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Eclipse (written ECLIPSE) is a science fiction VRMMORPG developed by NoctSys in the Sword Art Online series. It is the main setting for the Eclipse Genesis Arc.
System[]
ECLIPSE was created from the remnants of failed companies and several no longer available games from <<The SEED>>. It introduced a new Ego-Imprint Dive (EID) system, which imprints a fragment of the player's true personality in the game to "co-pilot" their offline avatar, essentially creating a semi-conscious version of themselves.
Setting[]
The game takes place in a Galaxy called the Spiral Galaxy, which consists of a billion star systems with several environments, cities, and even allied with the Eidolon Faction that pose a threat to players. And even with many factions, empires (even democracies), and pirate factions created by active players.
Gameplay[]
Initiation and Character Creation[]
Upon first entering ECLIPSE, players are asked to choose a race to represent them for the duration of their gameplay. Players then create their character or can skip this but have them have a random style based on their race. The player will then spawn at one of the starting locations that is assigned to be random.
Races[]
- Human: Default biological species with balanced physical and cognitive capabilities.
- Va'kesh: Stoic, high-gravity adapted warriors with dense musculature and mineralized bone structures.
- Nyari: Elegant, bioluminescent beings that bond with microflora to enhance cognition and perception.
- Karnyx: Bio-mechanical hybrids who self-augment with modular tech.
- Thal’Anari: Semi-corporeal race made of hardened light and plasma.
- Zurakai: Hive-minded but individualistic, with natural armor and multi-limb combat skills.
- Erisynth: Shape-adaptable humanoids that can temporarily adjust attributes.
- Nullborn: Humanoid void entities with warped physicality and corrupted digital signatures.
Basic Game Interface[]
Visual Interface[]
The health bar is located in the lower right corner of the player's field of vision and moves during melee combat. It displays the player's health, name, numerical hit points (HP), and other statistics based on race. It also displays the health and names of all other members of the player's party on a smaller bar.
Main Menu[]
Quick Menu Panel, also known as the Main Menu of the game, which is shown when you blink up properly. The menu is navigated by the user's hand. It is a semi-transparent, floating user interface with a rotating option ring.
- Inventory/equipment: An option that allows the user to check Equipment, Equipment, and other valuable features. It has several sub-options.
- Inventory
- Equipment
- Crafting Materials
- Settings: The icon for the category is a gear. The right screen has three sub-menus:
- Help: Selecting "Help" will call a GM (Game Master) in the left screen.
- Log Out: This option is only available when you enter the Safe Zone. Unlike other VRMMOs, attempting to log out outside of the Safe Zone results in a warning: "Logout prohibited. Your neural thread is currently bound to unstable fragments. Retreat to the Safe Zone."
Trivia[]
- This is the first VRMMO game to not have "Online" in the title.
- The game's theme and setting are inspired by the Star Wars franchise.