Geomon Update 0.8 – It’s a big one!

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Hey Agents! A big new update is out now! Dr. Rhine said we needed a post to explain all the changes, and Scotty says he’s too busy. So duty falls to me, Russel T. Nickel, Geomon Intern Extraordinaire!!! Read on:

New Energy Calculation

EP was always a little unwieldy, and difficult to calculate. No more! After further research it has been discovered that  Espers have 1-8 EP, depending on their level. Abilities cost 1-5 EP, and you always start battles with full EP!

I find it a lot easier to strategize in battle when I don’t have to do complicated subtraction problems in my head, and I think you will too!

Recalibrated Esper Stats and Abilities!

Espercorp has spent a lot of time getting the most accurate readings yet of the power and growth of all your favorite Espers! This should lead to more balanced battles, and new strategies to explore.

Additionally, following one of Dr. Alister’s research studies we found that Espers actually weren’t suited to learn 3 different Ability Trees, but rather 2! So we figured out which ones.

Some Espers have changed their secondary ability. Some have lost their secondary ability. Some even have completely different Elements than before!  For example, Chimera is now a Fire/Toxic type. And I guess we thought Tengu was a Light/Air Esper before, because it could fly, and kept burning people. But it turns out it’s not either of those things! It’s actually an Ice/Electric Esper that happens to be able to fly! Crazy, huh?

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The Curse of the Lilyfly Red

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Now, you Agents know that we’ve had a few…bugs in the system lately. This is bound to happen when integrating an entirely new spectrum of physics with state-of-the-art untested technology. I mean, if someone told you that they had a machine that could read your mind, would you trust it to work without any hiccups at all, first try? And we’re talking about interfacing with an entirely new Parallel Universe here. We’re lucky that we’re even aware of it at all.

Today I’m going to tell you all a little bit about the troubles I’ve had working with ANCHOR in the past. Now, I don’t want to trivialize the stability issues we’re experiencing now, or offer up excuses. I don’t make excuses. But you oughta know, connecting to the ANCHOR wasn’t always as easy as it is now. It takes you three tries just to connect you say? There were days where I was sure the whole thing was just going to shatter around me. Most of you weren’t even around in the days of Red Lilyfly.

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Field Report: Christmas Chaos

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As many are aware, many Agents who explored the Thymosphere were witness to a phenomena we at Espercorp had not ever witnessed before. “Santa Claus” appeared within the Thymosphere and gave any Agent willing to engage them a ‘gift’, presumably in celebration of the Holiday. Was this phenomena an ‘Esper’? Or something new?

Needless to say, it’s an alarming occurrence that requires  explanation. Since Christmas I’ve had to fend off countless emails from inquiring Agents demanding just that. Well, I’m working on it. My whole winter break got taken up researching the subject. Not that I’m complaining, mind you, but I was hoping to have some time off and instead I had a business trip to the North Pole. Anyways, it’s taken me some time to compile my notes on the subject, and compare my research with the Chief Spectrologists at Espercorp. But here it is, finally.

Initial Encounter

The best way to start this is to begin with a story. It was 12:03 am, the very beginning of Christmas Eve. The stockings were hung above the Espercorp Furnace with care, and we had decorated a Treant and let him loose in the main lounge.  I was answering support email when I suddenly got a company-wide instant message from Scotty:

‘everyone to the hub NOW.’

Scotty doesn’t usually take the time to add periods to his sentences so I knew that this was important. By the time I got there everyone was already crowded around the Esper screen, looking at something big and red. “What is it?” I asked.

“It’s Santa!” Rusty exclaimed with joy. I laughed initially, but after a closer look, the resemblance was unmistakable, even through the blurry resolution of the Esper Screen:

And what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a santa-like esper from the thymosphere

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Ask Rhine: What Happens When Espers Dissipate?

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Greetings, Agents! This is the first entry of a ‘column’ of sorts that I intend to update periodically with elaborations on aspects of the Thymosphere. If you have a question you’d like me to answer, send it to support@espercorp.com c.o.  Dr. Cornelius Rhine.

Today I’d like to address a phenomenon that happens quite frequently in the Spirit World: Esper Dissipation. Often when I explain the average day of a Field Agent to those unfamiliar with Geomon, they react in shock at the notion of fighting creatures and causing them to dissipate. It strikes them as inhumane. But once you understand the nature of dissipation, you see that it’s really a natural part of the Thymosphere’s ecosystem, and is generally harmless to the Esper.

Dissipaton occurs when an Esper loses the ability to maintain a solid state any longer, usually as the result of some kind of outside force. Its energy is depleted and its physical frame damaged in such a way that it undergoes a rapid breakdown in structural integrity resulting in dissipation. The Esper literally breaks apart into a multitude of little pieces of Energy and Matter that fly off in every direction. During the process, parts of the Esper might break off, fuse, or crystallize in various manners depending on the circumstance.

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Esper Profile: Imp

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Since the assignment of our Agent’s most recent mission, “Things the go Bump,” we have collected significantly more scans and samples of the “Orc” Species Class. I’ve decided to take this opportunity to state my observations of one of these in particular, the Imp. Imps seem to have birthed from the concept of the eternal underling, eager to please, useful in a wide variety of capacities, but entirely unable to think for themselves.

