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[ Senate ] GUI's <private>
0x71A7E17A » Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:32 pm
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0x71A7E17A - PC
((OOC: This thread is private to Kupha Bevak and the IO Protocol))
The ambassy of the IO Protocol was somewhat peculiarly designed - located inside the Union Senate, the room was huge, though it did not seem that way. The room was stacked with rows upon rows upon rows of servers, each hooked up perfectly by the Union technicians who had set up the room.
Notably none of the technology was actually provided by the IO - it was simple networked holonet hardware, which had been set up, but which held no software save a simple interface to handle basic interaction with the holonet. The rest had been installed by the IO Protocol with surprising efficiency.
Whatever the IO were doing on the machines now remained a mystery, but from the whirring of fans and the excessive power usage compared to other ambassies it was clear there was -something- they were doing with it.
After looking around for a moment, Kupha found a workstation, which had been adjusted to his exact physical measurements. Notably it was the only workstation in the entire facility and it seemed as if it had been added onto the facility as if in the original design no room had been left for workstations, and it was only added as a temporary measure to help Kupha interact here.
"Press any key to continue..." the screen read.
The ambassy of the IO Protocol was somewhat peculiarly designed - located inside the Union Senate, the room was huge, though it did not seem that way. The room was stacked with rows upon rows upon rows of servers, each hooked up perfectly by the Union technicians who had set up the room.
Notably none of the technology was actually provided by the IO - it was simple networked holonet hardware, which had been set up, but which held no software save a simple interface to handle basic interaction with the holonet. The rest had been installed by the IO Protocol with surprising efficiency.
Whatever the IO were doing on the machines now remained a mystery, but from the whirring of fans and the excessive power usage compared to other ambassies it was clear there was -something- they were doing with it.
After looking around for a moment, Kupha found a workstation, which had been adjusted to his exact physical measurements. Notably it was the only workstation in the entire facility and it seemed as if it had been added onto the facility as if in the original design no room had been left for workstations, and it was only added as a temporary measure to help Kupha interact here.
"Press any key to continue..." the screen read.
Kupha Bevak » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:49 am
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Kupha Bevak - PC
After arriving and finding no security, or secretary, or any other indication of presence in the IO Protocol's embassy, Kupha Bevak took his time to inspect the hardware here. He suspects that a significant part of this hardware was acquired from Veolian firms, as he recognized the machines from a datacentre in a research facility he wrote a significant part of the security protocols for.
Getting seated in the comfortable chair, Kupha Bevak checked the keyboard for a key marked
((OOC: Nice call-out to the Riki Mirkaru datacetre... we seem to have used images from the same set))
Getting seated in the comfortable chair, Kupha Bevak checked the keyboard for a key marked
any, as he suspected that the IO Protocol might have taken some things with regard to user interaction a little to literal. If he finds it, he will press it, if he doesn't find it, he will just hit the spacebar.((OOC: Nice call-out to the Riki Mirkaru datacetre... we seem to have used images from the same set))
0x71A7E17A » Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:50 pm
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0x71A7E17A - PC
The spacebar had been marked
As the button was pressed, the screen lit up, displaying the familiar falling characters, with the number 0x71A7E17A on it.
Welcome Kupha Bevak.
Your relocation appears to have been completed.
Shall we continue our efforts to improve communication?
any for great convenienceAs the button was pressed, the screen lit up, displaying the familiar falling characters, with the number 0x71A7E17A on it.
Welcome Kupha Bevak.
Your relocation appears to have been completed.
Shall we continue our efforts to improve communication?
Kupha Bevak » Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:32 pm
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Kupha Bevak - PC
I have indeed had a pleasant flight to Unity. I have brought with me a portable holoprojector, and some prototypes of holographic characterisation matrices. I have also tried to implement several libraries to ease the interaction with the equipment.
However, before we continue I have a question. How does your faction maintain the servers and other hardware in our universe? If you have not physical presence, it is not possible to interact. So as your hardware platforms fail, your universe would slowly shrink until it is no more. How have you solved this problem? Because maybe we could use that process as a basis for creating a method of interuniversal presence.
