#sci-fi story adventure

[linuxgamenews]

Explore the Mining Colony On Jupiter With Universe For Sale

Universe For Sale sci-fi story adventure game that is worth playing on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the creative geniuses at Tmesis Studio for bringing this amazing experience to life. Available on Steam and Humble Store. Let's talk about Universe For Sale, a new release from Tmesis Studios. This title is something quite unique, especially if you're into sci-fi story adventure's and storytelling. It's available on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC, so pretty much everyone can dive in. It all takes place in mining colony on Jupiter, but it's not your regular space facility. This place is full of strange cultists, intelligent apes, and hard working androids. They all hang out in a vibrant market floating in the clouds of Jupiter, a massive gas giant. The main characters in Universe For Sale are Lila and someone known only as the Master. They're trying to figure out their lost past and why they keep feeling a sense of déjà vu. As you explore, you'll unravel the interconnected stories of the people living on Jupiter. Since each character you meet has their own tale. And through Lila's unique ability to create custom universes, you can craft your own story. Now, what makes Universe For Sale stand out? First off, the visuals are stunning. The hand-drawn animation is like something out of a high-end European comic book. It's not just a pretty title; this adds a whole layer of depth to the experience.

Universe For Sale | Launch Trailer

The setting is also something to talk about. You'll navigate through a mix of winding alleyways and run-down areas. Each full of colorful and unique characters. It's not just a backdrop; Universe For Sale is a world that feels alive and full of secrets. But what's a great visual without sound, right? The soundtrack of this title is laid-back and original, composed by the talented Guglielmo Diana. It's the kind of music that keeps you immersed and relaxed as you explore. Lastly, there's a unique feature where you get to craft universes inside a ceramic cup. It's a mini-game that lets you leave your mark in this imaginative world.

What Players Think:

The reviews for Universe For Sale paint a vivid picture of a deeply engaging and comforting title that resonates with players on multiple levels. Its unique blend of stunning visuals, immersive music, and a compelling sci-fi storyline captivates players. Offering an experience akin to revisiting a favorite memory. Players also admire the attention to detail in the sci-fi story adventure, both in animation and character design. Since this adds depth and life to the game world. The puzzles are described as challenging yet approachable, perfectly complementing the story. While there are minor points of improvement noted, such as animation tweaks and clarity in certain game mechanics, the overall verdict is overwhelmingly positive. Fans of story games and those new to the genre alike find themselves drawn into the Universe For Sale mysterious and poetic atmosphere. Along with many eager to see how the story unfolds. Universe For Sale is more than just a sci-fi story adventure. It's a blend of storytelling, exploration, and creativity, set in a sci-fi world that's both mysterious and intriguing. Whether you're in it for the story, the visuals, or just the chance to create something unique, this title offers a rich and engaging experience. So, if you're into sci-fi and love a good narrative, you might want to check it out. Available on Steam priced at $13.49 USD / £10.25 / 11,69€ with the 10% discount. Regular priced on Humble Store. Along with support for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.

[fictionadventurer]

There's a character in my head who's like a sci-fi Beth March. A woman who has several sisters in adventurous high-status spacefaring careers, but she lives on Earth, tending her gardens and caring for her house. And it seems like she's the failure of the family, but her sisters all respect her, because she ensures that they always have a home to go back to. When space gets too big and isolating, when they feel unmoored from reality, when they've been beaten up by the traumas of their space adventures, they can always find a welcome at her house. She gives them a safe, peaceful place to rest, and feeds them home-cooked meals, and takes them out in the gardens where they can be among real live growing things instead of endless sterile corridors of metal and machines. And her sisters all respect that though she lives a small life, she may just have chosen the better path, and even if they couldn't be happy in such a life themselves, they're always glad she's there for them.

[seaside-writings]

Prompt #1,248

"Well, I have to be someone's problem,"

[elbiotipo]

Even though I'm a bit guilty of it myself with my own space opera setting (it's supposed to have a retro aesthetic), it's surprising how science fiction has been so permeated by cynicism and what I can best define as "End of History" thinking that the only thing pop sci fi seems able to imagine is "the future will be the same as today (or even worse), but there will be Cool Laser Guns"

(lately even the lasers have been replaced by regular bullets)

What I mean is that much like it's easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism, it's easier to imagine our current capitalist system extending indefinitely but now In Space rather than imagine societal changes. Like, this it guys? We're gonna have to pay rent and fight pointless wars and be ruled by corporate suits forever? are we actually gonna have fucking CEOs as we explore the galaxy?

This is it? You can't imagine a better world than this?

Even when sci-fi authors talk about realism, it's usually about how to make ships pound each other harder with missiles, not how about society will evolve in the future, what changes might technology bring to society (the whole point of science fiction in my opinion). It's just Today, But With Lasers. We will still have corporations, nation-states, cops, war, the same society we have now. But Now With Lasers.

anyways, for a good start, read Banks and LeGuin, but there are others, lots more, who dare to imagine what actual futures might look like, they just aren't as well known

[smbhax]

Illustration by Richard Powers

[nickthealien]

My trail camera caught something last night, anyone know what this thing is???

