The Legend of Galactic Baseballer/Story

==Overview==
==Missions==
===The Legend of Galactic Baseballer===
Giovanni has invited you to the Golden Hour. He seems to need your help with something... Just what might that be?
==Dialogue==
===Initial Planet===
: Hey! I'm the baseballer roaming the galaxy. Are you ready to embark on our adventure?
: A shooting star has sent word that deep in the bowels of the vast Cosmos, there hides an ultimate bat that everyone dreams of having. To find this bat, I decided to leave my home and travel to countless planets, embarking on a prolonged journey to find the treasure.
: There are many factions interested in the ultimate bat, so I have to defeat all my foes I meet to progress onward.
: Now, my ship is about to reach the Initial Planet. Let us start our exploration!
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: Touch down. Everything looks normal! Ah... there are already enemies incoming.
: Things are urgent this time, so I already prepared a team for you.
: You gotta give it your all since this is your first time on the field. Let these enemies see what the baseballer can do!
: Defeat endless enemies to gain experience and raise the baseballer's .
: The experience you gain will be displayed here. Once it's filled, you can perform an upgrade.
: This is the progress of how many enemies you've defeated in this wave. Defeat them all!
: Level up! You get stronger when you level up~
: These are the you'll encounter along your journey. Every upgrade will give you a choice.
: Weapons possess different that can inflict Type damage and also reduce enemy Toughness.
: This will attack after the team unleashes an .
: It suits us pretty well. Let's choose that one.
: Hehe, I filled up your Energy for you. Try out the new weapon's power!
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: Hey, another upgrade!
: Select an already obtained weapon to perform an upgrade!
: Let's just upgrade this one! By the way, a weapon can be upgraded to Level 8 at most!
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: Huh... There seems to be new equipment available.
: The blue grid has inside it.
: can provide bonuses for weapons or your team.
: Don't hesitate. Select this accessory!
: Continue upgrading the .
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: Huh... We don't see the this time.
: Well, perfect time to switch to a new weapon!
: Looks pretty strong... how about we try this one?
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: There's the again. Let's use it once more.
: Continue upgrading the . What will happen once we max it out?
: Hehe! As expected. It looks like something good's come our way!
: This accessory will trigger a with the Ranger's Longbow and greatly increase the weapon's damage.
: After triggering a , there is a chance that weapons can be ascended to a !
: Sounds pretty powerful! Then... why don't we see which accessories and weapons can trigger Resonance Effects!
: Once you get a Level 8 weapon and its corresponding resonant accessory, you can have the chance of ascending them to !
: Go select some and push toward getting our first Legendary Weapon!
: Listen to me! Pick this one! This one!
: Keep selecting the .
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: Defeat formidable foes to obtain Cosmic Treasures~ Grab them and continue the journey!
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: Your weapon is about to reach Level 8. You are one step away from getting a Legendary Weapon!
: Pick this! Soon, we'll have a Legendary Weapon!
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: Hehe, Legendary Weapon... ours at last!
: Ascension successful! Come forth !
: Legendary Weapon obtained. Come try it out now!
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: Looks like that's the strongest enemy on this planet.
: But we have nothing to fear now! Use the Legendary Weapon we got to demolish all enemies!
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: That was easier than I expected. Looks like this adventure is a piece of cake.
: ...What? That was just the tutorial?
: Alright, alright. Anyway, let's write "very easy" in the feedback form. Don't worry, I still have plenty of stamina. I can keep going.
===Volcanic Planet===
: Ta-da! New weapons and accessories unlocked. You might encounter them in future adventures.
: Before we officially depart, I have good news to announce!
: Due to our fantastic performance on the Initial Planet, the Galactic Baseballer's got a bit of a reputation now! Applause please~
: Complete the corresponding challenges to obtain and increase your Reputation Rank!
: Let's see what goodies are here!
: Now that you've claimed your reward, it's time to get on with your adventure!
