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Project Eclipse
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ChelseaMandiRenae
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The maximum score is 4. When play begins: say “Like every other day, you wake up. But something about this day is not like the rest. You rub your bleary eyes as you sit up, looking around. The sliver of light emanating from the entrance splits through the darkness of the bunk, and through the meager light, you can make out the vague silhouettes of your colleagues laying in their bunks. Quietly, you rise. You don’t bother to entertain the dress code before you are out the door, shutting it behind you. [paragraph break][bold type]Project Eclipse. [roman type]A top secret government initiative to capture and employ anomalies—deviations from both logical and empirical science—as nightmarishly destructive weapons. Currently, there are five known. Most people are completely unaware of this poison in the well of our reality, idiots in their tiny world with the curtains pulled over. They cry out about insidious death from changing climates and the oppressive threat of radioactive bombs dropping down upon their heads, but neither ought to constitute nearly as much concern. This is true peril. [paragraph break]Control of these anomalies is something a lone government should not, must not have. The more you think about it, the more you realise there is no other option. You will free them.” The Upper main hallway is a room. The description of the Upper main hallway is "White. Pure white. The hallway extends for a long while. To the north are the bunks, but you don't need to go there. You can choose to continue on to the south or head off to the east." Instead of going north in Upper main hallway: say "As much as you want to go back to bed, you have a mission to complete." The Exit corridor is a room. The description of the Exit corridor is "The further you walk down this hallway, the more you want to turn back. An itch, or a buzz, or some sort of unpleasant sensation gnaws at the back of your brain. It seems to intensify the longer you stay. Ahead is a door similar to an airlock. You really shouldn't go any further." The Exit corridor is east of the Upper main hallway and west of the Chamber door. The Exit chamber is a room. The Exit chamber is east of the Chamber door. The Chamber door is a closed, locked door. It is scenery. The Chamber door is east of the Exit corridor and west of the Exit chamber. The description of the Chamber door is "The threshold barring you from the outside. It is an imposing presence; pressing, appearing similar to an airlock." The Intersection is a room. The description of the Intersection is "Four options, four paths. Choose to go North, South, East, West. Each arm of the compass welcomes you." The Intersection is south of the upper main hallway. The Research hallway is a room. The description of the Research hallway is "This passageway only leads to one door. As you stand facing north before the entrance to the Research Room, the white seems to creep inwards. Is it a trick of the light? Of the white? Who knows." The Research hallway is west of the Intersection. Instead of going west in Research hallway: say "The hallway ends there." The Eastbound hallway is a room. The description of the Eastbound hallway is "Here, it feels... ominous. The air itself seems to be holding its breath, like it knows something you don't. From the stretch of white, you can make out two doors. Faintly, inscribed on each are different symbols. To the north, '001' marks the first door in simple lettering. The southern door has a simple square engraving." The Eastbound hallway is east of the Intersection. Instead of going east in Eastbound hallway: say "The hallway ends there." The Lower main hallway is a room. The description of the Lower main hallway is "There is an unmistakable sense of danger here. One you've been exposed to many times already, but that you've never gotten used to. You can feel your flesh beginning to goose up as a tingling sensation vellicates at the base of your nape. You fight the urge to turn around, because there isn't anything there. There never is. [paragraph break]The near seamless outlines of three doors to the left are the only things you can make out save from the colourless fluorescence lighting. To the northwest, Cell 2; to the west, Cell 3; and to the southwest, the Supply Closet. North from here is the Intersection, and east is the Security hallway." The Lower main hallway is south of the Intersection. The Security hallway is a room. The description of the Security hallway is "The most unsettling of them all. The door to the north is the Security Room, the south is 004[']s cell. At the end of the corridor, east, is a door that is blank.