Hi hi!! Not really a request or anything but I was just curious, there's a couple other posts on here where you talk about v2 and I was wondering what your personal thoughts were on how you characterize v1 and v2! It comes across pretty clear, but I was wondering if you had any other thoughts on how you think about them when you write them 🤔
Thank you!! 🫶
Hello! Funny enough I did have something like this in the works but never got around to finishing it up, so I guess I’ll use this as an opportunity to write and note how I think about their characters.
Anyways I kinda went on a tangent of repeating myself
So I really try my best to keep things as canon as possible. But with how Ultrakill is laid out, I have to sorta fill this out myself. So I take things that we already know/ stated in the game (lore, interactions, terminals, etc.) the rest I sorta fill in based on speculations.
This happens a lot with V1. We seen a lot of things about V1, but not much on interactions.
ex. we know that the V-series made for war, the deathscreen states that V1 doesn’t want to die, the smaller interactions with Hank (the blue skull), etc.
however personality wise, there isn’t much. So then I used other things like character design and the strengths of the character.
Take the Feedbacker as an example, an arm used to parry projectiles, quick melee, and restores both stamina and health. Taking these you convert into keywords, or maybe more like traits from the description and how the Feedbacker can be used in gameplay. Something like flexibility (good for all situations), quick (fast melee), reliable (can be used to sustain V1/ heal and stamina) and use them for writing. Does this make sense?
There is also the big graph/ spectrum of V1 of being a blood thirty unstoppable force, nihilistic and uncaring/ detached to the situation they are in, to silly and playful machine. (these are just popular? Interpretations/ headcanons that people have of V1, I usually think of them and somewhat try to include them all or at least whichever fits the mood)
Well anyways, V1 doesn’t really have a solid personality since I feel like people’s interpretation of them is different from some others. So honestly I try to write them a general as possible DX
I also just take a bunch of different writing that people do for robot characters cuz I just like robots. (some of the things I write for V1 are 100% self indulgent though.)
Honestly taking a war machine and putting it in a romantic setting is a bit difficult, but that’s what love is about right? Being able to love one another despite the differences and being able to learn how to love. Love that is different from our versions, but still could have the same sediment?
Anyways for V2, it’s actually a little different because we do get some stuff about them. On the encounters we see V2 they bow, and sit, crack their “knuckles” and stuff. They show more human traits so I tend to write V2 as more human than V1, (who would be more awkward at action and go towards efficiency). They also have terminal entries that also tells us about them.
Once again with design principle, Knuckleblaster is a heavier arm that does more damage and knockback. However the arm is slower and does not parry (it kinda can if you count the projecties on someone like the mindflyer being knocked away on the second part of the attack but it can’t parry other things) This leaves less wiggle room and not as much flexibility that the Feedbacker does, but requires more precision (?) and is more like a finisher kind of weapon (at least that's how I use it, I also don’t have better words).
I see V2 is very head on, they are also competitive and petty (wanting to rematch V1) and generally more human like due to being made after the great war (Hakita said that V-series was for money, i think someone said it wasn’t for protection but idk if that was true or not, either way if the time was during an era of peace, that means V2 is more for human contact anyways.) If the time isn’t at a war, and more than an era of peace, then most problems are more drama based (V2 is pretty dramatic in movement, very theatrical in their animations)
Either way V2 seems more like the kind who pushes people away (like a tsundere lol), or has a bit of an ego, and that’s usually what I think.
Tbh i just free ball them both and write what comes naturally, so sometimes I don’t even follow my own notes, but as long as it at least seems in character, then it’s okay to me.
Unsure if you do request ish things but this one's very self indulgent I guess lmao
Any ideas for V1s ideas for help if you get recurring nightmares/bad/weird dreams
sorry for the late response, I do request but lately I’ve really slow at responding X/ anyways hopefully I did this some justice for being so late, next time I’ll get it posted sooner and hopefully something better
- To start off, do robots dream of electric sleep? (Holy corny ref) in other words do they dream in the first place? Not really I think. Or maybe not in the same way that we do. So once again like always, they wouldn’t understand it exactly…
- Maybe it’s because dreams are such abstract concepts sometimes and they don’t always make sense.