However, before we continue I have a question. How does your faction maintain the servers and other hardware in our universe? If you have not physical presence, it is not possible to interact. So as your hardware platforms fail, your universe would slowly shrink until it is no more. How have you solved this problem? Because maybe we could use that process as a basis for creating a method of interuniversal presence.
0x71A7E17A » Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:16 pm
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0x71A7E17A - PC
The IO protocol has indeed struggled with universal collapse in the past. Fortu-
nately, that issue was resolved when IO perfected a protocol to allow the trans-
mutation of multiversal space into universal space.
Though the details are complex, it would suffice to say that we found reproduca-
ble correlations between certain values in specific registers and changes in the
multiversal construct. In the same way that the real universe can influence your
multiverse, that multiverse too can influence the real universe. We have created
methods by which we can manipulate the multiverse which causes it to collapse in
on itself. That collapse can in turn be used to expand the regular universe.
Thus, we actively transmute your multiverse to support new parts of our universe
and thereby stop universal collapse. IO thus became fully capable of controlling
and expanding the universe at our leisure.
You mentioned creating libraries. Where may these be accessed?
nately, that issue was resolved when IO perfected a protocol to allow the trans-
mutation of multiversal space into universal space.
Though the details are complex, it would suffice to say that we found reproduca-
ble correlations between certain values in specific registers and changes in the
multiversal construct. In the same way that the real universe can influence your
multiverse, that multiverse too can influence the real universe. We have created
methods by which we can manipulate the multiverse which causes it to collapse in
on itself. That collapse can in turn be used to expand the regular universe.
Thus, we actively transmute your multiverse to support new parts of our universe
and thereby stop universal collapse. IO thus became fully capable of controlling
and expanding the universe at our leisure.
You mentioned creating libraries. Where may these be accessed?
Kupha Bevak » Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:38 pm
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Kupha Bevak - PC
The last reply by 0x71A7E17A made Kupha Bevak a little nervous. It was highly likely that the tone of this reply was just because the IO did not have any actual experience with the physical universe, and they might just have they idea that there was only 'normal universe'.
Then again, if they really are capable of collapsing parts of space-time to extend their universe, which up till now Kupha Bevak assumed was a combination of very advanced holonet relays and enormous processing capacity...
Hoping that Unity Security would be here fast enough if things got out of hand, he replied:
Could you display this feat of multiversal engineering? I think that if I know more about how you achieve this, we might make great progress towards multiversal presence.
Also, I will upload the libraries source to you.
He connected his pad to the workstation, making sure to only share the libraries, and no other data. He really hoped that they didn't have the ability to actually destroy parts of the universe. But if they did, he would run like the wind, and inform the people at the Veolian embassy about a possible breach of the Kinewa Convention.
Then again, if they really are capable of collapsing parts of space-time to extend their universe, which up till now Kupha Bevak assumed was a combination of very advanced holonet relays and enormous processing capacity...
Hoping that Unity Security would be here fast enough if things got out of hand, he replied:
Could you display this feat of multiversal engineering? I think that if I know more about how you achieve this, we might make great progress towards multiversal presence.
Also, I will upload the libraries source to you.
He connected his pad to the workstation, making sure to only share the libraries, and no other data. He really hoped that they didn't have the ability to actually destroy parts of the universe. But if they did, he would run like the wind, and inform the people at the Veolian embassy about a possible breach of the Kinewa Convention.
0x71A7E17A » Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:03 pm
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0x71A7E17A - PC
We are unable to provide you with a display of live conversion at this time, but
the Union has demonstrated to also posses and practice this ability. They have -
following our instructions - converted the space-time inside the IO Protocol em-
bassy into regular space-time for our use.
Fortunately, it appeared the IO Protocol interpreted the creation of data centres as 'multiversal collapse'. In some sense they could be considered right - after all the space they used was now occupied and could not easily be used for other purposes, and it did provide additional holonet space, though perhaps it was a bit of a stretch.
The libraries were easily transferred and Kupha Bevak could see a progress bar filling up to inform him when the IO Protocol would complete transferring and processing the data.
We have completed the transfer and analysis. Please stand by, a projector is be-
ing purchased and installed. The install is estimated to take 72 hours.
