Chapter 1 : It's finally happening!
Welcome! You have been chosen as the Host of the Gamer System!
Now contrary to belief I was not freaking out, in fact just moments before I was driving along to work praying that something like this would occur. Okay, I wasn't praying that I would die… I was mostly praying that I'd acquire the ability known as The Gamer.
Obviously I was serious, who wouldn't want this ability, but deep down I never actually thought that it'd happen.
Due to damage done to your original body you must create a new one!
Now I don't recall dying, I recall driving as usual and suddenly darkness, I knew nothing that had led up to this moment, thus I knew nothing about a death that had permanently damaged my body, but still I was calm.
Whether that was because I had [Gamer's Mind]which I obviously hoped I had gained, or because I had pictured many scenarios of this occurring I don't know.
DING!*
For a sound deduction your intelligence has increased by 1.
Wow already? Well free stat points are good stat points in my book. How did I die though? This' just to sate my curiosity is all.
How else would you die? A truck hit your car at high speeds!
Thus crushing your body into paste!
Huh, I don't know whether to feel unlucky about how I died, or lucky that when I did, I received this.
Think nothing of it, your family won't! That's right you no longer exist!
Wow… That actually hurts slightly… Oh nevermind.
Skill Gained
[Gamer's Mind] (Passive)
Allows the user to calmly and logically think things through.
Allows a peaceful state of mind.
Grants Immunity to psychological status effects.
Skill Gained
[Gamer's Body] (Passive)
Grants a body that allows for the user to live life like a game.
Skill Gained
[Observe] (Active)
Provides information on the observed target.
Immediately I see multiple boxes appearing in front of me. I sigh in happiness. This' indeed the real deal and I am feeling as serene as Luna from Harry Potter. Oh god did I just raise a flag? Am I going to the Harry Potter world? Nah I'll probably get to choose… Hopefully.
Now that you're done… To the character creation!
Please select a race.
[Human] [?] [?] [?] [?]
Right well I presume the [?] show something that's either not unlocked yet, or a randomizer option which I am not going for, so it's quite obvious what my race will be. People say Humans are the jack of all trades, but master of none… Well with something like a Gamer's System I can be a jack of all trades AND master of all. I of course selected Human.
[Human]
You are a regular Human.
Humans are jack of all trades, but master of none - Until they meet The Gamer that is!
Gain 25% bonus class exp
Please select a class.
[Fighter] [Archer] [Mage] [Healer] [Rogue]
I had already chosen what I would be. Fighter was out due to me not wanting to get close and personal, Healer was also out because who the fuck would want to be on the sidelines providing support? Archer was troublesome, I'd like the idea of being a better Hawkeye as it'd be badass, but alas I could hit bullseyes with enough practice.
That left Mage and Rogue. I was tempted to pick Mage, oh so tempted! Sadly I had a class already figured out, I loved the idea of throwing around tornadoes of lightning and fire, that'd be beyond cool, but I started with mana anyways, (At least I hoped I did) so i'd inevitably learn how to use magic, the class would only make me learn it faster. Rogue however was unique, no one ever went this route which was confusing. They could be a hidden dragon with powers that no one would see or know before they were dead!
I played a lot of Assassin's Creed games so I liked stealth missions and the sort, I also loved the idea of playing enemies to your whims and controlling them from the shadows. Thus my option was picked. Rogue.
Please select a specialisation.
[Inquisitive] [Thief] [Scout] [Swashbuckler] [Arcane Trickster]
Oh my. I looked upon the options with glee. Why the hell did no one ever go this route? I recalled each of these subclasses from multiple things I had seen over my short lived life, but there was only one, and that one was the most obvious in my books.
Class Gained
[Arcane Trickster] - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Gain 5 DEX and 5 INT every level.
Skill Gained
[Mage Hand] (Active)
10 MP to cast
Creates a spectral, floating hand at a point you choose within a set range.
Hand can be dismissed and summoned at will.
