A Wasteland Worker's Guide

This book is roughly categorized as follows: [Crypto-themed atmosphere] > [Worldview deciphered] > [Science fiction and fantasy fusion] > [Mysterious cultivation] Worldview: The book contains three parallel storylines involving major factions. There are approximately thirty promotion paths, with further subdivisions still possible. The protagonist's initial identity is a small branch of the promotion path, about one-sixtieth, and the special identity that appears in the first chapter is greater than 5. Due to the uniqueness of her character, she will see multiple layers of the world at the same time, and the amount of information in the early stages will be quite complex. That is, dealing with events from three major storylines simultaneously without any memory or knowledge. The female protagonist belongs to faction A. Fifty percent of the plot explicitly reveals faction B, and eighty percent reveals faction C, but they have existed and been taking action since the first chapter, and there are obvious hints about them. The same event can affect multiple factions simultaneously, and different factions can have different levels of impact. Based on the established premise, a gradual and methodical growth process is impossible for the protagonist. No logical bugs have been found in the design so far, and I haven't seen any comments that I haven't considered. Plot structure: This article employs a decryption-style narrative, continuously revealing the true meaning of previous events based on new plot developments. The protagonist's main task is to survive and find the three parallel storylines I set up; once they are all found, the story ends. The storyline has four stages in total, and there are currently only two large maps. The first part serves as an introduction, showcasing multiple facets of the external world and explaining why the female protagonist's personality has become the way it is. The second part is expected to be divided into two volumes, focusing on the power system and other settings; the settings account for 70%, and the word count is expected to be 1.5-2.5 Million. The third part is an independent story, under 500,000 words. Part Four: The Ending of Everything, accounting for 19% of the total. The remaining 1% will be completed in the extra chapter. Character Development: There is no main character group. There are very few main supporting characters. They must simultaneously hold multiple faction identities, and these identities must be different from each other. The personalities, identities, and development paths of all the main characters are carefully considered, but they often do not meet expectations—and take a long time to explain. For example, from the reader's perspective, the protagonist is probably someone who attacks anyone he sees, leaning towards ruthlessness and self-interest, with multiple identities and various different abilities. From the author's perspective, the protagonist's personality is the simplest in the entire book. He has an ordinary background, overly complex thinking, and can even be described as sentimental. He also has almost no special abilities. Can you tell? You should be able to tell a little bit. I'll explain later anyway. Creative concept: The detailed self-consistency within the worldview > the completeness and inevitability of the character's growth path > the perception of the same thing from multiple perspectives. There is a close connection between the theme, character design, plot and world view. The effect of the story and its connection with the real world (maybe as an Easter egg?) Have all been carefully considered. There is basically no room for change. Regarding decryption: Trying to decipher secrets in online articles is tantamount to suicide, but I'm going to do it anyway. As the protagonist's survival time increases, the world-building will gradually unfold. There is no reliable narrator, the setting may not be true, and even the protagonist's own thoughts may not be true. However, the real information can always be inferred from between the lines. All the gibberish is specific encrypted text, and the encryption algorithm varies depending on the faction (*I don't expect readers to decipher it, it doesn't affect the plot, and even if you do decipher it, you won't guess anything... I'll release the decryption after I finish writing it; it's also part of the plot.) Only after the entire story has concluded can one truly understand the real reason behind the first volume. The author deliberately adopted a writing style that does not reveal the true settings, and the information that directly states the settings is mostly not strongly related to the main plot. The writing style is based on the consideration of rationality, because the protagonist does not know, and neither do any of the supporting characters. The setting is revealed slowly along with the main storyline, and although many things are not explained in the early stages, they will definitely follow the established setting. ... Why don't we take a guess? Actually, I think it's pretty easy to guess. Then there are some reader feedback and questions that I received, along with my answers (although the people who asked the questions probably won't see this). -Where did this worldview come from? It's all built up with techniques. To write words, you need to create a world first. Starting from the origin of the world, it covers the evolution of life, the technology tree, astronomy and geography, economic structure and local customs. The underlying logic of how the world works is philosophical theory, upon which various schools of esoteric thought are integrated. The first volume primarily deals with Gnosticism, Kabbalah, and a very small amount of Greek mythology. It also incorporates some Cthulhu elements, which I like, and a few aquatic products. It's a pity that many details weren't shown, such as the fact that humans in this world are generally slightly better physically than in reality, the subtle differences between the collective unconscious and reality, and some unique astronomical phenomena and cultural festivals, but I really couldn't figure out how to present them. The first volume didn't focus on mysticism, but the second volume will have more religious, mystical, and science fiction themes. If I have the energy (which is probably not the case), I'll create a tabletop role-playing game or a game specifically to showcase this world. Actually, I originally started a story told from the perspective of an ordinary person as a supplement to this story, but I didn't have the energy and had to put it on hold. Why use this narrative style? Because I don't like storylines with clear, single objectives, predictable plot developments, or situations where most of the background information is known from the beginning... I want to see a world that I know nothing about at first, where I need to deduce the setting and solve the mystery based on clues, and verify my guesses based on the author's plot. This story has many narrative layers. Typically, when writing the main text, I consider both a surface-level plot that may not be entirely accurate and a plot that aligns with the true core of the world. This is because most characters do not have a complete understanding of the world, yet their actions are always constrained by its inherent laws. At its deepest level are some of the things I want to explore. You could say that the plot of this story is actually just a byproduct of these ideas. But each level is complete, so you can read it however you like. This article is intentionally designed to be difficult to fully understand in a single reading (although I will try my best to explain it clearly in the plot). You may need to understand the later plot to truly understand the meaning of the earlier text. It's fair to say that what readers find unacceptable is precisely what I like. Those who can't accept it probably can't accept the themes and main ideas of my later storyline either, so there's no need to force it. I write purely out of passion; it's precisely because no one else writes like this that I write it myself. However, receiving too much negative feedback is really annoying, so I'll stop writing after I finish this book. Why is the female lead designed this way? Part of the reason is that I wanted to explore some transcendent themes with this setting, but the more important reason is that there are such people in reality, and I wanted to show the inner world of such characters. Although I tried to avoid it, my personal traits still influenced the creation of the female lead's character. I have a series of consistently positive mental states, which actually make me quite detached from society; writing is one of the few channels through which I communicate with people. I can't write particularly "human" characters because I myself often try to figure out how to "be more like an ordinary person." At the same time, there are also considerations based on the plot and the way the setting unfolds. The entire text is designed to showcase the female protagonist's changes and growth. In the first volume, her thoughts and actions are mostly shaped by her environment. It is only after she develops more connections with the world that she gradually begins to have a true sense of autonomy. This is also one of the important themes of the entire book. There are some tricks up my sleeve near the end. I don't know how many years it will take to write the ending... So I'll leave it at that for now.

