Hey guys! Here is todays update, but I have a question. I will be honest. Westernizing as Dai Nam isn't the most exciting thing in the world. So instead of trying to gather scraps of of interesting gameplay, I will just alternate between narrative and narrative/gameplay updates until things really heat up. Tell me if this sounds good to you or not! Thanks.
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Chapter 5 - A Chat With Christopher
After returning from seeing our reformed army, me and Le Lo set out to speak with British man who had recently arrived. We found him sitting in the foyer outside our room. He was dressed lavishly in clothing slightly too big for his small physique. He seemed the average Westerner except for one thing. He bore a large tatoo across his right arm. He covered it when he saw me looking at it though. After a few moments he spoke.
"Now, before we get to down to business, I bring a gift from the British goverment. Behold a prototype camera!"
He handed me a massive box that looked to be made of wood. I did my best to act confused. I struggled not to laugh as he explained to me what a camera was. Le Loi was impressed though. Once he was done explaining, he showed me how to take a picture of someone. I practiced on him, for even with my knowledge of digital cameras, I had no idea how to use this thing with any sort of skill. My first picture of Christopher turned out pretty well though.
It was a enjoyable experience toying with the camera but eventually we got to the discussions of what we were going to do to modernize. Before he started making suggestions, I showed him the reforms we had already enacted and our new army. As we stood on the balcony observing the military (who now looked rather displeased with having to stand there for several hours) he spoke again.
"Wow, this is truly astounding! It is almost like you have a little angel on your shoulder telling you all the right things to do!"
I smiled.
"More like a devil."
Le Loi slapped me in the back the neck. I tried to slap him back but only succeded in hitting myself. Christopher looked at me in a odd way.
"Mosquitoes are terrible this time of year."
"I see. So, how do you speak English?"
We walked back inside and sat down in the foyer again. I ordered tea. I did this all as a delay while I desperately though up a story.
"I know it from a American. He taught me as a child."
This wasn't a complete lie.
"Interesting. Anywho, I have some suggestions as the future of our nation. These are just genral goals though. He laid out a what he called "The Plan for Dai Nam".
I could almost feel Le Loi smiling on my shoulder. He whispered in my ear.
"This is my kinda plan!"
I ignored him and spoke to Christopher.
"This is quite ambitious. You do not mind open war with the Europeans?"
He ran his hand up and down his now revealed tatooed arm.
"Not at all, my loyalties may be a bit different thant what you expect."
"How so?"
Le Loi tugged on my ear.
"That is a Vietnamese tatoo!"
I look at Christopher with a smile.
"Excellent..."
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They won't normally be this short, but I was a little strapped for time today. So what do you guys think of this alternating short narrative to long gameplay/narrative update format? Hope you enjoyed!