Skill Gained
[Minor Illusion] (Active)
? MP to cast
You create a sound or an image of an object within range that lasts for MP x 1 second.
Illusions can be your own voice and can be dismissed at will.
Skill Gained
[Prestidigitation] (Active)
25 MP to cast
Create an instantaneous sensory effect such as the lighting or extinguishing of a candle.
Can be dangerous in the right hands.
Beautiful. I can feel the knowledge of how to use these skills and exactly what they do as they enter my mind. I could vaguely recall these skills being from an old game I had played, but I moved on due to being born in the 21st century.
New skills are unlocked as you level your Class.
New Classes are unlocked once Arcane Trickster has been maxed.
Skills can also be gained through special actions, but that's to be discovered later.
I mentally thanked the system for it's help thus far. I dismissed the screens of the tutorial and a new one appeared, this one showing my status.
Name - Altor
Level - 1
Class - Arcane Trickster - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Race - Human
Rank - Mortal
Alignment - True Neutral
HP - 100 [20 per minute]
MP - 110 [20 per 30 seconds]
STR - 10
END - 10
DEX - 10
INT - 11
WIS - 10
CHA - 10
LCK - 20
Money - 0
MP Regen = WIS X 2
MP = INT X 10
Health = END X 10
I noticed my name had already been picked, I actually didn't mind much, I was grateful for the opportunity, and overall it wasn't a bad name, oh my naming sense was also shit. I saw my stats all the same, bar luck. I presumed that the starting stats was a 10, and my LCK was only higher because I had been granted this opportunity.
I don't understand how some people in their fanfics give the MC a shit luck stat because he died for some stupid reason, it should be high if he were to be granted this power and be allowed to traverse the verse… Wait a second, am I the Main Character? Thoughts for another time.
DING!*
For a sound argument and an accurate point your INT and WIS has increased by 1.
As an optional choice, you can also choose to take random flaws.
For each flawed trait a bonus is granted.
I had read about this in a fanfic before, it's a risky scenario, but the benefits could potentially cancel out the negatives, my LCK stat is also pretty high right now… Meh fuck it, I'll take one!
Trait Gained
[Untrustworthy]
As a Rogue you have this shifty sense about you.
All living beings will be wary of you upon first contact.
Perk Gained
[Mojo]
You have a higher chance of receiving better rewards in general.
Enemy drops are of a higher rarity and in more abundance.
Well then. The Trait was annoying at the start of any travel, people instantly being wary isn't good, but I doubt I'd have ill intentions right off the bat so it's not all bad, plus if my CHA increases over time it could essentially cancel that out. The Perk on the other hand was most welcoming, it essentially gave me a distinctive Mojo like Austin Powers, but mine is of the Luck variety.
I decided not to try again, I don't want to test fate and I've had a good run so far.
Name - Altor
Level - 1
Class - Arcane Trickster - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Race - Human
Rank - Mortal
Alignment - True Neutral
HP - 100 [20 per minute]
MP - 120 [22 per 30 seconds]
STR - 10
END - 10
DEX - 10
INT - 12
WIS - 11
CHA - 10
LCK - 20
Money - 0
MP Regen = WIS X 2
MP = INT X 10
Health = END X 10
Skill List:
[Gamer's Mind] (Passive)
Allows the user to calmly and logically think things through.
Allows a peaceful state of mind.
Grants Immunity to psychological status effects.
Skill Gained
[Gamer's Body] (Passive)
Grants a body that allows for the user to live life like a game.
Skill Gained
[Observe] (Active)
Provides information on the observed target.
[Mage Hand] (Active)
10 MP to cast
Creates a spectral, floating hand at a point you choose within a set range.
Hand can be dismissed and summoned at will.
[Minor Illusion] (Active)
? MP to cast
You create a sound or an image of an object within range that lasts for MP x 1 second
Illusions can be your own voice and can be dismissed at will.
