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9 years ago
Anyway, things are going well. I mean, aside from a brief quarter-life crisis a week ago. I am feeling better, though.
I'm also changing my mind about having two different ref sheets for the same character. I'm still reworking things, but I have a few ideas I could flesh out. This could go several different ways, but as of right now I don't think I was going about things the best way. As for Low-Rez Labs, I want to have a few works to show for it before I let any details slip. My first "batch" of content is in the works, but I don't have a solid release date or anything just yet. In the meantime, here's a quick teaser to keep your interest.
What follows are selections from a transcript of the new personnel orientation video. It's normally interactive, but I do have some non-interactive versions as a back-up, which is what this is from.
Hello, and welcome to Low-Rez Labs. My name is KAI, and I'm in charge of most of the day-to-day operations. Normally this orientation would be interactive, but unforeseen circumstances are forcing us to go - as they say - old-school. This video will cover some generalized basics, then your instructor will better prepare you for your specific role.
You will be spending most of your free time here in the Main Torus. Here we have several creature comforts such as fully immersive VRcades, interdimensional movie theaters, and even a rollercoaster that circumnavigates the Torus. If there's something you want that we don't have, we're always looking for ways to improve.
Again, this orientation isn't interactive, but we can go over the basic roles performed. Let's start at the beginning. I would receive an order, then delegate it to a department head. They would then determine the best course of action to achieve the desired outcome within the given parameters. Once I approve their plan, they then assign it to a supervisor, who chooses the best agent (or agents) to go out in the field and actually carry out the plan. The agents coordinate with their supervisor, who provides guidance throughout the operation. Upon successful completion, the agents are given 168 Lab hours (which are based on Earth time) to tie up loose ends, put their affairs in order, and request extraction. This time limit is more of a guide than a hard rule, though. Don't worry too hard about going over. Just make sure you request extraction as soon as possible if you do. After extraction, you'll be able to spend your time freely until you're needed again. Remember, you're always on call.
If you find yourself unable to make friends here, don't worry. Even our Lead Researcher has trouble putting himself out there. I may not be there at the moment, but I am always available if you need someone to talk to. If you're not comfortable talking with a computer, though, there are also events held periodically to boost morale. And again, we're always taking suggestions on how to improve. Have a niche interest? Try requesting an event! You never know how many people are just as weird as you.
Your instructor will now guide you through some hands-on training simulations to better ready you for your new position. Good luck, and, again, welcome to Low-Rez Labs.
And that's enough for now. Trust me, it sounds a lot better when KAI is actually responding live. I realize I haven't revealed much of the "research" side of things, but to be honest I'm not liberty to divulge any details like that yet. I have gotten clearance to reveal those details eventually, but not until this first batch of content is ready, which may take a while. I am working hard, though. It's just tough to juggle school, my day job, fun time, and this. When I have more to show, I'll be sure to keep you in the loop.
Until next time!
I'm also changing my mind about having two different ref sheets for the same character. I'm still reworking things, but I have a few ideas I could flesh out. This could go several different ways, but as of right now I don't think I was going about things the best way. As for Low-Rez Labs, I want to have a few works to show for it before I let any details slip. My first "batch" of content is in the works, but I don't have a solid release date or anything just yet. In the meantime, here's a quick teaser to keep your interest.
What follows are selections from a transcript of the new personnel orientation video. It's normally interactive, but I do have some non-interactive versions as a back-up, which is what this is from.
Hello, and welcome to Low-Rez Labs. My name is KAI, and I'm in charge of most of the day-to-day operations. Normally this orientation would be interactive, but unforeseen circumstances are forcing us to go - as they say - old-school. This video will cover some generalized basics, then your instructor will better prepare you for your specific role.
You will be spending most of your free time here in the Main Torus. Here we have several creature comforts such as fully immersive VRcades, interdimensional movie theaters, and even a rollercoaster that circumnavigates the Torus. If there's something you want that we don't have, we're always looking for ways to improve.
Again, this orientation isn't interactive, but we can go over the basic roles performed. Let's start at the beginning. I would receive an order, then delegate it to a department head. They would then determine the best course of action to achieve the desired outcome within the given parameters. Once I approve their plan, they then assign it to a supervisor, who chooses the best agent (or agents) to go out in the field and actually carry out the plan. The agents coordinate with their supervisor, who provides guidance throughout the operation. Upon successful completion, the agents are given 168 Lab hours (which are based on Earth time) to tie up loose ends, put their affairs in order, and request extraction. This time limit is more of a guide than a hard rule, though. Don't worry too hard about going over. Just make sure you request extraction as soon as possible if you do. After extraction, you'll be able to spend your time freely until you're needed again. Remember, you're always on call.
If you find yourself unable to make friends here, don't worry. Even our Lead Researcher has trouble putting himself out there. I may not be there at the moment, but I am always available if you need someone to talk to. If you're not comfortable talking with a computer, though, there are also events held periodically to boost morale. And again, we're always taking suggestions on how to improve. Have a niche interest? Try requesting an event! You never know how many people are just as weird as you.
Your instructor will now guide you through some hands-on training simulations to better ready you for your new position. Good luck, and, again, welcome to Low-Rez Labs.
And that's enough for now. Trust me, it sounds a lot better when KAI is actually responding live. I realize I haven't revealed much of the "research" side of things, but to be honest I'm not liberty to divulge any details like that yet. I have gotten clearance to reveal those details eventually, but not until this first batch of content is ready, which may take a while. I am working hard, though. It's just tough to juggle school, my day job, fun time, and this. When I have more to show, I'll be sure to keep you in the loop.
Until next time!
