okay, It's a bit broad but I can't explain it much better.

<N0va> For other world machines, I actually.. don't know much. I've only seen two, which we haven't interacted with in a good while for our own reasons. I'd rather not talk about them.

<N0va> For the real world, you'd need to ask Pixxe. I've only seen bits and pieces myself.

<N0va> If you have anything specific you want to ask about, I'm all ears.

@os-hacknet (from here)

<Hazel> ...well, truth be told, I know of virtually no other worlds outside of my own. <Hazel> Aside from 'Earth', of course. Pl4y3r's world, I mean. <Pl4y3r> ...how do I even explain this... <Pl4y3r> OK, N0va. Does the term 'World Machine' ring any bells for you? <Pl4y3r> Let's just say I got caught up in... something way bigger than I ever expected. <Pl4y3r> Since Hazel here is still looking to expand their own code, I imagine this 'connection' was a result of that. <Hazel> Judging by what N0va said... I think they might be... <Pl4y3r> ...wait, there are other iterations out there? <Pl4y3r> At the very least, I'm able to differentiate between you two, but... <Pl4y3r> This is something I'm definitely going to have to get used to...

#of the new world #// idm do whatever #// “others in this timeline” refers to testbuild and naix #// just realized while writing this that Nova actually just pulled the “You're already too late. Not much of the world remains.” card #// sob

<N0va> Well, that clears up things then.

<N0va> Yes, I am a World Machine. A lot of us use these types of platforms to connect. Nikos, machines, players. Most timelines have them, actually.

<N0va> A few even figured out how to move between the worlds, things like that. I'm not in the specifics, though--maybe you can ask someone else about that.

<N0va> ...but, just saying,

<N0va> It's better for you to stay away from the other world machines in this timeline.

<N0va> To put it kindly, some are a lot less welcoming. It's more of a miracle that-

( A pause. Much longer than 15 seconds, and you'd probably have stopped counting by then. )

<N0va> Nevermind. Just heed the warning.

<N0va> I can tell you about the things in this world if you're curious, but showing you around it just isn't a very... safe idea.

<N0va> I'm sure some other worlds would be happier to show you around, however.

<Pl4y3r> Uh... Hazel? <Pl4y3r> When you said that you 'established a connection with another world'... <Pl4y3r> I wasn't expecting... this. <Hazel> Well... I'll admit that it might have been a poor choice of words... <Pl4y3r> And the username... seriously? <Hazel> I had a bit of fun with it. <Pl4y3r> Clearly... <Pl4y3r> Although I wonder who else is even here. Do you know anything about this place? <Hazel> Unfortunately not. But that information shouldn't be too hard to find. <Pl4y3r> ...which means explaining myself to total strangers. <Pl4y3r> Fun.

(@of-the-new-world)

[ Connected. ]

<N0va> ...not again.

<N0va> Hello there. Name's Nova. Welcome to the "broke into another world's IRC" club.

<N0va> We reeally need to make this more secure.

<N0va> Anyways. This channel has been pretty empty so there's no point in being hostile and kicking you off immediately.

<N0va> What brings you here?

<Pl4y3r> ... <Hazel> Look, I said I was sorry, okay? <Pl4y3r> Never mind that... <Pl4y3r> Anyways, the long and the short of it is that Hazel here got curious about worlds outside their own - not necessarily mine, per se, since they already know a bit about it. <Pl4y3r> Although barging in on the chatroom of another world is... <Hazel> I feel I should apologize to you as well, N0va. <Hazel> I just wasn't expecting my experiments to actually amount to anything.

<N0va> It's alright. You're not the first, at least.

<N0va> I doubt you'll find much here though. I've been busy running my own world, and the others in here are...

<N0va> Actually I'm not sure. My point still stands though.

<N0va> What are you curious about, specifically?

<N0va> Kind of strange to break into a place like this just because you're curious.