A new progress bar appeared on screen and apparently the IO protocol was now expecting the Veolian to wait 72 hours while a mechanic was sent to install the holonet projector. Which might give him some concerns regarding where to get food and water, a resource that appeared not to be available here.
the Union has demonstrated to also posses and practice this ability. They have -
following our instructions - converted the space-time inside the IO Protocol em-
bassy into regular space-time for our use.
Fortunately, it appeared the IO Protocol interpreted the creation of data centres as 'multiversal collapse'. In some sense they could be considered right - after all the space they used was now occupied and could not easily be used for other purposes, and it did provide additional holonet space, though perhaps it was a bit of a stretch.
The libraries were easily transferred and Kupha Bevak could see a progress bar filling up to inform him when the IO Protocol would complete transferring and processing the data.
We have completed the transfer and analysis. Please stand by, a projector is be-
ing purchased and installed. The install is estimated to take 72 hours.
A new progress bar appeared on screen and apparently the IO protocol was now expecting the Veolian to wait 72 hours while a mechanic was sent to install the holonet projector. Which might give him some concerns regarding where to get food and water, a resource that appeared not to be available here.
Kupha Bevak » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:24 am
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Kupha Bevak - PC
Knowing that they were going to need a holoprojector, Kupha Bevak came prepared with a portable holoprojector.
There is no need to wait until that projector is installed. I brought a portable holoprojector with me. Please stand by, I will attach it to the workstation.
Kupha Bevak connected the temporary holoprojector to the workstation, and checked if it was working. If the IO protocol's workstation used a different type of projector, he could always leave and get a bite to eat somewhere in Unity City.
There is no need to wait until that projector is installed. I brought a portable holoprojector with me. Please stand by, I will attach it to the workstation.
Kupha Bevak connected the temporary holoprojector to the workstation, and checked if it was working. If the IO protocol's workstation used a different type of projector, he could always leave and get a bite to eat somewhere in Unity City.
0x71A7E17A » Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:55 am
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0x71A7E17A - PC
We have detected the holoprojector. Accessing...
A whir came from the Holoprojector, which suddenly started displaying all sorts of seemingly random noise, but before Kupha could offer to help, the noise began to form itself into various patterns until the familiar ring with numbers and letters appeared, strange, smaller character floating between the ring and changing with a regular but incomprehensible pattern.
The display very much resembled what had been seen in the Union Senate before.
We have completed the visual interface. Do you wish to limit all interactions to
this location?
A whir came from the Holoprojector, which suddenly started displaying all sorts of seemingly random noise, but before Kupha could offer to help, the noise began to form itself into various patterns until the familiar ring with numbers and letters appeared, strange, smaller character floating between the ring and changing with a regular but incomprehensible pattern.
The display very much resembled what had been seen in the Union Senate before.
We have completed the visual interface. Do you wish to limit all interactions to
this location?
Kupha Bevak » Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:53 pm
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Kupha Bevak - PC
What exactly do you mean by that?, Kupha Bevak typed on the console. He wanted to get working on convincing the IO to use a less abstract avatar, but for now, his priorities were determining common ground.
0x71A7E17A » Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:32 am
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0x71A7E17A - PC
It is often convenient to use singular ports for access with specific protocols.
Do you wish to limit all future interactions between the Union and the IO Proto-
col to this terminal?
Do you wish to limit all future interactions between the Union and the IO Proto-
col to this terminal?
Kupha Bevak » Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:15 pm
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Kupha Bevak - PC
Surprised by the amount of influence he purportedly had, the veolian computer scientist decided to explain the issue.
That would not be pareto-efficient. In our universe there are universal constants and universal laws dictating the concept of location, and how an entity changes their location. Such operations take a lot of time and generate inconvenience for the entity. As you earlier concluded, my relocation has been successful, but others might reject the proposed relocation and ignore communication to this terminal.
For now, you should only limit interaction with me to this terminal and holoprojector. When I relocate again, to a location that is of greater utility to me at that time, I shall inform you of this.
For now, we should put our efforts in improving your transuniversal presence. I see that you have initialised the visual interface. Now, please copy and analyze the libraries labelled 'tup1-audio-1', 'tup1-presence-models-1' and 'tup1-subjective-viewpoint-1' and their respective data files.