[swaps55]

I have been thinking about two things all day.

That post I saw this morning very confidently believing that a $130k salary is "comfortably middle class" in Los Angeles, which made me laugh, then have a mild existential crisis.

Sam Shepard absolutely slaying it at karaoke to "Walking On Broken Glass."

So. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[alteredsilicone]

twitter rehashes the "disabled people in fantasy settings" discourse every other week but all i got is that there is a certain level of irony that the same people who complain how everything has become too sanitized and inclusive are also going "UM IF THERE IS MAGIC WHY CAN'T YOU JUST MAGIC AWAY ALL THE DISABILITIES"

i thought you guys liked ~reaļizm~ and that means that sometimes disabilities can't be cured and people have to make do with the cards the world has dealt them

[youtubealgo]

Steampunk Secrets: The Past That Could Destroy the Future

[battlegroundofdreams]

4

The meeting in Krios' office doesn't go exactly as planned....

An hour later, and after both getting cleaned up after training, Morpheus and Melinoe headed up to Krios’ office.  Both were dressed fully in black and looked like a matching pair, and in time they would be; however, at the moment, Morpheus was still trying to figure out the enigma that was the woman walking next to him.  To be called to the office of the Prime, to have a messenger treat her as if she was an officer in the corps, the name the messenger had called her, there were questions that he wanted answers to, and if they didn’t come in the Krios’ office, he’d find out later.

There was no wait once they had arrived at the office. Krios’ assistant had been waiting for them and showed them in immediately.  The auburn haired Prime had his back to them when they entered, but his posture left no donut that he was unhappy.  Surely soon he would be letting them both know his thoughts on the matter that had called them up.

“Andromeda will be joining us.”  The Prime’s deep voice echoed around his office as they took seats across from his desk.  He still had not turned from the window.  He was expecting problems with Morpheus, and was preparing to reign in his temper to keep from losing one of his best agents.  It was no secret that the agent didn’t want a partner, and now to have a case so soon after being assigned, it was sure to cause issues.

Morpheus and Melinoe looked at one another.  Not only was the Prime meeting with them but also the Adjutrix, even with what was in the scroll, it didn’t seem a serious enough situation to require that.  For the first time since she received the scroll, Melinoe became nervous.  Not killing a nightmare on the first attempt was hardly a rare occurrence, let alone when there had been more than one and she had been alone.  Morpheus couldn’t miss the trepidation he now saw in her eyes.  

“I apologize for my delay,” Andromeda entered the office and closed the door.  There was little doubt in either her or Krios’ mind that this would get loud and messy.  Morpheus was known for his temper just about as much as his ego.

“EMA (eema) Melinoe, to be honest we're not sure that this nightmare is part of that team you took on, but if not then he's duplicating their methods.” Krios turned from the window, his heavily tattooed forearms crossed over his broad chest.  They were a testament to the battles he had fought as an agent.  “We've had two more agents almost taken out by him. They're not getting even close to him.  This is why we need you.”

Now what the messenger had said made sense to Morpheus.  He'd pronounced the acronym wrong, Melinoe was an Elite Master Assassin.  That was a rank he hadn't even achieved.  It added to his respect for her, but also brought up new questions. 

“Agent Morpheus and I will be ready tomorrow to start tracking, sir.” Melinoe answered, still not sure why they had been called up to the office for a routine thing.  “We spent today practicing and training, I have no doubt we'll make a good team.  His reputation, as I'm sure you know, is well earned.” She turned her head slightly towards Morpheus and gave him a small smile.  She was honest . 

“EMA Melinoe, we are not worried about your abilities.  We want to ensure we do not have another agent down to injuries that could be avoided if one were to use caution, patience, and check their ego at the door.” Andromeda was frank, and the look she cast towards Morpheus made her disdain clear.  Now everyone knew why they were there, and none looked happy about it.

“I can assure you..” Melinoe started trying to head off the fight she could almost feel coming.  As Andromeda has spoken, Morpheus has straightened and his hands had balled to fists.  She couldn’t blame him, the Adjutrix hadn't even attempted to be delicate . 

“You're worried about ME getting her injured or killed?  Come out and say it if you have the balls.” Morpheus interrupted.  “You heard my partner, we function well together and be fine. Can you both fuck off now?”

“Until she steps on your toes or says something you don't like, right Morpheus?” Now Krios was going to take him head on.  “Then what? You'll leave her in the dream alone? Tell her to fuck off now? Make her carry your weight? I need both of you back, and I don't care if your ego has to be sacrificed for it.” He leaned over the desk after Morpheus, his hands going flat on it.  His muscles could be seen flexing under his dress shirt. Obviously the Prime was ready for a fight.

Unfortunately Morpheus wasn’t looking to disappoint, “you really think that I would do that?”  He was now on his feet, quickly followed by Melinoe who was going to try to keep the two powerful men from destroying each other and the office.