: You see that red planet? I heard it was once full of antimatter volcanoes but is now covered in blooming roses.
: Hehe... Sounds suspicious. Will we find a clue for the ultimate bat there?
: Go check it out!
: Before we go, let's review some basic adventuring techniques.
: Got all that down? Good! Let's go! The vast Cosmos awaits!
: From now on, you'll need to push forward using your own power. Don't worry. I'll always be with you.
: Let's see the departure gift I prepared for you!
: Before beginning the adventure on this planet, I will help you get an .
: Additionally, the has also been activated.
: Every time you level up in battle, the Team Bonus will be strengthened.
: Build your lineup based on the enemy situation. Do all you can and let the name of the baseballer echo across the Cosmos!
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: The real adventure has begun! The difficulty is also higher!
: Combat for each wave will conclude after the .
: When the , the undefeated enemies in the wave will .
: That also means that you'll the you might gain from defeating them.
: Let's not waste any more time and start our adventure!
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: The initial weapon has already been equipped for you. Upgrade it to Level 8 first.
: Onward, to the !
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: Don't forget that resonant accessories are key to achieving ascension.
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: Attention! Attention! A heavy hitter is coming!
: When facing waves of enemy elites, there are to complete.
: If you want to clear the challenge, you need to defeat the designated number of enemies before the .
: The will be displayed here. Defeat the enemies as soon as possible!
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: Isn't hard at all, huh. Hey, what's that flashing in the Cosmic Treasure... huh, a Raccoon Token?
: We won't know when that'll come in handy, so let's put it in our pocket first!
: Ahem. Back to the main point. Every time you finish an elite enemy challenge, I'll for you! If you leave the adventure halfway, you can continue from here next time~
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: Legendary Weapon! How I've waited for you!
===Cogwheel Planet===
: The Volcanic Planet is covered in flowers. That Knight of Beauty is standing in the flower fields, pointing the way for me.
: As I am about to leave, he asks: "What thoughts graced your mind as you wander in the rose bushes covering these hills?"
: My reply is...
: "Very easy"!
: Next up, we need to head to the Cogwheel Planet. There, the world is ruled by an evil corporation, and the employees are constantly working without end, without rest. We must save them from the pain of their labor.
: Baseballer, roll out!
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: After adventuring across the Volcanic Planet, I think you must be used to things~
: We'll need the help of to complete this journey!
: Aside from ascending Legendary Weapons, discovering different will also allow you to unleash fantastical power! Come take a look~
: This weapon is perfect as the initial weapon for this stage!
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: Remember the you found in the Cosmic Treasure last time?
: You can exchange them for some good stuff in the shop. Come have a look~
: This is the initial weapon for the current planet.
: Due to this weapon's trait, I've recommended some items for you~ Heed my choices, you won't go wrong!
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: As you get more familiar with the adventures, new functions will also become gradually unlocked.
: A reset function! This can be used to change the selectable equipment for the upgrade this time!
===Sugarfrost Planet===
: That's terrifying! The Cogwheel Planet's assembly lines are all producing low-quality knockoffs of the ultimate bat!
: The company's supervisor also said that these products will be sold in the form of mystery boxes, and if customers can't get the real deal, they'll just think they're unlucky. How despicable!
: I handed those scumbags over to the cosmic police. As a reward, the duke told me the location of the ultimate bat.
: I didn't think my adventure would be coming to an end so soon.
: The Sugarfrost Planet is about to meet the baseballer!
===Miniature Planet===
: I looooove sweets, everybody!
: The Sugarfrost Planet really lives up to its name. Its surface is filled with a sweet fragrance. I searched the gingerbread castle over and over, but still didn't find anything related to the ultimate bat.
: Did I go wrong somewhere? Just as I was thinking, a golden light appeared at the end of the road!
: I rushed over in a hurry, and opened the chest to find...
: The legendary cooking utensil: the Ultimate Pan!