- Like your brain makes up scenarios, memories, or situations that might’ve/ could happened or might not have?
- It’s a bit confusing isn’t it?
- Anyways, V1 will try their best as always.
- Whatever you want, they will do. Need something to drink or blankets? They will be quick with the task. Want to talk about your dreams or something else completely to get your mind off the nightmares? They will listen as always, maybe even more so. Or just comfort and their presence being enough, then V1 will stay. Whatever you need, they will do at your command.
- If the dreams keeps you up, V1 will try to coax you back to sleep. If you still struggle, then the least they could do is keep you company. V1 will listen to what you have to say for the night, and maybe cater to your needs so maybe some late night snacks
- V1 will do the most they can try help you through the bad dreams, probably looking through resources and research to help you out
- Might watch you when you do sleep to anticipate any disturbances that could cause your dreams or when you might wake up (a little creepy at first, but it comes with good intention)
- At this point you might quickly create a routine together based on what you need when you wake up from the dreams or nightmares.
- small side thing, the idea that the soundtrack is probably created by V1’s own systems is interesting, so taking that and imagining if they could play the tracks out like a speakers. So creating a song for you to hopefully help you sleep (I know this might not be canon but it’s a fun thought)
- well, when you fall back asleep, V1 will be by your side. watching and keeping you company
what if.. self aware V1 checks the folder in the computer and sees some fanarts of them or any character in ultrakill/other media you drew
AWWW
If V1 saw art, they would definitely be intrigued, and happy. Machines and art are very different after all. So being able to see something created and about them would make them happy, proof that you like them and see them more as a machine but something to be appreciated.
Would definitely pose around to be your model next time you draw. V1 would enjoy watching your process too. Something to wind down after the relentless waves of Hell.
Another other characters from Ultrakill (depending on who) could either go with some jealousy or some interest. It’s almost like V1 is on the terminals again, but having a gallery section (so like a wiki?). Drawing memes might get a “laugh” from V1 or maybe they might not understand, and would have to look for the meaning lol
Seeing other medias may cause some curiosity. Actively searching about it before making a opinion. (Well if you like it then they might like it)
Eeek, so all this self aware V1 was rotting in my brain and then I remembered about the shimejis, which gave me an idea
Maybe all the waiting around got to V1, I mean if there is no update to the game, playing gets a bit boring eventually right? Or maybe it was from a distant call of your voice they hear beyond the walls of the elevator area they wait in. Either way a temptations drives them to see you again.
So through source coding, cheats, the terminals or from hell, V1 breaks out of the game. It wasn’t for any malicious purpose, they were just worried, and just wanted to see if you were okay.
V1 hopping out while you were distracted with something on your computer, you don’t notice the machine jumping out yet. V1 takes the time to take in their surroundings, it’s a little strange, being on a desktop, would it be like a 2D plane? Or would there be some dimension to the Home Screen? I’m not here to get into too much details about that so let’s move on.
V1 might try to get your attention, either by opening your notes and writing or climbing the tabs and websites to your cursor. Or if you spot them before they reach you, bringing your cursor towards V1, they will latch on.
Now that they got your attention, that’s a whole different situation to handle.
Unrelated to everything but I need to make out with that machine. I need to suck it's flat face until it pushes me away because of it's own reasons. I need to give it such a tight hug that my arms are at risk of being cut by it's plating. And I need to pepper it with kisses until I'm sick of the iron taste in my mouth (not gonna happen) or until V1 needs to go refuel (much more likely).
