Fieldstuck (Acceleration)

[Naristar]

Open the doors to get more light

[psychapprentice]

> Open the doors to get more light.



Great idea, you'll just mosey on over to the oh my god did you just hear something?

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You are kind of freaking the fuck out.

[Naristar]

ATTACK!!

[Rafter]

Flip out and flail your arms wildly on your way to your room

[psychapprentice]

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Sorry, writer's block, lack of motivation, actual school work that impacts my grade heavily, etc. I really do need to get this thing moving though. It's getting way too caught up in the kind of drudgery that Homestuck experienced for like a second before they started playing, and that was only a few hours. We're a few days ahead of in-game schedule (mostly because it was easy to gloss over this stuff in the fanfiction format). I need to do some hardcore planning for how to get this story moving at the pace it deserves.

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OHGODOHGODOHGOD

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Almost there!

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OPENOPENOPENOPEN

[Rafter]

>Prepare for inevitable back attack

[Naristar]

Bust through your door like the Koolaid man!!
sister be waiting for him!!

[psychapprentice]

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Phew! Made it.

Your name is LUKE URBAN, and you are currently hiding out in your room because your SISTER is trying to engage you in one of her many TESTS of your PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FORTITUDE. It's almost like she's TRAINING you for something IMPORTANT that will require these traits. Of course, you prefer to use your fitness and agility for your favorite activity--URBAN EXPLORATION. You feel like you have investigated every nook and cranny of San Francisco, but, to your delight, you often discover new, unexplored areas.

Occasionally, you take your FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR with you on these expeditions, and you've found that, more and more recently, you enjoy simply spending time with her. Of course, every second with her is also a PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TEST, and she can be A LITTLE NUTS sometimes.

You have a special fondness for FRANKLY SUB-PAR HORROR MOVIES. They don't really scare you at the time when you watch them, but they keep you APPROPRIATELY ON EDGE when roaming the streets at night. You also love VIDEO GAMES, and have been eagerly waiting for your FRIENDS to get copies of SBURB so they can play with you.

You should probably do something while you wait for Sis to realize you're not interested in STRIFE right now. What will you do?

[Rafter]

>Admire bedspread
>Turn on lights!
>Admire red moon poster
>Pester your FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR

[KingTwelveSixteen]

>Be terrified of the monster under your bed.

[psychapprentice]

> Turn on lights!



It's already brighter in here because there's an actual window, but sure. It's not like energy consumption is an issue. Besides, the sun is going to be going down soon.

> Admire bedspread.



It's your official Sburb bedsheet. You are pretty excited about this game. Plus, these sheets are really comfy. So far they've been more useful than the game itself.

> Admire red moon poster.



That's the logo for Chord O Two, the company that makes most of the technology people use in everyday life. You are a pretty big fan, and you wish you were better at ENGINEERING so you could work for them when you grow up.

[psychapprentice]

> Be terrified of the monster under your bed.



That's so stupid. There's absolutely no way there's a...

Well, maybe a quick check couldn't hurt... There, see? Nothing. There's no such thing as monsters, and you're absolutely sure there will never be one under your bed.

> Pester your FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR.



Actually, she doesn't have Pesterchum. It's weird. She thinks it's some sort of conspiracy or something.

[Rafter]

>Pester your non-neighbor friend
>Get some rest. You must be tired from all that flailing
>Explore your wardrobe

[Naristar]

Jump on your bed and sing you are my sunshine!!!
Do it, do it now!!!

[psychapprentice]

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Oh, looks like your Orchestra^TM recognized your psychic signal and is logging you on now. It always seems to know the best time to log on. You have no idea how it's prophetic tendencies work, but you trust it anyway, so you'll grab a seat and see where your computer takes you.

> Pester your non-neighbor friend.



Too late: looks like you're already being pestered.

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-esotericEngineer [EE] began pestering chromaticInfiltrator [CI]-