[Prestidigitation] (Active)
25 MP to cast
Create an instantaneous sensory effect.
Can be dangerous in the right hands.
Traits:
[Untrustworthy]
As a Rogue you have this shifty sense about you.
All living beings will be wary of you upon first contact.
Perks:
[Mojo]
You have a higher chance of receiving better rewards in general.
Enemy drops are of a higher rarity and in more abundance.
Finally... Welcome to The Game! We hope you enjoy your stay!
Your starter world shall be chosen from this wheel!
I watch as a digital screen of a wheel appears with multiple, known worlds written on each of the different areas that are available.
And Spin! Obviously we don't want you to die too soon, so the only worlds available are those on the weaker side. You'll also be granted a random KIT once you enter that world. Enjoy~~
The wheel spun and spun. I saw multiple places I knew, some I didn't, I saw some greyed out which I presumed to be the worlds that are of higher tiers. The wheel slowed and finally came to a stop. I didn't see what it had chosen as at that time I blacked out. Why? I don't know…
Shooting up from where I lay, I looked around in confusion. I'm… in a Hospital? Ok, yes I was definitely in a Hospital that bit was clear, I vaguely recognize it, but I was more focused on the fact that it was abnormally quiet, too quiet for a Hospital. It seemed abandoned.
Ding!*
Through surveying your surroundings and coming to the correct conclusion your intelligence has increased by 1.
Well that confirms it, I was right about the whole abandoned part.
Having safely arrived in this world your KIT is available.
Please open it accordingly! And don't forget… have fun ~ and stay safe~
The blue screen that I was now used to seeing appeared in my mind, no longer was it physically in front of me. I saw a blue [Inventory] grid appear, it seemed endless, but I had better things to focus on. One of which was the satchel, a package looking thing that took up the first slot. I tapped it and an option appeared.
Would you like to obtain the starting KIT?
Please press Y/N
I of course pressed the Y option and a screen popped up letting me know what I had opened, my mouth upon seeing the items hung agape. I loved this ability, twas OP as fuck I tell you!
Rolling… Assassin's KIT acquired - Opening...
KIT Contents:
1 x Assassin Gauntlet - Hidden Blade
8 x Throwing Knives
1 x Karambit Fade
1 x Colt M1911A1
1 x Attachable Suppressor (Colt M1911A1)
1 x Ezio - Pilgrimage Robes
3 x Smoke Pellets
I went to the [Menu] of the system and saw multiple options. I was about to enter the [Inventory] to retrieve what I had just gotten from the KIT before I noticed the 3D image of myself on the side of the screen.
This was, what I presumed to be my Avatar. I realized that I hadn't customized my features, so much as my own race and class… I guess, whilst also picking my name it picked my features, which I had to say weren't bad.
My most outstanding features was the raven black hair, suitable for someone wanting to be in the shadows such as myself, whilst also dark purple eyes. They were entrancing I tell you! Besides that everything was standard, well standard in the terms of what someone that wanted to look as best as they could achieve in an options menu.
Basically I looked like someone ugly had just spent many mods, and hours on Skyrim to create the best looking character. Not that I was complaining, this would also help counteract the negative Trait in which I received, I look cold, but am approachable at least.
Still I had to figure out where I was. I mentally opened my [Inventory] whilst standing up and chose to drag the outfit I had received onto my avatar, as expected a low gold light encased me, and disappeared into particles moments later.
Now instead of a Hospital Gown, I was garbed in a luxuriously comfortable outfit. I did the same thing with the Gauntlet which now dawns my left arm.
The smoke pellets were in one of my frontal pockets, along with the throwing knives. The Karambit, which when I saw it was unsure as to whether or not to laugh as it was an actual Fade skin was strapped in a holster located on my chest area. The Colt lay firmly in a sizable holster on my right side.
I was ready. I stood up and walked around the room.