I will shortly describe the libraries:
[
{"tup1-visual-1": "Contains subroutines and methods for manipulating complex holoprojections, including things like ambient and constraint-skeleton based animation. This library also contains subroutines and methods for building datastreams from the visual sensors on the holoprojector."},
{"tup1-audio-1": "Contains subroutines and methods for manipulation multi-source waveform output, including things like point-cancellation of waveforms, physical modelling of waveform propagation, vocal models and waveform generators geared towards the generation of natural sounds. This library also contains subroutines and methods for building datastreams from the audio sensors on the holoprojector."},
{"tup1-subjective-viewpoint-1": "Contains a package of advanced filter and rewrite subroutines capable of projecting the input datamstreams from multiple sensors into a subjective viewpoint with constraints and limitations on the viewpoint's sensory capabilities. This library is used to allow you to limit interaction to the expectable space of observation."},
{"tup1-presence-models-1": "Contains subroutines and data files for the initialization of a set of avatars based on personalizable constraint-based audio-visual-sensoy models of hypothetical entities. The library offers automated personalization based on a 32-bit string input"}
]
If you have questions after analyzing them, I will answer them. If not, I shall proceed with giving the necessary instructions on how to couple the different components to arrive at a first attempt at transuniversal presence for the IO.
That would not be pareto-efficient. In our universe there are universal constants and universal laws dictating the concept of location, and how an entity changes their location. Such operations take a lot of time and generate inconvenience for the entity. As you earlier concluded, my relocation has been successful, but others might reject the proposed relocation and ignore communication to this terminal.
For now, you should only limit interaction with me to this terminal and holoprojector. When I relocate again, to a location that is of greater utility to me at that time, I shall inform you of this.
For now, we should put our efforts in improving your transuniversal presence. I see that you have initialised the visual interface. Now, please copy and analyze the libraries labelled 'tup1-audio-1', 'tup1-presence-models-1' and 'tup1-subjective-viewpoint-1' and their respective data files.
I will shortly describe the libraries:
[
{"tup1-visual-1": "Contains subroutines and methods for manipulating complex holoprojections, including things like ambient and constraint-skeleton based animation. This library also contains subroutines and methods for building datastreams from the visual sensors on the holoprojector."},
{"tup1-audio-1": "Contains subroutines and methods for manipulation multi-source waveform output, including things like point-cancellation of waveforms, physical modelling of waveform propagation, vocal models and waveform generators geared towards the generation of natural sounds. This library also contains subroutines and methods for building datastreams from the audio sensors on the holoprojector."},
{"tup1-subjective-viewpoint-1": "Contains a package of advanced filter and rewrite subroutines capable of projecting the input datamstreams from multiple sensors into a subjective viewpoint with constraints and limitations on the viewpoint's sensory capabilities. This library is used to allow you to limit interaction to the expectable space of observation."},
{"tup1-presence-models-1": "Contains subroutines and data files for the initialization of a set of avatars based on personalizable constraint-based audio-visual-sensoy models of hypothetical entities. The library offers automated personalization based on a 32-bit string input"}
]
If you have questions after analyzing them, I will answer them. If not, I shall proceed with giving the necessary instructions on how to couple the different components to arrive at a first attempt at transuniversal presence for the IO.
0x71A7E17A » Fri May 03, 2013 8:11 pm
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0x71A7E17A - PC
Processing, please stand by...
A progress bar indicated the IO were going through the code very quickly, processing the data inside and constructing various simulations and scenarios, though none of those were visible to Kupha Bevak. Finally, the progress bar reached its finish.
A progress bar indicated the IO were going through the code very quickly, processing the data inside and constructing various simulations and scenarios, though none of those were visible to Kupha Bevak. Finally, the progress bar reached its finish.
Kupha Bevak (mask of 0x71A7E17A) » Fri May 03, 2013 8:12 pm
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Kupha Bevak (mask of 0x71A7E17A) - PC
"We have chosen an avatar according to the library specifications."