“Check my ego and temper, but I'm not the only one with either of those, am I?  I get it, she's higher rank, but I have earned respect.” He looked between Krios and Andromeda, obviously enraged.  “I would never abandon another agent, or endanger them, because of my ego.  I know where to find Mel if I have a score to settle.”

“Morpheus, I don't think that's what they..” once more Melinoe started trying to defuse the situation. 

“No, he understood me.” Andromeda cut her off this time. “You're reckless, Morpheus.  You take risks. Only now it won't be just you.  You'll have one of the best with you and…”

“And who is another of those bests? ME! So I'm pretty damn sure we have this…” Morpheus took a step towards Andromeda, Melinoe gently touching his arm to try and calm him.

“AGENT MORPHEUS!” Krios’ hands slammed down on his desk to get everyone's attention.  “You will respect the chain of command in my office or…”

“Or what? You'll take me off the case and send Mel in with someone inferior?  You are actually standing there and threatening me?”

Melinoe felt like she was watching the beginning of another World War and she had no interest in it.  “Sir, I trust Morpheus and that should be enough.  No one is going to be left behind or not protected.  I think we all need to think about what we're saying.  Morpheus is right, you're both being insulting to his abilities.”

Her hand tightened on Morpheus’ arm.  She didn't want a full on fight.  If she was going to have to go back up against one of those nightmares, she wanted him as her backup. “Morpheus, it's fine.  Don't take their bait.” She kept her voice low and hoped they'd built enough of a report that he'd listen . 

“You should listen to your partner Morpheus. It seems at least one of you…” Andromeda started, before being cut off.

“If she's so fucking perfect, what do you need me for? Clean up duty? Someone to take the blame if it goes sideways?” Morpheus didn't ever let her get started before raging.  “I've never had to clean up someone’s messes before and I'm not liking it now. It’s not my fault your apparent darling isn’t capable of doing it on her own and needs someone to come in and save it for her.  People don’t die on my watch, but I guess now I have to make sure they don’t die on hers too.  What exactly am I getting out of this whole arrangement?”

“ENOUGH!!”  Now it was Melinoe that had everyone’s attention, and none looked sure what she was going to say.  

“Fine, you don't want to, how'd you say it? Clean up my mess?  Fine. I'll figure it out myself, and do it without you.  I didn't ask for your help, or to be your partner in the first place.  Now, if you'll all excuse me, I'm going to go prepare for tomorrow.  I’m sure Krios and Andromeda can find something to keep you busy while I work.”  She gave no one a chance to answer, she strode from the room, slamming the door behind her so hard it rattled.

For a moment no one left in the office moved.   Up until then, Melinoe had been the most calm in the room.   It was clear she was now, however, seriously pissed.  Krios and Andromeda had never seen her anywhere near that emotional regarding anything, let alone that enraged.  It was clear that the meeting had gone in a direction that they had not anticipated and now they might have created a problem that could not be rectified easily.

“If anything happens to her either fighting that nightmare or afterwards, your career is over.” Krios said firmly, but flatly. “I will completely decimate your life outside of the agency. You will pray for death.  Your skill has got you this far, Morpheus, but you've reached the end of what it can do for you.  We gave you the one agent who we believed could work with you, and you’ve not even lasted a day.  You’d better hope you can fix this.  Now, GET.OUT. of my office.”

[bookshelf-in-progress]

Haunted by the possibilities of a novel in verse.

[fictionadventurer]

Have I mentioned lately that creating AUs is the most fun thing ever? You get to take a story you love and then mash it against another type of story you love and fit all their pieces together like they're a jigsaw puzzle. You get to find all the unexpected points of similarity where the stories fit together really well, and see the places where their differences change and make commentary on the original stories/genres in really interesting ways.

And then once you fit the pieces together, you get to look at the new world you've made and see how these characters in this specific world have different conflicts and explore new themes, and you get to play with another level of puzzles as you figure out what this means for this story.

It's the most fun ever. It's my favorite game.

[seaside-writings]

Prompt #1,208

"You are my obsession,"

[downthetubes]

Crowdfunding Spotlight Round-Up: Nazi Zombies challenge Unit 666, Sherlock Holmes and SciFi Tales!

There are a lot of great comic projects seeking crowdfunding support right now, so let's try and give some British projects a bit of boost as their campaigns draw to a close...

[the-anxious-acrobat]

bookshop regular\book lover concept! 📚📖

[x-c-e-l]

66. The Sun Will Rise Again

XCEL Chapter 66, "The Sun Will Rise Again," is now out! Read it here!

“181 wins again. That makes over 100 consecutive victories,” noted Dr. Zuisaya Nori through thin lips, glaring down through the two-way mirror. Jotting down one final note, she sucked on the tip of her pen and turned to an associate dressed in suffocatingly sterile laboratory detail. “This will conclude this phase of testing. Record that, and draw a line on their files.” The scientist nodded.…