Just want to firstly disclaim my use for the works 'The Gamer'. It is a manhwa written by Author : Sung Sang-Young. I hold no owner ship of 'The Gamer' and am not making any money from this work of fiction.
Sorry about last chapter if it was a little dark. Delving into the mind of a mentally unstable person is not pretty. It's the reason psychologists need psychologists.
But who could say they honestly wouldn't forget all reason, waking up with awesome super powers? The accident basically knocked sense back onto Nick's head. Sometimes you have to fail to learn from your mistakes.
Edit: Fixed up the stats.
Game prompts
'Thoughts'
"Speech"
" Spell/skill activation"
=Action=
-Flash back-
Chapter 4. Acceptance,Contemplation and Manning The Fuck Up.
I sigh in content as I feel the steaming hot water wash over me, trying to forget about my mental break down and just thinking of what I have achieved today.
-Flash back-
Waking up to that same annoying promt, reminding me of how I got here is not my idea of a good time. With out gamer's mind to suppress the building emotions, it suddenly game to a boil, leaving me a weeping mess.
Ding!
You have gained a debuff
Dehydration - Passive.
The human body needs water to survive. When you lose more water then what you take in, you gain the debuff 'Dehydration'
Effects:
-30% max stamina.
-60% stamina regeneration rate.
-30% decrease in physical stats.
'No one asked you.' I slowly pick myself up and drag myself back inside, heading to the kitchen for a drink of water, or thirty.
'Observe'
Glass of water
A simple glass of clean water
+ 10 HP
'Keep forgetting to use observe' I muse while downing 6 cups of water before watching my debuff go away. 'My body still needs nutrition and water to survive like normal. I should stock up my inventory with supplys and water while I can.' Grabing some liquid soap, I scrub the gunk of my hands and face.
I go about the kitchen, grabbing canned goods and dehydraded foods while also filling bottles of water and dumping them into containers. One big one filled with food and the other filled with water containers and bottles, I then place both into my inventory. While I'm doing this I go seemingly on auto pilot and just make a few simple salad sandwiches to eat. Leaving my fridge be for now since it is still in use.
But I have tested placing it in my inventory and yep, it works. I'm lost in thought while going milling around the kitchen.
'The idea of using propulsion from PSI to increase my jump seemed to work, a bit too well.' The only problem is that I really didn't think it through. How high it would take me or how will I land safely. I did not expect to jump higher then what I could handle. 'I shoud try to cut down on the power and see where that leads me.'
When I was making my abilities, I was thinking of what class I wanted to be and what stats to focus on, just like in RPGs. There are several roles that came to mind. When it comes to those types of games, I always prefer either ranged, mage or healer/suport. With what might as well be magic, and no party members to buff or heal, mage/ranged fighter seemed like the best bet.
Of course to use those classes, you need to be in the back of the party and let the tanks and melee users up front to absorb damage while you focus on DPS or heal/buffs. But because I have no party, I need to branch out. I need a good foundation of speed and endurance. Speed to outmanuover my opponents and endurance to out last them.
If it comes down to battle of attrition, my regeneration rate will be a winning factor. But there are conflicts that can be over in a matter of seconds. In those cases, I don't want to be the one who is taken out by suprise or in one blow. Its the reason I made PSI push, to keep enemies and projectils away. PSI jump was meant to be my go to ability for evasion.
-11 HP.
I flinch, forced out of my train of thought. Seemingly cutting my finger. 'I need a way to survive attacks that could one shot me or leave me open. Maybe I could make a barrier or try to reinforce my body.'
If I can reinforce my body, I might be strong enough for landing when using PSI jump. I lay the knife down on the counter, I close my eyes and focus on my energy. Pushing it through and around my body. I do this for what feels like minutes, I finally get a notification.
Ding!
You have created a new skill/resource.
PSI Armour (PA) - Sustain , Passive/Active Lv 1
By drawing the energy around you and focusing PSI around your being, you have created a barrier that is capable of absorbing attacks that will cause any form of damage to your person. PSI Armors defensive power is affected by ones INT. PSI Armours regeneration rate and capacity is affected by ones WIS.
+4% to physical stats - Passive.
+12% to physical stats - Active. -6 PSI per second.
I then see my HUD pop up in the corner of my vision
PA: 150/150
HP: 365/365
PSI: 240/240
STA: 260/260
I actually manage to crack a smile at that, I immediately go about testing this new ability by grabbing the knife I cut myself with and attempt to stab my hand.
-21 PA
PA: 129/150
There was no feeling of pain but instead, a feeling of pressure. Just before the knife made contact with with my skin, I saw a brief flash and my hand holding the knife was pushed back.
