Dreamjolt TV/Story

Overview

The signal of the Penacony TV Station has been hijacked by an unknown party, resulting in the airing of peculiar programs. Intrigued by what these rogue programs are, you decide to uncover the truth behind it all...

Main Missions

Dreamjolt TV

Stage Dialogue

Keeping Up With the Bagtrashians

Pop Channel — Zany Trash
With the doctor's help, this inconspicuous trash bag got a major glow-up and is stealing all the spotlight.

(Investigate TV in The Reverie (Dreamscape)): There is... a close-up of a bin liner on the screen. You rub your eyes, wondering if this might be an advertisement for outdoor trashcans.; The camera keeps switching back and forth between a small bag of timid trash and another bag that is golden in color. You can't help being drawn to its dazzling appearance, but you make a conscious effort to control the emerging temptation.; You decide to...; (Switch the channel manually); You try switching the channel to play the pre-recorded show done by Uma and her colleagues. The screen flickers for a while, but the channel you want still doesn't come on.; "Eh? Where's that golden bag of trash? Why don't they show it anymore?" you wonder.; "I grew up eating these! I'm all natural and organic!" The affected voice emphasizes "organic" and ends every word with an odd hissing sound that makes you feel sick.; Then, a bizarre, muscular figure shows up on the screen. He introduces himself as Bagtrashian, the head of the Trashian Family. He's also the protagonist of "Keeping Up With the Bagtrashians," a popular reality show by Dreamjolt TV.; Bagtrashian: Grrr... I don't have to go to the gym for this body! We're all born this way! You don't believe me?; Stop bragging!; Clearly, it's post-production special effects...; Bagtrashian: This isn't my fault! If you don't believe me, come on and join the show! You'll be the star of this episode!; (Show them what you've got.)
(Open Dreamjolt TV Stage - Keeping Up With the Bagtrashians)

Penaconian Idol

Movie Channel — Loony Telly
The judges' opinions flip in the blink of an eye, and that's exactly what the audience craves!

(Investigate TV in Dream's Edge): A talent show titled "Penaconian Idol" is playing on the screen. A contestant is waiting for the evaluation result with a sincere smile.; To keep the audience in suspense, the camera alternates between phony smiles and irritated faces of the professional audience. Feeling perturbed, you decide to...; (Switch the channel manually); You try switching the channel to play the pre-recorded show done by Uma and her colleagues. The screen flickers for a while, but the channel you want still doesn't come on.; "What?" You're puzzled.; "Penaconian Idol" Judge: The contestant is eliminated!; "Penaconian Idol" Judge: It's not enough to just sing well. Without tearing up or narrating the story of your miserable life, you add nothing to the show. How can I let you through?; The crafty judge shifts their gaze toward you.; "Penaconian Idol" Judge: Next up! (Trailblazer), right? Tell us about your dream.; (Show them what you've got.)
(Open Dreamjolt TV Stage - Penaconian Idol)

Inferno's Kitchen

Lifestyle Channel — Shy Chef
If you are on staff at this restaurant, better cross your fingers and hope for... Oh, you're just a spectator? No need to worry then!

(Investigate TV in Dreammerse Shopping Street): A chef's hat on the screen catches your eye. There seems to be nothing special about it, but you know that sometimes the more inconspicuous a thing is, the more dangerous it can be.; (Switch the channel manually); You try switching the channel to play the pre-recorded show done by Uma and her colleagues. The screen flickers for a while, but the channel you want still doesn't come on.; "What kind of surprises could there be in a gourmet show?" you doubt.; A curious-looking dinosaur, donning a chef's hat, makes a most peculiar entrance. With a gaping maw, he shouts and yells. Each of his utterances spews forth with such ferocity and a cutting acidity that seems to scorch the very souls of his audience.; The head chef seems to enjoy the spectacle of spewing fire from his mouth at people, which is, incidentally, the main selling point of this "Inferno's Kitchen" show.; Host of Inferno's Kitchen: I wouldn't feed this to my worst enemy!; Host of Inferno's Kitchen: That is because... it's a kaleidoscope of gastronomic delectation, which only a proper geezer like me, a master chef with decades of culinary experience under the belt, is entitled to savor.; Host of Inferno's Kitchen: IT'S RAW!!!!!! WHAT! A! DREADFUL! CHUNK! OF! RAW! MEAT! Do I need to put you on a grill!?; The chef-cum-host turns his eyes to you and readies the flames in his throat...; (Show them what you've got.)
(Open Dreamjolt TV Stage - Inferno's Kitchen)

Dancing with the Simians

Art Channel — Bubbly SoulGlad
"I may look ugly, but I have a gentle soul." Said the SoulGlad after it got crushed and exploded.

(Investigate TV in Aideen Park): An advertisement for SoulGlad is playing on the billboard. You cannot tell which flavor it is, but your instinct tells you something is off.; (Switch the channel manually); You try switching the channel to play the pre-recorded show done by Uma and her colleagues. The screen flickers for a while, but the channel you want still doesn't come on.; "What channel is this? What's this show?" you wonder.; "This show is sponsored exclusively by ██ SoulGlad! The Dreamjolt TV presents to you our primetime dancing show: Dancing with the Simians!" The introduction of the TV program blares from the screen. You have no idea what kind of audience this show targets.; "Dancing with the Simians" Host: Our theme for tonight is "Night of the Banana Peel"!; "Dancing with the Simians" Host: Hey, you. Come on inside and dance!; (Show them what you've got.)
(Open Dreamjolt TV Stage - Dancing with the Simians)

Emotional Void

Live Studio — Silent Gaze
You find yourself unable to avert your gaze, ensnared by the captivating, silent gaze from the eye.

(Investigate screen in The Reverie (Dreamscape)): After getting rid of the four Dreamjolt TV employees who have invaded the station, The Family has located the mastermind.; This is a massive spliced screen... There is a pattern on it that you don't recognize.; As you edge closer to the screen, the image on it suddenly blurs, leaving your head spinning. The scenes of multiple TV programs are flashing before you, and you can hear a clamorous discussion going on nearby...; You calm yourself down by taking a few deep breaths. By the time you look up again, you find a fearful figure emerging on the screen.; What exactly is that? You have no clue and dare not linger your eyes on it.; You cast a fleeting glance at it, and soon the cacophonous scene returns, driving you up the wall...; Give it a whack!
(Open Dreamjolt TV Stage - Emotional Void)

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Released in Version 2.0

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