[paragraph break]You had never been here before tonight. While there is no explicit rule barring you from wandering here, it is a tacit knowledge that any suspicious presence from employees around here results in swift, silent disappearances. Your coworkers had theorized that those missing became fodder or experiments of their own." The Security hallway is east of the Lower main hallway. Holding Cell 1 is a room. The description of Holding Cell 1 is “You step inside, and you feel pure. As if you have been cleansed of all your sins. The room is just as pristine, and when you gaze upon the entity in the centre, you understand why. You are in the presence of Experiment 001.” Holding Cell 1 is north of the Cell 1 door. Cell 1 door is a closed locked door. It is scenery. Cell 1 door is north of the Eastbound hallway and south of Holding Cell 1. Understand "001 door" as Cell 1 door. Instead of examining the Cell 1 door: say "A door; it opens up to Cell 1. From it emanates a feeling of sanctity. The only thing visible on its sleek surface is the perfectly printed '001'. It has no handle; an authorized keycard is required. [paragraph break]As you inspect the door, something stirs within your mind. The sensation is foreign, unnatural, like something has somehow managed to intrude on your psyche. When you listen closely, you recognize it is a whisper; insistent, albeit faint. It beckons you to enter. The sound of something frying can be heard, and the door slithers open."; now the Cell 1 door is unlocked. Does the player mean examining Cell 1 door when the player’s command includes "001": it is very likely. Experiment 001 is a person. Experiment 001 is in Holding Cell 1. Experiment 001 is scenery. Understand “001” and “Angel” and “The Angel” and “Experiment 1” as Experiment 001. Instead of cursing Experiment 001: say “So far, its appraisal of you has not ended your life in some horrendous manner. You would like to keep it that way.” Cursing is an action applying to one thing. Understand "curse [something]" as cursing. The pause blocking rules is a rulebook. Angel-harmed is a truth state that varies. Angel-harmed is false. Post-attack-pause is a truth state that varies. Post-attack-pause is false. Experiment 001 has a truth state called score-awarded. Score-awarded is false. Instead of showing the sharp piece of metal to Experiment 001: if score-awarded of Experiment 001 is false: say “Despite your fears, you take out the sharp piece of metal and show it to 001. You’re not sure why you do it, knowing full well you’ve just put your life at risk. Surprisingly enough, that doesn’t happen. Instead, outside of your own will, you are beckoned closer to the being. Suddenly, you jerk forward, grabbing the angel and sawing away at its limbs. [paragraph break]Time seems to slip from your grasp as you are stuck in this frenzy. At first you fear the inevitable punishment that will come from its divine wrath. The deeper you carve into its flesh, however, the more it dawns upon you that it is the creature itself causing this.[paragraph break]Look at the angel. Look at what you have done.”; now Angel-harmed is true; now Post-attack-pause is true; rule succeeds; otherwise: say "The sharp metal has already served its purpose. " Before doing anything when Post-attack-pause is true: unless the current action is examining Experiment 001: say "Look at it."; stop the action. Instead of examining Experiment 001: if Angel-harmed is true: say “All of its limbs are gone. They lay bloodied on the ground in pools of gold, still girded by heavy cuffs and chains. What was once a glorious seraph is now a mutilated mess.[paragraph break]However, you know something like this is not nearly enough to kill it. Soon enough, it will rebirth its extremities and take flight. It is finally free.”; increase the score by 1; now score-awarded of Experiment 001 is true; now Post-attack-pause is false; otherwise: say "An angel, or the closest thing to one. It is effable in the way that it is beautiful, something bordering the far corners of human comprehension. From its back sprouts grand wings, and shimmering above its head is a delicate ring of light. Everything about it is just as pale and unsullied as the environment that surrounds it—no filth would be acceptable in its presence. Encircling its wrists and ankles are shackles, bulky and out of place next to the being.[paragraph break]For as ethereal the angel is, you remain cautious in its presence. It is best to ensure you make no misstep, as the creature is judge, jury, and executioner to any who fall out of the narrow line of its moral code." Before doing anything when Post-attack-pause is true: follow the pause blocking rules. Instead of talking to Experiment 001: if Angel-harmed is true: say “What is there to say? The angel has been freed. You have done your job.”; otherwise: say "You open your mouth to say something, yet you can’t seem to get a word out. 001 does not speak either. It is silent, with the exception of the nearly imperceptible murmurs swirling around the room. However, you get the distinct sense it is observing you. Judging you. [paragraph break]Perhaps you should just focus on freeing it." The Storage Room is a room. The description of the Storage Room is “You walk into the familiar space of the Storage Room. This is where you spent most of your time, either sorting supplies, keeping stock of inventory, or fetching whatever foods or trinkets the Experiments requested. The place is a mini warehouse, with rows of shelves placed in perfect parallel order. Cardboard boxes, plastic containers, and various buckets line the racks among other miscellaneous items. Clearly, it doesn’t match the level of organization the rest of the facility holds standard.” The Storage Room is south of the Square door. Square door is a closed door. It is scenery. Square door is south of the Eastbound hallway and north of the Storage Room. The description of Square door is "It leads to the Storage Room. You’ve