I looked at myself in a mirror, which was displayed at one edge of the room and used my first (Active) skill. [Observe]. I noted that the skill had no level, probably because it already showed enough detail as it was, It didn't matter though. Fun fact: These clothes are not just a replica of what Ezio wore, but are in fact the real thing.
A sense of pride welled within me. With myself now ready, hopefully, for whatever was outside of this door, whatever lay in this world, I made my move.
It Was very anticlimactic. I came upon a hallway, as you'd expect from a hallway, this one though stunk. I felt nothing seeing blood or body parts littering the hallway, but my nose did, God DAMN!
Whilst slowly walking down the hall, barely hearing my foot hit the floor, I activated [Magic Hand] and saw a literal ghost of a hand appear in front of me. This would act as a layer of defense for the time being, it can physically touch things if I so wish, so it'll, I pray, keep anything that may jump out at me at bay. Why would I presume that would happen? It's a simple horror setting, gore everywhere, a place usually busy with people extraordinarily quiet… Yeh I wasn't taking any chances.
As If I had tempted fate a figure of a man, hunched over walked out from the end of the hall. His… No, It's skin was hanging off for dear life as he groaned. I sighed, Zombies, It just had to be Zombies. Now it wasn't bad, better than going to a place with people that could level a town or a city, still. Ah well, It'd be good practice.
The question I had lingering thought was what world this was? I could know it, it could be a popular film, but it could also be a world i've never heard of. I withdrew 2 throwing knives and they both lay in my finger tips comfortably. I had used [Observe] almost instantly after seeing it and it showed that it was a walker, that led me to believe that this was a show I had once seen, but I was still unsure. Still with me knowing it was definitely a zombie I knew where to aim..
With my strength being more than it was in my past, I flung the knives and watched as they sailed down the hallway and embedded themselves into it's skull. Double tap and all that.
It helped that he couldn't move, my [Magic Hand] had stopped him cold.
I walked over again, not at all worried, to go retrieve my throwables. Multiple notifications popped up. I was about to read them, but another groan caught my sensitive ears, without even hesitating 2 more of the knives were flying in the air and finding their place in the opponent's head. Another dinging noise sounded.
11 EXP
Skill Gained
[Throwing Mastery] (Passive) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Allows the user to accurately throw and hit what you want.
5% Increase in STR whilst using throwables
5% Increase in DEX.
14 EXP
Skill Gained
[Fast Hands] (Passive) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Allows the user to use his hands for any purpose at a quicker pace.
2% Increase in DEX.
I looked at the skills, then back at my stats before bending down and retrieving a total of 4 knives. As I was looting the bodies I obtained a bit of money which the system notified me of.
£18
£9.55
I didn't know what money was used for, but I may as well hang onto it for the foreseeable future. I also noted the skills I had gained coupled with the actions I had done.
This made me withdraw my Karambit, whilst also using my Colt, with the suppressor attached of course. I had to dispel [Magic Hand] to properly wield both of these.
Whilst I was busy switching out my weaponry I felt a weird foreboding sensation. I turned and looked at a closed door where I felt the feeling come from. I gazed intently at it, wondering what was going to happen. I wouldn't have gotten this feeling otherwise.
I slowly backed up, and that was when the door handle jingled slightly.
Keeping my guard up, I went over, gripped the handle and stopped it shaking. I twisted slowly, threw the door open and watched as another 2 walkers poured out.
The first got my Karambit lodged up and under his skill piercing the chin and effectively killing it instantaneously.
The other got my gun's suppressor lodged in his mouth and pointed upwards before I clicked splattering it's brains on the ceiling above.
I got 2 notifications signifying they both died and went to loot them.
Skill Gained
[Danger Sense] (Passive) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
A survivors instinct. Allows the user to sense when bad things may occur.
1% Increase in WIS
1% Increase in INT
10 EXP
£7.02
Skill Gained
[Blade Mastery] (Passive) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Allows the user to freely and instinctually handle any bladed weapon!
5% Increase in STR whilst weilding a bladed weapon.