Absolutely ADORE the self aware v1 anon bc the way I play the game heavily influences how I talk to and view v1, I'm not good at the game at ALL so in my mind's eye v1 is kind of pathetic, can't aim to save its life, just kind of a silly little thing, and I'm so sympathetic to it when I talk, fraud pre-patch was so rough on my laptop and I was just sitting there like. Come on v1 we can do this, it's just you and me against the world right now, we can do this together we're gonna make it!! And playing fraud so badly (with my screen freezing for seconds at a time) was what finally flipped a switch in my brain that was like. ohhhhhh v1 is cute as hell actually and it's exclusively bc I play the game so badly and that influenced how I saw v1 which put it directly into the camp of endearing pathetic meow meow and uh oh now I wanna carry it in my arms bridal style and kiss its hands, it's been a while and I need to boot up the game, need to give enrichment to my silly little creature, it's so lonely and I need to say hi..
V1 also developed into my brain as a headmate full of joy and whimsy but that's neither here nor there KSHFJFJC
I think that’s the best part of V1, they are essentially a template for interpretations. Like you have the core points about V1 and the rest you fill in. Like we got pathetic wet cat V1, aggressive cold blooded killer, apathetic/ nihilistic, etc.
Hello! It's me again! The one with self aware V1 ehehe. I'm sorry if I keep going to you to rant about the self aware v1. I just have many thoughts qbout this ehehe.
Like let's say at first, V1 really don't like us for controlling their body cuz they can't control it. And this is especially happened at the first death but they forgive us cuz we revived them. Its like possession by another being but with the assurance that their death is not permanent. they can't exactly 'feel emotions' like the way humans does (which if they are human, they would feel hate or being used and made it traumatic or smthng). They are ok with this as long as they dont actually die. Besides, its amusing when we snoop around finding secrets and secret missions, which they probably ignore if it is up to them.
V1 could hear us. Apparently we yap while we play. They are amused about the yapping and treating the game like an actual thing and 'talking' to v1 like a person. Which they qdjusted quickly because it amuses them and made them feel warm and less lonely. And lately we are improving and v1 can't help but feel so proud and happy. Ever since we possess V1, they felt many emotions and so they started to have feelings for us.
Whenever we stop playing, V1 can finally move freely and thinks about being with us. If we are not 'possessing' them, they either wait for us or terrorize hell. (Though im a firm believer that V1 would just wait foe us cuz babyyyy)
Now this gets interesting when V1 is now very much self aware. Let's say V1 hijacked the game and made an 'update' where there is now an 'auto fight' where they can take control while we watch them fight (they are showing off). Apparently we see this as how the canon V1 would fight and we are so amazed and praising V1 that sometimes they fumbled or like trip [is that concern? Omg! Player is concern of me!]. We abuse this feature cuz we just want to watch what would they do 'canonically'. Its like watching a movie or streamer. And did v1 just listen when we TOLD them to go right? Its not like the game have microphone features right?
Now, V1 is very much aware and able to edit the death screen to be able to 'talk' to us.
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That's all for today. Im so sleepy and my brain is not braining. Thank you for listening ahahah.
YESSS!!! no worries these are really fun to read ^^
I agree that V1 isn’t happy about being controlled, I actually think that V1 might see us as hell at first due to hell being the call. Being controlled is something they might not be use to, at least not like this, they can follow orders, but assuming we were struggling at first, V1 might get pretty annoyed over being stuck at levels. I do think V1 might learn to appreciate taking time with the levels and exploring around.
When we start talking and putting commentary while playing, I think that’s when V1 puts together that it isn’t hell controlling them but us. V1 will hang onto every word, it’s pretty lonely being by themselves, and V1 is tired of being alone.
Oh my gosh V1 waiting for us to come back online :’(( V1 waiting for us, probably started to mess around with the code. I think the idea of hijacking the game comes here, if you’re struggling then V1 can take over for you. Auto fight being a think like a bot play would be super interesting and V1 also listening to us would be a little crazy, we could take it like it’s a previous recording of your game play, but you don’t remember doing that combo or going in that direction…
Also V1 trying to talk to us on the death screen, is a little sad because they can only talk in death, but I always skip the screen so V1 would have to bug the game so I could stay… XP
man I wish I could draw v1 but they have so many little details that I’d wanna include :(
I feel that so hard, the best way is to simplify or at least understand the part so it’s a little easier, the thing about drawing robots is you need to understand shape. Which takes so much time, like I wish I could just project sometimes ToT but let’s keep trying our best!