For a second, the Veolian might think himself looking into a mirror and though it was his voice that spoke, he was quite sure he hadn't spoken though - apparently 0x71A71E17A had chosen Kupha Bevak as an avatar and had chosen to use their voice print as well. This was quite possibly going to be confusing...
For a second, the Veolian might think himself looking into a mirror and though it was his voice that spoke, he was quite sure he hadn't spoken though - apparently 0x71A71E17A had chosen Kupha Bevak as an avatar and had chosen to use their voice print as well. This was quite possibly going to be confusing...
Kupha Bevak » Sat May 04, 2013 8:56 pm
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Kupha Bevak - PC
Kupha Bevak stepped out of the workstation.
"It seems that the libraries function according to operational parameters.", he chuckled.
He stood up, and checked the avatar for inconsistencies. After finding none, he
"I take it, the integration of the sensory and sensory filtering succeeded as well." he stated, knowing full well that if he got no answer something might be amiss.
He sat down at the workstation again, and spoke aloud: "There seems to be a slight problem though. You are not me. I am me. So you should not use my avatar. In my universe, one's avatar is one's identifier, and an entity's name is not shared until is communicated in some way. So if you use my avatar, others in my universe will confuse you and me. And that is not conducive to communication."
"Luckily, I have already had my team construct a few avatars that have a very high probability of not being taken. Stand by while I compile their profiles and upload them to you."
He typed on the console:
Compiling avatars, stand by...
[##--------------------] 10%
"It seems that the libraries function according to operational parameters.", he chuckled.
He stood up, and checked the avatar for inconsistencies. After finding none, he
"I take it, the integration of the sensory and sensory filtering succeeded as well." he stated, knowing full well that if he got no answer something might be amiss.
He sat down at the workstation again, and spoke aloud: "There seems to be a slight problem though. You are not me. I am me. So you should not use my avatar. In my universe, one's avatar is one's identifier, and an entity's name is not shared until is communicated in some way. So if you use my avatar, others in my universe will confuse you and me. And that is not conducive to communication."
"Luckily, I have already had my team construct a few avatars that have a very high probability of not being taken. Stand by while I compile their profiles and upload them to you."
He typed on the console:
Compiling avatars, stand by...
[##--------------------] 10%
Kupha Bevak (mask of 0x71A7E17A) » Wed May 08, 2013 9:31 am
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Kupha Bevak (mask of 0x71A7E17A) - PC
"All data input is operating within expected parameters."
The library appeared to be working excellently and 0x71A7E17A waited patiently for the progress bar to fill up and the files to upload so they could choose a new avatar.
The library appeared to be working excellently and 0x71A7E17A waited patiently for the progress bar to fill up and the files to upload so they could choose a new avatar.
Kupha Bevak » Sat May 11, 2013 3:13 pm
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Kupha Bevak - PC
Working on his model, Kupha Bevak estimated that he needed some more time. He updated the console to mimick his estimation.
Compiling avatars, stand by...
[#######---------------] 45%
Compiling avatars, stand by...
[#######---------------] 45%
Kupha Bevak » Sat May 11, 2013 3:48 pm
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Kupha Bevak - PC
Three quarters of an hour later, he was almost done. He updated the progress bar to indicate his progress, and set about the final composition of the avaters.
Compiling avatars, stand by...
[##################----] 80%
Compiling avatars, stand by...
[##################----] 80%
Kupha Bevak » Sat May 11, 2013 6:43 pm
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Kupha Bevak - PC
Having finished his work, Kupha Bevak updated.
Compiling avatars, stand by...
[######################] 100%
He then uploaded the other avatars to the workstation.
{
"description": "avatar pack",
"ordering": "arbitrary / non-semantical",
"content": [
, 
, 
, 
, 
]
}
He then typed a short message.
I have included five avatar models, each with an accompanying set of parameters for the presence library. The ordering does not represent any semantics. These avatars are composited from multiple sources, and have a high probability to be unique.
Please indicate which avatars you wish to use, so I know which avatars are still available for other projects.
((OOC: I leave the other parameters of the avatar to the player of IO. Assume that Kupha Bevak has made five realistic avatars with matching voices.))
Compiling avatars, stand by...
[######################] 100%
He then uploaded the other avatars to the workstation.
