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RE: Nature of LinkShells - Kage - 03-03-2014
I think I can see the 'technological' advances of allagan and Garlean stuff for visual input and output on the linkpearls (they also sometimes seem to be only one way but that is probably because of main-character-no-speaking!!!
I don't think telepathy would work out though until far, far, far, far, into the future.
RE: Nature of LinkShells - Naunet - 03-03-2014
Telepathy doesn't have to involve technology. Possible scenario:
Bobby is a member of an isolated cult (what they worship/idolize/cult-ify isn't important here) and highly skilled at aetheric manipulation. This cult regularly performs a ritual "linking" amongst members that bridges the gaps between their aether and is said to be their group's greatest spiritual act. Over the years/decades/centuries, this periodic linking develops into something more, after the cult's members decide that they need to be eternally connected, both to monitor their group for unrest, communicate with one another over large distances, and to simply experience that spiritual euphoria whenever they wish. By tearing open "windows" in their aether, they allow for the entrance and ultimate merging of others with themselves. Through a very meticulous, likely painful, and morally questionable ritual, the cult indoctrinates new members by consuming them into this spiritual link. Many go mad from the cacophony of mental input, and those individuals they deem unworthy to their cause. Those who maintain their sanity, however, can - with time and careful instruction - learn to control and filter the flow in such a way that they can function in the day to day. Communication between members in this way happens in both voice and image, a metaphysical overlay of mental sight and sound that to the uninitiated would be painful nonsense. Distance affects this link, and the closer cult members are to one another, the more powerful (and potentially overwhelming/spiritually uplifting) it becomes. Opening one's self fully to the communal aetheric flow is considered an act of extreme devotion to whatever it is they worship. The link can also be used as a weapon against members thought to be plotting upheaval, with skilled manipulators forcibly drawing out the member's thoughts through the link - a rather thorough method of interrogation.
Ahem. I think I'll stop there. Got a little carried away. xD
RE: Nature of LinkShells - Ignacius - 03-04-2014
I think the fact that people seem to be touching their ears when they get a call from the Scions means it is, somehow, an auditory device. Â Kind of like a Hydaelyn Bluetooth, maybe?
In any case, your linkshell doesn't necessarily have to be a linkshell per se, it's just a standard method of communication.  I am part of a small group that uses a "linkshell" that is actually more of a technological radio system.  It's hidden and encrypted in the background static of an actual radio station, ICly.
We are somewhat unsavory characters.
RE: Nature of LinkShells - SeijiTataki - 03-04-2014
One thing I've been playing around with idea is that my character is (technically) a Garlean (off spring of conscripted soldiers, technically, but a Garlean defector none the less) and so she's slightly more apt at playing with exotic tech that might not normally be available in Eorzea.
One thing we see in the story is the ability for linkpearls to be jacked and intercepted or even stopped, so I was thinking that the logical evolution of that technology would to also be able to make artificial pearls that only ever read or broadcast on certain frequencies, or simply only ever read, and do not broadcast. Basically turning linkpearls into radios.
In my mind I'd like to think that somewhere in a workshop my character is cranking out Yukimura Brand Linkradios that someday will be in every Eorzean household where thousands of people can sit back and listen to news, stories and entertainment at their leisure.
My mind is also a crazy place. This was originally something I had wanted to do to give a lore reason to maybe run an in-character radio station that people could listen to radio plays and submit their own, but I lacked the funds to really get something like that going.
RE: Nature of LinkShells - Candor - 03-05-2014
Thanks for all the replies so far, folks.
I'm aware that certain FCs and LSs have already employed each of the three ideas that I proposed, and I was curious what general consensus was regarding the wider player base and regard for lore.
Seiji, I personally think your idea for a radio linkshell is great and could generate some real fun for the players wiling to participate. Good luck if you ever decide to make a go of it.