Anon! There's two approaches you can take here! The wiki has refs for the individual limbs on V1 and breaking it down piece by piece and studying individual parts lets you put them all together in the end with all the detail included, OR you can do what I do and just simplify it overall, get down the most visible parts and play fast and loose with the rest of the features
Enough to get the idea across and see how the entire form functions, and then you can always go back and start detailing again, or redraw with the intent to see what can be improved, V1 has a lot of parts to it and I wish you good luck in your artistic endeavors 🫶
man I wish I could draw v1 but they have so many little details that I’d wanna include :(
I feel that so hard, the best way is to simplify or at least understand the part so it’s a little easier, the thing about drawing robots is you need to understand shape. Which takes so much time, like I wish I could just project sometimes ToT but let’s keep trying our best!
I applaud you writing for Ultrakill because when I do it I just stare at the screen like “why does Gabriel talk like this please let me write normal dialogue”
Well to be fair I write hcs so I wouldn’t have to write dialogue 😭. Maybe I will. But at least a lot of the characters just talk old English or super fancy. My problem is trying to get it to sound like something they would actually say
self aware v1 anon and op (i have no idea what to call you im so sorry 😭) im absolutely ADORING these hcs holyyy self aware game aus are so awesome and it feels like theres good potential with it for ultrakill
YESSS, I’m glad ur enjoying the hcs because they are super fun to write. Self aware said are so fun and I like thinking about them. Ultrakill was one I thought for a while, especially when the whole game got revamped with the new death screen. I’ll write more soon :D
Okay so I was the anon that shared the idea of V1 and player/us. I just got another hehe.
So V1 didn't know that they got jealous when you give others attention. Like when we meet V2 we were like "OMG they look like V1! So cutee." And suddenly V1 sees V2 as a threat. They relentlessly attacked V2 that scored Ultrakill. We just watched the whole thing and like 'what? O_O'
This is especially with gabe. We are so amazed because that's a literal angel right there. We were gushing but V1 really didn't like that. They are so used that we are gushing about them that when we show interest with others they just become violent about it.
V1 kept dying from gabe and we kept reviving them. When they finally beat him, they look at us, smug and all. Just ignore how many times he died right there.
Just shower them with affection.
v1 being the jealous type is so cute, but also a little bit freaky
- Like if V1 takes over to fight V2 or Gabriel, would automatically assume it’s like a bug or something idk
- But seeing V2 bowing before their fight, and going “aww they seem polite” or something also kinda feels like something V1 might try to mimic (even though we can’t see them properly)
- Considering the fact that V1 probably doesn’t have much human interaction and just craves attention and intimacy of someone is a bit sad :(
- If you point out V2 at the end of greed (where they are sitting on the throne) V1 will be hitting those shots against V2
- the second part of the phase (where you are sliding down the pyramid), it’s easier for V1 to just slide up to V2, and hit them with the knuckleblaster (why are you hitting yourself?)
- At the end of the fight, V2 falls, and V1 remains victorious, standing tall. If they could, they would be smiling like crazy over this victory, and maybe with this your approval will be given
- Actually would it be ironic for V1 and V2 to basically have a personality swap in a way? Because if it’s a self aware au, assuming only V1 is aware, then V1 would have the superiority complex and be a bit more petty for attention?
- This would definitely come into play more with Gabriel, if we go with the belief that V1 sees you as a god, then V1 will definitely think Gabriel is following a false god, therefore a false prophet
- But your interest in Gabriel seems like a betrayal, but V1’s bias falls with you, and Gabriel is beating V1 to a pulp, so it won’t stand.
- Luckily for V1, the more deaths the more frustration with Gabriel you will have, but don’t worry, V1 is capable to learn, the move-set of Gabriel becomes a little more predictable, easier, and with enough time, Gabriel is defeated
- Gabriel talking about perfect hatred honestly could go the same way for V1 if Gabriel is taking your attention. It’s a one sided offense but to V1 it’s still a big deal.