been here many times." Understand "Storage room door" and “Storage door” and “Box door” as Square door. Instead of examining the shelves: say "You've been here every day for months. You don't see why you should look around further, but you do anyway."; if the player does not carry the sharp piece of metal: now the player carries the sharp piece of metal; say "While investigating the shelves, you—for the umpteenth time—notice one of the corners of the shelves is rusting and has nearly snapped off. It's been like this for a long time. On impulse, you latch onto the metal and snap it off. Who knows when it could come in handy."; The Research Room is a room. The description of the Research Room is “Where the devil comes out to play. The place looks like something straight out of science fiction—large liquid filled pods hooked up to tubes, expansive screens with complex control panels, and an abundance of laboratory equipment. You’re not sure of the true extent of what goes on within these walls, and you don’t wish to know.” The Research Room is north of the Research Room door. Research Room door is a closed locked door. It is scenery. Research Room door is north of the Research hallway and south of the Research Room. The description of Research Room door is "It leads to the Research Room. You’ve been here many times." Understand "flask door" and “Research door” and “Research Room” as Research Room door. The Security Room is a room. The description of the Security Room is “The first thing you notice when you step foot inside is a fundamental shift in the environment. The laboratory you’ve become accustomed to is one of white walls, perfect order, and painfully bright lights that do no favours for your late night headaches. On the contrary, the Security Room is dark, and… for the lack of a better word, slovenly. [paragraph break]Few areas are free of meaningless clutter in the form of numerous filing cabinets, scattered binders with loose papers strewn about, and many electronic devices you don’t know the names of. You reach the conclusion that the Storage Room is comparatively tame in its slight untidiness. Illuminating the room is a gallery of TV after TV, mounted on the back wall and showcasing live surveillance footage.” The Security Room is north of the Security Room door. Security Room door is a closed locked door. It is scenery. Security Room door is north of the Security hallway and south of the Security Room. The description of Security Room door is "You can assume this leads into the Security Room. The eye etched onto the surface alludes to that. As you glance at it, your paranoia whispers to you that it is looking back." Understand "eye door" and “Security door” and “Security Room” as Security Room door. The Scientist's Office is a room. The description of the Scientist's Office is “The lights are flickering, making it rather hard to make out what’s in the room. From what you can tell, it is freakishly neat—the type of neat where you would use a ruler to perfectly measure where a stapler would be placed.” The Scientist’s Office is east of the Scientist’s Office door. Scientist’s Office door is a closed locked door. It is scenery. Scientist’s Office door is east of the Security hallway and west of the Scientist’s Office. The description of Scientist’s Office door is "Curiosity bubbles up inside of you as you gaze at the door. It is the same as all the others in the building—apart from the lack of signage to indicate which room it leads to. In spite of this, you know this is the Scientist's Office." Understand "Scientists Office door" and “Scientist’s door” and “Scientists door” and “Scientist door” and “Office door” and “Scientist’s Office” and “Scientists Office” as Scientist’s Office door. The Custodial closet is a room. The description of the custodial closet is “The room is small and cramped. Appropriately, there is an assortment of cleaning supplies—mops, scrubs, chemicals—on the ground and atop shelves of clutter.” Custodial closet is west of the Custodial closet door. Custodial closet door is a closed door. It is scenery. Custodial closet door is southwest of the Lower main hallway and east of Custodial closet. The description of Custodial closet door is "This is the custodial closet door. You can tell by its icon of a bucket." Understand "Supply door" and “Closet door” and “Bucket door” and “Custodial closet” as Custodial closet door. Instead of going northeast in Custodial closet, try going east. Standard keycard is an object. Standard keycard is inedible. Standard keycard unlocks Cell 2 door and Cell 3 door. It is carried by the player. The description of Standard keycard is “It’s your keycard. Your own face stares back at you along with the neat print of your name and the Project Eclipse logo. With this card, you can only access holding cells 2 and 3.” Understand "my key card" or "my keycard" or "your key card" or "your keycard" or "key card" or "keycard" as Standard keycard. Izaiah’s ID is an object. Izaiah’s ID is inedible. Izaiah’s ID unlocks the Research Room door. Izaiah’s ID is in the Lower main hallway. The description of Izaiah’s ID is “Looks like Izaiah dropped his ID. You take a second to look at his headshot, where he’s giving the camera a relaxed smile. It checks out—he’s always been a rather mellow man. It’s hard to believe that he works here, much less that he’s one of the head researchers