Monthly Post & CR Meme #11: Hide and Seek

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MONTHLY POST

Happy March, Dreamers! It's been a hot minute, but March means it's time for our third Disturbance event! As with all Disturbance plots, there will be limited signup slots for the boss battle at the end so be sure to sign up quick if you're interested!

In addition, we have a few OOC notes and updates!


⧖ Tandem Powers are now available as upgrades on the Powers page! You can take a gander at the writeup there for more info.

⧖ i completely fucking forgor to make official mention of this but there's now some extra points rewards over over the Bonus Threads page! This includes permanent additional character slots and some more tools for managing Risk in Excursions and Torment Hunts.

⧖ The Great January Dogmergency and the Great February I'm Gonna Die Disease (I Caught A Cold) have made it clear that while things are trucking along just fine now, having some extra helping hands on board for running BD couldn't hurt. To that end, we're opening helper mod applications! Duties will primarily cover writing the game's TDM each month and helping with event planning. No previous experience is needed (though it's obviously helpful), but a player's contributions to the game and community will be taken into consideration. There's no form to fill out, just PM the mod journal or hit me on Discord and shoot your shot!


That's all from us for this month! Hop down to the IC recap and then drop by the Event Preview to catch up to speed with what's going down in March!





At the beginning of the month, an official communication from the DU goes out to all registered Dreamers.


As we enter the third month of the year, the Dreamer Union extends heartfelt greetings to each and every registered Dreamer. As we transitioned into the new year, we encountered heightened activity within the Dream Sphere, particularly during the traditional Hatsuyume period. Your adept handling of these increased challenges ensured a smooth passage through this potentially turbulent time.

Unexpectedly, the Dream Sphere witnessed unusual Nightmare activity during the Valentine's season. We appreciate the swift response and exceptional performance displayed by all of our combatants but in particular, we would like to highlight the efforts of Dreamers Chaosbringer, Hanako, and Tycoon in battling the Nightmare that surfaced during this time. Your courage and proficiency in addressing these unforeseen challenges contribute significantly to our ongoing efforts to understand the intricate dynamics between Nightmares and the Waking World.

As we look ahead with optimism, we remain grateful for your commitment to the Dreamer Union. Together, let us continue to forge a path towards understanding and harmony within the Dream Sphere.

Warm regards,

Chloe Yoshino
Director of the Dreamer Union

EVENT INFO & TIMELINE

We've had a nice long break since our last major upset but you should all know by now that things in the Dream Sphere never stay quiet for too long. Once again, it's time to dive back into the Dream Sphere and rescue one of their own from a Disturbanc!

As a recap for those just joining us since our last event: Disturbances are surreal dreamscapes draw directly on the struggles, fears and emotions of a single character, similar to the TV world dungeons in Persona 4 or the Heartscapes in Blue Reflection Second Light. These large-scale dungeons will tie into the overarching plot of the game as we progress and must be tackled in order to prevent a negative outcome on both the Dream Sphere and Yumemigaoka itself. Scary stuff!

In addition, Disturbances are unique among other Outlying Locations in that they vanish once resolved and incubate extremely powerful enemies at their core who must be defeated to save the person at its heart. This where BD's turn based mechanics come in! Disturbance boss battles are where our Boss Tier Combat system finally enters the picture and will require signups beforehand to help keep things organized. In this Disturbance, participants are capped at four Dreamers with at least one Experienced Dreamer with a Signature Move. We will also be prioritizing folks who were not picked or otherwise did not participate in the first dungeon's boss combat. Slots are otherwise open to as many Novices who would like to give things a try!

Sign up with the form below – just fill it out and reply to the signups toplevel. If our signups exceed our number of slots, characters will be selected via RNG. Please be aware that if you are selected, you will be expected to be active and present during the event to ensure things can conclude!

Signups will close on March 10th.

Boss Combat Signups:
<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Contact:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Archetype:</b> <b>Powers:</b> <B>Anything Else?:</b>



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EVENT TIMELINE

⧖ March 1st: An unusual meteor shower passes through the sky above Akabeni Ward just before midnight.

