The purpose of this thread is for
novel readers of Sword Art Online to discuss and speculate about the various game mechanics and technologies shown in the Sword Art Online novels (and the adaptations of said novels, including the anime).
If you are an anime-only viewer and do not want be spoiled, please use the Game Mechanics and Technology Speculation Thread instead!
Some on-topic ideas for discussion in this thread:- NervGear System
- SAO Gameplay and User Interface
- Known Bugs and Exploits
What do we know/have we been told about these systems and issues? Do the explanations given make sense? Are there plot holes or seeming flaws? What are the drawbacks of the approaches described, and how could they be addressed?
If you wish to ask questions about the systems shown, please use the
Q&A Thread. This thread is for novel readers to speculate and discuss about the systems, how they are portrayed to work, and whether they are feasible in reality.
Spoiler tags are not required but please use discretion when revealing major plot information or details from later novels.