The second pic seems to show a stronger/brighter neon green atmosphere on the large planet then I’ve noticed before.
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I started to apply as “Notreallyastudio Studios” but once it started asking what platforms I had released to and which stage of development my project was in, I decided to bail. It seems to be a form for legitimate indie studios.
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I want a dev kit. Who wants to whip up an Indie Studio quick so we can apply for one? 
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Has anyone completed the attached survey yet?
Yea it does look like it’s legit but I feel that’s what they might be trying to push in this ARG… If it ends up being access to developer stuff on their website. That might be a gateway to feeding it info from the community… all speculation of course lol
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You may be right.
At this point I don’t know what to think.
Good observation! Is it just me if does that atmosphere seem better rendered than usual?
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Well I filled out the application with my new company Maximum Matador. Told them I’m developing a fantasy survival game lol… IF they are truly looking for real indie devs then I will just tell them I thought it was part of the ARG haha
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I wonder if the “Monarch” is Sean Murray and if he needs to send approval before the next thing happens.
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Either him or Emi - Kzzkttk -
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If Sean Murray = Monarch, and “Protect the Monarch”…
…Sean is making a public appearance and must be protected from us mobbing fans? 
But I’m with @itzandp, I feel like it’s actually Her.
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Monarch in the tech context makes me think of some kind of sci-fi hive.
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“May the glistening chrome of the Borg Queen shed its light upon us all. Amen.” -Jermaine Clement in Gentlemen Broncos
One of my favorite movies of all time.
Because I’m bored, here some more quotes from Jermaine in that movie:
Female Student: What about names in troll colonies?
Jermaine’s Character: Well troll colonies, that’s a different matter, give me an example.
Student: One of my troll’s name is Teacup.
Jermaine: Teacup…I don’t like it. I’d go with Trejanus. Every time.
Student: But I still like Teacup better.
Jermaine: It’s not…it’s not a question of liking it better. It’s just…as an author, I’m picturing myself as a troll mother. I’ve just given birth to a litter of cubs. They’re covered in placentae. They’re pouring at my many teats for the vital, life-giving colostrum. I’m not thinking…hmm…Teacup…AM I?!
It just isn’t BELIEVABLE, and if I don’t believe it, THE READER DOESN’T BELIEVE IT!
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Hive
Hexagon planets
World of glass
Sentinel D R O N E S
Conclusion - (Wild theory)
A new antagonist
Queen Sentinel
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I am really confused about this Dev Studio application from W/ARE we received by email. What exactly is expected from us? Are we being asked to be willing to pretend to be a development studio? Are we supposed to look for actual other developers or studios who are willing to play along? I can see myself having a hard time explaining this to any ‘real’ developer’ or studio. I don’t really get it, ideas anyone?
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A real head scratcher eh?
I’m sure there is at least one indie game dev who’s an avid fan of NMS? There’s sure to be at least one? A freelancer?
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They have already involved real game studios as ‘partners’ to W/ARE, right? What if we send the application to them?
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It could be world building for the ARG. Certain people will be players in the game as “indie devs” that will receive special info to relay to the rest of us.
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That’s what I thought when I applied 
Certainly possible. I don’t mind a bit of role-play. I am just not sure if I can find enough time to be a fictional studio for a made-up project/game, as it is unclear how involved it would get me.
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