Olga BanHammer
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Corruption Crusher
Player Character
Posts: 77
Trainer Class: #BlackBelt
Player Name: Felicia Bishop
OOC Username: GreySquid
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Olga BanHammer on Apr 30, 2022 13:00:58 GMT 9
Felicia took another large swig from her third coffee of the day. She had been messing around in the server for maybe an hour and already had something to report. If this was a sign for things to come, she was not looking forward to the full launch of the game. But it was time to get her game face on. Felicia stretched out her arms, popped her knuckles, and got to writing her report to the devs. Hi there!
We have been receiving some odd reports about the scheduled raid on the Beta Islands. Initially there was some standard glitching of Kyogre (clipping through dunes, HP not staying consistent). Overall, that part of the raid was what we were expecting from this first run through of the raid as far as bugs go.
However, players started to report the glitching Kyogre and that’s where things started to go wrong. C0D13 was examining a known graphical bug at The High Tide Shrine (ampersand showing in text box) when it spotted the glitching C0D13. From what I’ve been able to gather, C0D13’s “bug deletion” protocol order was trigger and decided to delete Kyogre. While this alone is concerning, it looks like the pre-programmed Blue Orb instead transferred to C0D13, turning it into the failsafe Primal C0D13.
Primal C0D13 spawned with 10,000 HP and immediately started to attack players, starting with those C0D13 deemed as repeat offenders, based on who had previously reported "self-healing" or other health related bugs.
After some combat, C0D13 then performed replicate and sent out Mini_C0D13 programs to start deleting the Beta Islands themselves. From reviewing logs, it looks like C0D13 decided the entire Island was bugged.
For now the players are fighting against Mini_C0D13 programs at the respective locations around Beta Island while C0D13 searches for those it targeted last.
As for the volume of impacted players, twelve players have participated in the raid so far and all have seen C0D13 glitch out. Right now players are still able to join the High Tide Raid, so others may see this. I've included the player information just in case further details are needed from participating users. Note that Bryan is among the active players, along with several high profile users that are categorized as "VIP" status.
Gamertag
| User
| Pokemon in Raid
| Lucky
| Lucky McConnell
| Decidueye, Delphox, Cascoon, Cofagrigus, Seedot, Turtwig
| Finnegan Ford
| Cillian Quinn
| Piplup, Litten, Croconaw, Shinx, Mudkip, Meowth
| Yggy Brooks
| Kenneth Garfield
| Galarian Farfetch'd, Torracat, Pikachu, Dewott, Meowth, Turtwig
| Manish
| Manish Jolitt
| Venusaur, Grovyle, Dustox, Espurr, Zorua, Klefki
| Kath Ulu
| Heather West
| Grookey, Bulbasaur, Glaceon, Scraggy, Geodude, Treecko
| Big Bee
| Bryan Nautilus
| Wartortle, Marshstomp, Clobbopus, Blaziken, Thwackey, Cofagrigus
| Inari
| Xiu Zhao
| Charmander, Snivy, Yamask
| Sarah Lee
| Barack Obama
| Pignite, Charmeleon, Dunsparce, Treecko, Shinx, Druddigon
| Allotta Bambooga
| Kekoa Kura
| Sobble, Wurmple, Meowth, Pichu, Shinx, Oricorio
| Laguna
| Abigaelle Gauthier
| Popplio, Bergmite, Squirtle, Froakie
| Furrlicity Purrfection
| Chu-e Choi
| Sobble, Treecko, Litten, Shinx, Espurr, Solrock
| Bergamot Gristleborg
| Chryssa Glasgow
| Shinx, Espurr, Glaceon, Piplup, Gyarados, Mudkip
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So far six bug reports have been sent to the C0D13 bug system, five of which came from user gamertag Furrlicity Purrfection and one from gamertag Kath Ulu. As these reports have been sent directly to C0D13, I assume that they have not been sent directly to y’all. Just in case, I’ve attached a doc containing the reports.
The team here hasn’t seen any reports made on the forums or social media, but we will continue to monitor and will flag any for further review.
For now I will continue to observe C0D13 and how the players respond to his attacks. Please let me know if there is any other specific information that you need me to gather.
