Peropo and his father finally install AO and prepare themselves by equipping their virtual reality gear, letting the helmet scan their eyes for a brief second to analyze the one-time identity protection program to prevent any hacks and identity issues. Once the scan is done, they would be greeted by the intro cut scene of AO. The animations and graphics is extremely top notch and smooth thanks to the high quality of their custom built PCs. The music and visual voices were magnificent and fits each character amazingly well with fluid dynamics. Peropo's father comments on the detail of it all alongside his son as the father and son duo experience this feat for the very first time.
"Ω Θεέ μου! Αυτό το παιχνίδι βλέπει ακριβώς όπως Dungeons & Dragons, αλλά και πιο ρεαλιστική."(Oh my goodness! This game views just like Dungeons & Dragons, but more realistic.)
"Ναι! Οι δημιουργοί κάνει μια τρομερή δουλειά με την εισαγωγή και οπτικό αντίκτυπο για το περιβάλλον. Ωστόσο, μην αφήσετε το φανταχτερό intro σας ξεγελάσει, αν αυτό είναι το μόνο καλό στοιχείο που έχουν."
(Yes! The creators done an awesome job with the intro and visual impact for the environment. However, don't let the fancy intro fool you if that is the only good aspect they have.)
"Καλά, είστε η νέα γενιά, ώστε να μην φαίνεται πολύ να σας ούτως ή άλλως."(Well, you're the new generation so it doesn't seem much to you anyway.)
Peropo's father chuckles from his comment since its all new to him. Peropo himself let out a light chuckle as well since he's considered the gamer nerd to his father. After the intro animation sequence, they will see the main screen with the title of AO right in front of them. An automatic AI spoke to them.
"Welcome to Ardermina Online! Please sign in with your registered information."The two began to type in their username and password to login and send their information towards the server. After logging in, a sign appears asking if they would like to use the "Face Scan Authorization" each time they start the game for a faster login process. The two agree with it and await for further information. The AI Voice spoke once more and prepare to setup the tutorial for first time newbies.
"We shall start a tutorial for you since it is your first time playing AO. Please relax your body and close your eyes to synchronize you with your character."They relax and close their eyes as the VR Helmets began to synchronize and visualize themselves into their own unique character. A chime plays for two seconds to signalize them to open their eyes. As Peropo open his eyes, he would only be in a blank space with nothing around the entire area except the white atmosphere. He looks around wondering where his father is, but it appears that the tutorial only focus on one player instead of co-op until he's in the actual game. He checks himself and notice that he is in his in-game character, Xereu Bisar. His outfit was exactly the same as he described during the registration process: A small leather jacket vest with leather shoulder pads, a green camouflage wife beater inside the jacket, blue pants with black boots, and black leather gloves with small spikes on the knuckles. His facial appearance was very different, yet somewhat identical to himself as well. The only difference is that his body structure is slightly taller and more built with his hair wavy to the back. Xereu is greatly impressed by how the game actually tends to their description.
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"Εντυπωσιακό! Οι εργασίες και οι λεπτομέρειες χωρίς περιορισμούς!"
(Impressive! Such work and detail without limitations!)
The AI Voice began to speak and made him catch the attention upon the instructions. Xereu took each step one at a time, but easily pick up the basics quickly. From basic usage of items, stats, menu interactions, and many other MMO basic utensils to the basics of map awareness. Once each step was successful, the final tutorial session came to play: Combat Training. The AI summons a few hostile goblins near Xereu and began to instruct him on how to fight. The creatures were harmless during the training session so it allowed him to practice for a while.
"Your first task is to strike each one down normally. The first one will be normal attacks. The second one will be special attacks. You'll be given three sample moves from your class specialty to understand each power type. The third one will be done using your elemental specialty."Xereu begins the first step in the combat training and runs over to the first goblin target. His fist cocks back and swings forward to strike it with a basic punch and does another one the second time. The third strike ended with a kick to the head to finish the goblin once and for all. The AI voice began to speak out upon the first defeated enemy.
"Basic attacks are your default abilities within the game. They may not be as flashy or high power as special abilities, but they can greatly make or break a battle again even the strongest of levels. Keep this in mind as a fundamental when you battle. Proceed to the second target."Xereu goes over to the second target and stops momentarily. He notice that the second goblin has a sign over his head that states "Power". He'd thought about it for a second and check his skills. In the power tab lies the "Side Kick" ability. The description of this ability: "Delivers a string high-angled kick to your opponent". He set himself up by adjusting his posture for a brief second and angle his kick to the side in a high 70 degree angle to strike the target. The goblin gets knocked up in the air and takes damage, falling back down before disappearing.
"Special Attacks are unique abilities with special traits within. These can be chained together with basic attacks to make a powerful chain combo attack. However, it'll cost you some mana in return to use them. Once your mana is depleted, then you're unable to use them until restored. In addition, take caution of some abilities that require certain conditions to be used. If the requirements are not met, then the ability will not be accessed. Proceed to the final task."Xereu heads over to the final target and notice that his hands are flowing with water around the skin. His facial expression looks surprised from the sudden surprise and continue with defeating the final target. He used a chain combo of two punches and a "Side Kick" strike. The combinations of the attacks with the elemental power cause massive damage while disrupting and adding debuffs to the goblin before dying.
"Each character has a special element of their choice. They have special buffs and debuffs that can allow the user bonus damage and protection while harming their targets with debuffs. There can be a hybrid combination of two elements to use at once, but at a cost of losing the ability to increase your primary element. Keep this in mind. Thank you for taking the tutorial of Ardermina Online! Please enjoy your stay and fight for your kingdom!"The tutorial was finally over and a beam of light suddenly surrounds Xereu all over, teleporting him to the Balwin Nation. The beam of light rains down into the main entrance of Greyhold and places Xereu there as his starting point. He looks around in amazement and curiosity for what just happened. It appears that he is now in the world of Ardermina Online. He starts off by entering the Greyhold entrance way and look around for a bit, trying to find his father if he is done with the tutorial as well. The environment is gray and slightly gloomy due to the lack of sunlight from the smoky skies. Factories surrounds most of the area with very little local shops to offer besides the dominant ones. He remained silent for the time being as he ventured around the town looking for his father.
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