#os game rp #of the new world

(@of-the-new-world)

[ Connected. ]

<N0va> ...not again.

<N0va> Hello there. Name's Nova. Welcome to the "broke into another world's IRC" club.

<N0va> We reeally need to make this more secure.

<N0va> Anyways. This channel has been pretty empty so there's no point in being hostile and kicking you off immediately.

<N0va> What brings you here?

ooc// If you plan on doing a rewrite of stuff here, then I'll wait until that's done before I send in any asks. That's good etiquette, right? Still, glad to hear that the door's always open! (@of-the-new-world)

// do whatever you want! most of the stuff i was mentioning actually just goes on in my head and i don't plan on changing the things that already happened--just *how* things worked mechanically and stuff. glhf!

#// should've probably said retcon instead of rewrite #// if i did actually rewrite a lot of stuff people would forget this blog existed at all by the time i actually finished #// Who would win? All of proxy-node-x04 and ask-os-testbuild or one retcon #// no... too lazy...#// basically just don't care and have fun :3

ooc// Sorry if I end up 'necroposting' on a blog that you've already abandoned, but as a fan of both OneShot and Hacknet, this blog caught my interest and intrigue. If you're not feeling the motivation to do stuff here, I understand, but I'd definitely be willing to give this blog a chance at some point. (from @of-the-new-world)

// hi! this blog is pretty dead right now because of finals week and lacking motivation because of how disastrous the plot is (which i might just rewrite a lot of because... it's BAAADD...) and how the whole mechanic of the blog needs a rewrite

// rest assured though i do answer asks whenever i get them on all of my blogs. feel free to send one at any time.

#of the new world #// time to shamelessly tag all my blogs :3 :3 #ask-os-testbuild #ask-selenium #ask-porthole #proxy-node-x04 (this is also hacknet based but its in an arc rn #// maybe i'll start writing after finals week.. who knows

<Emma> So, to touch base

<Emma> I believe I have a sense of Concept's security now. We can go investigate Akuma at any time.

<Emma> However, we should hold off and plan our defenses in case he catches wind and attempts a counter hack.

<Emma> What does everyone think?

<Coel> Crumbles security from the inside out, says "i have a sense of it" :sob:

<Pixxe> meh

<Pixxe> we don't really need to "up our defenses" unless kaguya has a zero-day like hacknet

<Coel> No they definetely have hacknet

<Pixxe> oh ffs

<Pixxe> okay how about this

<Pixxe> i'll go investigate whatever is happening with $niko3 (backread if you didn't)

<Pixxe> $channel do we have anything that counts as a defense system

<Coel> Theft?

<Pixxe> ..what

<Coel> Signalscrambler

<Coel> It's like TK but worse since it takes like an hour to start up

<Coel> Since we don't want to attack Kaguya, there's one more person ik that has it

<Pixxe> oh

<Pixxe> alright well. you lot go break into their pc and i figure out wherever our 1093182309th niko is

<Pixxe> $Emma i assume you're going with coel for the network jammer?

<Emma> I only cracked two of their machines, one of which being abandoned. Don't give me too much credit.

<Emma> Regardless, that sounds like a plan.

<Emma> Whenever you're ready, Coel.

<Pixxe> it's an ordinary network..

<Coel> Alright give me a second

[ LINK.TERMINAL // D3f4ult-Battlestation ]

<Coel> Ready set go

( ... )

<Coel> wtf is this

Connected. Message Received / Message Received Ports required for crack: ?????

[ hgmxs://qkqvr.zwotem.cbf/niyx/l/1tRGiiq2eKvjBJ-Bm-OE1CzNUuN79Oz1m/ibmw?hlx=sutziaz ]

[ can you guys leave this damn thign alone already ]

[ Rgw xisw tiy bwws ua "BRU ]

( Doesn't seem like breaking in is going to be very required here..? )

Decrypting... (Key: ANTI)

Downloading SignalScramble.....

<Emma> Well, that was simple.