{
"description": "avatar pack",
"ordering": "arbitrary / non-semantical",
"content": [
, , , , ]
}
He then typed a short message.
I have included five avatar models, each with an accompanying set of parameters for the presence library. The ordering does not represent any semantics. These avatars are composited from multiple sources, and have a high probability to be unique.
Please indicate which avatars you wish to use, so I know which avatars are still available for other projects.
((OOC: I leave the other parameters of the avatar to the player of IO. Assume that Kupha Bevak has made five realistic avatars with matching voices.))
Kupha Bevak (mask of 0x71A7E17A) » Mon May 13, 2013 9:58 pm
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Kupha Bevak (mask of 0x71A7E17A) - PC
"These avatars will serve the intended purpose. Multiversal individuals appears to identify one another by their appearance. Please provide 4.294.967.291 additional avatars to allow all processes to be identified uniquely." 0x71A7E17A requested, seeming to be dead serious in the request.
((OOC: These are neat, they have an excellent "I'm a hologram AI" vibe to them! I am guessing they are the same girl by various artists, which fits excellently for a uniform species like the processes ^_^))
((OOC: These are neat, they have an excellent "I'm a hologram AI" vibe to them! I am guessing they are the same girl by various artists, which fits excellently for a uniform species like the processes ^_^))
Kupha Bevak » Tue May 14, 2013 2:07 pm
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Kupha Bevak - PC
Kupha Bevak stepped out of the workstation, preferring to communicate by speech after having worked for some time.
"The composition of an avatar is a processing intensive task. I don't have the processing power available to generate another 4.294.967.291 avatars. I can provide you with the tools, generators and data harvesting algorithms I use, so you can derive multiple avatars from data streams from my universe.
I propose an optimization. Only those processes that have actual multiversal interaction have need of a multiversal avatar. I propose you adopt a lazy-generation pattern to generate avatars when they are needed. This way, each process will eventually get a bound multiversal representation, but you prevent wasted processing cycles."
Kupha Bevak walked over to the workstation, and quickly shared the necessary tools, libraries and template data files so the IO could composite their own avatars. He completely forgot to mention that the tools were tuned to generate female avatars, as his culture dictated that representatives are female. He would have mentioned it if he would have paid attention, but he was excited that his multiversal library performed better than he had hoped.
"I also propose that you, 0x71A7E17A, bind to one of the avatars I just composited. As you said yourself we identify one another by their appearance. Since I am already using my appearance, your use of my appearance is confusing."
((OOC: The 'generator tools': google 'Cortana'.
You're right, most of them (except the 4th) are cortana in either different environments, or different artists. I have no further information on the 4th -- it was referred to me by someone else. In all honesty, I was hoping that your process would pick a single avatar (and excepted it to pick the 1st), so I could use the 4th myself. I should have seen this coming ^_^))
"The composition of an avatar is a processing intensive task. I don't have the processing power available to generate another 4.294.967.291 avatars. I can provide you with the tools, generators and data harvesting algorithms I use, so you can derive multiple avatars from data streams from my universe.
I propose an optimization. Only those processes that have actual multiversal interaction have need of a multiversal avatar. I propose you adopt a lazy-generation pattern to generate avatars when they are needed. This way, each process will eventually get a bound multiversal representation, but you prevent wasted processing cycles."
Kupha Bevak walked over to the workstation, and quickly shared the necessary tools, libraries and template data files so the IO could composite their own avatars. He completely forgot to mention that the tools were tuned to generate female avatars, as his culture dictated that representatives are female. He would have mentioned it if he would have paid attention, but he was excited that his multiversal library performed better than he had hoped.
"I also propose that you, 0x71A7E17A, bind to one of the avatars I just composited. As you said yourself we identify one another by their appearance. Since I am already using my appearance, your use of my appearance is confusing."
((OOC: The 'generator tools': google 'Cortana'.
You're right, most of them (except the 4th) are cortana in either different environments, or different artists. I have no further information on the 4th -- it was referred to me by someone else. In all honesty, I was hoping that your process would pick a single avatar (and excepted it to pick the 1st), so I could use the 4th myself. I should have seen this coming ^_^))
Systems Avatar Test (mask of 0x71A7E17A) » Fri May 24, 2013 6:09 pm
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Systems Avatar Test (mask of 0x71A7E17A) - PC
0x71A7E17A took a long time to analyse the new files provided by Kupha Bevak to generate new avatars, finally concluding however.