at this place. You’ve always gotten along with him, but he’ll have to forgive you for doing this.” Understand “Izaiahs ID” or "Izaiahs keycard" or "Izaiah's key card" or "Izaiahs card" or "Izaiah's card" as Izaiah’s ID. Instead of unlocking something with something: if the second noun is Standard keycard: if the noun is Cell 2 door or the noun is Cell 3 door: now the noun is unlocked; say "You press your keycard flat against the smooth door, and it slides open with a quiet hiss."; otherwise: say "This door doesn't seem to respond to your keycard."; otherwise if the second noun is Izaiah’s ID: if the noun is Research Room door: now the noun is unlocked; say "You press your keycard flat against the smooth door, and it slides open with a quiet hiss."; otherwise: say "This door doesn't seem to respond to your keycard."; otherwise: continue the action. The normal pizza is an object. The normal pizza is in the Scientist's Office. The normal pizza is edible. The description of the normal pizza is "The cheese looks... questionable. Was tomato sauce always this dark?". Understand "normal pizza" and "pizza" as normal pizza. After eating the normal pizza in Holding Cell 4: say “The PIZZA is horrified. The ‘PIZZA’ looks you up and down with an exaggerated expression before it storms over. It unhinges itself completely and consumes you whole."; end the game in death. Instead of giving something to someone, try showing noun to the second noun. Instead of giving normal pizza to Experiment 004: say "The 'PIZZA' hesitantly looks at the pizza and gently takes it from you. It doesn't have a face, but it looks to be quite pleased with you. The 'PIZZA' places the pizza into it's missing chunk.[paragraph break]You feel as though the both of you have developed a friendship. An unconventional friendship, but a friendship nonetheless. You tell it about your escape, and it seems to assent."; move pizza to Experiment 004; now Pizza-complete is true; increase the score by 1. The novel is an object. The novel is in the Storage Room. The novel is inedible. The description of the novel is “Its title is ‘Interstellar Jun’. The novel features a rabbi who goes on a space adventure with his pet platypus, travelling from planet to planet and meeting many unique aliens on the way. You’ve read it before; there are a couple of crazy plot twists. You’d have to rate it an 8/10.” Understand “book” and “Interstellar Jun” as novel. The toy car is an object. The toy car is in the Storage Room. The toy car is inedible. The description of the toy car is “A small red wooden toy car that fits in your palm. Maybe you’re a bit too old to be playing with this.” Car attempts is a number that varies. Car attempts is 0. Instead of giving the toy car to Experiment 003: increase car attempts by 1; if car attempts is 1: say "You kindly offer the small toy to 'Freddy'. 'Freddy' knocks the car out of your hand. ‘I DON'T WANT CARS, I WANT AIRPLANES!!!’ He screams and wails angrily as you pick up the toy."; otherwise: say "You hand over the toy again. He seems visibly more upset. A deep and corrupted voice suddenly blasts your ears.[line break]‘I SAID I WANT AIRPLANES.’[paragraph break]…Is that voice coming from Freddy? Freddy’s face begins to deform, and he starts to grow and shift into a tall, dark mass. His new figure is hard to make out, but you can tell multiple limbs and eyes have grown from his body. Your heart drops in horror as the cute little boy from a few seconds ago transforms into a terrifying deity right in front of your eyes. Before you know it, your airways close up and ‘Freddy’ has choked you to death using one of his several limbs."; end the game in death. The sack of candy is an object. The sack of candy is in the Custodial Closet. The sack of candy is edible. The description of the sack of candy is “A brown sack, almost like a small potato sack, filled with different coloured wrapped candies.” Understand “sack” and “candy” as sack of candy. Instead of eating sack of candy: say “You take out one of the candies, unwrap it, and pop it into your mouth. It tastes just like regular gummy fruit candy.” Instead of giving sack of candy to Experiment 003: say “You take out a few candies and hand them to Freddy. He seems reluctant, but eventually gives in. When he finally eats one, his face instantly lights up with joy, and he happily shifts closer to you. You then offer the entire sack. ‘Freddy’ excitedly snatches the bag and continues to snack on it. He seems to trust you more now. Will he follow you to the exit?”; move sack of candy to Experiment 003; increase the score by 1. Instead of showing the sack of candy to Experiment 003: say “You take out a few candies and hand them to Freddy. He seems reluctant, but eventually gives in. When he finally eats one, his face instantly lights up with joy, and he happily shifts closer to you. You then offer the entire sack. ‘Freddy’ excitedly snatches the bag and continues to snack on it. He seems to trust you more now. Will he follow you to the exit?”; move sack of candy to Experiment 003; increase the score by 1. The umbrella is an object. The umbrella is in the Storage Room. The umbrella is inedible. The description of the umbrella is “Nothing special about it. Just a black umbrella. It works perfectly fine.” The shelves are an object. The shelves are in the Storage Room. The shelves are inedible. The indefinite article of the