Simulated Universe (I)

(Talk to Herta)

Herta: The new version has lots of changes. Do you want me to give you the patch notes?

Just say them out loud to me.

Herta: You have zero manners...

Herta: Firstly, Stephen has made significant adjustments to the gameplay loop. According to him, "The challenge goal of each phase is even clearer" — I don't really get it. Just because I'm a genius doesn't mean I understand gaming — so whatever he says goes.

Herta: This version offers a higher degree of freedom. You can mix and match your team, choose from a variety of Blessings, and there are even random events to guarantee you a unique experience every time.

Herta: Finally, there's a new mechanic that helps you to better pretend to be Akivili.

I'll figure it out myself.

Herta: Alright, stay curious.

Nah, I'm not interested.

Herta: Alright. You'll find out soon enough.

(Interactive tutorial)

(Upon entering the Simulated Universe)

Herta: Voila, the Official Simulated Universe! The real game begins now.

Herta: The official game contains multiple explorable worlds with progressive difficulty. All the fun features will be gradually unlocked.

Herta: Look here. You'll earn points each time you clear a stage.

Herta: View Point Rewards

(View Point Rewards screen)

Herta: Tsk, the rewards for the last two clears are all here.

Herta: Rewards and points here will be refreshed weekly.

(Exit Point Rewards)

Herta: Now go and explore World 1. I'm sure you will find some new stuff you've never seen before.

(Select World 1)

After clearing any world for the first time, you may receive bonus rewards

Explore the domain to earn Points that can be exchanged for rewards

(When choosing initial characters for World 1)

Herta: Now you can choose from people you know to join your team. Their abilities are consistent with your perception of them in reality.

Herta: If you are fully prepared, then push this button. It will teleport you into World 1.

(After entering World 1, interactive tutorial)

While exploring the Simulated Universe, Cosmic Fragments can be obtained

50 Cosmic Fragments are gifted at the start of each exploration

During exploration, consume Cosmic Fragments to acquire extra help

After completing at least one domain in the Simulated Universe in the last Cycle, you can select one Blesing of Trailblaze upon re-entry into the Simulated Universe

(Unlock Blessings of Trailblaze Tutorial)

(Progress through Domain — Combat)

(While selecting the first Blessing, interactive tutorial)

Herta: Blessings that have not been unlocked have been marked to help you collect them.

Herta: Appropriate rewards will be provided when the index is unlocked.

(After destroying a destructible object)

Herta: Destructible objects in the Simulated Universe will drop Cosmic Fragments.

(Unlock Destructible Object (Simulated Universe) Tutorial)

(Enter Domain — Elite)

(Battle Voidranger: Trampler ×1 (Lv. 13))

Head to the next zone

(Enter Domain — Respite)

(Talk to Herta, optional)

Simulated Universe: You encounter Herta. Uncaring, she looks at you expressionlessly.

Herta: "Congratulations. Well done on getting here." Herta responds carelessly. "You can use up all your Cosmic Fragments here to enhance your Blessings. You won't get another chance to use them otherwise."

Open the Enhance screen.

(Opens the Enhance screen)

Maybe next time.

(Enter Domain — Boss)

(Battle Blaze Out of Space ×1 (Lv. 16), Ice Out of Space ×1 (Lv. 16))

(Upon exiting the Simulated Universe, unlock Achievement A Room of One's Own)

(After exiting the Simulated Universe)

Herta: How's your experience with the official version? If you find it easy, you can go challenge the next world.

Herta: Apparently it's more difficult with stronger enemies. Screwllum said that, according to his model, you have a 60% chance of losing the first time, but it's not like you'll actually lose anything.

Herta: You'll clear it sooner or later.

Are you folks really here to research Aeons?

This is feeling more and more like a real game...

Herta: What are you talking about? Our goals haven't changed. Now run off and get ready.

(Automatically reenter the Simulated Universe, interactive tutorial)

Herta: You can exchange Herta Bonds for items here. Take what you need.