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No, but it never has been.
[After all, he grew up in war. It would be hard to label that as 'all right'.
The way he answered, though, was fairly nonchalant.]
[After all, he grew up in war. It would be hard to label that as 'all right'.
The way he answered, though, was fairly nonchalant.]
It's simple enough. They have those silly games they constantly attempt to lure people to play. They're sophisticated enough to feel real while one is playing.
Given that, what if the truth is that we're participating in a simulation this entire time? It would readily explain many of the nonsensical happenings. And how shall we go about testing such a hypothesis, so that we could adjust our plans accordingly if it proved to be true?
Given that, what if the truth is that we're participating in a simulation this entire time? It would readily explain many of the nonsensical happenings. And how shall we go about testing such a hypothesis, so that we could adjust our plans accordingly if it proved to be true?
[Fortunate indeed. He'd had a momentary crisis. Realizing that if he was right, things might be near hopeless. He would become ill and die. The Empire would be crushed under a sea of daemons. The world would go dark.
But that was the sticking point. Near. As long as there was a chance - hell, even if there wasn't a chance he had to keep trying. He'd dusted himself off and he pressed forward, pretending very much like he hadn't nearly broken down.]
I'd never had reason to. However, given the experience both Regis Lucis Caelum and Noctis Lucis Caelum have had, and the absurdity of our situation, I feel it is an appropriate question to ask.
But that was the sticking point. Near. As long as there was a chance - hell, even if there wasn't a chance he had to keep trying. He'd dusted himself off and he pressed forward, pretending very much like he hadn't nearly broken down.]
I'd never had reason to. However, given the experience both Regis Lucis Caelum and Noctis Lucis Caelum have had, and the absurdity of our situation, I feel it is an appropriate question to ask.
[ If she knew, she would commend him for pushing onward. It's the only way to go.
While he cannot see her, she nods to herself as she listens to him speak.
Next question. ]
Does... being here feel any less, um, real than it did back in your homeworld?
While he cannot see her, she nods to herself as she listens to him speak.
Next question. ]
Does... being here feel any less, um, real than it did back in your homeworld?
[Hopefully Noctis wouldn't tell on him.]
In some ways, yes.
Physically and as far as my capabilities to act or think, it feels very much the same. However, many interactions with the world are bizarre. Certainly, a cloud appearing over one's head and showing their thoughts is hardly something anyone would consider happening outside of a dream at home. There does seem to be a disconnect from reality at times, whereas other times we are able to analyze data just as always.
In some ways, yes.
Physically and as far as my capabilities to act or think, it feels very much the same. However, many interactions with the world are bizarre. Certainly, a cloud appearing over one's head and showing their thoughts is hardly something anyone would consider happening outside of a dream at home. There does seem to be a disconnect from reality at times, whereas other times we are able to analyze data just as always.
Let's start with where the simulation idea came from? Is this one of your shower thoughts?
You are aware of the recent circumstances regarding both Regis Lucis Caelum and Noctis Lucis Caelum?
Yeah. I'm aware.
[The part where they fell asleep and skipped through some cut scenes?]
[The part where they fell asleep and skipped through some cut scenes?]
According to their accounts, as far as they were aware they traveled back home, without memory of this place, and lived through a substantial amount of time.
However, we were able to witness with our own eyes that they were present here. Certainly, their bodies aged in that time, but they were very much present.
Now, how do you propose that someone could be in two places at the same time?
However, we were able to witness with our own eyes that they were present here. Certainly, their bodies aged in that time, but they were very much present.
Now, how do you propose that someone could be in two places at the same time?
I don't. I have no idea.
But ... It's not the first time I've seen this sort of thing either.
But ... It's not the first time I've seen this sort of thing either.
Is it not?
[Before he provided answer, might as well see what Prompto might have to say.]
[Before he provided answer, might as well see what Prompto might have to say.]
I... um, [ Over the network she sounds uncertain, as if she's not quite sure where to begin. When it seems that she has something with which to answer him with, she begins: ] ...I wouldn’t use the phenomena occurring here as evidence to this being a simulation. It could just be how this world works in unfamiliar ways in contrast to any of ours. [ --In ways they have never seen or imagined before, at that. She’s heard of a world that has a literal phoenix for a sun that dies every twilight. Then another world without any color at all, only for that color to be restored. Thought clouds appearing directly overhead could be how some physics works on a world like this. ]
If this place feels no more or less real than one’s homeworld, then you must consider that they could both be simulations with bizarre phenomena unique to their programming. [ A pause. ] Or, ah, both reality.
If this place feels no more or less real than one’s homeworld, then you must consider that they could both be simulations with bizarre phenomena unique to their programming. [ A pause. ] Or, ah, both reality.
It is not decisive, but it is worth investigating.
The main point being that we would need a way in order to test it. I have never needed to conduct such an experiment before, so I'm currently at a loss. I thought it might be a good time to consider the input of others.
If it turned out to be a simulation, plans would need to be adjusted accordingly.
The main point being that we would need a way in order to test it. I have never needed to conduct such an experiment before, so I'm currently at a loss. I thought it might be a good time to consider the input of others.
If it turned out to be a simulation, plans would need to be adjusted accordingly.
It would be... bothersome.
[His initial reaction had been much stronger than that, but he had to get control of himself. It was no use having mental breakdowns.]
I would need to create a pathway in order to leave the simulation by will without memory loss. And, depending on what is outside the simulation, I might need to build a time machine or a vehicle to dimensional travel.
[Which he said as if he absolutely would do those things. Give him some time. If he needs to get it done, he'll find a way.]
[His initial reaction had been much stronger than that, but he had to get control of himself. It was no use having mental breakdowns.]
I would need to create a pathway in order to leave the simulation by will without memory loss. And, depending on what is outside the simulation, I might need to build a time machine or a vehicle to dimensional travel.
[Which he said as if he absolutely would do those things. Give him some time. If he needs to get it done, he'll find a way.]
That will all depend on several factors. If it turns out that we are in a simulation, we first have to remove ourselves from that, and from there I would have to make my determinations on how to proceed. If it would appear that we are not as young as we think we are, but it is more that some of our memories are being blocked, then I would need to travel through time in order to reach the period of time that needs to be changed on my world.
Of course, that doesn't mention the where. It may also be necessary to travel - whether that be to another dimension or another planet.
But, first things first. And that is determining whether or not this is real.
Of course, that doesn't mention the where. It may also be necessary to travel - whether that be to another dimension or another planet.
But, first things first. And that is determining whether or not this is real.
I can learn.
I may not be familiar, but another here may be. I will know whether something makes sense to me or not.
I may not be familiar, but another here may be. I will know whether something makes sense to me or not.
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