For the last month or so, we've been sending out invitations in waves to a new community, terminalplots, where information regarding the overarching plot for October and November has been released and the players can plot. Now, as we've sent out the invitations for the last group that will be affected, we're releasing all the info live to the game and the public. This means if you haven't received an invitation before now, your character will not be affected by the following information...besides reacting to the other characters. For simplicity's sake, the cut-off is those accepted last month. So newbies, you're in the clear!

So what's going on? Well, let us tell you.

As you all know, the SCOPE Virus has been causing quite the stir in the Digital World, turning infected Digimon into mindless beasts wrecking havoc and leaving destruction in their wake. Since this is the Digital World, everything is considered data in one way, shape, or form, and thus subject to infection.

This includes you, the Chosen~

What does this mean? Well, over the course of October and into November, each of you will show shifts in your personality. It won't be anything drastic in the beginning: pervasive thoughts that you wouldn't normally think, or saying things that you would usually keep to yourselves would be the effects most noticeable. Over time, though, your character's shift will get worse and worse until they are VERY MUCH not themselves.

Oh, but there's more to this little ah, "event" than just a change in personality for your characters. "What!? There's more?!" Why, of course there is! Remember your crests that you have worked so hard to get? BWAHAHAHAHAHA they won't be able to help you this time around, kiddies! Once the Virus starts having an effect on your character, your crest will NO LONGER WORK LIKE THEY SHOULD. This means that any Digivolving taking place during this time will only be as high as Champion. As well, Cresting assignments will be put on hold. Pretty much everyone will eventually be affected by the Virus, so they will not be themselves. How can the Digital World properly Crest those who do not act how they were meant to? BUT DON'T WORRY! Cresting WILL resume at a later date, so no fretting~. We're aware that none of you have your crests yet, but you can still apply at this time! That way when cresting resumes, we can get to you ASAP. Don't worry, if you choose to have your character affected, we'll use events from before you the virus took hold to decide your crest, of course.

So those crests not working? That means Dark Digivolutions can happen, outside the proper fight-based events! We've rolled for those who've applied for Dark Digivolutions and sent out their acceptances, except for our latest group. We had a lower turn-out for some groups, so if you missed your deadline and are still thinking about it, talk to us.

The virus has been affecting Chosen -- some very noticeably! -- in waves.

Group 1, those in the game since April, have had the option of being hit since September 29th.
Group 2, those accepted in May, had their start-date on October 6th.
Group 3, those accepted in June, have the virus hitting today, October 13th.
Group 4, those accepted in August, will be affected starting October 20th.
And Group 5, those accepted in September, have their date set for October 27th.

The event will be going through November 28th, with Dark Digivolutions halting on November 17th, and it will be concluded with a big log. More information on that as we get closer.

Here you can ask questions, do more plotting for those from previous plot posts, or just discuss! Remember, even if your character isn't affected -- as we've had those interested in opt-out -- you can use this space to plan with those who are.

We're very excited for this to finally be released to the game at large and for everyone to be able to discuss in public!