Thanks,
 Felicia double checked her info and refreshed everything to make sure that nothing had updated in the game since she started the report. Everything looked good so she sent the email off to the devs. Was she particularly surprised that Big Bee, aka Bryan Nautilus , aka her least favorite person was participating in the bug? Not really. After all, he was more concerned with the "players" than the actual game itself. She couldn't help but scoff. Typical. She was definitely planning on stealing his lunch later in the day to punish him for his crimes. But that wasn't for a few more hours. For now, it was time to get back to the game. |
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Big Bee
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Bandana Guy
Round 2
Posts: 686
Trainer Class: 
Player Name: Bryan Nautilus
OOC Username: Ladybug
Arena Points: 49
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Post by Big Bee on May 29, 2022 11:27:38 GMT 9
Two weeks after Felicia's detailed email, she received an urgent response from Bryan, asking her to meet him in the board room.
Bryan motioned Felicia into the board room. "Close the door please. Actually, it may be best to lock it. This is some very secret squirrel stuff I'm about to show you," he said, drawing the blinds to prevent any of the office looky-loos from peeping in.
"I read your report on Beta Island, and on Codie's behavior. As I mentioned in the memo, he worked exactly as expected, but what we didn't consider was the impact to the players. As such, we've done a bit of a rebranding."
Bryan stopped, putting both hands up as if so slow himself down physically as well as verbally. "Wait. Let me run that back. First off, CONGRATULATIONS!" He clapped, seemingly apropos of nothing.
"The devs were really impressed by your report, so I've had a chat with them and we're putting you and your new partner in charge of QA!" he announced, grinning from ear to ear. "You're welcome to say no, of course. It's a big jump in responsibility and pay, but someone's got to do it, and if you don't want the job then I'm sure Bertha will be happy to step up."
Bertha was a terrible woman, and would assuredly become an insufferable boss.
Bryan let the announcement settle for a moment, before dropping the real bombshell.
"If you take up the position as head of QA, you'll be partnered up with the 'new Codie' so to speak." He looked around, made sure nobody was listening in, and still lowered his voice. "That's why I invited you here today. Not just the promotion, but to introduce your new partner."
Numerous projectors flicked on, overlaying their images to form a bright pink hologram on the surface of the conference table, and Bryan stuck out both hands, as if presenting a new car, or a wonderful prize. "Say hi to QUACXEE!"
Rotating on the table was a brilliant pink...'duck'. The resemblance to Codie was superficial, at best, as there was an annoying, feminine aura to the mascot, as if someone had crossbred and then girlified the Coco Puffs cuckoo and the Microsoft Paperclip.
"QUACXEE has focus tested extremely well. Our players find her unthreatening, and accessible, and her capacity for deletion is dramatically reduced. Codie had effectively free reign, but we've added a few checks and balances and QUACXEE will need a direct order before she can delete anything much more than an email." Bryan laughed at his good joke. "But enough from me. Let's hear from QUACXEE herself!" |
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C0D13
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Bug Maniac
Administrator
Posts: 2,111
Trainer Class: 
Player Name: C0D13
OOC Username: Ladybug
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Post by C0D13 on May 29, 2022 11:40:43 GMT 9
"Hey there! It looks like you're trying to find C0D13 ! He's gone now, but I'd be happy to help!" QUACXEE didn't just have the look of the Coco Puffs mascot, it turned out she had the voice, too.
"Who am I? Well I'm QUACXEE of course! The Quality User Assistance, Customer eXperience, and Enjoyment Expert! I'm here to brighten your day and help you find anything you might need in this wide, wonderful world of UNOVR!"
The hologram of QUACXEE idled in place, waiting for a further command. A few moments later, she prompted Bryan and Felicia helpfully.
"Having trouble finding the right words? Now worries! Let me help you. Here is a common list of user queries:
How to change my name?
How to do open menu?
Where Professor Ash?
Is Sweeper good?
Where is Beta Island?
