【 012 】 Kaiba Seto - VIDEO - Traverse Town

[conceptualizing]

[Today's a special day in the Kaiba household! What's the occasion? Seto has finally started phase one to world domination! No, not really, but it is for something glorious. The guy was crouched his head and hands inside a big machine. He seemed to be doing something and when he finished, the screen above lit up giving the words TETRIS off in a bright colorful hue. He moved away, shut the slot and brushed his hands off.]

The good thing about being away from a world with rules is having freedom from trademarks and registered brands. It's all in my possession now.

[He moves away. A room of his home has become his bunker of technology. There's five machines in total, all showing a different game on the screen. They're old games but with a very modern feel.]

I promised myself I would begin my company again and this is my first step. I'm not exactly sure where my first arcade will be. Regardless, you fools haven't exactly been exposed to something like this so you're in for a surprise. They're addicting, they're entertaining, and they're certainly worth the munny you're bound to waste on them.

[And then his excitement get's deterred.]

The only problem is the munny. They come in too many odd shapes and sizes and I can't make a universal slot to accept them. You're going to have to use game cards. Don't worry your heads on it just yet, that's something to worry about once I've tested them, which is why I'm here.

I challenge anyone to beat my high score: I need game testers. I'm willing to pay you for your time.

Comments

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[devotedtoritsuka]

You're challenging people at video games?

[She knows what they are and has played one or two herself, but she isn't any good.]

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[conceptualizing]

I said anyone is willing to try and beat my scores. I just need people to play them to make sure there aren't any glitches in the coding.

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[devotedtoritsuka]

I wish I could help you there, but I'm not very good at video games.

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[blitz_acing]

Are you talking about gambling?

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[conceptualizing]

No, you idiot. I said video games, not a casino.

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[blitz_acing]

You mean those things with the moving pictures that people use with a controller and a limited set of buttons that makes them think they're doing something productive when they're really just sitting for hours on end doing the same thing each time?

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[drivememercury]

[Ami stares for a moment. Her interest was already piqued, but her courage still needed a bit of mustering.]

...did you program these video games yourself? [She paused, wondering how much she should volunteer. He seemed quite...well, he didn't seem open to ideas, but maybe that was her insecurity speaking for her.] I've programmed a few little things here and there before, so I'd be happy to test some games, if you've yet to find someone.

[Her mother always considered them a waste of time, but video games had their own nuances and merits.]

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[conceptualizing]

[Whoa. Whoa. A fellow programmer? There's smart people like him around here?!]

I did. I also made the arcade console as well. How well is your programming.

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[drivememercury]

[Ami raises her eyebrows, her eyes growing round.]

That is quite impressive, if you don't mind my saying so...

[She modestly smiles, and shrugs her shoulders.] I am by no means a professional, but if given a fair amount of time, I should be able to do what you request?

[eagleofautozam]

So you have decided to start your company again here? Good for you Kaiba.

[He is oddly proud of you for that. Starting a business does take a lot of work. ]

So what kinds of game have you pirated programmed?

[conceptualizing]

Why don't you come here and find out yourself?

[eagleofautozam]

[ An invitation to be curious? He wouldn't miss it! ]

I think I will. I am interested to see what you have come up with.

[Next gummi ship and he's there. ^^]

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[share_a_parfait]

That.. seems a bit.... underhanded.

[Just because you could program a machine to play other people's programs didn't necessarily mean you should profit off of it. Still... where had this arcade been when Terra was still here?]

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[conceptualizing]

Excuse me?

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[gunnerbrat]

[ He posts this after staring for a while. The mechanics of the machines interest him more than the games themselves.]

I'm interested in game testing.

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[conceptualizing]

[Seto eyes the feed.]

You don't come off me as the type who's ever seen one of these. Have you?

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[gunnerbrat]

No, but I'm sure I could figure out how to use one of those.

[ Given enough time, and he might try to build one.]

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

Oh! Oh! I'll gladly test them out for you.

[God, she had been here a month and hadn't seen videos games anywhere, seeing this just made her day a little brighter.]

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[conceptualizing]

Do you have any experience with video games? It's just standard protocol to ask to see how much I have to dumb-down my explanations.

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

I've been playing since well I could go to arcades or buy them. So a very long time.

[She even learnt how to fight from one.]

【 ACTION 】

[eyeofazure]

Eh?

[Well, this is weird. She hadn't seen Tetris is quite awhile.]

Wow, these look great!

【 ACTION 】

[conceptualizing]

Want to play? Do you even know what a video game is?

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[eyeofazure]

Of course I do! I haven't played in awhile though.

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[soldierofspacetime]

Oh, I think I shall have to accept your challenge.

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[conceptualizing]

You actually think you can beat me? [Oh, Setsuna. You just live to amuse him with your skirts and your hair and your humor.]

Go to this address. [That he sends via text]