EE: Hey Luke
CI: hey sexy
EE: Ugh, can you please stop with those kinds of comments?
EE: You know I'm not on the market
CI: aw come on
CI: you know im just messing with you
EE: Yes, but I wish you would stop
EE: It's really getting old
CI: whatever
CI: so whats up?
EE: Well, I have a little problem
CI: oh?
EE: I got suspended from school
EE: Which I wouldn't normally care about
EE: But it also means I'm not allowed to go to the holiday ball
CI: ooh thats rough
CI: i thought it would be something stupid like you got your hand eaten by those devil sharks
CI: but this is really bad
CI: i dont know if theres even any hope left for you
EE: Yippee, sarcasm is fun
EE: The reason this is a big deal is because...
EE: I had...plans...
EE: Plans that involved the dance
CI: ooh i love plans
CI: i was thinking of making some plans myself
CI: whats your plan?
EE: It's... kind of private
CI: nothing is private from me!
EE: No offence, but I'd prefer this business stayed my own
CI: then why did you bring it up?
EE: ...
EE: I don't really know
CI: maybe you subconsciously wanted to talk to me about it
CI: you can try to deny it but you know im actually a good friend
CI: and im really good at keeping secrets
EE: ...
EE: I guess that's true
EE: OK, fine
EE: I was going to take Grant to the dance
CI: ok
CI: thats it?
CI: thats your big secret plan?
EE: No...
EE: After the dance, I was going to...
EE: He and I...
EE: You know...
CI: i really dont
CI: please clarify
EE: I was going to
EE: Um
CI: what?
CI: what is um?
EE: I was going to sleep with him you obtuse jerk!
CI: ...

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CI: oh
EE: Oh?
CI: oh
CI: i didnt know thats what you...
CI: im sorry
CI: i didnt mean to pry
EE: Really, it's fine
EE: I think I actually would have wanted to run that by you first anyway
CI: really? why would i need to know?
EE: Well I just thought...
EE: Never mind
EE: It doesn't matter anyway, since it's not happening
CI: why not?
CI: why do you need a dance to sleep with him?
EE: Well I wanted everything to be perfect and romantic
EE: This is a big step for our relationship
EE: I wanted to know I could do it
CI: well of course you can do it
CI: what are you so afraid of?
EE: Luke!
EE: You know this is my first time!
EE: What if I have sex, and it's terrifying, and it messes me up for good?
EE: What if he comes on too strong and I end up hating men?
CI: then i would pretend im a girl so i could talk to you and help you through it
CI: listen kara
CI: youre smart and strong and beautiful
CI: youll be ok no matter what
CI: and ill always be here if you need a friend
EE: Thanks, Luke
EE: I really appreciate it
EE: Maybe I'll invite Grant to a special night out
EE: Just the two of us at our own private dance
CI: sounds like a good idea
EE: And you're fine with this?
CI: with what?
EE: With... me and Grant
CI: of course!
CI: why wouldnt i be?
EE: Well...
EE: Look, Luke...
EE: I know you have a crush on me, OK!?
EE: There, I said it
CI: what????
CI: i do not!
EE: Oh come on Luke
EE: You make it really obvious
EE: The way you talk to me is so...
EE: Flattering yet respectful
EE: The way you would talk if you wanted someone to know you liked them, but didn't want them to get creeped out
CI: thats
CI: thats just the way i talk!
CI: i talk to everyone like that!
EE: If you say so...
CI: look kara i dont have a crush on you!
CI: in fact i need some relationship advice from you
EE: I swear, if you use that old cliche about a "friend" wanting to ask someone out, I'll strangle you through the internet
CI: no its me
CI: there is a girl ive been thinking about
CI: a girl who is definitely not you!
EE: Uh huh

[Rafter]

>awkwardly flail your way through conversation
>Suavely express your feelings
>Be Kara

[Naristar]

AMBUSH!!

[psychapprentice]

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CI: its not!
EE: Look, it doesn't really matter that much whether or not you're telling the truth
EE: If it really is to do with me, the answer is automatically "let it go"
EE: If it's someone else, go right ahead
CI: fine here goes
CI: i have a friend
CI: and we get along really well
CI: but lately ive been thinking about her in a less... platonic way
EE: OK...
EE: So?
CI: dear god woman have you never seen daytime television!?
CI: i want to ask her out but i dont want to risk our friendship
EE: Oh, sorry, I just thought your problems would be a little more complex than those designed for tween drama shows
CI: hey!
EE: Come on Luke, get your head out of your ass and start thinking!
EE: Just do a cost-benefit analysis
EE: How much do you like her? How much is your current relationship status worth to you?
EE: What are the risks associated with a romantic advance? How likely is she to reject your advances?
EE: If she accepts, do you see the two of you going out for a satisfactory amount of time? How much enjoyment would this hypothetical relationship bring you?
EE: Perhaps the most important question is this--can you even stand to remain platonic with someone you have romantic feelings for?
CI: hmm...
CI: i guess not
EE: Then your options are to either terminate the friendship or take the chance of a possible romantic relationship
EE: I recommend the latter: the only downside would be slight embarrassment in the case of rejection
EE: Which is not only unlikely to have a lasting effect on someone as strong as yourself, but also an unlikely scenario anyway, since you're such a catch
CI: you know what?
CI: youre right!
CI: crappy shows for 12 year olds are right too!
CI: i should tell her how i feel
CI: urgh
CI: that cliche tasted awful coming out of my mind
CI: i feel dirty now
EE:
EE: So go tell her!
CI: i will!
EE: Now! Go!
CI: ok!
CI: and youre going to invite grant to "dance" with you right?
EE: Hell yeah, I am!
CI: go team bolt!
EE: Yeah!
CI: k see you
EE: Themasondreamtindarknesswhilearoundhertreacheryunf oldedatrustedofficialandactingmonarchwerelockedina nageoldfeudarivalryolderthantimeitselfpatientlythe officialwaitedforanopportunityandthenitfinallycame ashimmerofgoldaflashofsteelandthewarmflowofbloodth emonarchwasfelledandhertreasureplundered
CI: uh...
CI: what?