Are any of these what you were looking for?" |
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Olga BanHammer
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Corruption Crusher
Player Character
Posts: 77
Trainer Class: #BlackBelt
Player Name: Felicia Bishop
OOC Username: GreySquid
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Olga BanHammer on May 30, 2022 21:47:19 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/921815807040827392/980813715786055770/Felicia_Yasss~png When Felicia first received the message to meet Bryan, she broke out in a cold sweat. “Shit. Shit!” she mumbled to herself. Had he figured out she was the one who was regularly stealing his bougie lunches? Or did he find out about her taking his pens and replacing them with ones that were almost out of ink? Damn, and she had been so careful. Well, no, actually she hadn’t, but really no one around really paid any attention to her so she thought it would be fine. But she had to face the music at some point so she finally dragged herself to the boardroom and followed his directions. Well, at least he was going to fire her without letting other people see. Maybe he did have some redeeming qualities. But that thought didn’t last long. “What.” Promotion? What, no, what? That didn’t make sense, she was here to play the game, break it, and write reports. And also maybe torment Bryan. Not get promoted. “What?” She said, slightly more distressed at the idea of a partner. One final “what” left her mouth when QUACXEE appeared. Oh. Oh no. That was an abomination. What focus groups did they test it on? Felicia stared at the pink thing in abject horror. “You want me, me to head up QA and QUACXEE,” she sneered, “will be the new user interface?” Oh this was bad. Clearly she hadn’t been bullying Bryan enough if he thought that this would go over well. She had to do something, and there was only one way to do it. “I’m in. I take the job. It’ll be great working closer with you, Bryan. And of course with Quacker here as well.” Felicia was going to take this abomination down from the inside. Also higher pay sounded nice. She had her eye on a new apartment a few blocks away from the office. |
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Olga BanHammer
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Corruption Crusher
Player Character
Posts: 77
Trainer Class: #BlackBelt
Player Name: Felicia Bishop
OOC Username: GreySquid
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Olga BanHammer on Oct 8, 2022 10:28:37 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/921815807040827392/1028117521649381426/maddd~png Felicia stormed into her office on Monday morning. If there were a door for her to kick it, it would have been most assuredly kicked. The quiet office chatter that had been going on before her arrival immediately stopped as all the developers stared at her. In the calmest, most terrifying voice she possessed, Felicia addressed the room. “Does anyone want to explain why I got a panicked message last night about a personal quest going wrong?” The silence in response was deafening. “See, I would think that someone would want to explain what was going on, seeing as how we somehow managed to bring up what could only be considered as incredibly traumatic real life events from someone’s life to play out in a dumb little side quest. Hmm? Aw, no one wants to explain?” Felicia felt her eyelid twitch as a bunch of the developers all turned to look at one lone guy in the back of the room. Target acquired. “Oh, so it was you. Please, enlighten me.” The sweat started to pour off the poor man’s face. “Well, see, it’s just that it’s supposed to be personal, you know? To keep them invested?” Felicia stormed closer and aggressively pointed a finger in the man’s face. “Personal, yes. Not something that requires the legal team beating down my door on my damn weekend! We are just lucky that the player has two brain cells competing for third place, or else we would be in a legal shitstorm. Hell, if his weird ass celebrity parents find out, we still might get sued into hell and back again” She leaned down close to the developer, her hands grasping onto the arms of his chair and leaning in till she was just inches from his face. “Fix. It.” In response to his slightly teary nod she pushed him away before addressing the room as a whole again. “Look, I get it, y’all wanna make this thing cool. Great, I’m all for it. But if I ever have another lawyer talk to me because of some weird shit that one of you pulled I am going to rain down hell that you cannot even begin to imagine. No more releasing weird shit that QA hasn't fully tested and giving the go ahead on. Capiche?” There was a quiet murmur of agreement around her and Felicia nodded at the room as a whole. “Great, I’m glad we have an understanding. Now I’m going to go do…” she stared at the wide eyes around her. Nah she couldn’t trust these people, they were still technically working against her in the betting pool and they didn’t need any info on her at all, “something that won’t get us all fired.” She was pretty sure you couldn’t be fired for replacing every working pen with a dead one in someone’s office, at least, so she wasn’t even lying. |
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