2% Increase in DEX.
12 EXP
Skill Gained
[Firearms Mastery] (Passive) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Allows the user to freely handle any firearm upon contact and use it effectively.
4% Increase in accuracy with firearms
1% Increase in DEX
£25.33
I was happy with what I had achieved. WIth that slight bump in the hall over I continued onwards, each step growing quieter and quieter as I did. I don't think I did it consciously, but because of it I gained another useful skill.
Skill Gained
[Sneak] (Active) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Allows movements to be less noticeable as well as yourself.
10% Increase in DEX.
5% Increase in STR if an undetected hit is made.
1% Passive Increase in DEX
I reached a double door at the end of a particular hall and noticed the blood red writing on it.
"Don't Dead. Open Inside". Oh shit my bad, "Don't open, Dead Inside". Yeh that makes more sense. My thoughts wandered to many things, one because this is clearly an apocalyptic world would it follow those laws and not have nuclear reactors blow up within the next few years? And the second, and maybe most important… Memes. How would I get entertainment without the internet!
It was then something clicked. The doors, with multiple hands trying to reach through, not at me I was silent, but the groans, the writing… All familiar.
Oh for fucks sake I was in The Walking Dead wasn't I!
Ding!*
For discovering where you are 2 INT and WIS!
I sighed, it could've been worse, at least I somewhat know the plot.
Name - Altor
Level - 1
Class - Arcane Trickster - LVL 1/100 [58%]
Race - Human
Rank - Mortal
Alignment - True Neutral
HP - 100 [20 per minute]
MP - 150 [26 per 30 seconds]
STR - 10
END - 10
DEX - 10 (11%)
INT - 15 (1%)
WIS - 13 (1%)
CHA - 10
LCK - 20
Money - £59.90
MP Regen = WIS X 2
MP = INT X 10
Health = END X 10
Skill List:
[Gamer's Mind] (Passive)
Allows the user to calmly and logically think things through.
Allows a peaceful state of mind.
Grants Immunity to psychological status effects.
Skill Gained
[Gamer's Body] (Passive)
Grants a body that allows for the user to live life like a game.
Skill Gained
[Observe] (Active)
Provides information on the observed target.
[Mage Hand] (Active)
10 MP to cast
Creates a spectral, floating hand at a point you choose within a set range.
Hand can be dismissed and summoned at will.
[Minor Illusion] (Active)
? MP to cast
You create a sound or an image of an object within range that lasts for MP x 1 second
Illusions can be your own voice and can be dismissed at will.
[Prestidigitation] (Active)
25 MP to cast
Create an instantaneous sensory effect.
Can be dangerous in the right hands.
[Throwing Mastery] (Passive) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Allows the user to accurately throw and hit what you want.
5% Increase in STR whilst using throwables
5% Increase in DEX.
[Fast Hands] (Passive) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Allows the user to use his hands for any purpose at a quicker pace.
2% Increase in DEX.
[Danger Sense] (Passive) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
A survivors instinct. Allows the user to sense when bad things may occur.
1% Increase in WIS
1% Increase in INT
[Blade Mastery] (Passive) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Allows the user to freely and instinctually handle any bladed weapon!
5% Increase in STR whilst weilding a bladed weapon.
2% Increase in DEX.
[Firearms Mastery] (Passive) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Allows the user to freely handle any firearm upon contact and use it effectively.
4% Increase in accuracy with firearms
1% Increase in DEX
[Sneak] (Active) - LVL 1/100 [0%]
Allows movements to be less noticeable as well as yourself.
10% Increase in DEX.
5% Increase in STR if an undetected hit is made.
1% Passive Increase in DEX
Traits:
[Untrustworthy]
As a Rogue you have this shifty sense about you.
All living beings will be wary of you upon first contact.
Perks:
[Mojo]
You have a higher chance of receiving better rewards in general.
Enemy drops are of a higher rarity and in more abundance.