Discovered by Agent xcellz

Size: 0.8 m

Energy: 15eV

Strength: Shadow

Weakness: Mind

 

 

 

Appearance:

Imps are flying mammal Espers that have the appearance of a flying cat or monkey with spiked horns running down their backs. An opposable spiked tail provides balance while steering themselves in the air, and can be used for grabbing and stabbing. Their batlike wings are comically small given their heavy, rotund bodies— were this creature to appear in the terrestrial world it wouldn’t be able to get an inch off the ground. But the Imp can fly, and even hover, flapping at an alarming pace. They aren’t very agile, and they often crash as a result, but their bodies are tough and elastic, so they usually bounce back with little damage. Continue reading →

Esper Profile: Gobbler

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Discovered Nov. 26 2010 by Agent zippylee

Size: 0.5m

Energy: 30eV

Strength: Earth

Weakness: Fire

 

 

 

In honor of Thanksgiving, we’re going to explore an Esper that literally embodies the spirit of the season: a Turkey Esper that crops up when American’s thoughts turn towards their stomachs and roasting featherbirds stuffed with bread and raisins. I’m a vegetarian, but I wasn’t always such. I still remember the delicious meals I would enjoy every year with my family. Mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed corn and carrots, green beans and almonds, and of course the Turkey with cranberries. It’s no surprise that Gobbler have started showing up already, in anticipation of the nationwide feasting that will occur this week.

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Your Brain Through a Spectrescope

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Agents, I confess I’ve spent less time researching new Espers lately. It’s not that I’ve grown tired of the research, it’s simply that something new that is capturing my attention tenfold. The research I am conducting now is exhancing my understanding of not only all Espers, but of Life, the Universe and Everything.

As you know, the irreplaceable Mr. McDouglas recently perfected the Esper Screen (now officially dubbed the Spectrescope), which allows us to essentially view the Thymosphere! But Agents, have you considered what our spectrescope might show if we turned its gaze not on outward on the Spirits but inwardly, towards ourselves?

Matter of the Spirit World is created by output from the Terrestrial World, and the most prolific Spirit-matter-makers are us, human beings. Humans have more enormous, advanced brains than any species that has ever existed in the history of our planet, and we are constantly thinking. And every time we think, those thoughts are added to the Thymosphere.

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Version 0.6 Feature Breakdown

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Well Agents, it’s finally out. Version 0.6 took twice as long to create than I expected, and hooking it up to live data almost as long. But it’s here now, and I’ve taken over the Blog today to tell all you Agents what it’s got and how to use it. So here goes:

Global Chat System

First of all, we now have a Global Chat system within Geomon. The Forums are great, and we are loving our new Moderators, but not very convenient when you’re out exploring away from your computer, or if just want to keep your eyes peeled on the Radar. So now adjacent to the Friends List on the Radar Screen is a button that will lead you to the Espercorp Global Chat.

There are four Chat Channels. There’s a Global channel for everyone, a Support channel for anyone who needs help, a Field Agent channel (which one depends on your own Rank), and a Trade channel (self-explanatory). You can “subscribe” or “unsubscribe” to each of these rooms by tapping on their icon. While subscribed to a channel you will receive all messages sent to it, so long as you are in Chat.

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Esper Profile: Banshee

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Every so often, we get wild fluctuations in the Thymosphere. One species of Esper will run rampant, or a previously peaceful Esper will turn destructive, or some other unexpected trend will sweep through the world out of the blue. Last year, for example, the normally peaceful Lilyfly turned vicious and began swarming radars. These swarms tend to happen around holidays or times when human thought is focused on one particular subject.

Size: 2m

Energy: 30eV

Strength: Shadow

Weakness: Light

 

 

 

This year, we’ve registered record high numbers of Banshee. Since we’ve gotten so many new specimens, I’ve had more opportunities to study these unique Shadow Espers. They’re frail ghost-types that look a bit like human females, clothed only in a thin white cloth that billows around them as they float. Their translucent hair trails behind their heads like a delicate cloud.

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Esper Profile: Black Shuck

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As EsperCorp’s Head of Field Operations, it’s my duty to research dangerous and unusual Espers, in order to make sure we aren’t exposing our Agents to more than they can handle. One of my most memorable discoveries had been Black Shuck. We’ve scanned numerous instances of Black Shuck for a few months now, but since Autumn we’ve seen a spike in their population-– most likely due to the onset of Autumn (the beginning of seasonal death) and Halloween, a holiday which turns the minds of many towards death and horror. Given that context, I thought it appropriate to use this week’s Esper Profile entry to explore the finer details of this demon hellspawn dog, and maybe get past a few misconceptions about it.

 

Size: 1.09 Meters

Energy: 20eV

Strength: Shadow

Weakness: Water

 

 

Black Shuck is a frightening face to look at, and one of the more stomach churning examples of how Spirit Animals can take forms utterly impossible in the biological world. Its dry, grinning skull of a head is connected to the rest of the body by nothing but spinal column and tongue muscle. From each vertebrae down its back erupts a spear of white bone which take on the shape of grim headstones through the perceptual haze of the Esper screen. Its body is taut, rippling muscle, skinless and black.

Here we have as realistic a depiction of Black Shuck as could be made. As you can see there is no muscle at all on the skull except for the tongue and eyeball.

 Based on all that you’d probably think Black Shuck to be a fearsome, ruthless killer. And indeed that is a persona that they project. As a Shadow-Type Esper they feed upon whatever Fear and Uncertainty they can shake from the Earth, and there is a lot to go around. Upon further familiarity, however, it’s clear that the threatening attitude comes from a fierce sense of confidence and pride. Once comfortably bonded with a trainer they will become fiercely loyal companions. Their powers over Shadow and Electricity are impressive, and they will enthusiastic strike out at any unknown Espers that approach their master unless explicitly ordered not to. Continue reading →