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I thought for a moment. Then said, “Linderman”. It sounds like the name of a man in charge, and that's exactly what I plan to be .

Please choose your starting race.

“Human.” I said before even reading the choices. i knew I wouldn't want to be anything else quite yet.

Would you like to edit your appearance?

“Yes, add 6 inches to height, that’ll be all.” I think I’m fairly handsome, no need to change my face. I’m not a supermodel, but I think I can turn a head or two… maybe. Only thing is, I’m 5’10. I always wished I was taller, but alas, at 18 it's highly unlikely that I’ll grow again… but at least here, I’ll be able to be a bit taller.

Would you like to take the tutorial?

“Yes.” I say. I’m already a few minutes late, the game started while I was unpacking the last of my things, what's a few more minutes? wow, this is awfully basic, the system is having me do basic maneuvers such as walking forwards and backwards, as well as lifting my arms, while giving me basic information like how to access my inventory.

Well, this is a good time to think. I kinda have a rough idea for what I want to do, but its time I set out a basic plan.

Obtain a class

Form a party with like minded individuals.

Obtain some wealth and/or property.

Form a guild

well…. we’ll figure out five when we get to it.

Anyway, I think steps 3 and 4 are interchangeable. I mean, if I get like 30 people willing to join me, why wait? No, no I have to be patient, stick to a plan. That's what sets me apart from those hotheads out there. But still… well, if I can find 30 people willing to form a guild, and a place for my guild to call home, I’ll start my guild before I meet my planned goal of 1000 gold first.

Ah, now the system has me doing a fairly basic obstacle course. Hardcore Parkour anyone? Well, I gotta think about the kind of guild I want to run. I mean, I know that I won't be able to have a small one composed of only elites. The first group that ever conquered a VRMMO(Also were the first to obtain a reward for it), was like that. I’ll never forget seeing the footage back when I was 13, 5 years ago. The presence of even one of the 23 on the battlefield changed everything. They were all summoners in one way or another. I remember seeing their leader, Lucian the Necromancer in action. He summoned an army of skeletons and took a castle in under one hour. I understand though, that he and I are very different, that will never be me. But there are other ways.

Three years after that, in a different game, a new guild arose, and conquered their game in the fastest speed ever: 1 year, 5 in-game years. Few guilds were able to match them, but the NPC kingdoms stood no chance. of course, I’m talking about . They say it was formed originally by players who got tired of being PKed, the idea was to have as many weak players as possible join and they would all protect each other. but as they grew, it became more about vengeance than protection, and then, subjugation… but that's not quite what I want to be either. Something between the two perhaps...

Ooo now the system is showing me the difference between mana and stamina, which are both used for skills. If I were to describe the difference in feeling, charging stamina feels like your whole body is light and buzzing with energy, but after I ran out, I got really tired. Mana on the other hand, feels like all your senses are heightened , and your mind is sharpened, but my head got kinda woozy after a while. I gotta say, its incredible how much work the developers put into this, these are like whole new senses.

This concludes the tutorial.

I hope everyone else took the tutorial. It was actually fairly useful. well, studies show that over 99% of people actually don't, so very few probably did. Hahahaha its going to be funny watching people run out of mana for the first time, glad I know what to look forward to.

There are five starter cities currently available. You will be sent to one at random. Good luck, Linderman.

I felt a sensation like falling, and all of sudden, I was in a town square. I looked around, and it looked like I was in a city during the renaissance. People were materializing near me almost constantly, and moving off in one direction or another. I was about to do the same, when I heard a voice shout “Basic information! Basic information for one copper!”

There was a small stand manned by two people off in a corner of the courtyard. it was being ignored by most people, and for good reason. why pay a copper for information you could find out by walking around for free. We only start with 10 copers, so giving someone else one is stupid… is how most people would think. But I realize the value of not having to run around for half an hour. I approach the stand.

“Whoa, hey bro someone’s actually interested!” Said one of the people at the desk. I say ‘one of the people’ because for the life of me I cannot tell which gender it is. Its dressed in what might be considered Hunter gear with a bow and quiver on its back, he/she kinda looks like a certain Hyrulian hero, only she never stopped smiling. i think it has breasts… but staring anymore might be rude.

“What?! really? Ok ok, lets just get it over with.” said the man to his/her left who had looked like he was on the verge of sleep. He is wearing armor made of what looks like slate. He looks like the type that was popular in highschool, with is spiky black hair and nonchalant attitude. I place the copper on the desk.

