Jon suddenly feels his phone vibrate. Nervous, he picks it up, with a notification for an app called "Fringe." Huh. I never installed that... He opens the app and takes a closer look at the introductory message.
Welcome to Fringe! The multiversal app destined to be deleted.
We have access to infinite versions of all the people you know and love! You'll be shown these "parallel profiles" while swiping. For example, maybe Karyn in universe 5U-B6E really loves yellow instead of green. Crazy, right? And of course, more extreme changes too! But we'll leave that as a surprise ;)
Terms:
- You get three swipes a day. Maybe it'll be three parallel profiles of the same one person, or of three different people! Browse their profile and get a good sense on if you'd like to date them. Swipe left to reject, right to confirm.
- The last swipe is automatically confirmed. So think twice before swiping left on the first two profiles- you might be stuck with one you don't like.
- As the beta tester, awareness is enabled for you and only you. Your matches will have no memory of anything being different in their lives.
- Once you select a profile, then it's their turn! Your pending match will choose a parallel profile of YOU. Same rules apply, besides having no awareness. As far as they know, it's a normal dating app!
- The app is automatically deleted upon three successful dates (as determined by both users) OR sexual relations, at which point awareness will be lost and the app transferred to another hapless, lonely individual.
- An unsuccessful date gives you another three swipes the next day, so feel free to try again! Note: Prior changes are NOT reverted upon an unsuccessful date.
FAQ
Q: So what, you're swapping different versions of people from alternate universes? Isn't that unethical?
A: Yeesh, way to be a buzzkill. First of all, you're SHOWN parallel profiles, but we don't have the kind of money, time, or tech needed to actually SWAP two versions of a person across dimensions! Really we just alter this universe so, for example, everyone (including Karyn) thinks she's always liked yellow.
Q: Isn't THAT unethical?
A: Not in universe 6D-P4R it isn't!
Q: This is too confusing!
A: Ok, look. Here's the cycle. You choose your match -> Your match changes to reflect their parallel profile -> Your match chooses one of YOUR parallel profiles -> You change to reflect the profile -> Successful match! Text each other and go on a date!
We hope you enjoy your experience! Good luck ;)
"...what?" Jon asked himself, clearly not anticipating this interpretation of "interesting" by the stone. He thought about deleting the app or ignoring it, but a gnawing feeling in the pit of his stomach told him that was a bad idea. "Maybe I'll just try it once. These parallel profiles can't be that bad, right?" Jon made his way through some menus, ready to see his first set of swipes.