Thank you for clicking on my book! Original world view, Cthulhu atmosphere > science fiction > solar punk > mysterious cultivation > cyberpunk. Not understanding this won't affect your reading experience, because I had a complete concept first, and then I found tags similar to my genre, rather than writing the concept according to the genre. Rapidly stacking armor to clear minefields: The main plot of this story is slow-paced, and the writing style is somewhat off-putting. Niche themes, niche themes, niche themes. The core of the Crypt Lords is science fiction... This is truly a science fiction story! No reliable narrator. The protagonist's understanding of the world is no greater than the reader's; any settings that are not organized or explicitly explained in the plot are due to insufficient information or the protagonist not having figured them out yet. The timeline of this article is less than one year, with the first volume covering 47 days. Even after the first volume ends, the protagonist's understanding of what has happened is less than 50%, and a thorough explanation will not be given until the second volume. The protagonist is unfamiliar with everyone, his identity is unclear, he is morally flawed, his humanity is ambiguous, his mental state is subtle, and he is often affected by various unknown things without being able to find the source. The author has long been lacking in energy and wants to quit the book whenever he gets criticized, but he doesn't actually intend to quit, so please don't criticize him. All the plot and writing style serve the ultimate goal of this story; they cannot be changed, nor can they be changed at all. For more writing plans, please see another article. *Cthulhu Mythos: Originating from the works of H. P. Lovecraft, this style emphasizes the vastness of the universe, highlighting the exceptional insignificance and fragility of humanity in comparison. It often depicts indescribable horrors beyond human comprehension. It emphasizes the conflict between reason and irrationality, suggesting that science often fails to explain encountered phenomena. Knowledge is dangerous in this atmosphere; the more one learns, the easier it is to descend into madness. Madness may be a protective mechanism when facing the truth. Accompanied by a fatalistic tone, human efforts often appear futile. *Solarpunk: Solarpunk emphasizes sustainable development and environmental protection, relying on renewable energy, especially solar energy, to drive the future of society. Solarpunk often explores how humanity can live in harmony with nature, rather than conquering it. Visually, it frequently uses bright, warm colors to contrast with the neon tones of cyberpunk. *Cyberpunk: Cyberpunk depicts a highly technological but socially disordered future world. Advanced technology contrasts sharply with the poverty of the lower classes, highlighting a vast wealth gap. Human modification and brain-computer interfaces are widespread. Cyberspace plays a crucial role in this world, often intertwined with reality. Visually, the cyberpunk world is characterized by neon lights, skyscrapers, and dark, damp streets.

Great! I support it! There are many female characters right now, and they are all quite powerful!

Why hasn't the expert updated yet? I feel like ants are crawling all over me if it hasn't been updated for even a minute.

Kunna

Many novels with similar settings have appeared recently, but I feel that this author is probably the first to write it this way... The wasteland + Cthulhu combination is really exciting! Moreover, the female lead's way of handling many things is really decisive. It feels like reading a light novel with a very well-developed world-building (old anime fan is moved to tears). Looking forward to more updates! Could you release more content? I'm so anxious waiting for updates!

Morning and Evening

Xingyu

This author seems to have a very strong literary foundation and a vivid imagination! Keep it up! ٩(˃̶͈̀௰˂̶͈́)و

Kunna