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''Ai Space'' (officially stylized as ''ai sp@ce'') is a Japanese virtual 3D massively multiplayer online social game (MMOSG) developed by several companies that formed the Ai Space Production Committee which was launched on October 15, 2008 for Windows PCs, despite an earlier announcement of a Q3 2008 release.〔 Beta testing commenced between mid-September and mid-October 2008. Primary development was handled by Headlock, and Dwango provided the world's infrastructure and Internet service. Dwango's subsidiary Niwango tied in the Nico Nico Anime Channel from the Nico Nico Douga video sharing website which provided users the opportunity to upload gameplay sequences online. The game closed down on June 30, 2011. A downloadable client program enables its users to interact through motional avatars with each other and primarily with bishōjo game heroines from three visual novels: ''Clannad'' by Key under Visual Art's, ''Shuffle!'' by Navel under Omegavision, and ''Da Capo II'' by Circus. After a player creates an avatar, one of the bishōjo game heroines is selected as a personal character doll, or "chara-doll", to live with on one of the game's three virtual "islands" which are patterned on the worlds featured in the three visual novels. The islands are connected by a central Akihabara Island where players with their chara-dolls can gather for chatting and events.〔 The first theme song for ''Ai Space'' is sung by Kotoko.〔 ==Gameplay== Before gameplay can begin, a player must download a client program unique to ''Ai Space'' which will enable its users to interact on the game's servers. The player is given the chance to customize a motional avatar to explore the virtual world. This avatar can be chosen to take on a male or female form; the male avatars are described as "cool" while female avatars are described as "sweet". Facial expressions, figures, and hairstyle among other things are customizable, and the player can even customize personal information like birthdays and blood type.〔 The main gameplay will begin when the player has chosen one personal bishōjo game character from the visual novels ''Clannad'', ''Shuffle!'', and ''Da Capo II'', which the player will be able to customize.〔 These bishōjo characters, known in the game as character dolls, or "chara-dolls", are able to wear different costumes (based on in-game items), and do a variety of things such as memorize various motions to act out or dance. The chara-dolls can even eventually develop a unique personality for each user, known in-game as each chara-doll having a different "aitune".〔〔 The player and the selected chara-doll are able to live together in the game on one of the game's three virtual "islands" which are designed to resemble the worlds features in the three aforementioned visual novels used as reference material for the game.〔〔 The house in which the players resides is equipped with furniture, though more could potentially be bought, along with items for the chara-doll or player to wear.〔 When inside the house together, the chara-doll moves of her own accord, though when outside the chara-doll stays with the player. The player can freely converse with their chara-doll in a manner similar to visual novels where the text appears in the lower portion of the computer screen.〔 The three islands are connected by a central "Akihabara Island", modeled after the real Akihabara, where the different players and chara-dolls can interact via chatting and events.〔 When in Akihabara Island, the names given to the avatars and chara-dolls are viewable above their heads. While ''Ai Space'' can be played free of charge, a player can buy Nico Nico Points from Nico Nico Douga for use in the game to expand the gameplay. Nico Nico Points can be used to obtain special in-game items such as clothing for the player's avatar and chara-doll, and furniture for the house where the player resides. The Nico Nico Points can be purchased in 1000, 2000, 3000, and 5000 point sets with one point costing roughly one yen (about one cent). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ai Space」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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