TNM 101 - All you need to know!
Okay, confused what TNM is all about? You've read our story and FAQ and the question remains in your head: "what kind of sick, twisted mod is this!?" There seems to be a point, but you think you must've just completely missed it? Yeah, we get that a lot. Let's try a bit harder to lay it down for you.
The world of Forum City is a representation of an internet message board. Every character you encounter was created, and is controlled, by a real world person. Much like you might create an account on our forums, the characters in TNM have been created by their Real World masters. And of course, the main character is controlled by his Real World master, aka. you!
Because the world of TNM is a visual representation of an online world, you may notice several key differences from "reality". When a character in-game is "killed" they do not truly die. Instead the characters are simply deleted and their real world masters will have to start over on a new one. It may amount to the same thing in-game, but we thought it might ease your conscience slightly to know the whole story.
Another vital bit of intel on the world of Forum City is the existence of moderators. Just as online message boards have people capable of banning people and generally keeping the peace, so does Forum City. If you encounter a moderator in Forum City, it's best to heed their advice and avoid a direct confrontation at all costs; moderators in Forum City are good at their jobs, and of course it helps that they're invincible.
Like any online message board, Forum City is a contantly changing place, it really is quite indistinguishable from a real city. Your character, Trestkon, has just returned from a long and as of yet unexplained absence. He's returned to a city seething with chaos and mystery. Deus Diablo, one of the invulnerable (or so it was thought) moderators, has been kidnapped. Various factions within the city clamber for domination of the city, its inhabitants... and you. You'll be forced to use your intellect and many rather large guns of varying scientific plausibility to discover the incredible truth behind the disappearance of Deus Diablo.