“Wow, you actually knew how to access your wallet. We usually have to explain that part too. well, looks like you got the basics down, so I’ll skip to the interesting parts! i’m Jay by the way, and this is Solitude.” said the still genderly ambiguous Jay. God, even the name is unisex! Seemingly unaware of my inner debate over whether he/she was a trap or not, Jay continued.

“So basically, in order to be let out of the city, you have to get a class. In other games, usually, you have a period wherein which you have to stay in city walls, or you're free to do whatever. I personally prefer the no rules type thing, but whatever. “

“There are 6 main class types to choose from, called Ways. The Way of Magic, The way of the Warrior, The Way of the Artisan, The Way of the Clergy, The Way of the Rouge, and The Way of the Adventurer. Their corresponding locations are the grand Library, the training grounds, the Merchants Guild, the Church, the tavern , and the Adventurer’s Guild.” you have a map in your inventory, I’ll mark the locations.” After Jay marked the locations on my map, he/she continued.

“Bro, there are sooooo many classes. I haven't heard of anyone getting a hidden class yet, but honestly, with this many, why would you need one? I mean, the Warriors and Mages have 50 each! Don't stare at me like that, trust me, I’m not crazy. But it kind of makes sense, the way they did it, for instance, the warriors offer choices like Swordsman, Spearman, Rider, Monk, Archer, and so forth. The mages offer things like Pyromancer, Hydromancer, Wizard, Warlock, Druid, you get the point.”

“ Each class gives different stat boosts adding up to 75-100, and five skills. By the way, you have two skills right now. [Analyze] and [Rest]. [Rest] kinda sucks as a regenerative skill when you compare it to mage’s [Meditate] or warrior’s [Breath Control], but its good for those of us who don't have skills like that. If you don't have any questions, Solitude will take it away! By the way, Yes I am a girl, please stop staring at my chest so intensely, it's kinda pervy!” She said with the smile never disappearing. I feel my face heating up immediately as I try to make up excuses.

“Don’t sweat it man, she made her character like that on purpose, she likes fucking with people. In real life she has huge tits like--” Solitude stopped speaking and held out his arms exaggeratedly. At this, the girl known as Jay reddened considerably before punching poor Solitude in the face. “What the hell Chris?!” she said. “Hey it's Solitude here!” They continued to bicker for quite a while before they remembered their current purpose. Or rather, I had to remind them if they didn't finish giving me my info, I would have the guards make them refund me my copper. I’m not above being petty.

“Anyway dude,” chris-Solitude continued, “ One thing she forgot to tell you,. For a week, you can change your class to whatever you want. UNLESS you have your class picked for you by an npc, then you’re out of luck.Usually, they pick the best class for you though, so there haven't really been any complaints. Anyway, gimme your map. the most lucrative quests are here, here, here, and here. Welp, my job is done. You have been given information on classes and quests for the low price of only one copper, please remember that this service was brought to you by , please remember us when considering joining a guild, yadda yadda yadda, blah blah blah. Later man.”

“Wait You guys are from ? I didn't think the you guys were playing this game... “ I say tentatively. Solitude opened one of his already closed eyes. “of course were playing man. This game has a prize at the end, that's really rare. got the first one, and we were robbed of the second one by that asshole Nicolai. Like hell this one isn't going to us. Everybody who's anybody is playing Blank Legends right now. , , , Goliath, Nicolai, everybody. And by the way, you’re three hours late. I don't know if you’re trying to do anything or not, but in the beginning, that time makes all the difference in the world. There are already people at level seven, and you're still level one. better get a move on.” And with that, he closed his eye back.

I hurried on my way, no more words needed to be said. I knew it would be hard, but I didn't think ALL the big names would be playing. he was right, I needed to hurry up. I began jogging to the library. I had already known that I would pick a magic type class. honestly, the whole face to face fighting thing scares me. I mean, I got in a good amount of fights at the orphanage, and after spending my whole life there, I can say in a fair fight, I can beat a kid my age 9 times out of 10. But still, I disliked getting up close and personal, feeling their face as I smash it in, and I think the same thing would carry over to the game. So magic it was, besides, I always wanted to shoot devastating spells from my fingertips.

when I got to the library there was a tired looking man at the front desk for magical services. He had just finished up a line of players when I arrived. As soon as I approach the desk, he lifts a finger and points to a row of statues that people were huddled around. I guess that's where I'm supposed to go. When I made my way over, I notice, each statue has a status screen in front of it with little numbers beneath. One read ‘Pyromancer’, the next one ‘Sorcerer’. i realized that these must be our class choices, and the numbers must be the amount of people who chose it.

