Universe Online - Enter the Game: Complete Edition Read Online Free Page A
Author: Ryan 'Viken' Henning
Tags: Science-Fiction, adventure, Space Opera, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Teen & Young Adult
higher-ups want to make sure all it comes as a surprise. Sorry!”
“Ah. Oh well. I'll find out as soon as the game launches anyway.” I reply, a little put off. The game is still six months away from launching. That's quite a bit of time to have to wait.
“Sorry about that. But I have been told that you are allowed to jump back into the Beta Test again. The management team is interested to see what you can do with the other presets. If you can beat the test in under three hours with the Soldier, Officer, and Manufacturer you'll get an even better surprise.” Now she's starting to look like a wolf wearing sheep's clothing. There's a catch there, I just know it, but I'm still not too worried.
“Sure. I'll need a couple of hours though before I log back in. I can only stay in the pod for five hours cause the doctors get worried.” I say, shrugging a shoulder.
“Oh... Hold on.” The woman says, suddenly taken aback and once more brings up the holographic panel.
“EH!? Allec Renn? The ALS patient? Oh my. Sorry, I didn't realize. No wonder management is interested in you. Also, the technicians will be coming to modify your Dive Pod in a couple of hours as well. So just log back in when you are able to. The Beta Test is going to last for the next week, so you have plenty of time.” Her response was expected, but I still sigh and shrug my shoulders.
“Alright. Thanks. I'll be seeing you later then.” I say with a cheeky grin, swiping away the notice that's still floating above the coffee table.
“Logout.”
The world fades to black.
-|- -|- -|-
Fun Fact #1: Yes, there is going to be mecha in this story.
Chapter 1 – For Every Beginning...
Six months. That's the amount of time it takes to completely change the world. At least according to the news broadcaster yelling on my TV screen, reporting live from Solar Dynamics Headquarters building in Los Angeles, California.
The launch of SD's flagship game, Universe Online was already underway, with only two hours left to go. After nearly six months of waiting, I'm ready to dive into the sci-fi universe that has been taking the planet by storm. Especially after videos of the Beta Tests were put up on the internet. Including several of my own.
But first, I should backtrack just a bit. Over a year ago, SD came out with their Dive Pod, which was hands down the best equipment for VR players and games when compared to the old helmets or VR Goggles that other companies had been using. Sure, while they are able to project VR into the retinas in order to translate data into brain waves and vice-versa, thus simulating the VR’s environment, there are issues.
Mainly concerning immersion. Simply blinking could cause a noticeable 'lag', for instance.
That, and there is a hard limit to how much information can be translated directly through the optical nerves. Especially for someone like me, who cannot freely use their eyes. As games got more advanced and graphic quality started soaring, they started hitting the limits of information transference.
The Dive Pod does away with that by using direct neural connection. Lay in the pod, close it, shut your eyes and WHAM!, you're somewhere else. It is truly awesome. Even I'm not sure how it really works.
It’s such a great breakthrough that other game companies have been trying to lease the pods for their own games and development. SD cuts them down every time however. Their Pod is completely proprietary. It was also basically useless. At least until now, a year and a half after its unveiling, the Dive Pod finally has its own game.
Sales have jumped through the roof.
The sole reason is because of Universe Online. A true Science Fiction experience. Gone are the classes, skills, and abilities of fantasy games. Well, not really. In a sense, skills and
“Ah. Oh well. I'll find out as soon as the game launches anyway.” I reply, a little put off. The game is still six months away from launching. That's quite a bit of time to have to wait.
“Sorry about that. But I have been told that you are allowed to jump back into the Beta Test again. The management team is interested to see what you can do with the other presets. If you can beat the test in under three hours with the Soldier, Officer, and Manufacturer you'll get an even better surprise.” Now she's starting to look like a wolf wearing sheep's clothing. There's a catch there, I just know it, but I'm still not too worried.
“Sure. I'll need a couple of hours though before I log back in. I can only stay in the pod for five hours cause the doctors get worried.” I say, shrugging a shoulder.
“Oh... Hold on.” The woman says, suddenly taken aback and once more brings up the holographic panel.
“EH!? Allec Renn? The ALS patient? Oh my. Sorry, I didn't realize. No wonder management is interested in you. Also, the technicians will be coming to modify your Dive Pod in a couple of hours as well. So just log back in when you are able to. The Beta Test is going to last for the next week, so you have plenty of time.” Her response was expected, but I still sigh and shrug my shoulders.
“Alright. Thanks. I'll be seeing you later then.” I say with a cheeky grin, swiping away the notice that's still floating above the coffee table.
“Logout.”
The world fades to black.
-|- -|- -|-
Fun Fact #1: Yes, there is going to be mecha in this story.
Chapter 1 – For Every Beginning...
Six months. That's the amount of time it takes to completely change the world. At least according to the news broadcaster yelling on my TV screen, reporting live from Solar Dynamics Headquarters building in Los Angeles, California.
The launch of SD's flagship game, Universe Online was already underway, with only two hours left to go. After nearly six months of waiting, I'm ready to dive into the sci-fi universe that has been taking the planet by storm. Especially after videos of the Beta Tests were put up on the internet. Including several of my own.
But first, I should backtrack just a bit. Over a year ago, SD came out with their Dive Pod, which was hands down the best equipment for VR players and games when compared to the old helmets or VR Goggles that other companies had been using. Sure, while they are able to project VR into the retinas in order to translate data into brain waves and vice-versa, thus simulating the VR’s environment, there are issues.
Mainly concerning immersion. Simply blinking could cause a noticeable 'lag', for instance.
That, and there is a hard limit to how much information can be translated directly through the optical nerves. Especially for someone like me, who cannot freely use their eyes. As games got more advanced and graphic quality started soaring, they started hitting the limits of information transference.
The Dive Pod does away with that by using direct neural connection. Lay in the pod, close it, shut your eyes and WHAM!, you're somewhere else. It is truly awesome. Even I'm not sure how it really works.
It’s such a great breakthrough that other game companies have been trying to lease the pods for their own games and development. SD cuts them down every time however. Their Pod is completely proprietary. It was also basically useless. At least until now, a year and a half after its unveiling, the Dive Pod finally has its own game.
Sales have jumped through the roof.
The sole reason is because of Universe Online. A true Science Fiction experience. Gone are the classes, skills, and abilities of fantasy games. Well, not really. In a sense, skills and
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