⧖ March 4th: A water main break will cause a power outage in Moon Bunny Market. Camellia in particular experiences a small flood as a result.

⧖ March 6th: Camellia announces an immediate and indefinite closure. Those close to the family or local to Moon Bunny Market may be made aware that this is due to Amane going missing.

⧖ March 9th: A series of earthquakes Akabeni Ward and is followed shortly after by the DU publicly confirming to all Dreamers that they have confirmed the presence of a Disturbance manifestation and that Amane is suspected to be the cause. With no way of breeching it until it fully manifests, the DU warns that all Dreamers should be prepared to enter the Dream Sphere to dive in once it is fully stable.

⧖ March 13th: The Disturbance log will go up. ICly, this is the date at which Amane's Disturbance has fully manifested – or at least enough so that Dreamers can enter it to locate him.

⧖ March 30th: The OOC deadline for Amane's rescue from the Dream Sphere.


CR Planning Form:
<b>Player Name:</b> <b>Contact:</b> <b>Introduction:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Canon:</b> <b>About:</b> (Give us a quick outline of your character! Think of this as a brief introduction to get everyone on the same page.) <b>Short Term & Long Term Plans:</b> (If you have any, of course! You can also use this section to pitch the general shape of The Vibes you're shooting for in your arc and see if anyone else can help you brainstorm it.) <b>Desired CR:</B> (This is the big one! If you're looking for particular CR, pitch it here!) <B>Anything Else?:</b> i fully expect this to be meme central but i'm adding it anyway

WORLD UPDATES

March is the first month of spring in Yumemigaoka which means the weather is finally taking a turn from completely grim and gray to only mostly grim and only kind of gray! Coming off the back of February, the first week of March has a lot of heavy rain that gradually gives way to some light, sunny showers that make things feel just a bit more lively. This is helped along by the early appearance of a few cherry blossom trees that have already begun to bloom after which cherry blossom season will start in earnest from mid March to around the beginning of April. Temperatures will gradually pick up as the month goes on until things eventually stop feeling quite so wintery and by the time March comes to an end, spring has undeniably sprung!



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WORLD EVENTS

⧖ All Month: The DU issues a press release asking all Dreamers to refrain from non-essential travel to the Dream Sphere for their own safety.

⧖ All Month: Cherry blossom season is predicted to start midway through March and all around the city, business are decorating and stocking sakura-themed snacks and goods to take advantage of the sudden influx of tourists that will likely be flocking to see the blossoms. If you're planning a hanami party, make sure you nab a good spot in advance!

⧖ March 1st: It's the first day of spring and Hina Flower Gardens are re-opening! They'll be having discounts on entry fees for the first week to celebrate and selling mountains of spring-themed goods.

⧖ March 4th: The Yumemigaoka Language School's academic year starts today! Whether you're a scholarship student or you're paying your own way, do your best!

⧖ March 13th - March 30th: The March Event will take place during this timeframe.

⧖ March 14th: It's Pi Day! As a known quantity of nerds, Dice and Dash will be serving sweet and savory pies out of pure commitment to the bit.

⧖ March 15th - End of March: It's graduation season, so schools around the city will be bidding farewell to some of their students! Each school will be having their own graduation ceremony on certain days through the month and Promised Morning's will fall on March 20th.

⧖ March 25th: Hina Flower Gardens will be holding a hanami event where people will be able to come and view cherry blossoms on the garden's property while enjoying a bento and sipping hot sake. They have a handful of limited time sales for their various hanami snacks to be taken home!

⧖ March 30th: The outcome of the event will be ICly announced.

AC RESULTS

Strikes will automatically clear after one month of passing AC, so don't sweat too much!

The following characters have been removed for the game for failing to clear a strike:


bestforyou
isawallflower
jellyfishnt
ravenspride


Sorry to see you go!

If there are any mistakes or errors, please don't hesitate to contact the mods and let us know

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