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EE: What do you mean what?
CI: i mean what the fuck was that?
EE: What was what?
EE: I thought you were going to ask out your friend
CI: yeah i was...
CI: then you started spewing gibberish at me!
EE: What on Earth are you talking about?
CI: are you trying to mess with me?
CI: did gwen put you up to this?
CI: is this one of her acting exercises?
EE: I honestly have no clue what you're going on about
CI: im talking about this
CI: EE: Themasondreamtindarknesswhilearoundhertreacheryunf oldedatrustedofficialandactingmonarchwerelockedina nageoldfeudarivalryolderthantimeitselfpatientlythe officialwaitedforanopportunityandthenitfinallycame ashimmerofgoldaflashofsteelandthewarmflowofbloodth emonarchwasfelledandhertreasureplundered

-esotericEngineer is now an idle chum!-

CI: wait kara!
CI: god damn it get back here!

-chromaticInfiltrator [CI] ceased pestering esotericEngineer [EE]-

> Character Select.

[KingTwelveSixteen]

>The one on the left.

[Rafter]

Regular Kara!

[Naristar]

regular Kara!
or whoever gets us back on track for falling rocks and fighting!!

[psychapprentice]

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By the way, I just wanted to point this out: I know why I like comments so much. You see, there is a certain intrinsic satisfaction that comes from just making an adventure like this. I'd say it takes an average of 1.5 hours a day to pump out the updates. It's hard to quantify things like cathartic joy, but I estimate that just completing an update gives me the equivalent satisfaction of about half the time it takes to make it. In other words, if I were to just draw/write this and not post it, I would essentially be wasting 3/4 of an hour every day. That's why I post it online, and that's why so many other people do it as well; it serves to bring satisfaction to anyone else who sees it.

Now, I would guess that it takes about a minute per day for each viewer to digest each update, maybe longer if it's a lengthy pesterlog (which I realize isn't that common). That means it takes exactly 45 viewers per day for me to break even on utility. I am pretty selfless in that regard, because I'm basically saying that any utility that other people gain as a direct result of my actions directly translates into utility for me. However, that is only considering how much time is spent, not how much people enjoy spending time on this.

Looking at the view count for my adventure, I can tell how many times people navigate to a page on it. However, that doesn't tell me anything about how much people enjoy it, or even how much time they spend on it. It looks like the adventure has an average of under 100 views per day ( Idon't know the actual average, I'm just eyeballing it). That means that, assuming each view is the equivalent of one minute of utility, I am coming out pretty far ahead for my effort, so I continue to put in the work. But I can't assume that, can I? Those views could be people randomly scanning through the fanadventures, or someone could not like it at all. The only way I can tell that people like it is if they tell me.

tl;dr- It's not shallow of me to put stock in what others think of my works. I put in time and effort, and the process simply isn't cathartic enough to cover the investment. Therefore, I let others get enjoyment from it too, because I get enjoyment from causing enjoyment. I simply like knowing how much utility I'm creating by doing this. So comment away, even if you have nothing to say!

And yes, that wall of over-analyzing text is exactly how my brain works, all the time. I look at the abstract world, and condense it into concrete evaluation. And I never stop thinking.

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You have got to stop falling asleep with your glasses on. Not that it's your fault. You couldn't have known that you would actually get to sleep this time.

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Shit. How is it that late already? Why didn't your Dad wake you before he left for work?

[Rafter]

>Introduce yourself
>Yell at Dad for not waking you up

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Wait, you get 100 page views a day? Then why don't more people post? Post things, lazy viewers!

[wolftamer9]

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Wait, you get 100 page views a day? Then why don't more people post? Post things, lazy viewers!

Heck, I never know what to post! A thing about forum adventures is that you have to leave updates kind of open-ended so that people have an easier time giving suggestions. I'm not saying you have this problem, but I usually don't know what to post, and things seem to be moving along nicely enough that I don't feel like it's a big problem if I don't.