shelves is "some". Understand "shelf" as shelves. Instead of taking the shelves: say "Ridiculous. You're not going to even attempt that."; The sharp piece of metal is an object. The sharp piece of metal is in the Storage Room. The sharp piece of metal is scenery. The sharp piece of metal is inedible. The description of the sharp piece of metal is “A rusty corner you broke off from a shelf. If it could, it would gleam with the wickedness of its edge.” Understand "sharp metal" and "metal" and "sharp" and "piece of metal" as sharp piece of metal. The visual display units are an object. The visual display units are in the Research Room. The visual display units are inedible. The description of the visual display units is "Most of the screens are off. You decide against trying random passcodes in case of any security measures in place. On the right, a few displays are still powered on. The monitors show a bunch of chemical formulas and genomic material. Not a language you can understand." The indefinite article of the visual display units is "rows of". Understand "display unit" and "display units" and "display" and "displays" and "screen" and "screens" and "VDU" and "VDUs" and "monitors" and "monitor" and "computer" and "computers" and "visual display" and "visual displays" as visual display units. Instead of taking the visual display units: say "You don't see how you would accomplish that." The stasis pods are an object. The stasis pods are in the Research Room. The stasis pods are inedible. The description of the stasis pods is “Large cylindrical vessels that are filled to the brim with murky liquid. All of them are empty.” The indefinite article of the stasis pods is "many". Understand "pod" or "pods" or "cylinders" or "cylinder" as stasis pods. Instead of taking the stasis pods: say "You don't see how you would accomplish that." The labware is an object. The labware is in the Research Room. The labware is inedible. The description of the labware is “The standard equipment one would find in a lab. Beakers, flasks, microscopes; the works. However, there are also many more unconventional devices you don't recognize.” The indefinite article of the labware is "a plethora of". Understand "lab equipment" or "laboratory equipment" or "equipment" or "cylinder" as labware. Instead of taking the labware: say "In the name of caution, you don't want to touch anything here." The filing cabinet is an openable closed container. The filing cabinet is in the Research Room. The filing cabinet is inedible. The description of the filing cabinet is “A filing cabinet with two drawers. Inconspicuous, but something about it draws you in.” Understand "cabinet" and "drawer" and "drawers" as filing cabinet. Instead of taking the filing cabinet: say "You don't see how why you would do that." Instead of opening the filing cabinet: say "You pull open the top drawer first. Luckily, it's not locked. It takes a minute or so to rifle through the papers, which detail the results of different experiments. None yield any significant findings.[paragraph break]After closing the drawer, you slide open the one beneath it. There, four files sit in wait. They are numbered from 1-4." File 1 is an object. File 1 is inedible. File 1 is an openable closed container. File 1 is in the Research Room. File 1 is scenery. The description of File 1 is “A white file. Stamped on the cover is '001' in bold red.” Understand "1" and "1 File" and “001 file” and “file 001” as File 1. Instead of taking File 1: say "You don't want this. Though, the contents of the file are a different story." Inside File 1 is file paper 1. File paper 1 is an object. The description of file paper 1 is “__________________________[paragraph break]Experiment 001: [line break]Name: ‘The Angel’ [line break]Gender: Unknown[line break]Height: 7[’]2 [line break]Age: ≥250[line break]Species: Unknown[line break]Ability(s): ██████████████████████████[line break]Description: A humanoid creature with wings and a halo. Passive until bothered; becomes extremely hostile when witnessing injustice of any kind.[paragraph break]__________________________”. Understand "paper 1" as file paper 1. File 2 is an object. File 2 is inedible. File 2 is an openable closed container. File 2 is in the Research Room. File 2 is scenery. The description of File 2 is “A white file. Stamped on the cover is '002' in bold red.” Understand "2" and "2 File" and “002 file” and “file 002” as File 2. Instead of taking File 2: say "You don't want this. Though, the contents of the file are a different story." Inside File 2 is file paper 2. File paper 2 is an object. The description of file paper 2 is “__________________________[paragraph break]Experiment 002: [line break]Name: ‘Xavier’ [line break]Gender: Male[line break]Height: 5[’]8 [line break]Age: 25 [line break]Species: Human (Unconfirmed)[line break]Ability(s): Unknown [line break]Description: He looks human. Acts human. Just don't look him in the eye…[paragraph break]__________________________”. Understand "paper 2" as file paper 2. File 3 is an object. File 3 is inedible. File 3 is an openable closed container. File 3 is in the Research Room. File 3 is scenery. The description of File 3 is “A white file. Stamped on the cover is '003' in bold red.” Understand "3" and "3 File" and “003 file” and “file 003” as File 3. Instead of taking File 3: say "You don't want this. Though, the contents of the file are a different story." Inside File 3 is file paper 3. File paper 3 is an object. The description of file paper 3 is “__________________________[paragraph break]Experiment 003: [line break]Name: ‘Freddy’ [line break]Gender: Male [line break]Height: 3’7 [line break]Age: 5 [line break]Species: Human (Unconfirmed) [line break]Ability: True Form [line break]Description: Likes candy and planes, doesn’t seem to understand his ability. Keep him calm.