: There's also a note on the side that says: "Thank you, baseballer, but the ultimate bat is on another planet!"
: Fine. The next destination is the Miniature Planet. It's said that the most dangerous creatures in the universe are all gathered here. Does this strange place have any information about the ultimate bat?
: Go check it out!
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: I don't have much hope, but the adventure must go on!
: These are the medium-difficulty planets, and the foes you meet here will be stronger, but the rewards will also be better!
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: You'll need to approach an adventure the right way and pick the correct strategies to easily clear these stages!
: Starting from the medium-difficulty planets, a new strategy selection phase will be implemented. Select the most appropriate Adventure Strategy and obtain more buffs!
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: The challenges are getting harder, but the baseballer is growing too!
: Now, we can hold an additional weapon and accessory.
: This is an epic enhancement! Test different equipment combinations based on your thoughts!
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: As the adventure progresses, new functions have finally become available.
: — The Exclusion function!
: Once you confirm the exclusion, you won't be able to obtain this equipment again in this game round. So choose carefully!
===Blissdream Planet===
: Oh no! Oh no no no no... What do we do now!
: When I was leaving the Miniature Planet, I accidentally knocked a hole in the external containment barrier!
: Now the dangerous creatures that are contained inside might come rushing out... How about... how about we floor it and run?
: Ah. My phone's ringing...
: "Hey, yeah, baseballer here. Talk fast, I got stuff to do."
: "What? Cosmic police? Y-yeah, N-no problem. It's my fault, I shouldn't speed. Deduct whatever points you need to. Actually, just write me a ticket. Yes... I'm happy to cooperate."
: "...You want me to go to Blissdream Planet and take a drunk driving test? Okay. On my way right now."
: Well, that's how things go. Even the universe-adventuring baseballer needs to follow the local planetary rules.
===Eternal Black Hole===
: I ran into the duke again at the Blissdream Planet.
: I suspiciously asked why I didn't see any guards here to perform the test, and only found monsters instead. But the duke just laughed coldly before tapping the table with a condescending *rattle*.
: It's only then I realized that the directions the duke gave were wrong. I was always heading far off course from the ultimate bat!
: I hurried to ignite my ship's engine, but it was too late. A massive black hole swept across the sky, and my ship was drawn tumbling toward the heart of the abyss uncontrollably!
: Could this be the end of the baseballer's adventure?
: ...
: The medium-difficulty planets have all been explored. If you want to continue on our adventure, you need to reach the final area.
: Go check it out!
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: This is the place... Why does it look so dangerous?
: Ahem. This should be the most difficult area. No matter where you are, the baseballer's adventure will never cease! Gather your grit and keep moving!
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: Time to begin the Final Showdown!
: Why did the interface change again? Is the difficulty not high enough?
: To let you show off your skills, the challenge level of this planet allows you to freely choose your initial weapon.
: When the regular challenges conclude, there are also additional challenges that you can engage in at your leisure to obtain higher scores~
: Phew... Luckily it wasn't anything bad. This is the last area. Go forth! For the name of the baseballer!
===Epilogue===
: The black hole is boundless and connected to many unknown worlds.
: I defeated all the enemies I met but ran out of stamina. I can't see the road ahead, and I can't get back to the planet on which I started.
: I walked in the darkness for so long, and finally... a light shone in the distance, growing closer and closer, warmer and warmer...
: I heard a soft voice whispering close to my ear...
: "Your remaining balance for the hotel room in Penacony has been deemed insufficient. Please top up to continue with the experience."
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:Giovanni: The testing has finished. How'd you find it? How was the experience?
: That’s it?
:Giovanni: That's right!
:Giovanni: The upcoming content for the game is still in development and is expected to go online by the next test.
: I kinda want more…
: Terrible! I want a refund!
:Giovanni: Haha, I'll pass that feedback to the devs exactly as it is.