I look my hand over, then the rest of my body. I see no evidence of the shield being there, but I can sense that it is there. It seems to react automatically, if not instinctively to absorb damage. 'Kind of like a reactive shield. You can't see it but it is there, ready to absorb and repel incoming attacks'. Like Master chiefs reactive energy shield in Halo.
I wait a few seconds before watching my PA seemingly fill in a near instant, absorbing some energy around me as well as a bit of my own reserve.
PA: 150/150
HP: 365/365
PSI: 235/240
STA: 260/260
I gained a very handy skill indeed. It seems to regenerate around 5 PA per 1 PSI. At least with this, I won't have to worry about being taken out by surprise attacks. I'm taken out of my musings by my stomach seemingly roaring in demand for food.
'Bloody hell I'm starving'. Another growl from Mr Tummy. "Yeah yeah, I'm getting something to eat, hold your horses." I'm at least glad I remembered to wash my hands before preparing these sandwiches.
I still need some DEX to finish that quest. With a new ability to grind and no pain and hassle from what I plan to do, I know exactly what to do when I'm finished eating. Hell, I'll even go that extra mile and use T.k to slam heavy objects into my PA to see how well it defends against knock back. Multi task the use of abilities to grind them up.
-End flash back-
I hop out of the shower and dry off. Re-equipping the clothes I had on earlier, the inventory seeming to have cleaned, repaired and refreshed it, like it just came out of the wash. 'Smells like softener'. I muse while giving my shirt a quick sniff. The clothing consists of a pair of grey boxers, cream khakis, white socks accompanies by white joggers with light green high lights and a simple black short sleeved T-shirt.
Least that idea works. 'No more doing laundry for me' I place the clothing back in my inventory and put on a singlet and pyjama bottems. 'What a long day.'
I have a double take at seeing the stranger in the bathroom mirror. 'Gonna have to get used to this new appearance'. The person in the mirror is pretty average by normal standards. Brown curly hair, hazel eyes. The type of guy you wouldn't even give a second glance to in the middle of the street. I give a simple shrug at the thought. 'I'm a simple guy, I honestly don't mind not standing out.'
I go about brushing and flossing my teeth. I then dump all my hygiene products in my hygiene bag; tooth brush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner. The works. Then dump that into my inventory before heading off to bed. 'I need to start filling my inventory when ever I can. If I do this enough I might make a habit out of it.' Wont be that hard, I'm basically a hoarder.
I head back to my room, placing my laptop and I phone on the charger and putting on some music. I then turn off the light and hop into bed.
I lay down, imagining what the future holds for me. While I was showering, I managed to come up with a way to get rid of the debuff 'Severe Mental Trauma'. The reason I have it in the first place is because my PSI heal was way too low to treat the injury properly. If I manage to get it up a high enough level, I could possibly reverse the damage. Until then, I'm basically stuck placing all my points in my CHA to keep myself from becoming socially inable.
The skill itself did say that it is capable of healing; 'Mind, Body and Soul', while the debuff mentioned this being the reason I have scaring. ' I have to either get grind it up high enough or come up with another solution.' But that's neither here or there, just something to keep in mind.
Ding!
A new 'Hidden Optional Quest' has been discovered:
'Fixing what has been broken'
Find a way to remove the debuff 'Severe Mental Trauma' and bring equilibrium back to your mental well being as well as Gamer's mind.
Reward:
Gamer's mind Lv Max
20 000 EXP
Bonus objectives:
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5000 EXP for each bonus objective complete. Completion of all bonus objectives will unlock a hidden perk.
Hidden Optional Quest:
Failure:
Continued debuff 'Severe Mental Trauma'.
2000 EXP
Look at all that EXP. Not only that but Gamer's mind will be maxed out. It was originaly only level one, but restoring my mental state seems to max it out. What happens if its at max? Theres also the promise of a hidden perk for completing all the objectives. Looks like its going to be one really long side quest to complete. It does say it's optional. I was going to try to reverse the damage any way. 'Two birds with one stone.'
'Wonder how I level up Gamer's body then?'Speaking of quests, I pull out the skill book from my inventory. Was planning on learning this before I go to sleep.
Skill book ' Kung fu for idiots'
Would you like to learn Yes/No
'Yes'
The book turns to particles, which seemingly flow into my body.
Ding!
You have earned a new skill
'Close Quarters Battle' (CQB) - Beginner -Passive Lv 1
An Australian modern day reconstruction of 'Close Quarter fighting' (CQF), other wise known as CQC or Close Quarter Combat. It is a form of martial arts that is taught within the Australian Military, created by Australian Commando; Paul Cale, a new martial arts introduced to the Australian Commando Integrated Combat Package.