[paragraph break]__________________________”. Understand "paper 3" as file paper 3. File 4 is an object. File 4 is inedible. File 4 is an openable closed container. File 4 is in the Research Room. File 4 is scenery. The description of File 4 is “Huh. There are cheese stains on this file.” Understand "4" and "4 File" and “004 file” and “file 004” as File 4. Instead of taking File 4: say "You don't want this. Though, the contents of the file are a different story." Instead of eating File 4: say "Just because it has cheese on it doesn't mean it's edible." Inside File 4 is file paper 4. File paper 4 is an object. The description of file paper 4 is “__________________________[paragraph break]Experiment 004: [line break]Name: PIZZA [line break]Gender: PIZZA [line break]Height: PIZZA [line break]Age: PIZZA [line break]Species: PIZZA [line break]Ability: PIZZA [line break]Description: PIZZA[paragraph break]__________________________”. Understand "paper 4" as file paper 4. File 5 is an object. File 5 is inedible. File 5 is an openable closed container. File 5 is in the Scientist’s Office. The description of File 5 is “...What is this? For a moment, your mind flashes, and you have the inexplicable urge to turn around and leave the room. The feeling disappears just as quickly as it had come.[paragraph break]Written in black pen on the file are the numbers ‘005’. This was Experiment 005[’]s file.[paragraph break]You recognize this. For a while now, rumours have been circulating about a hidden fifth experiment in the facility. The higher-ups were quick to shut these down, but they had never died out. Now, it seems like you’ve undoubtedly confirmed it.” Understand "5" and "5 File" and “005 file” and “file 005” as File 5. Instead of taking File 5: say "You don't want to take this." Inside File 5 is file paper 5. File paper 5 is an object. The description of file paper 5 is “__________________________[paragraph break]Experiment 005: [line break]Name: ‘The Thing’ [line break]Gender: N/A[line break]Height: >50[’] [line break]Age: Unknown[line break]Species: Unknown [line break]Ability: Unknown[line break]Description: A thin, titanic figure. It absorbs all light, making details difficult to make out.[paragraph break]__________________________[paragraph break]Leave. You want to leave. Your brain itches, and there's nothing and no one around to stop you from tearing away at your scalp, trying to reach the root of the squirming.[paragraph break]You want to leave, but you also want to stay. It's as if your mind is split into halves, both fighting as desperately as the other to win over control of your body.[paragraph break]Make it stop.[line break]Please.” Understand "paper 5" as file paper 5. Instead of taking file paper 5: say "You feel as if you should leave this behind." Master keycard is an object. Master keycard is in the Scientist's Office. Understand "Master key" and "Master key card" and "Master card" as Master keycard. The description of the Master keycard is "The Scientist's keycard. Presumably, it can unlock every door in the facility. You don't know how he could leave something so important behind." Instead of unlocking a locked door with the master keycard: if the noun is the Chamber door: say "[The noun] doesn't budge. There's likely a glitch in the system preventing the master keycard from working. Maybe there's something that can deactivate it?"; otherwise if the noun is the Cell 1 door: say "The keycard buzzes in agreement, but [the noun] doesn't budge. How odd. Something seems to be preventing the door from opening."; otherwise: now the noun is unlocked; say "The master keycard easily unlocks [the noun]." The button is a device. The button is fixed in place. The button is in the Security room. Understand "button" as the button. The description of the button is "A red button with the words 'EMERGENCY DEACTIVATION' printed on it." Understand "push [something]" as pushing [the noun]. Instead of pushing the button: if the Chamber door is locked: now the Chamber door is unlocked; now the button is switched on; say "A robotic voice echoes in the room. 'Chamber door deactivated.'"; otherwise: say "The button was already pressed."; Holding Cell 2 is a room. The description of Holding Cell 2 is "This room is suspiciously dim compared to the other rooms." Holding Cell 2 is west of the Cell 2 door. Cell 2 door is a closed locked door. It is scenery. Cell 2 door is northwest of the Lower main hallway and east of Holding Cell 2. The description of Cell 2 door is "A door; it opens up to Cell 2. The only thing visible on its sleek surface is the perfectly printed '002'. It has no handle; an authorized keycard is required." Understand "002 door" as Cell 2 door. Instead of going southeast in Holding Cell 2, try going east. Holding Cell 3 is a room. Holding Cell 3 is west of the Cell 3 door. The description of Holding Cell 3 is “The walls, floor, and ceiling are painted with bright blue and yellow. You