:Giovanni: I have to ask the participants of the first test a few routine questions — it's also to collect feedback on the game's user experience.
:Giovanni: Question one: Did you have fun?
: It was fun! And I want to play more!
: It was mid, and a little uninspired.
: Trashcans are more interesting than this.
:Giovanni: Next up is question two: As a player, would you be willing to pay for this game?
: I’d snatch it up!
: I don’t have any money…
: No worries. I'll get the money. Somehow.
:Giovanni: Oh… is that so?
:Giovanni: And the final question. I'm really curious about your answer to this one:
:Giovanni: If, at the end of the story, the little raccoon gets to jump into the black hole, defeats all its enemies in the universe, and finally gets the chance to choose the ultimate bat of its dreams…
:Giovanni: The legendary golden bat, or the forbidden dark bat… which bat do you think the baseballer would choose? 
: Select the golden bat and become the top baseballer in the universe…
::You tell an inspiring story of aspiration.
::“The golden bat bestows unto you unparalleled powers, and everyone in the universe comes to know the name of the Galactic Baseballer, which becomes the most unrivaled figure across the universe. Your home planet erects a huge sculpture in your name as it pries money out of eager tourists' wallets. However, since you failed to register the copyright, you can only watch as the coins flow away into other people's pockets…”
::(Trailblazer): (…Sounds like this turned into a realistic tragedy somewhere along the way.)
::Giovanni: Combined with what happens to the Galactic Baseballer… it's a real educational ending. Haha, I'll add this outcome into consideration.
: Pick the dark bat and become the greatest villain in all the cosmos…
::You tell a thought-provoking fable.
::“As the dragonslayer eventually devolves into a dragon, so too does the Galactic Baseballer succumb when they touch upon the forbidden powers. By the time you realize what is happening, there is no longer any path to forgiveness. You cover up your face and seal yourself away in a dark corner of the universe with your dark bat, waiting for the next piteous adventurer who is driven mad by desire to turn up…”
::(Trailblazer): (…But would any players actually choose the obviously wrong “dark bat” as an option?)
::Giovanni: Hmm… what a fascinating ending. I'll consider it.
: Pick your own bat, and become a righteous person…
::You tell an ordinary but heartwarming story.
::”Giving up all temptation, you pick up the bat you're most familiar with. It's worn and dull, but it holds the truest powers when it rests in your hands. You have not become the ultimate baseballer in the cosmos, but whenever trouble befalls anyone, there will always be a kind-hearted individual arriving to help out with this bat in hand.
::(Trailblazer): (A cosmic altruist. Maybe it's for the best if they're someone ordinary.)
::Giovanni: Mmm… a rather innovative ending, and I'll consider using it.
: Spurn arms and take up the pen: Become the literary hero of the cosmos!
::You tell a marvelous story about finding another way.
::”As you gaze at the three bats in front of you, a thought flashes into your skull like lightning: The Galactic Baseballer cannot save everyone! To save the universe from its own ignorance, you decide to throw down your weapon and set foot on a new battlefield: that of the cosmos' literary hero!"
::(Trailblazer): (…Speaking of which, can raccoons even write?)
::Giovanni: Haha, fantastic! How "Elating"! That's my ending!
: I wouldn't design it like this at the start.
::Giovanni: Haha, very constructive criticism! I'll consider it.
:Giovanni: It's getting late and I have to get this feedback back to the developers for them to run their changes.
:Giovanni: I hope they can get things done before project delivery. Y'know, the other sponsors aren't nearly as nice as I am.
:Giovanni: Before you go — take this. It's a bonus present especially for the Galactic Baseballer!
: Oh wow, I'm sooo "Elated" now...
:Giovanni: Haha, thanks for the compliment. That's the best praise ever for .
:Giovanni: I'll leave the gaming console here, and you can keep playing it any time until testing finishes.
:Giovanni: So, if I could be so bold as to take off — and may we meet again some place fun!
:;(Obtain )
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