It is a combat style that not only focuses on CQC, but also the use of fire arms, side arms, bladed weapons and improvisational methods. This is used mainly for mid to close range confrontations with one or more enemy occupents.
Effects:
+8% efficiency unarmed or using short blade weapons. - Passive
+8% efficiency when using Guns and side arms. - Passive.
"Wow. Holy shit! I know kung fu!" I gave off a giddy laugh as the information is integrated into my being.
The fighting style seems to focus on fast take downs, grapples throws and deadly precision. A style that is used to either disable or kill a combatant extremely fast in the heat of battle, because in battle, every second counts. Especially if your fighting a group of enemies.
It also focused on a variety of weapons that a solder would be given for both short and long bouts of combat; Rifles, shotties, pistols, grenades, knives, unarmed and tactics about using ones surroundings.
Though simply knowing the style and being able to do it are two different things. I'm gonna need to train and level it up to really get a feel for it. I do plan on focusing on spells, abilities and skills, but like I mentioned before, I need a good foundation and more ways then one to defend myself since I am only one person.
'Plus its kung fu. I am not giving up the idea to learn martial arts when its basically handed to me.'
Ding!
Quest Completed: 'Rocky had a montage, so why can't you?'
Reward:
150 EXP:
'Status'
Nick Walker
Title: Gamer
PA: 400/400
HP: 365/365
PSI: 240/240
STA: 260/260
STR: (0) +14 =14
VIT: (0) +15 + 16% =17.4
DEX: (0) +13 + 16% =15.1
AGI: (1) +11 + 16% = 13.9
INT: (0) +15 x (16% -30%) = 10.8
WIS: (0) +19 x (16%- 30%) = 17.3
CHA: (3) +1 =4
LCK: (1) +4 =5
EXP: 150/300
Description: A bored male with no goals in life. Suffering from a plethura of mental and physical disabilities who has an obvious obsession with anything video game.
Status effects:
Gamer's body
Gamer's mind
Autism: -5 CHA per Lv. + 1 INT and WIS per Lv.
Buff:
Well fed
Debuff:
Severe Mental Trauma - Passive Lv ?
I give my stats a quick look over before moving onto my skills and abilities. 'Not long till I level up again. Wonder what perk I can unlock?'
'Skills'
Knife Mastery - Passive Lv 5
First Aid - Passive Lv 25
Modern Science Passive Lv 22
'Abilities'
PSI Armor - Passive/Active Lv 6
PSI Heal - Active Lv 3
PSI Manipulation - Passive Lv 10
PSI Sense - Passive Lv 10
PSI Push - Active Lv 1
PSI Jump - Active - Lv 1
T.K - Active -Lv 16
Damage resistance - Lv 7
While I was working on getting my DEX up by the use of self mutilation, I also tested to see how much stronger the defence of my AP is compared to that of my health. I found out that my AP is at least 4 times stronger and that Damage resistance seems to increase and affect the overall resistance of my AP.
At least this way i can safely increase my AP reserve and resistance with out having to worry about injury. But of course if I want to grind PSI heal, I'm going to have to deplete the reserve and hack into my HP.
It was after I closed my windows that I suddenly feel completely drained of energy, a compulsion to go to sleep. I feel my eyes droop close, I try to fight the feeling to stay awake a bit more but it seemed to be futile.
Just as I was about to close my eyes, I swear I saw another notification pop up. Rolling on to my side, I suddenly doze off, feeling content, all worries seeming to disappear.
I dream of a normal life back home.
Ding!
You have successfully completed the tutorial.
Let the games begin.
Omake 'What have I gotten myself into?'
I wake up with a start, flailing around as if I was fighting of an invisible enemy. It turns out it was just another notification.
Ding!
You have slept comfortably on the ground. Your stats have been resorted by 30%.
"Crap!", I face palm.
-1AP
Here I was hoping it was all a fever dream. I give out a sigh while moving my hand from my face. It was then that I jumped, and let out a startled shrie-, I mean manly yell.
"What the shit?" I mutter, giving my hand, then the rest of myself a look over. Bright colourful skin and clothing, along with a dark outlining.
"Am I animated?" I ask, questioning my sanity while giving myself a once over, then looking at my surroundings. I appear to be on top of a grass covered hill, seeming as colourful and painfully bright as I am.
I open my stats to see if there is any debuffs affecting my vision, but there appears to be nothing out of the ordinary. 'Besides being in a cartoon'.