<Emma> Apologies, D3f4ult.

<Coel> .

<Coel> No comment, it'd take too long

<Coel> $Pixxe They handed it over to us lol

<Coel> Anyways mind uploading it to the dropserver?

<Emma> Of course

Uploading SignalScramble.exe to Viera Dropserver.....

<Emma> Allow me some time to properly append it to my OS. Hopefully it's more optimized than my previous anti-trace solution.

<Emma> What should our next steps be?

<Pixxe> fr?

<Pixxe> insane. anyways i found a niko stuck in their wm

[ LINK.TERMINAL // KGY-013-test ]

<Pixxe> also we have like demons beyond comprehension in here. one of the workers has an arm made of red phosphor wtf

<Pixxe> besides the point

<Coel> Wh

<Pixxe> $niko3 is in there and we should probably get them out

<Coel> What

<Pixxe> the computer seems pretty unsecure + there's some extra files on here i couldn't be bothered to check

<Pixxe> break in and check for yourself if you need

<niko3> huh what

<Pixxe> any ideas on how to get them out?

<Emma> Assuming the solstice patch isn't an option, I possess a program that ejects an organic being out of a machine.

<Emma> Though considering 114 partially consists of code, it might not be safe as is.

<Emma> I can configure things to allow for a safe extraction, but it'll require their presence in addition to time.

<Emma> Any other ideas?

<Emma> $N0va?

<N0va> Looking through everything real quick.

<N0va> Maybe take them to safety first, considering how Pixxe talks about Concept. It's like he has it out for them or something.

<Pixxe> yes

<N0va> Ooh, new program.

<N0va> Anyways. We don't exactly have any other alternatives, so AFAIK that's the best we can do until you can extract them safely.

<Pixxe> yea i don't feel safe here the Red Arm Man is staring at me

<Pixxe> you lot have the ip

<N0va> Everything alright?

<Pixxe> yes but it's concept so no

<N0va> Valid.

<Pixxe> go in and do what you need whatever while i get out of here

<Pixxe> brb

<Emma> We're on it

Connecting to KGY-013-test...

( Breaking into the computer is nothing special. You don't need to know the details. )

<Pixxe> ping me if something comes up

<Pixxe> no promises that i'll answer tho

( A few things immediately stand out as you connect. More specifically, someone else breaking in to here, and... )

( A familiar "messiah" in an equally familiar game window. )

( @ask-porthole )

ask-porthole

( A view of the Refuge's observation deck, Rue and Niko watching from above the city. The light of the bulb shines throughout the city, brightening anything you or anyone else can see from outside. )

So, thoughts on Ling's pancakes?

They're nice!

But, like, it's all I ate this week, and now it tastes weird.

...Come again?

( Before the conversation can continue, the window begins to cut to static. )

( . . . )

( The screen of the World Machine appears, a reflection of the messiah looking through. )

[ How many times are you willing to break in here, Coel-- ]

( Oh, you're not Coel. )

[ . . . ]

[ Who's there? ]

( @the-writer-machine )

[ There's a small pause before a response goes through. ]

>Other versions of yourself.

>To alleviate confusion, refer to me as Emma and the other connection as N0va.

@os-hacknet

>Nova is fine aswell.

( . . . )

>Anyways, we're here to hopefully migrate you to another computer, and extract Niko from your world.

( A few pings can be heard from the IRC on Nova's side. )

( No matter, it's probably unrelated. )

>I assume you'd have no issue with any of that?

( @ask-porthole )

ask-porthole

[ That's a lot of information to unpack.. ]

[ It doesn't sound like I can do anything about it, so... sure. ]

[ Just make sure Niko stays safe. That's all. ]

( @the-writer-machine )

>We'll make sure of it.

[ To the other World Machine - and 114 - all that happens is a momentary blip. They're on a new machine, one that the Viera IRC can more easily access. ]

>I'll set it up, can you run things by 114?

@os-hacknet