User:Trey Arclight/Chasing After Fame

Dueling is essentially now an official sport. Due to Accel Group's efforts, Duel Monsters has once again become a worldwide phenomenon, whereas it was previously only played in local card shops and a select few non-publicized nationals. Advances in Real Solid Vision technology allow Duelists to use their real-life cards to Duel others in holographic, and later immersive, simulations, over a online trading card service called Accel Network. The group frequently hosts tournaments over multiple skill level "divisions," with cash and card prizes galore, and new friendships and rivalries forged every day and night...

This all changed when the Accel Group announced a collaboration with a shady company known as Crocker Corp. to produce a collaboration game- Sburb. It was advertised as a massive simulation with large cash prizes for "winners" (whose win conditions were unknown), drawing the attention of many Duelists worldwide. However, the game had unseen consequences that the participants were not aware of, and they quickly found themselves thrust into a situation far beyond their control.

What are the Group's motives? Why did they create this, knowing that it would destroy the world? And why does it feel that even after the game ends, the conflict will never truly be over? Find out when I overcome my writer's block and get off my lazy ass and actually work on this thing, since I have so many ideas but don't know where to start.

Humans

 * Jade Harley - The main character of the story, Jade is a hardworking young woman who had to learn to manage time and fend for herself after her grandfather was mysteriously shot and left for dead, leaving her all alone on an island in the Pacific. Although kind and understanding, she is very stressed and struggles to relate to others after enduring social isolation for years, and as such, values true friendships deeply.
 * John Egbert - Jade's long-time friend who lives in a small town on the west coast of the United States. He's rather awkward, but means well and will never hesitate to help out a friend in need. He has extreme resolve, and will stop at nothing to reach goals that he sets for himself or his friends. Despite this, he views himself as not special, and constantly downplays his own achievements.
 * Dave Strider - Dave is a laid-back individual who pursues most hobbies non-seriously. He tends to come off as a douche, finding humor in the most ironic things and constantly reminding everyone that he's cool as fuck. But behind his insufferable exterior is an individual who has serious insecurities about his own abilities and is desperately trying to find any way to stand out among his talented peers.
 * Rose Lalonde - Rose is a rather melodramatic individual who constantly psychoanalyzes people and picks them apart. She holds high standards for everyone and is constantly disappointed when people don't reach up to them. Her eloquent vocabulary and mannerisms make others feel like she is trying to be above them, resulting in most people avoiding her. Despite this, she does show great compassion for the few friends that she has.