notice some mysterious dark faded stains that are splattered across the vibrant background. There’s a small brown-haired boy on the cell floor playing with some toys. Wait… how old is he???” Holding Cell 3 is west of the Cell 3 door. Cell 3 door is a closed locked door. It is scenery. Cell 3 door is west of the Lower main hallway and east of Holding Cell 3. The description of Cell 3 door is "A door; it opens up to Cell 3. The only thing visible on its sleek surface is the perfectly printed '003'. It has no handle; an authorized keycard is required." Understand "003 door" as Cell 3 door. The toys are an object. The toys are in Holding Cell 3. The toys are inedible. The description is “A small blue toy robot, a simple brown bear plush, and a plastic red dragon spitting fire. What a unique combination of toys.” The indefinite article of the toys is "some". Instead of taking the toys: say “As you approach to grab the toys, ‘Freddy’ shifts back towards the wall, taking the toys with him. You stop walking as you realize he’s frightened.” Understand “Freddy” and "'Freddy'" and "Experiment 3" as Experiment 003. Experiment 003 is a person. Experiment 003 is in Holding Cell 3. Every turn when the player can see Experiment 003: Say “‘Freddy’ looks up at you curiously. There is a very awkward silence as the both of you hold eye contact.” Instead of talking to Experiment 003: say “You muster up a few greetings, even with the awkward tension. 'Hi, what’s your name bud?' Even after waiting a while, he doesn’t answer. ‘Freddy’ continues to stare at you blankly.” To decide whether Experiment 003 carries sack: if Experiment 003 is carrying the sack, decide yes; otherwise decide no. Instead of examining Experiment 003: If Experiment 003 is carrying the sack: say “‘Freddy’ joyfully munches on the candy as he stares into space”; otherwise: say “‘Freddy’ looks up at you curiously. There is a very awkward silence as the both of you hold eye contact.” Holding Cell 4 is a room. The description of Holding Cell 4 is "There is a giant human-sized pizza sitting here. Yes, you read that right. The room has absolutely no furniture. Multiple red stains litter the walls and floors of the room. You’re pretty sure that’s not blood, or at least it shouldn’t be.” Holding Cell 4 is south of the Cell 4 door. Cell 4 door is an open door. It is scenery. Cell 4 door is south of the Security hallway and north of Holding Cell 4. The description of Cell 4 door is "A door; it opens up to Cell 4. The only thing visible on its sleek surface is the perfectly printed '004'. It has no handle. Surprisingly, it is already open." Understand "004 door" as Cell 4 door. Pizza-complete is a truth state that varies. Pizza-complete is false. Understand "The 'PIZZA'" and "'PIZZA'" and "Experiment 4" as Experiment 004. Experiment 004 is a person. Experiment 004 is in Holding Cell 4. Every turn when the player can see Experiment 004 and Pizza-complete is false: say "The 'PIZZA' is staring at you. It looks really upset, slumped against the far wall. The cheese on The ‘PIZZA’ is dripping off of it really slowly. There seems to be a chunk missing from the ‘PIZZA’." To decide whether Experiment 004 carries normal pizza: if Experiment 004 is carrying the pizza, decide yes; otherwise decide no. Instead of examining Experiment 004: if Experiment 004 is carrying the pizza: say "It's very happy to be complete again." Instead of talking to Experiment 004: if Experiment 004 is carrying the pizza: say "How silly. Do you expect it to respond to you? It may have agreed to escaping with you, but it still can't speak." Experiment 002 is a person. Experiment 002 is in Holding Cell 2. Experiment 002 is a described person. Understand "Experiment 2" as Experiment 002. Talking to is an action applying to one visible thing. Understand "talk to [someone]" or "converse with [someone]" as talking to. Instead of talking to Experiment 002: say "He only shakes his head sadly and points at his chest. You think something is preventing him from talking to you. You meet his eyes again and he makes an action that looks oddly like he's pulling a lever. What is he trying to tell you?" To decide whether lever is on: if lever is switched on, decide yes; otherwise decide no. Instead of pulling something: if the noun is switched off: try switching on the noun; otherwise if the noun is switched on: try switching off the noun. The lever is a device. The lever is in the Research Room. The lever is fixed in place. The lever is switched off. Instead of switching on the lever when the lever is switched off: if Experiment 002 is in the Research Room: say "Experiment 002 abruptly stiffens as waves of energy course through its body!"; otherwise: say "You pull the lever down. Was that the right idea? The lever flashes twice with colour. Twice..? Does the number mean something?"; now the lever is switched on; now Xavier is in the location of Experiment 002; remove Experiment 002 from play; increase the score by 1 Instead of switching off the lever when the lever is switched on: now the lever is switched off; say "Why would you turn it off? The lever shuts and suddenly the room goes dark. 'You betrayed me..', you hear Experiment 002 whisper before you feel fingers digging into your skull.