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 to the fediverse
Journey through the unknown
Conflict with the other side

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

Graphs


graph TD

subgraph "Introduction (Chapter 1)"
    A[MC decides to install Pleroma] --> B[Pleroma-tan appears on the screen]
    B --> C[Pleroma-tan begins to slowly reveal struggles]
    C --> E[MC gets pulled into the Fediverse by Pleroma-tan]
    E --> F[Chapter 2]
  end

flowchart TD

subgraph "Journey through Instances (Chapter 2)"
    F[MC and Pleroma-tan embark on a walk around instances] --> G[Where should we go?]
    G -->|Meet| H(Grumbulon)
    G -->|Meet| I(Weeble)
    H --> J[Grumbulon joins the group] --> G
    I --> K[Weeble decides to stay] --> G
    G -->|If met the two of them| L[Chapter 3]
  end

flowchart TD

subgraph "Conflict Resolution (Chapter 3)"
    I[Group goes to see Mastodon users]
    I -->|They get blocked| J[Pleroma-tan feels bad for MC]
    J -->|Hug her| K[Pleroma-tan gets hugged by MC - Canon ending]
    J -->|Nuke Mastodon| L[She looks at him, bitchslaps him and the novel ends]
  end

Characters

A more detailed explanation can be found in the lorebook

Pleroma-tan:
- Represents the Pleroma software, with a mix of vulnerability and determination.
Grumbulon:
- A quirky cat managing an instance, adding comic relief and wisdom to the group.
Weeble:
- A cheerful girl managing another instance.
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.

Main idea

How the does an exessive amount of moderation affects the people that live in the grey or neutral areas?

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