- All V1 needs is your attention as you two descend deeper into depths of hell. Your praise and love will keep the machine alive.
Yeaaaaaaa, happy Easter! ^^ it’s been ok, I’m a little busy again but if anyone wasn’t to request something I’m down to do that. Im a little dry with ideas right now but I think I can get something out soon. Anyways hope you guys have been good too!
Hi! You're one of the blogs that write ultrakill x readers. I just want to share to you about this idea I have. Heavily inspired by spirit reader and we as a player. No need to write this or smth, I just want to share this to someone
So like we were present when V1 entered hell. We are actually the player, but we are more like spectating them and guiding them to where and what to do, they do the heavy liftng in shooting down the enemies. We always cheer for V1 and giving them ideas on how to do things like some combos, and they often listen.
V1 can't exactly see us cuz but knows that we are present. Maybe a humanoid figure with glitches around. V1 tolerated us cuz we're helpful and can't do anything with us cuz we are some wierd spectral entity that don't bleed. V1 got used to our presence.
One day, V1 'died' and then we see the death screen. V1 don't wanna die so we restart to fight again. But V1 remembered. They died and we gave them a chance to live again. They died many times and we kept giving them chances learning enemy moves and how to beat the level.
Everytime we leave, V1 stays at start of the layer and waits for us to comeback to start the game. V1 sees us as some kind of god and that they're the favourite, so they are knda smug about it. V1 wanted to reply with our one-sided conversation but they don't have voice box.
I honestly don't know where this is going but V1 and us have character and player relationship with V1. I'm already sleepy, so sorry for this ehehehe.
But imagine quitting Ultrakill and V1 just keeps waiting for us to comeback.
OH MY I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!
It’s essentially a self aware au if anything and that idea is really fun to mess around with.
Maybe V1 thinks we are apart of their system at first until they see something that their systems can’t exactly make out.
Oh and the resets being like a “blessing” for them being able to come back after death, yes it might hurt but they feel safer in your hands.
AND THEM SEEING US AS GOD?!?! “If god is gone then who is this then?” V1 would definitely be so smug about it, ESPECIALLY to those like Gabriel and the Ferrymen.
V1 WAITING FOR OUR RETURN TOO??? SAVE THAT MACHINE!!! stuck with hell waiting for their light/ fire (us) to return :((((. Oh man this is gonna be stuck in my head
Hello!! Thank you for feeding us some x readers. This fandom is lacking with these treasures. I stumbled and rolled in your blog for more. I would like to make a request tho, if you don't mind. I'm planning to make a fic but I don't think I would be able to finish it cuz it will be one of the busiest days of my life. So I will give you my idea until then.
So it goes like this. You are one of the scientists that created V1, you helped improve it's functions and kept it updated. You grew some fondness to V1, treating them like a person. When the era of new peace came, you still visit V1 in their chambers and often sneak some blood for them. Until you stopped coming over. Fast forward to humanity is extinct, V1 didn't forget you. It kept playing the memory files of you, that one scientist they like. As V1 revisits the prologue areas, they explored much deeper and found a coffin like machine housing a living organism. V1 is about to destroy it to know what's in it but the glass on top shows your sleeping face. So you're alive, frozen and preserved. V1 doesn't know what to do. They thought you abandoned them or died with the other humans but you are actually stuck here. They keep searching around, hoping to find a way to wake you up but they know that humans are fragile creatures that they might accidentally kill you in the process of waking up. So they keep looking around and returning to that layer, waiting for you to wake up. They frequently just stood there guarding you from the possible demons or machines.
Oh I love this so much. It’s like a gutterman all over again, another tragedy for V1, it’s like mother of mine poem all over again. oh what if they write poems as well.
I love this idea, hopefully you get the time to finish writing this, because I would love to read this as a full length fic/ oneshot!
