federated-love/outline.md

Setting

The story unfolds inside the Fediverse, where different houses (instances) are maintained by their mascots.

The script is divided in 3 general parts:

• Introduction
• Journey
• Resolution

Plot

Introduction (Chapter 1)

• MainCharacter (MC) decides to install Pleroma.
• MC gets pulled into the Fediverse by Pleroma-tan's antics.
• Pleroma-tan lightly reveals her struggles with bullying from Mastodon folks, setting the initial conflict.

Journey through Instances (Chapter 2)

• MC and Pleroma-tan embark on a walk around some instances to get to know some people and make MC understand the fediverse.
• They visit different instances, meeting Grumbulon and Weeble, learning about their quirks, they may or may not join the gang.

Conflict Resolution (Chapter 3)

• Together, the group addresses Pleroma's issues with Mastodon users, promoting understanding and friendship.
• Humorous encounters and light-hearted moments ensue as they navigate the peculiarities of each instance.

Final decision

• Two climactic endings events involving all the mascots and MC, where they confront the source of the conflict and work towards a resolution.

Characters

1. Pleroma-tan:

   • Represents the Pleroma software, with a mix of vulnerability and determination.

2. Grumbulon:

   • A quirky cat managing an instance, adding comic relief and wisdom to the group.

3. Weeble:

   • A cheerful girl managing another instance.

4. MC:

   • The player's character, reacting to the absurdities of the Fediverse.

Humor

• Incorporate internet memes, software jokes, and playful banter between characters.
• Break the fourth wall occasionally for comedic effect, acknowledging the visual novel format.