"The hell am I?" Taking in my surroundings, I see out there over yonder, what appears to be a town of some sorts. 'Need to find out where i am' Opening my inventory and equipping some proper clothing, I give a nod before I break out into a run for the town in the distance.
As I close the distance on the buildings, I start to make out some details. 'Colourful'is the only thing that comes to mind, painfully colourful. They make my eyes ache.
I finaly find myself running into the town, desperate for some answers, it was then, to my horror, I find myself standing in what appears to be a farmers market. But here's the kicker. It wasn't filled with happy people going about their day in this increadibly bright and colourful atmosphere but...
'Ponies... Fucking ponies! Why the hell am I here? I'm not even a fucking brony!' Too caught up in my mental rant, I didn't take notice of all activity coming to a halt. All eyes focused on me.
Im brought out of my mental cursing by a sudden shout of "MOOOOONSTER!"
That was the straw that broke the camels back. All hell breaking loose. Screams of "Monster!" and " Run for your lives!" seeming to break the tension.
I am left in a stupor as I watch a bunch of talking pony things seeming to rip up the market while I simply sit here dumbfounded. Just as I turn around, ready to nope the fuck out of here, I feel a sudden impact knock me head over heals onto the ground.
-56 AP.
I feel myself tumble to a halt, landing on my stomach, as a weight suddenly pins me down on the ground.
-4 AP
320/400 AP
"I caught the monster, over here girls." I hear a female voice call from on top of me. "Your not hurting anypony monster."
The only thing I can think is 'What?' "Good job Rainbow Dash." I hear someone call out in what I think is a Texan drawl , identifying the one who is currently standing on top of me as Rainbow Dash.
I smack my head against the ground at that, just not even comprehending what the hell is going on. 'This cant be happening'
-2 AP
"What did you expect? No monster is a match for me." She seemingly boasts while standing over me, like I'm some kind of horrid beast she just slain
Rainbow Dash, meaning the one that called out for her was Applejack and she said girls. Good golly, not even five minutes and I'm already in deep shit, seemingly caught by what is known as the 'Main Six' 'No that's not it, it's mane six. Bloody horse puns.'
"Oh. Be careful Rainbow Dash, you don't want to hurt the poor little thing." Bringing my head up, my vision is filled by what seems to be really big light blue eyes. 'Jeepers creepers, what mighty big peepers'.
"What do y'all think it is girls, any idea Fluttershy?" 'That accent could not be more stereotypical, and this is coming from a bloody Aussie.' "I can't say that I have Applejack. Do you think Twilight will know?" She answers while simply staring into my eyes.
"Raritay went to fetch her, she shouldn't be too long."
During the wait, Rainbow simply sits on me while her and A.J make small talk. Here I am being bloody pet on the head by Fluttershy while she whispers sweet nothings to me. I feel my eye begin to twitch before I hear someone else call out.
"Alright I'm here girls, what's this talk I'm hearing about monsters?" Can't exactly turn my head to see her, I could throw Skittles off, she's fairly light.
"Right ere Twie, Rainbow Dash caught it." 'I am not an It, GOD DAMN IT!'
"Was there any doubt? There is no monster that can best me." 'Breath in, and out. In, out.'
"My, what ever is it Twilight?" I hear very posh someone ask dramatically "And what ever is that dreadful outfit it is wearing? It simply will not do." 'BREATH IN, AND OUT, IN AND FUCKING OUT.'
"I'm not to sure Rarity, I've never seen or heard anything like it in any of my studies." I see another pony come into view and peer down at me. Purple fur, horn, highlights in mane and no wings.
"We should bring it back to the library, I can search for any books describing the creature. You can hop off now Rainbow Dash."
I feel the small amount of weight leave my back as I'm suddenly lifted into the air by a purple aura.
"At least this way, it wont cause any more damage and no-pony else will get hurt." She says while taking in the surroundings. 'What? I didn't fucking do THIS! A-eh. You know what? FUCK IT!'
I turn to face her, when she turns her head to look at me again, I give off one mental command.
'PSI Vomit'
The second I activate that command, a torrent of puke comes rushing out of my mouth and right at her face. Seemingly caught off guard, the aura surrounding me suddenly disperses and I catch myself.
Twilight seemingly screaming about it getting into her eyes , which then causes vomit to get into her mouth, loses her footing on the puddle below here and falls over.
"Oh my goodness Twilight dear, are you OK?"
"Twelieght!"
Applejack and Rarity run over to Twilight to help her, more Applejack then Rarity as she seems to keep her distance, colouring of her face changing to green. Fluttershy hovering over her, seeming at a loss of what to do and Rainbow Dash, Rainbow Dash just rolling on the floor laughing her ass off. No signs of the pink one around.