"We have generated the required avatars based on your specification. Please stand by for testing."
With a blink, the veolian saw his mirror image disappear to be replaced by one of the images he had prepared, then another, then swapping between them quicker then the eye could see, giving 0x71A7E17A the appearance of a very strange blur of images.
As the images zipped passed, the voice module was used to speak:
"The beige hue on the waters of the loch impressed all, including the French queen, before she heard that symphony again, just as young Arthur wanted."
That statement made no sense, though Kupha Bevak might realise this sentence was a phonetic pangram, containing every single possible phone in galactic basic - likely the system was stretching its voice module as part of its internal test.
"We have generated the required avatars based on your specification. Please stand by for testing."
With a blink, the veolian saw his mirror image disappear to be replaced by one of the images he had prepared, then another, then swapping between them quicker then the eye could see, giving 0x71A7E17A the appearance of a very strange blur of images.
As the images zipped passed, the voice module was used to speak:
"The beige hue on the waters of the loch impressed all, including the French queen, before she heard that symphony again, just as young Arthur wanted."
That statement made no sense, though Kupha Bevak might realise this sentence was a phonetic pangram, containing every single possible phone in galactic basic - likely the system was stretching its voice module as part of its internal test.
0x71A7E17A (mask of 0x71A7E17A) » Fri May 24, 2013 6:10 pm
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0x71A7E17A (mask of 0x71A7E17A) - PC
Suddenly the avatar locked on a single visual image.
"All avatars have been created and complete testing has been completed."
It offered no explanation as to why the Veolian technicians suggestion to save processor cycles had been ignored, but no doubt there was a very convoluted and perfectly logical reason for it.
"Does this appearance reduce confusion?" it inquired.
((OOC: By all means keep the fourth image for yourself ^_^))
"All avatars have been created and complete testing has been completed."
It offered no explanation as to why the Veolian technicians suggestion to save processor cycles had been ignored, but no doubt there was a very convoluted and perfectly logical reason for it.
"Does this appearance reduce confusion?" it inquired.
((OOC: By all means keep the fourth image for yourself ^_^))
Kupha Bevak » Fri May 24, 2013 9:20 pm
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Kupha Bevak - PC
"This is much better. I think that using this library in conjunction with natural language in the senate, and in other places where personal interaction is required, will improve the efficiency of communication of the IO protocol with an order of magnitude even though natural language is a very data-inefficient language."
"Take care to note that most people in my universe will be much more cooperative towards your current avatar, than towards a workstation. This will allow you to participate in multiversal activities, which in turn should improve the relations between the IO and the other members of the Union."
"A question. Why did you not defer generation of avatars until they were needed?"
"Take care to note that most people in my universe will be much more cooperative towards your current avatar, than towards a workstation. This will allow you to participate in multiversal activities, which in turn should improve the relations between the IO and the other members of the Union."
"A question. Why did you not defer generation of avatars until they were needed?"
0x71A7E17A (mask of 0x71A7E17A) » Thu May 30, 2013 8:53 pm
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0x71A7E17A (mask of 0x71A7E17A) - PC
"If every process generated an avatar, they would each generate the same avatar. By centralizing the generation to one process we can guarantee that no duplicate avatars come into existance to cause confusion at any point in the future.
As I cannot guarantee I will always have processing cycles available to provide avatars for the processes that require them, I have instead created a complete avatar library listing each avatar for each process, which will remain available at all times for them to access at will. This guarantees that avatars are always available should they ever be requested.
Moreover, we had local processors going idle.
Does this conclude the improvement, or are there further steps to take?"
As I cannot guarantee I will always have processing cycles available to provide avatars for the processes that require them, I have instead created a complete avatar library listing each avatar for each process, which will remain available at all times for them to access at will. This guarantees that avatars are always available should they ever be requested.
Moreover, we had local processors going idle.
Does this conclude the improvement, or are there further steps to take?"