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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

[Today's feed is greeted not with an image of a person, but instead, of a video game with rather cheerful commentary.]

[And man, look at those graphics! They're really top of the line for... the early 90's. But Rider is perfectly happy despite that, since he was very surprised to come across the video game for his beloved war franchise and has decided to share his virtual conquering.]

[The video is showing the screen as he plays, but it's clearly Rider talking. Who else is this happy and boisterous?]

Haha! That's one more territory to add to my great empire! Why, at this rate, I'll have the whole world in a few more turns! To think that there is a game that is so well suited to my tastes... Admirable War Tactics never disappoints!

Hou, but the third time around, this game is too simple! There is strategy, but the enemies lack in intelligence. Hey, those of you listening! I challenge you to a match! This thing has the ability for two to compete, so it should not be hard, eh? Let's see who can conquer the world first!

[[ooc; feel free to respond to Rider's shenanigans (critique him, cheer him on, etc.) or take up his offer! Despite my photoshopping, it's Risk, haha.]]

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[geminidol.livejournal.com]

O-ouch...that game looks like it's older than Mami...it's too painful to watch!

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Old? [The view turns to show Rider, and he's paused the game to hear this] But that merchant, he said that this was the top of the line!

[But then it dawns on him, so he laughs] Ahh, I know what it must be! If this looks old, then may I ask what year it is in the world you came from, girl?

[unenlightening.livejournal.com]

What's that?

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

This? Ha! [He laughs heartily] Why, this is a game of strategy and war tactics, girl! This is Admirable War Tactics! They released a "video game," so I could not help myself but to try my luck.

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[myjunes]

[ You immediately have this young girl's attention, Rider - she's even leaning a bit closer at the screen as if she's trying to get a better look at it. ]

W-wow! Is that a game..?

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

It is! And it's perfectly suited to me, as well! The whole point of the game is to conquer the world, after all!

[poisonfeathers.livejournal.com]

[...]

Oi, oi. Didn't think you even liked those things.

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Ha, I will admit the controls and the box, they are confusing! It took me nearly half an hour to figure out how that worked alone! [he really needs Waver to teach him how to technology] But I do not mind learning and pushing through the frustrations for the sake of this game! It is something I am a great admirer of, this series.

[aestusaurea.livejournal.com]

Ah! A 'video game', is it not? Being from a virtual environment, I am familiar with such entertainment. [Kind of.]

Very well, Rider! I shall bestow upon you the honor of accepting your challenge! After all, my imperium was not the size it was for no reason!

[Never mind that it was that already that big when she ascended the throne. She takes pride in her foreign relation skills! Watch as the Republic of Macedonia be the most coveted thing in this match.]

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Well met, Saber! From my understanding, entering each others' houses can cause difficulty, so we will have to meet in a public place.

[He thinks about it for a moment, then nods] Ah, the arena! That would be quite a fitting place, and in my exploration of Asgard, I noticed there were some empty rooms that surely no one would mind if we used for a bit. Is that acceptable?

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[brightcrest.livejournal.com]

[She's peering at the game oddly.]

...What's that?

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

It is a game, my friend! A game of strategy and of war!

[aeterno_arma]

That picture is some sort of game?

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

It is indeed! Ahh, I confess that I do not know much about how that is so, but it is fascinating nonetheless!

[democratize]

You can play thing on the television?

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Indeed! It is an impressive feat, no?

[fated_blade]

...what are you doing?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Hou, Saber! I am playing a game! Is that not obvious?

Would you like to try your hand at it? It is a great game of strategy!

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[classifidol]

It would be discourteous to decline.

[ surely all of the coaching the twins gave her will make her SO PRO at this. ]

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Excellent! I am glad that you have taken the challenge. I have moved to a room in the arena so that anyone can join, my friend.

[and he gives her directions because damned if I know]

I look forward to meeting you there!

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[charming-jerk.livejournal.com]

[Your roommate from 2011 is not impressed.]

What sorta dinosaur game is this?

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

[Rider looks back over his shoulder, but then grins. HEY ROOMIE!!! Or... bathroomie....]

Dinosaur? Ha, what an excellent sense of humor you have, my friend! There are no dinosaurs in this game. It is a game of war, of strategy!

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[sora-wo-koete.livejournal.com]

... I had no idea they sold video games here, of all places.

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

It is surprising, isn't it? I only came upon it by chance, but I was certainly happy!

[masterswords.livejournal.com]

... That's a game? [ Link blinks a bit. It sure looks different then the ones he's used to playing... ]

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

It is! It is played by showing an image on the television, and you use a controller to change attributes of the battlefield. The format is strange, but easy enough to pick up, I have found.

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[departing]

Of course the enemies lack intelligence. They're programmed they're not really---

[Wait why is he trying to explain this.]

I never knew you were into video games. I'm a little surprised.

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

You are not the first to say that! I suppose it is surprising. Ah, but I enjoy the new technology of this era! It is truly fascinating stuff!

Though... I doubt that I can say that I am "into" them. This is the first I have ever played.

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[gandere]

A challenge?

[ But what the hell is that? Rin's peering in closer to the video on her own bracelet as though it would give her the insight she desperately needed. ]

Rider, what is this?

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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

It is a "video game!" [he is so proud] A game of strategy where you can control pictures that appear on the television. It is impressive, eh?