Twilight, slipping and sliding in the puddle of throw up, trying to regain her footing while also trying to clear her eyesight, gets a helping hoof from Applejack, only for her to lose her lunch right into A.J's face, which then causes Rarity to lose her lunch.
The mess that is ponies slipping and sliding around in a puddle of my own puke, trying to regain their footing makes me lose it myself. I'm stuck on the ground, clutching my sides laughing my ass of at the absurdity of it all. Seriously, who knew that fucked up ability would actually come in use?
My laughter seems to elicit a gasp from the ponies present, they manage to fix them selves up and simply watch as I have difficulty holding my sides together.
I finally finish laughing, all tension and anger leaving me after that hole ordeal as I take in a few calming breaths. Wiping the tears, I sit myself up and turn my gaze back on to the ponies.
They were all staring at me, mouth agape, even Rainbow Dash stopped laughing when she heard mine. Looks like Twilight finally used her magic to clear her vision and regain her footing 'Bout time.'
The stares actually elicit a few more chuckles from me. "Jesus , really needed that laugh, that, that was too bloody much."
"YOU CAN TALK?!" Seems to be the collective response from all the ponies at the same time. Everything else seemingly forgotten.
"Of course I can bloody talk." I respond in kind "Seriously, I'm wearing clothes. Would a beast wear clothes?" I all but ask in exasperation.
"I uh- a, but. Then why didn't you talk earlier?" Twilight asked completely befuddled.
"What was I suppose to do in this situation, what would you do in a situation like this? I'm way out of my element here." I all but shout at her. Twilight and all the other ponies seeming to look shameful at my declaration.
"Hey! Don't Yell at Twilight like that." Screams Rainbow Dash , flying in-front of her friends while staring me down.
"And YOU!" I yell, pointing at her "This is payback for tackling me." 'PSI vomit'
Another torrent of vomit flies from my mouth and hits Rainbow Dash head on, taking her by surprise and knocking her into her friends.
Ding!
Your skill PSI Vomit has levelled up!
'Not now' Just as I mentally dismiss it a pair of big angry light blue eyes take up my vision.
"YOU! Just who do you think you are going around and" She seems to pause here, questioningly looking back at the group of mares. Then turning around at me and glaring right into my eyes. "And Barfing all over my friends? You should be ashamed of yourself."
"She's using the stare." I hear an exclamation from the group of ponies laying in a pile, covered head to to by my messy technique 'Phrasing Nick , Phrasing.'
She pushes her face to mine as she stares angrily into my eyes. " I have half a mind to find your mother and tell her what you have been up to, Young man."
'Ummmmm what?' "Now you march right over to my friends and apologise for what you just did" She exclaims while pointing a hoof at her friends. Then she seemingly stands over me and forces another look into my eyes. "And don't ever make me catch you doing this again mister." She says in finality.
"Say what?" Having her stand over me is like this, it's like a child being scalded by their parent for doing something wrong. 'Too bad for her shes just too bloody cute to take seriously. That, and when I was disciplined, I usually caught the belt on my arse.'
So I do what any one would in my situation. I look at her friends, then back to her. I slowly raise my hand and...
"Boop."
Boop her right on the nose. This seems to take her of guard. The other ponies gasp in shock, seeing me being immune to 'The Stare'. All of Fluttershy's bluster seems to escape her as she covers her nose with her hooves and giving out a quick "Eeeep."
Right after she does, she seemingly disappears, zooming off and hiding behind a tree while cowering and watching me from around the edge of the tree in what appears to be fear, and awe?
'Now I feel bad'. Not for throwing up on her friends but just from scaring her. 'Almost like kicking a box of puppies and kittens to death.' I sag at that, taking one final look at the mess I some how made, I turn around and bolt.
I run through the town, the opposite direction I came in from as well as the opposite direction from the mares. I weave, bob and jump over the panicking ponies as I make my way to the other side of town.
Ding!
You have earned a new skill
Free running - Passive Lv 1.
I Don't bother reading it, dismissing it with a thought while I continue my way out of town.
Once I make it out of town, I turn, around to make sure that I'm not being followed. Seeing nothing, I then make a break for the forest in the distance.
And that's a rap. Hope you enjoyed the little omake, just something to lighten the mood from all the angst. Now don't me wrong I am not a brony, I have tried watching the series but I never even made it to series three. Not my cup of tea, but I have nothing against the show or its viewers. Knowing my luck, this is somewhere ROB would send me. Just making light of the situation.
Before next chapter, I'll put up a stats page, filled with all information regarding what Nick is currently capable of.
Next chapter will be up in a week minimum and maybe even a continuation of this omake.
