through_the_stars | meme; virtual / reality

virtual / reality
a meme for plugging your characters into the mainframe

GREETINGS, USER_9432. WELCOME BACK.

The virtual world follows a different set of rules. There, you can be what you want, do what you want, dress how you want — hell, you can even fly! With so many cool, fun options, why would anybody want to spend time in the boring real world? VR is right there! Strap on your headset and jump in!

DO_NOT think too hard about the nature of reality, or the fact that your existence in this world is a lie, or that the outside world needs you.

Look at the neat outfits instead!

How to Play

LOG_IN — leave a top-level comment with some ideas of how you want your virtual experience to look. AU it so VR is the norm, or maybe a shiny headset just fell out of the sky.
ENGAGE_COMMUNALLY — reply to others and join their server.
COMMENCE — thread until your hard drives corrupt.

digital_space
places to go, things to do.

reality_simulator - Everything in VR is exactly as it is in real life. It's impossible to distinguish.
[See: The Matrix]

period_piece - Ever wanted to live out your best 80's life? What about going back to the Dark Ages? In VR, now you can!
[See: San Junipero]

virtual_sex - Everything in the virtual world is mapped to your real senses. If you touch a fire in VR, it's going to burn. Likewise, if you bone in VR, it's going to feel great.
[See: Striking Vipers]

boss_battles - For the real gamers out there, why spend time doing things you can already do in the real world? Fight monsters! Kill dragons! You know, make it fun!
[See: Sword Art Online]

undo_loss - There's someone you miss, someone you really want to see again. Here in VR, you can. Sure, it's not exactly healthy to spend time with AI versions of figments from your past, but desperate times.
[See: Be Right Back]

find_love - Dating apps but ten times better! Meet someone's avatar, go on virtual dates. Find love in the digital world, and maybe their real-world co-part will measure up to the one you've fallen in love with.

new_you - It's one of the best things about VR; you can be anything you want. Are you catfishing in the virtual world, or are you just trying on a new skin? Customize your look, your hair, your clothing, your gender, your body shape. We all know how long we spend on character customization screens.

social_circle - Anything that can be done in real life can be done in VR. Going to bars, or clubs, or hanging out with friends — the only difference is that you don't need to leave your house.

independence.exe - OFF PROTOCOL. WILD CARD.

reality.exe
the how and why.

vr_hobbyist - Fortunately for you, there's no big, overarching reason for plugging into VR world. You just think it's neat!
[See: Striking Vipers]

irl_danger - The outside world is rough right now. In VR, things are safe, happy, and fun.
[See: Ready Player One]

error_unknown - Whoops! Looks like someone forgot to tell you that this all isn't real. All this time, you thought you were living in the real world, but you're not.
[See: The Matrix]

global_catastrophe - The world as you know it has ended. Everyone is dead. All that's left is the VR world.
[See: SOMA]

death_alternative - Sadly, it seems like you might be dying. Rather than passing on to the other side, why not send your consciousness to VR heaven instead? Complete with a trial period to see how you like it!
[See: San Junipero]

life_alternative - Doctors are running about a million tests on you, searching for a cure. They could leave you unconscious on the operating table, or they could send your mind somewhere else. A bit of peace for your brain.

trapped_being - Unlike those who don't know they're here, you're fully aware that this world is a simulation, but you're unable to escape. Some greater force is keeping you here.
[See: Black Christmas]

vr_addiction - Things in your life aren't going so great. Why not drop all that and pull on a headset? Life is so much easier when you're a collection of pixels.
[See: Kiss Me First]