After around 15 minutes, I kinda had an idea of which ones I wanted. ‘Sorcerer’, ‘Wizard’ or ‘Druid’. I really like ‘Druids’ unique nature spells, but ‘Sorcerer’s offensive magic, plus it's access to summoning, a known useful ability, makes it a hard choice.I approached the front desk again.

“Hi, I'm having a kind of hard time choosing between-”

The man interrupted. “Did you see a tutor? Tutors give out classes .”

“Okay, but all I wanted was help with-”

“Gods above boy! You foreigners only ever care about yourselves! Can't you see i'm tiredd??? Leave me be!”

“Well damn, excuse me for expecting you to do your job!” I normally wouldn't be so upset, but this guy was being a straight asshole even though i was treating him with all due respect. Perhaps if I was calmer, i would have noticed the anger in his eyes replaced by sinister mirth, before becoming compliant.

“You're right sir, how about I pick a class for you hmm?”

“I thought only the tutors could teach classes”

“Ahh, but I am the magical advisor for this branch, and am capable of bestowing a class if a foreigner asks me too. now hurry up and tell me the kind of class you want.”

I didn't completely trust the guy’s change in attitude, but I thought he just wanted to hurry up and help me to get me out of his hair. Plus I remembered the how usually bestowed classes are usually what people want anyway. So I went for it.

“I want a class that’s strong offensively, and has special magic like the druid or sound mage classes. Skills that could be used economically like the alchemy skill that comes with the Wizard class would be nice too.”

“Hmmm, sounds like to me, you want a heroic class eh?”

“Yeah!” I said, enthusiastically. Is this the chance I had been waiting on?

“I've got just the thing!” He said, with a grin reeking of malicious intent. I tried to back away in the half a second that I had, but it wasn't enough. A ball of light hit me right in the chest. But it caused no pain, instead…

New Class: Channeller!

+50 INT +50 VIT

Unable to use weapons

Unable to cast magic bare-handed

+50% damage when using orbs

-75% damage when using elemental spells.

New Skill: Mana Conversion

For every 2 points of mana, you receive 1 point of health

Basic level 1

New Skill:Health Channeling

Channels health to target at a rate of 10 points per second

Basic level 1

New Skill: Weaken

lowers target’s attack and defense by 2.5%

Can be stacked 3 times

Cost 20 mana

Basic level 1

New Skill: Strengthen

raises target’s attack by 2.5%

Can be stacked 4 times

Cost 30 mana

Basic level 1

New Skill: Impact

Deals 10 physical damage

Costs 20 mana

Basic level 1

This class… was horrible. The skills, the stats, the restrictions, all of it. I remember seeing the statue for this class… only fifteen people had taken it, and that number went down to 14 before my very eyes as someone changed their class. I was in shock as i reread my class information.

“Please be aware that a class specifically picked out by an advisor cannot be replaced or deleted. Have a nice day!” The man said with a smile on his face.

“I'M GONNA FUCKIN-”

“Please be aware that if you continue such a tirade, I’ll have to have the guards remove you from the premises. you don’t want that.” said the man, mirth overflowing from every inch of his face. As if to illustrate his point, all the guards nearby took a single step forward.I stood there fuming for a moment, before turning to leave.

“Oh by the way, here kid! Your first piece of equipment! aren't I nice? maybe I’ll give you another if you say thank you, then ask for it nicely!” He Proceeds to throw me a clear ball, which I barely catch, then analyze.

Beginner's Orb

Damage: 3-5

A shoddy orb for beginners. If you charge it with mana, then the damage improves.

“T-t-thank you for this orb. Please…. may I have another item” it literally hurts for me to say this. but I know with a class like this, I need all the help I can get. The man laughs and tosses a hoop looking thing on the floor. i contain my rage, and pick it up.

Circlet of Poverty

quests will pay 5% more

Merchants will charge 5% less

(???)

I look around, and even the guards are chuckling. I storm out of the place. I learned a valuable lesson today. npc’s can be just as evil as real people, and for no damn reason. I won't let this hold me back though. I’ll find some way to use this trashy class. For now though, I need to continue with the plan. I need to form a party.

LindermanLevel1PrimaryClassChannellerHealth600Mana600Title(s)Leadership0Charisma10Strength10Agility10Wisdom10Intelligence60Stamina100Vitality60Luck10