[paragraph break]The last thing you can hear is the sound of an explosion."; end the game in death. Xavier is a person. Instead of examining Xavier: say "He's smiling at you gratefully. Switching the lever on was the right call it appears. He is eager to talk to you, as you've earned his trust. You can ask him about: [line break]Xavier [line break]The Scientist [line break]The 'Thing'"; Instead of talking to Xavier: say "He smiles at you, full of warmth and excitement. 'Thank you so much. You really helped me out. Any way I can return the favour? I've been here a while, so I know some stuff.'[paragraph break]You can ask Xavier about himself, the Scientist, or 'The Thing'."; Understand "ask xavier about [text]" as asking Xavier about. Understand "ask about [text]" as asking Xavier about. Understand "question xavier about [text]" as asking Xavier about. Asking Xavier about is an action applying to one topic. Instead of asking Xavier about something when the topic understood matches "himself": say "He looks surprised. 'You want to know about me? Well, for starters, my name is Xavier.’ He laughs awkwardly. ‘You probably already knew that, though. Let me think…’[paragraph break]Xavier falls silent for a moment, before continuing. ‘I’m 25 now. I like to read, and solve puzzles. Damn, you also knew that. Thanks for always bringing me stuff, by the way. There’s nothing to do in this place.’ His eyes turn wistful. ‘I[’]ve been here for around three years. My family must be wondering what happened to me. I have a little sister, Sage. I’ve missed her and my parents so much.’[paragraph break]You don’t know what to say to that. You consider offering words of condolence, but they would only be empty. Shallow sympathy would do nothing to change his situation. Instead, you just nod."; Instead of asking Xavier about something when the topic understood matches "Xavier": say "He looks surprised. 'You want to know about me? Well, for starters, my name is Xavier.’ He laughs awkwardly. ‘You probably already knew that, though. Let me think…’[paragraph break]Xavier falls silent for a moment, before continuing. ‘I’m 25 now. I like to read, and solve puzzles. Damn, you also knew that. Thanks for always bringing me stuff, by the way. There’s nothing to do in this place.’ His eyes turn wistful. ‘I[’]ve been here for around three years. My family must be wondering what happened to me. I have a little sister, Sage. I’ve missed her and my parents so much.’[paragraph break]You don’t know what to say to that. You consider offering words of condolence, but they would only be empty. Shallow sympathy would do nothing to change his situation. Instead, you just nod."; Instead of asking Xavier about something when the topic understood matches "Scientist": say "’The Scientist?' Xavier's expression turns to a scowl. ‘That man…’ Then, he seems to have a realisation. His unpleasant look morphs into one of smugness. ‘He visited me a few days ago, y’know. That obnoxious cur spent hours trying to mess with me.’ Xavier laughs with contempt. ‘The moron left this behind.’ From his back pocket, Xavier retrieves a shiny black keycard. The Scientist’s keycard.[paragraph break]‘I was pretty annoyed. Even with the jerk[']s card, I still couldn’t get out because of this thing.’ He points at his chest, but noticing your look of confusion, he clears his throat. ‘They had some sort of device implanted right next to my heart. Could kill me in seconds. Anyways, that’s not the point. Here, I want you to have this.’ Xavier hands the keycard over to you." ; now the player carries the master keycard. Instead of asking Xavier about something when the topic understood matches "the Scientist": say "’The Scientist?' Xavier's expression turns to a scowl. ‘That man…’ Then, he seems to have a realisation. His unpleasant look morphs into one of smugness. ‘He visited me a few days ago, y’know. That obnoxious cur spent hours trying to mess with me.’ Xavier laughs with contempt. ‘The moron left this behind.’ From his back pocket, Xavier retrieves a shiny black keycard. The Scientist’s keycard.[paragraph break]‘I was pretty annoyed. Even with the jerk[']s card, I still couldn’t get out because of this thing.’ He points at his chest, but noticing your look of confusion, he clears his throat. ‘They had some sort of device implanted right next to my heart. Could kill me in seconds. Anyways, that’s not the point. Here, I want you to have this.’ Xavier hands the keycard over to you." ; now the player carries the master keycard. Instead of asking Xavier about something when the topic understood matches "the Thing": say "Xavier's expression darkens. 'I'm sorry, but I can't tell you anything about that.’" Instead of asking Xavier about something when the topic understood matches "'the Thing'": say "Xavier's expression darkens. 'I'm sorry, but I can't tell you anything about that.’" [Fallback for unrecognized topics] Instead of asking Xavier about something: say "'I... don't know much about that,' Xavier replies apologetically. 'Maybe ask about myself, the Scientist, or The Thing?'" Exit win is a number that varies. Exit win is 0. Every turn when player is in Exit chamber: if the score is 4: increase Exit win by 1; if Exit win is 1: say "Light. It’s so blinding. Like a drunken fool, you rush forward and out of this wretched facility. You leave, and never look back. But that is fine. You are not welcome anymore."; end the story finally; otherwise: say "You useless moron. Your job is not done. Free all of the Experiments; else your salvation is forfeit."
