I Became A Npc That Can Do Infinite Job Changes
Okay, so listen to this crazy thing that happened to me. It’s totally unbelievable. One minute I'm, well, *me*, you know? The next? BAM! I’m an NPC.
Yeah, you heard right. Non-Player Character. Like in a video game. Only, this isn’t a game. Or, at least, I don't think it is. It *feels* real, which is the weirdest part.
But here's the kicker. I'm not just any NPC. Oh no. I'm the NPC who can do infinite job changes. Think about it.
The Day the Glitch Happened (Probably)
I don't actually remember the exact moment of transformation. It was like waking up with a really, really bad case of amnesia, combined with the overwhelming urge to stand in the same spot all day. Seriously. I just… *was* there. Standing in front of a bakery. The bakery, by the way, smells amazing.
Initially, I was the "Friendly Baker's Assistant." My dialogue consisted of things like, "Good morning! Would you like a croissant?" and "The sourdough is fresh out of the oven!" I said it all. day. long.
I started noticing weird stuff pretty quickly. Like, the sun never moved. People would walk by, repeat the same conversations, and then... *poof*... they'd disappear! Replaced by entirely new characters. It was like living in a really low-budget movie with a revolving cast.
Then, one day, a kid came up to me and said, "Hey, can you be a knight?"
And guess what? I could.
The Knightly Experiment
One second, I was covered in flour. The next, full plate armor. I had a sword! It was ridiculously heavy, but totally awesome. My dialogue changed too. Now I was spouting things like, "Halt, traveler!" and "By order of the King!"
Turns out, I could just... *change* my job. Like switching outfits. I went from knight to librarian ("Shhh! Silence, please!"), from librarian to street performer ("Roll up! Roll up! See the amazing juggling skills!"), from street performer to… you get the picture.
There seemed to be no limit to the jobs I could take on. Barber, blacksmith, bard, botanist... you name it. I even tried being a dragon for a while. That involved a lot of roaring and flapping my arms, but surprisingly, no actual fire-breathing. Maybe I need to level up for that?
The Perks (and Quirks) of Infinite Jobs
Okay, let's be honest. Being an NPC with infinite job changes has its ups and downs. The ups? Well, I never get bored. Variety is the spice of life, and my life is basically a spice rack at this point. I also get to learn all sorts of cool skills. I can now bake a mean sourdough, wield a sword (sort of), and recite Shakespeare (badly).
The downs? The repetition. Oh god, the repetition. Hearing the same lines over and over again. Seeing the same people disappear and reappear. It's like Groundhog Day, but with more quests and less Bill Murray.
And the existential dread, of course. Am I even *me* anymore? Or am I just a collection of pre-programmed responses and outfits? I try not to think about that too much.
One really weird quirk? I don't need to eat or sleep. Or, at least, I don't *feel* the need. I tried eating a croissant once, just out of curiosity. It just… vanished. Like, straight into the void. No chewing, no swallowing, just *poof*. So, yeah, food's not really a thing for me anymore.
Exploring the Boundaries
I've spent a lot of time experimenting with the limits of my abilities. Can I leave the town? Nope. Invisible wall. Can I break the fourth wall? Kinda. I can make knowing glances at the "camera," but nobody seems to notice. Can I influence the main quest? Definitely not. I'm strictly a side character. A very versatile side character, but a side character nonetheless.
I even tried being a *villain* for a while. I put on a dark cloak, practiced my evil laugh (which is terrible, by the way), and tried to steal some candy from a baby. But the baby just giggled, and a nearby guard instantly apprehended me. Apparently, I can't deviate too far from my designated role. No grand larceny for this NPC.
One of the funniest things? Seeing people’s reactions when I switch jobs on the fly. They're usually pretty confused, but they just chalk it up to "video game logic." Which, I guess, is fair enough.
The Big Questions (and My Not-So-Big Answers)
So, what does it all mean? Why me? Why infinite job changes? I have absolutely no idea. Maybe I'm part of some grand experiment. Maybe I'm just a glitch in the matrix. Maybe a bored programmer had a really weird day.
Whatever the reason, I'm trying to make the most of it. I'm learning new skills, meeting (and re-meeting) new people, and generally trying to be a helpful (and occasionally amusing) NPC. Plus, who else can say they've been a dragon, a baker, and a ballerina all in the same day?
Honestly, it's kinda fun. It's weird, it's repetitive, and it's occasionally terrifying, but it's also pretty cool. I mean, come on, infinite job changes! That's gotta be worth something, right?
So, if you ever find yourself in a slightly surreal, vaguely medieval-themed town, and you see a guy switching jobs faster than you can say "character customization," come say hi. I might be a baker, I might be a knight, I might even be a dragon. But I'll always be happy to chat. (Just don't ask me about the existential dread. I'm trying to ignore that.)
And who knows, maybe one day I'll figure out how to break free from this NPC life. But until then, I'm gonna keep exploring the limits of my abilities and making the most of my bizarre existence. After all, it's not every day you become an NPC with infinite job changes. You know?
P.S. If anyone knows how to get rid of the constant smell of fresh-baked bread, please let me know. It's starting to drive me crazy.